Google marks Winter Solstice 2013 with colorful doodle
Toronto – Google’s latest colorful doodle has marked the Winter Solstice or the first day of winter, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year. The special doodle depicts a very colorful woolen mitten being knitted. Solstice, which is regarded as the beginning of the winter... read more »
Why females are crankier in mornings than males revealed
Melbourne – A new study has justified women’s usually grumpy behavior in the mornings, suggesting that females need more sleep than men and odds are, they don’t get enough. Researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, found that women undergo a lot of stress, both mentally... read more »
Want to stop smoking? Seek professional help
Washington – A new study has found that smokers in England who want to stop smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they see a trained advisor than if they try by themselves. It was suggested that just buying nicotine patches, gum or other licensed nicotine products from a shop does... read more »
New vaccine to protect against deadly pneumonia developed
Washington – A team of researchers has developed a new vaccine that protects against lethal pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, including drug-resistant strains like MRSA. The new vaccine by the research team, led by Patrick Schlievert, professor and chair of... read more »
Congress to respond to AAP letter in two days
New Delhi – The Congress will respond to a letter sent by the Aam Aadmi Party in “a day or two”, a party official said Saturday. Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmed... read more »
Delhi Lt Governor to submit report to president
New Delhi – Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung Saturday said he will submit a ! “factual” report to President Pranab Mukherjee on government formation ! here following his... read more »
Hold chemical weapons users accountable: Ban Ki-moon
United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for holding accountable those responsible for using chemical weapons in Syria. He made the appeal after a UN investigation... read more »
Khloe Kardashian files divorce papers
Los Angeles – Socialite Khloe Kardashian has filed court documents to divorce American basketball player Lamar Odom, reports tmz.com. She has cited “irreconcilable... read more »
Parineeti plays ‘mad scientist’ in ‘Hasee To Ph...
Mumbai – Actress Parineeti Chopra essays th! e role of a “mad scientist” in her forthcoming film “Hasee To Phasee”. She says it’s something never seen before on... read more »
