AB de Villiers says `proud` to beat No.1 ODI team India
Johannesburg – Proteas cricket captain AB de Villiers has admitted winning a one-day series against world number one India was among the highlights of his career as skipper, according to reports. According to Sport24, the Proteas thrashed their Indian counterparts by 134 runs at Kingsmead to... read more »
Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d’Or
Johannesburg – Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo were on Monday shortlisted for this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to reports. According to Sport24, Barcelona forward Messi has already won the title four times but seems less of a hot favourite this year after an... read more »
Parliament disrupted over 2G spectrum, Telangana
New Delhi – The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned for the day and the Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m. following an uproar over issues that included Telangana and the 2G spectrum allocation. In the Lok Sabha, the house was first adjourned till 12 noon, following protests over various issues that also... read more »
Smoking cessation products pose no serious heart risks: Study
Washington – Nicotine replacement gums or popular drugs prescribed to help people quit smoking may not pose serious heart risks in users, according to a study. In recent years, there have been concerns that some smoking cessation products may have serious cardiovascular risks. But in the... read more »
Google-backed genetic testing firm stops manufacturing at-home DNA test kit
London – A Google-backed genetic testing firm, 23andMe has reportedly stopped marketing its at-home DNA testing kit following warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The... read more »
Arafat’s widow challenges French scientists’ over ‘natural death’ conclusion...
Washington – Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s widow has challenged the findings of French scientists that the reason of her husband’s death was natural circumstances,... read more »
California woman fights traffic ticket case for wearing Google Glass
Johannesburg – A woman in the US has pleaded not guilty for driving with Google Glass. The device, not yet widely available to the public, features a thumbnail-size transparent... read more »
Rescue footage of man alive after 60 hours in sunken ship has emerged
London – The video of a man being rescued by divers from a capsized ship at the bottom of the ocean three days after the vessel had sunk has emerged. Harrison Okene survived in an air... read more »
New stem cell breakthrough brings gastrointestinal disorders cure...
Washington – Researches have successfully grown extensive numbers of intestinal stem cells and then coax them to develop into different types of mature intestinal cells. For those living with... read more »
