Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birt...
London – Google is commemorating 17th century astrologer, astronomer and mathematician Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday with its latest doodle. Kepler was born on 27 December 1771 and took to astronomy after working as a maths teacher in Austria where he became an associate of Prince Hans... read more »
Nadal says staying fit in 2014 more important than winning Grand Slams
Johannesburg – World number one Rafael Nadal has said that staying fit is more important for him than adding to his 13 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard had one of the best seasons of his career in 2013 following his return in February after seven months out with a knee injury, winning 10... read more »
Azarenka says battling to be fit to face Serena in Thai exhibition match
Johannesburg – Women tennis’ world number two Victoria Azarenka has said that she is battling to get her fitness back on track after a disappointing 2013 as she prepared to face world number one Serena Williams in an exhibition match in Thailand. The Belarussian, a two-time Australian... read more »
Taylor Swift bags `most charitable star` of 2013 title
Washington – Taylor Swift has been named the most charitable star of 2013 for donating 100,000 dollars to the Nashville Symphony on her 24th birthday. The ‘You Belong With Me’ hitmaker also headlined at the Winter Whites gala in London, which benefited a charity that helps homeless youth,... read more »
Anoushka Shankar to perform solo at Kolkata first time
Kolkata – Five years after she performed with her father Pandit Ravi Shankar at the prestigious Dover Lane Music Conference here, sitarist Anoushka Shankar will be back in the city... read more »
Kejriwal turns down ‘Z’ security cover
AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal, who is set to become Chief Minister of Delhi, on Monday refused the high security cover provided by Delhi Police, saying “God is his biggest... read more »
Tabu one of the finest actresses: Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai – Actor Shahid Kapoor, who will be seen sharing screen space with talented Tabu in Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Haider”, is all praise for his accomplished... read more »
Ganguly writes to CJI over sexual harassment issue
Kolkata – Denying allegations of sexual harassment, retired Supreme Court judge A.K. Ganguly Monday wrote to Chief Justice of India P. Sathasivam raising several questions about the... read more »
History behind common Christmas traditions revealed
Wellington – Do you know how the tradition of kissing under mistletoe came about or why fruitcake is the most common Christmas gift? According to Stuff.co.nz, the custom of kissing underneath... read more »
