Botham asks England to `act fast, hit Oz hard with pace` in Perth Test
London – Former England cricketer Ian Botham has said that their team must act fast and hit the Aussies with pacemen in Perth if they want to do anything notable in the Ashes. According to the Mirror, Botham said that the players should ask themselves if they have done any justice because the... read more »
Murray’s Wimbledon win was `most talked about topic` in UK in 2013
London – Andy Murray’s magnificent Wimbledon victory was officially the hottest topic on Facebook in the UK in 2013, according to reports. According to the Daily Star, fellow Scot Sir Alex Ferguson’s shock decision to retire as manager of Manchester United after 26 years and the... read more »
Van Persie hints `happy` to stay at Man U, continue Rooney partnership
London – Robin van Persie has hinted he’s happy to stay at Manchester United by talking up his partnership with Wayne Rooney, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, the Dutchman, who was rumoured to be seeking an exit from Old Trafford this January, has expressed his... read more »
Microsoft likely to reintroduce Start Menu in next Windows version
Washington – Microsoft could possibly bring back the good-old Start Menu option in its next version of Windows OS. Analysts Mary Jo Foley and Paul Thurrott, who have been predicting changes to the flagship operating system that is powering a major chunk of devices, said that the future... read more »
Dementia sufferers set to treble by 2050
London – A new analysis has revealed that number of people afflicted with dementia worldwide would treble by 2050. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, 44 million people... read more »
Asthma takes toll on play, sex and work: Study
Melbourne – Asthma hampers dating, sexual pleasure and careers of people afflicted with the disease, a new study has claimed. According to Asthma Australia report on the study, about... read more »
Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones
Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The device could be ready for trials in human... read more »
Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`
Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next five years. Recruitment of people aged 55... read more »
Steve McQueen named best director for `12 Years a Slave`
London – Steve McQueen has been named the best director for his film ‘12 Years a Slave’ by the New York Film Critics Circle. ‘American Hustle’ was named as the best film, Robert Redford... read more »
