Jean Todt unanimously re-elected as FIA president
London – Jean Todt was unanimously re-elected as president of Formula One’s world governing body by the FIA general assembly on Friday, according to reports. According to the Guardian, the Frenchman had stood unopposed after his British rival David Ward withdrew his candidacy last... read more »
Cairns confirms `still intends to appear` in boxing match with Doull despit...
Wellington – Tainted New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns last night confirmed he still intends to appear in the Fight For Life charity boxing extravaganza in Auckland next Saturday night where he is scheduled to fight fellow former Black Cap and commentator Simon Doull, according to... read more »
Now, `smart iPad baby seat` to take care of toddlers when you are away at w...
Washington – Working parents can now heave a sigh of relief as a smart baby seat has been developed that holds an iPad in front of the baby’s eyes and lets her play and learn with innovative apps. Toymaker Fisher-Price has unveiled the ‘Newborn-to-Toddler Apptivity Seat for iPad’, which... read more »
Haddin reveals `daughter’s battle against cancer` helped him play bet...
Sydney – Brad Haddin has credited his second coming as an Australian cricketer to the perspective offered by his daughter’s battle against cancer, according to reports. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Haddin, who struck 118 against England in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide... read more »
Fruit flies may harbour dementia cure
Washington – Researchers have taken a significant step forward in unraveling the mechanisms of Pavlovian conditioning and understanding this will help understand how memories form... read more »
Oz sticks to stand on China’s disputed air defence zone despite Beijing criticism
Sydney – Australia has stood by its criticism of China’s decision to impose an air-defence zone in the East China Sea without consultation, despite Beijing’s rebuke. Foreign... read more »
American Airlines, US Airways merger might be finalized by December 9
Sydney – A United States federal bankruptcy judge has approved the settlement in the government’s antitrust lawsuit against American Airlines and US Airways, which might see... read more »
Woods’ gal Lindsey Vonn doubtful over recovering in time for 2014 Sochi Olympics
London – American golf star Tiger Woods’ girlfriend Lindsey Vonn is still doubtful over her recovery from injury in time for the Winter Olympics, which will begin in Sochi on... read more »
Men burn more calories during sex than women
London – Men burn upto 101 calories during sex compared to just 69 calories for women, a new study suggests. This is the first time science has been used to show difference in male and female... read more »
