Fiber-rich diet helps cut heart disease risk
Washington – A new study has revealed that dietary fiber or fiber-rich foods are associated with lower risk of heart disease. Researchers at the University of Leeds reviewed literature published since 1990 in healthy populations concerning dietary fibre intake and CVD risk. They took data... read more »
Zuckerberg sells 41mn Facebook shares to help pay taxes
Wellington – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly selling the social networking company’s shares to help pay taxes. Zuckerberg, along with Facebook board member Marc Andreessen are going to offer about 3.9 billion dollars, which includes 27 million Facebook shares and additional 41.35... read more »
Anxiety linked to higher stroke risk
Washington – A new study has suggested that the greater your anxiety level, the more likely you are to have a stroke. It is the first time researchers have linked anxiety and stroke independent of other factors such as depression. Over a 22 year period, researchers at the University of... read more »
Nadal, Serena win 2013 Men’s, Women’s Champions of the Champion...
Washington – Serena Williams has won the Women’s Champions of Champions while Rafael Nadal took home the Men’s Champions of Champions award at the L’Equipe’s 2013 Champion des Champions, according to reports. According to TennisWorldUSA.org, Nadal said that 2013 was... read more »
NASA`s `superhero` `genderless` robot Valkyrie may explore Mars in future
Washington – NASA has unveiled their new “superhero” robot Valkyrie that could one day be used to explore Mars. The NASA-designed robot is 1.9-metres tall and weighs 125... read more »
Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill enters third day
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra) – Veteran social activist Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill entered third today. The anti-corruption crusader, who started his... read more »
Mandela memorial translator branded `fake`
Johannesburg – South African Translators’ Institute (Sati) has claimed that the African National Congress (ANC) was aware about the “dodgy” behavior of the sign language... read more »
Facebook to join Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index
Washington – Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) will join its S&P 500 stock index after the close of trading on December 20. The move is the social media network’s rise into one of... read more »
Dilip Kumar’s biography out early 2014: Saira Banu
Mumbai – Bollywood thespian Dilip Kumar’s biography, which was earlier scheduled to be released on his 91st birthday, will now come out early next year, said his wife and yesteryear... read more »
