Nelson Mandela memorial interpreter admitted to psychiatric hospital
London – The interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s funeral, who was accused of making up sign language, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Thamsanqa Jantjie ‘might have had a breakdown’, his wife Siziwe said. According to the BBC, sign language experts accused him of... read more »
ADHD drugs may cause prolonged and painful erections
Wellington – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pills can cause prolonged and painful erections, it has been revealed. According to US regulators, Ritalin and similar medicines with the active ingredient methylphenidate could also lead to permanent penis damage, Stuff.co.nz... read more »
NASA’s asteroid hunter spacecraft sends first pics after reactivation
Washington – NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE), a probe that made the most comprehensive survey to date of asteroids and comets, has sent its first set of test photos in preparation for a renewed mission. NEOWISE discovered more than 34,000 asteroids and... read more »
Why girls mature faster than boys
Washington – Scientists have discovered that brain re-organizing starts earlier in girls, which could be the reason behind they maturing faster during the teenage years. Studying people up to the age of 40, scientists led by Dr Marcus Kaiser and Ms Sol Lim at Newcastle University found that... read more »
Roberts’ ‘terrible’ moment with Streep
Los Angeles – Actress Julia Roberts says she felt “terrible” after she knocked over veteran actress Meryl Streep for a scene in “August: Osage County” because... read more »
Gold price posts weekly gain of Rs 430 per 10 gms
New Delhi – Both the precious metals, gold and silver, ended higher at the bullion market during the past week on fresh buying by stockists and retailers for the ongoing marriage... read more »
Egypt president sets date for referendum
Egypt will hold a public referendum on its newly-drafted constitution on January 14 and 15, interim President Adly Mansour said on Saturday. The vote will be the first major milestone on... read more »
Beggars have easy living in Europe with 50,000 pounds p.a
London – Various gangs in Europe posing as penniless vagrants make an astounding 700 pounds a week, while raking in 50,000 pounds per year, it has been revealed. According to a police... read more »
Why people suck at picking gifts
Melbourne – Have you ever wondered why people don’t like your gifts? Dr Mary Steffel, from the University of Cincinnati and Dr Robyn LeBoeuf, from the University of Florida, have found that... read more »
