Surgery more effective for herniated discs than nonsurgical treatments
Washington – A new study has revealed that for patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term improvement in pain, functioning, and disability compared to nonsurgical treatment, According to lead author Dr. Jon D. Lurie of Dartmouth-Hitchcock... read more »
New $5K counselling service can spare you the awkward parts of online datin...
New York – Dating site eHarmony has added a counselling service to its offerings similar to the one Ben Stiller’s character shelled out 500 dollars for in ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.’ However, the real-life version will cost you 5,000 dollars a year, the New York Post... read more »
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s pay largely unchanged in 2013
Washington – Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has been reportedly paid 4.25 million dollars in 2013, as the tech giant has slightly cut down on the total compensation compared to last year. Apple noted the figure in its preliminary proxy statement, along with releasing the 2.6 million dollars a piece... read more »
Man City boss Pellegrini says decision to drop Hart has helped goalie regai...
London – Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has said that his decision to take goalkeeper Joe Hart out of the firing line has helped him regain his best form and will benefit club and country in the long term. After being left out for seven consecutive Premier League games, Hart was back... read more »
Now, `eat your way skinny` with dumbbell cutlery set
Washington – Have you gained weight this festive season? Replace your silverware with the dumbbell cutlery set. The dumbbell cutlery set helps you build muscle while you eat, Mashable... read more »
Ferrer splits with coach Piles after 15-year relationship
Johannesburg – World number three David Ferrer said Sunday that he has split with coach Javier Piles after a 15-year working relationship, according to reports. According to Sport24,... read more »
Everton move up to fourth in PL with 2-1 win over Swansea
Johannesburg – England midfielder Ross Barkley scored a brilliant 84th-minute free-kick to earn Everton a 2-1 win at Swansea City that propelled his side into the Champions League... read more »
AAP election manifesto’s key points
Here are the key points of Aam Aadmi Party’s election manifesto in Delhi: – That the Lokpal bill aimed at battling corruption and covering all employees will be passed within 15... read more »
Growth in banking sector a great achievement: Chidambaram
Expressing happiness over the growth of the banking sector in the last ten years, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday described it as a great achievement of the UPA rule. Participating in the... read more »
