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A benchmark index for Indian equities was faltering Wednesday amid pessimistic signals from major Asian stock markets.

Real estate, metal and energy shares were confronting bulk of the selling action.

The 30 share index Sensex, which belled the day at 17,643.59, stood at 17,529.91, down 160.71 points, 0.91% lower as against last closure at 17,690.62.

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty stood at 5,259, down 0.93% from its previous closure at 5,308.35.

Of the younger crop of Bollywood film producers, Karan Johar is certainly the splashiest.

Director, producer, anchor, script writer, Karan is a man full of talents. He is famous for his brand of cinema, replete with family customs, traditions et al.

Barring Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, which was based on adultery, all his directorial projects such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and MNIK have been long-lasting, strong dramatic plays.

Now, Karan is ready to direct a comedy film.

Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh announced that it was not possible to put a complete ban on use of plastics in India as it would have effect on the huge employment provided by the industry.

With very long-term use of steroids, heart starts weakening and the risk of heart failure increases, a new research has said.

Anabolic-androgenic steroids imitate the naturally occurring testosterone, a muscle-building hormone, which props up male sexual features.

The makers of Zee TV's popular show 'Chhoti Bahu' and Sab TV's comedy show 'Jugni Chali Jalandhar', DJ's A Creative Unit, are ready to launch their next venture, 'Toh Baat Hamari Pakki Hai'.

The new show 'Toh Baat Hamari Pakki Hai' will hit the airwaves on the 24th of May, at 8:00 PM on Sony Television.

The star cast of the show includes prominent actors like Barun Sobti, Ankita, Sai Deodhar, Himani Shivpuri, Vivek Mushran, Mona Ambegaonkar, Aditi Shriwaikar, and Mihika Verma.