Good old bananas at threat of extinction!
London – Researchers are ‘incredibly concerned’ for fate of banana as plagues and fungus infections spread across world’s supplies, it has been revealed. The government in Costa Rica, one of the biggest suppliers of the fruit, has declared a “national emergency” over the state of... read more »
Bit of booze a day does keep the doctor at bay
Washington – It has been known for a long time that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower mortality, and now a new study has found that moderate consumption of alcohol could bolster our immune system, and potentially our ability to fight infections. Lead author Ilhem... read more »
Android users warned of text-sharing apps that send unlimited text messages
London – Users of Android systems have been reportedly warned of some apps that exploit their smartphone’s ability to send innumerable text messages. These apps claim to reward phone owners for every text message they relay. However, security firms have said that these apps can relay huge... read more »
Facebook rolls out `Donate Now` button to make virtual contributions easy!
Washington – Facebook has reportedly rolled out a ‘Donate Now’ button to make it easier for users to contribute virtually. The catch, however, lies in the fact that the button would collect credit card numbers and other billing information for Facebook that could ultimately help the... read more »
Sandra Bullock credits Cuaron for Golden Globe nomination
Los Angeles – Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who is happy to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, credits director Alfonso Cuarón for the same. The 49-year-old is nominated in... read more »
Miley Cyrus unsure about next MTV VMA gig?
Los Angeles – Pop star Miley Cyrus says she doubts if she will be asked to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards next year. The 21-year-old is not convinced that she will be invited... read more »
Nigella Lawson accused of cocaine use
London – International celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has been accused of using cocaine by her former assistant Elisabetta Grillo. The allegations were made by the 41-year-old at... read more »
The whole world is male dominated: Madhuri Dixit
Mumbai – Actress Madhuri Dixit, busy promoting her forthcoming women-centric drama “Dedh Ishqiya”, admits that the world is male dominated and it’s up to a woman... read more »
Keep NGOs out Lokpal bill ambit, says BJP
New Delhi – The BJP Friday asked the government to agree to its suggestions for k! eeping privately-funded NGOs out of the ambit of the Lokpal bill and transfer officials during investigation... read more »
