Anti-social music ‘increases aggression in youngsters’
Music with anti-social content makes youngsters more aggressive, according to an expert.

Chhota Shakeel wanted to eliminate encounter cop Sharma
Encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma`s lawyer on Friday submitted before a court here a transcript of the purported conversation between gangster Chhota Shakeel and film producer Nazim Rizvi about eliminating Sharma.

UP govt to slap Gangster Act on spurious liquor racketeers
Taking a serious view of the spate of hooch-related deaths recently, the state government has decided to slap the Gangster Act on those involved in the illegal trade.

Dismal condom use by Indian youngsters: Report
In statistics that may worry health planners, a study on Indian youth has found that consistent condom use is dismal in young men who have had pre-marital sexual experiences.

Wanted gangster shot dead in Uttar Pradesh
A gangster wanted in 37 criminal cases including murder was gunned down early Monday by the police in Uttar Pradesh`s Barabanki district, an official said.

‘Teenage pregnancy can make sense for youngsters’
Teenage pregnancy can have a positive effect on the lives of young people, according to the authors of a new study.

New date for GST in April
The new date for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, which will replace most of the indirect taxes at the central and the state level, will be announced in April.

Cholesterol screening a must for the young
With increasing number of heart disease patients, experts suggest that cholesterol screening should begin as early as 20 years of age. Cholesterol screening a must for the young.

Ageing Myanmar opposition gets "middle-aged" boost
Myanmar`s main opposition party has injected some youth into its aging leadership, although the new recruits are all in their 60s and the ailing 92-year-old chairman keeps the top job.

Pranab to meet state FMs on January 13; govt to miss GST deadline
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee may meet state finance ministers next week to discuss their requirements and implementation of proposed GST.