Google marks Winter Solstice 2013 with colorful doodle
Toronto – Google’s latest colorful doodle has marked the Winter Solstice or the first day of winter, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year. The special doodle depicts a very colorful woolen mitten being knitted. Solstice, which is regarded as the beginning of the winter... read more »
Why females are crankier in mornings than males revealed
Melbourne – A new study has justified women’s usually grumpy behavior in the mornings, suggesting that females need more sleep than men and odds are, they don’t get enough. Researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, found that women undergo a lot of stress, both mentally... read more »
Want to stop smoking? Seek professional help
Washington – A new study has found that smokers in England who want to stop smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they see a trained advisor than if they try by themselves. It was suggested that just buying nicotine patches, gum or other licensed nicotine products from a shop does... read more »
New vaccine to protect against deadly pneumonia developed
Washington – A team of researchers has developed a new vaccine that protects against lethal pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, including drug-resistant strains like MRSA. The new vaccine by the research team, led by Patrick Schlievert, professor and chair of... read more »
$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN
Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian need around the world, with half of the... read more »
Armaan Kohli arrested from ‘Bigg Boss Saath-7’ house
Mumbai – Actor Armaan Kohli was Monday arrested from the set of “Bigg Boss Saath-7” following a complaint filed by British singer-actress Sofia Hayat for allegedly... read more »
Roshans’ R 5000 cr property at stake; will Hrithik-Sussanne split be the most expens...
Now that it’s final -Hrithik Roshan and Sussane are going ahead with their divorce, looks like the Roshans are going to pay for it, literally. If Sussanne files for divorce as per the... read more »
James Bond ‘would be impotent’ due to booze
LONDON – Drinking four times the recommended amount of alcohol would not make 007 such a hit with the ladies in real life, research finds. Researchers have looked at James... read more »
Andre Villas-Boas fired as Tottenham manager
Tottenham fired manager Andre Villas-Boas on Monday, a day after the club slumped to a second heavy loss in the Premier League in less than a month. Tottenham’s embarrassing 5-0 loss at home to... read more »
