Ancient burial box contains earliest reference to Jesus
London – An ancient burial box claiming to contain the earliest reference to Jesus is set to go on display in Israel after its owner was cleared of forgery. It has not been seen in public since a single, brief exhibition in Toronto in 2002, the Guardian reported. The modest limestone burial... read more »
Consumers often confused between added and natural sugar in drinks
Washington – A new study has found that most people aren’t aware about the difference between natural and added sugars, but consumers who are more concerned about what types of sugars are in their drinks are more likely to choose a less-sweetened beverage. Gail Rampersaud, a University of... read more »
Terry, Lampard, Cole waiting for new contracts with Chelsea
London – Chelsea captain John Terry and his teammates Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole are reportedly yet to begin talks with the club’s management over the chance of landing new deals given that the trio would reach the end of their contracts this summer. Terry and Lampard are the most likely... read more »
Why kids’ faith in Santa Claus legend is considered healthy
Washington – Psychologists have revealed that although telling kids that Santa Claus exists is practically lying, it is actually a normal and healthy part of a child’s development. According to Dr. Matthew Lorber, a child psychiatrist in NYC, it is not a bad thing for kids to believe in the... read more »
Singapore man jailed for three years for cyber-stalking
Singapore – A man in Singapore was sentenced to three years in jail Friday for cyber-stalking US singer Leandra Ramm for six years from 2005 to 2011. Colin Mak Yew Loong, 38, had... read more »
India, Pakistan, Afghanistan can only be friends: Sharif
Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday said India, Afghanistan and Pakistan have no other option but to become good friends. In an interview to a Turkish media house,... read more »
India finally flies indigenous fighter jet
By Prashant Sood Bangalore – Thirty years after it was conceived, India’s indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas – the lightest military jet in its class – Friday... read more »
Hotel Taj ‘disappointed’ at 26/11 compensation case in Britain
Mumbai – The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd expressed “disappointment” over a London High Court ruling that a victim of the 26/11 terror attacks in Hotel Taj Mahal Palace could... read more »
Tulisa Contostavlos denies drug supplying charges
London – Tulisa Contostavlos has denied the charge of supplying drugs, at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The 25-year-old singer was arrested after an undercover investigation by the Sun... read more »
