Rooney set to open talks on new Man U contract
London – Wayne Rooney’s representatives are ready to thrash out a bumper new deal with Manchester United, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, the England forward’s current contract is due to run out at the end of next season and there was speculation his camp had... read more »
Good mathematicians are made, not born
Washington – Researchers have said that if one wants to be good at all types of math, they need to practice them all, and can’t trust their innate natural talent to do most of the job for them. The researchers tested the math skills of 70 Norwegian fifth graders, aged 10.5 years on average.... read more »
Oscar-Winning actress Joan Fontaine dies at 96
Washington – Joan Fontaine, who won an Oscar for her role in Alfred Hitchcock-helmed 1940 film ‘Suspicion’, has passed away due to undisclosed reasons. She was 96. According to People Magazine, the Hollywood star died on Sunday at her northern California house. Apart from starring in... read more »
Soon, 3D printed bio-shoes that can repair themselves
Washington – London based designer is working on a concept for running shoes that would be 3D-printed from synthetic biological material and could repair themselves overnight. Protocell Trainers by researcher Shamees Aden would be 3D-printed to the exact size of the user’s foot from a... read more »
Congress undecided on alliance with AAP: Dikshit
New Delhi – The Congress ha! s not taken any decision on forming an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) so far, former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit said Monday. “We... read more »
How to know if your child is ready to be sent to preschool
New Delhi – Experts have suggested that parents should analyze whether their child is ready for the big leap into the world of education or not before sending them to... read more »
Men `not gifted` at giving gifts!
Melbourne – A survey has revealed that men are clueless about giving gifts. The study, which was conducted by Officeworks, found that only 26 per cent of Australians are likely to... read more »
Bed bugs can survive freezing temperatures
Washington – While it is suggested that exposing bed bug-infested clothing or other small items to freezing temperatures can help kill bed bugs, a new research has found that bed bugs... read more »
Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise eye drop tre...
Washington – Researchers have taken one step closer to an eye drop-free reality with the development of a drug-eluting contact lens designed for prolonged delivery of latanoprost, a common drug... read more »
