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Good old bananas at threat of extinction!
Good old bananas at threat of extinction...

Good old bananas at threat of extinction!

London – Researchers are ‘incredibly concerned’ for fate of banana as plagues and fungus infections spread across world’s supplies, it has been revealed. The government in Costa Rica, one of the biggest suppliers of the fruit, has declared a “national emergency” over the state of... read more »

Android users warned of text-sharing apps that send unlimited text messages
Android users warned of text-sharing app...

Android users warned of text-sharing apps that send unlimited text messages

London – Users of Android systems have been reportedly warned of some apps that exploit their smartphone’s ability to send innumerable text messages. These apps claim to reward phone owners for every text message they relay. However, security firms have said that these apps can relay huge... read more »

Facebook rolls out `Donate Now` button to make virtual contributions easy!
Facebook rolls out `Donate Now` button t...

Facebook rolls out `Donate Now` button to make virtual contributions easy!

Washington – Facebook has reportedly rolled out a ‘Donate Now’ button to make it easier for users to contribute virtually. The catch, however, lies in the fact that the button would collect credit card numbers and other billing information for Facebook that could ultimately help the... read more »

14 pence per day `miracle` pill could help ease arthritis pain
14 pence per day `miracle` pill could he...

14 pence per day `miracle` pill could help ease arthritis pain

London – Researchers believe that a pill costing just 14p a day may help millions of people beat osteoarthritis pain. They believe that drug called spironolactone offers a cheap and safe way to ease patients’ suffering without any dangerous side-effects, the Daily Express reported. The drug... read more »

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Rain havoc in China, 26 killed

Beijing : past four days in southern China storm caused 26 people were killed and three others missing in nine province level. The government said on Sunday. According to Xinhua News Agency, Ministry... read more »

Israel kills Palestinian teen in escalating West B...

HEBRON, West Bank: Israeli troops killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank on Friday and arrested 25 people, pursuing a weeklong... read more »

Militants launch attack on north Baghdad

BAGHDAD: Iraqi officials say militants have launched an attack on a Sunni-dominated city north of Baghdad, killing seven members of the security forces and... read more »

Pakistan arrests brothers over woman’s stoning

Pakistani police have arrested two brothers who participated in a mob attack during which their sister was stoned to death with bricks for marrying against the... read more »

Iraq attacks and shelling kill 35

BAGHDAD: Violence across Iraq, including shelling of the conflict-hit city of Fallujah, killed 35 people today, as politicians haggle over forming a new... read more »

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Gold Tumbles to More Than Five-Year Low, China Shares Eke Out Gai...

Gold prices tumbled to a more than five-year low Monday, and China shares rose modestly, after authorities’ weekend move to tighten the use of informal lending channels by stock investors. Gold... read more »

With new brand launched, Xolo mulls to invest Rs 1...

Xolo, the sub-brand of the Lava International, is mulling to invest Rs 100 cr over next 18 months on development of its proprietary software, Hive,... read more »

Lava in talks with states for mfg unit; to invest Rs 25...

Domestic handset maker Lava today said it is in discussions with various state governments to set up a new assembly unit that will entail an investment of... read more »

Doha Bank looking at setting up subsidiary in India

Doha Bank, one of the largest commercial banks of Qatar, is looking at the possibility of setting up a subsidiary in India, an top official of the bank today... read more »

Stanford University commends Mukesh Ambani

Stanford University of US has commended Mukesh Ambani for his decade long support to students keen on pursuing higher studies through scholarships. Ambani, who... read more »

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Cricket

Dhoni can lead India for three-four years – Fleming

Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings coach and former New Zealand captain, feels that MS Dhoni can lead his country for another three to four years but is not sure whether he will be able to do... read more »

AB de Villiers is a ‘Freak’, says Roya...

Bangalore: A witness to A B de Villiers’ exploits from close quarters against Sunrisers Hyderabad, young Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer... read more »

Waqar Younis Offered Two-Year Contract to Coach Pakista...

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered former captain Waqar Younis a two-year contract to coach the national side, according to chairman Najam... read more »

Daredevils and KP hope for home revival

Four days off is normally a prospect the working man welcomes with glee, but in cricket, especially amid the manic assembly line of matches in the IPL, it... read more »

Chennai and Punjab players rule IPL-7 charts

Chennai Super Kings have joined Kings XI Punjab as the only two teams to have won five games in Season 7 of the Indian Premier League so far. And both need to... read more »

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Bipasha Basu vows never to work with ‘Humshakals’ dir...

Mumbai: Actress Bipasha Basu, who decided to refrain from promoting ‘Humshakals’ prior to its release, says she won`t work with Sajid Khan, the film`s director, ever again. Bipasha, who... read more »

Sunny Leone shoots for her item number in Bangalor...

Sunny Leone is all set to make her debut in Sandalwood. She will be seen in an item number in Prem starrer ‘D.K.’ The film has been in... read more »

Kareena confident of ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’ s...

Kareena Kapoor is confident that the song “Aata Majhi Satakli”, which she has shot with composer-rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh for “Singham... read more »

Hrithik Roshan slams ‘fabricated’ reports o...

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan has slammed news reports that his ex-wife Sussanne Roshan has asked for an alimony for Rs 400 crores as part of the divorce... read more »

James Foxx to play Mike Tyson in biopic

Mike Tyson has reportedly talked to Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx to play him in an upcoming biopic on the boxer’s life. Tyson, 48, who was the youngest... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Mediterranean diet without breakfast best for diabetics

Mediterranean diet without breakfast best for diabetics

London: For patients with diabetes, it is better to eat a single large meal than several smaller meals throughout the day, a new study has found. Researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden studied... read more »

Cancer experts want amendment to outdated narcotics law

Cancer experts want amendment to outdated narcotic...

In a bid to give a proper thrust to fight against cancer, its experts have urged members of parliament and political parties to help in quick passage... read more »

Beware of winter myths

Beware of winter myths

Los Angeles – There are numerous techniques to stay warm but you might be doing it the wrong way. Many believe alcohol consumption helps to beat the... read more »

Don’t ignore persistent coughs, they can be `lung cance...

Don’t ignore persistent coughs, they can be `lung cancer warning`

Melbourne – An expert has claimed that unexplained coughs and chest infections should be taken seriously as they could be a sign of lung... read more »

Having better sex life can help you live longer

Having better sex life can help you live longer

Washington – A new study has revealed that sex can be one of the secrets to good health, youth and a longer life. The research, which was conducted on... read more »

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Mango Smoothie

It will refresh you instantly Ingredients: One tbsp mango jam, 250 ml beaten yogurt, half tsp clove powder, crushed ice Method: Blend a spoon of softened mango jam with beaten yogurt in a glass. Pour... read more »

Watching too much TV may cause early death: Study

People who watch TV for three hours or more each day may be twice as likely to die prematurely than those who watch less, a new study... read more »

Aster DM Healthcare opens its eight ACCESS Clinic in th...

Aster DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India, has opened its eighth ACCESS clinic at Souk Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai.... read more »

Soon, smartphone to monitor your stress levels

Washington: Researchers have developed a device that uses your smartphone to monitor your stress levels. The device can use any smartphone to measure the... read more »

Food for your healthy bones

Nutrients like calcium and vitamin D are essential if you want to build strong bones. While calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth structure, vitamin D... read more »

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Pakistan provocation at UN is ‘lonely voice’ wasting ...

UNITED NATIONS: India has dismissed Pakistan’s latest provocation at the General Assembly by raising surgical strikes and Kashmir as a waste of time “symbolic of what holds us all... read more »

Petrol, Diesel Prices Drop Sharply Today After Exc...

Petrol and diesel prices fell sharply today following a cut in excise duty, bringing relief to consumers. Currently, petrol and diesel prices are... read more »

Vijay Mallya arrested in London in money laundering cas...

Former liquor baron Vijay Mallya has been arrested in London in money laundering case, according to state broadcaster DD. The details are awaited but according... read more »

BSP leader Rajesh Yadav shot dead near Allahabad Univer...

BSP leader Rajesh Yadav was shot dead near Allahabad University under Karnalganj police station area on Tuesday late night. Yadav along with his friend Dr... read more »

BSF camp near Srinagar airport attacked, ASI and three ...

SRINAGAR: Security forces foiled an attempt by the Jaish-e-Muhammed to storm a BSF camp near the high-security Srinagar airport on Tuesday, killing all three... read more »

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How can Amit Shah save UP when he can’t protect his hair: A...

New Delhi: The battle for 2014 Lok Sabha polls continues to get more personal as Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has now challenged BJP’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge Amit Shah saying he... read more »

Modi takes on Gehlot, says Rajasthan Govt. missing in action

In poll affidavit filed in Vadodara : Narendra Mod...

Ahmedabad – Narendra Modi, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, has written the name “Jashodaben” in the column for spouse... read more »

‘Don’t need unsolicited support’: BJP...

Pune: In a clear snub to Raj Thackeray, the BJP has said it does not want “unsolicited support” from parties who want to ride on a perceived... read more »

Elections 2014: Narendra Modi files nomination, says Va...

Vadodara: Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday filed his nomination papers from the Vadodara Lok Sabha... read more »

Modi’s hands are soaked in blood, says Azam Khan in UP...

Jalalabad: A sizeable crowd was getting restless waiting for Samjawadi Party’s fire brand Muslim leader Azam Khan’s arrival at 4:20 pm on Tuesday, just 40... read more »

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New pics of nearby starburst galaxy M82 may help reveal why stars form where they do

New pics of nearby starburst galaxy M82 may help reveal why stars...

Washington – Astronomers using the new, high-frequency capabilities of the National Science Foundation’s Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), astronomers have captured never-before-seen... read more »

How to distinguish between stars and brown dwarfs

How to distinguish between stars and brown dwarfs

Washington – Researchers have found clear observational evidence for the theoretically predicted break between very low mass stars and brown... read more »

How brain balances learning new skills while retaining ...

How brain balances learning new skills while retaining old ones

Washington – Researchers have developed a new computational model that explains how the brain maintains the balance between plasticity and stability, and... read more »

Manned exploration of Mars possible as radiation risk f...

Manned exploration of Mars possible as radiation risk found `manageable`

Washington – Scientists have established from the radiation measurements received from the Radiation Assessment Detector on NASA’s Curiosity rover that... read more »

How `good cholesterol` can help stop inflammation

How `good cholesterol` can help stop inflammation

Washington – A team of researchers has identified a central switch by which High-density lipoprotein (HDL), known colloquially as “good cholesterol”,... read more »

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India aim to spring another surprise against Australia

PERTH: After a “commendable” series levelling win, India aim to spring another surprise in the third game of the four-match Test series against world champions Australia on... read more »

Federer, Murray, Bryan brothers win ATP awards

LONDON: Roger Federer, Andy Murray and the Bryan brothers are among the winners of the ATP World Tour Awards. Federer was selected by his peers as... read more »

Germany desperate to end 22-year wait for Fed Cup title

PRAGUE: Germany tackle favourites Czech Republic this weekend looking for a first Fed Cup title since 1992, their heady days of tennis when Steffi Graf was in... read more »

I compete with myself: Viswanathan Anand

Viswanathan Anand gets `quick chance` to fight back from losing world crown

After some great results in 2014, five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand is approaching the forthcoming World Chess Championship 2014 in Sochi (Russia)... read more »

Messi targets more history, Suarez a first goal

Messi slams top Barca official over `undeserving of better contract` statement

MADRID: Lionel Messi continues his quest to become the all-time leading goalscorer in La Liga just days after equalling a similar feat in the Champions League... read more »

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World

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un Visits Cosmetics Firm With Wife?

North korean leader kim jong-un has taken time far from the confrontation with the united states and allies to go to a cosmetics factory in Pyongyang. He went to the newly-renovated manufacturing... read more »

Russian Meddling In US Election: Trump Lashes Out ...

President Donald Trump fired off a volley of tweets on sunday expressing frustration with the Russia Probe, that’s anticipated to yield the... read more »

US, South Korea, Japan Urge North Korea to Cease Irresp...

Senior Defence officers from the US, South Korea and Japan held trilateral talks and advised North Korea to stroll faraway from its “damaging and reckless... read more »

Japan To Propose Building Cross-Continent Infrastructur...

Geared toward countering the chinese language one belt one road initiative that india has objected to mentioning concerns over the initiative undermining... read more »

China: Xi Jinping Gets 2nd 5-Year Term as Communist Par...

Chinese President Xi jinping on wednesday unveiled the brand new lineup of the ruling communist birthday party maximum frame, whose members will rule along him... read more »

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Microsoft likely to reintroduce Start Menu in next Windows version

Microsoft likely to reintroduce Start Menu in next Windows version

Washington – Microsoft could possibly bring back the good-old Start Menu option in its next version of Windows OS. Analysts Mary Jo Foley and Paul Thurrott, who have been predicting... read more »

Google Doodle celebrates American computer scientist Grace Hopper’s 107th birthday

Google Doodle celebrates American computer scientist Grace Hopper’s 107th birthday

London – Google is commemorating the 107th birthday of American computer scientist and US Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. Hopper, born Grace Brewster Murray in 1906, is most... read more »

Large impact crater could hold clues about moon’s mantle

Large impact crater could hold clues about moon’s mantle

Washington – Researchers sifting through data from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper that flew aboard India’s Chandrayaan-1 lunar orbiter found a diverse mineralogy in the subsurface of... read more »

Temperature mystery of planetary atmospheres revealed

Temperature mystery of planetary atmospheres revealed

Washington – Researchers have said that they have solved the atmospheric peculiarity that Earth shares with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, claiming that it is likely common to... read more »

Geminid meteor shower to peak on Dec 13

Geminid meteor shower to peak on Dec 13

Washington – Geminid meteor shower will be at their best after dark on Friday, December 13 and before dawn on Saturday, December 14, according to reports. The Geminids are one of the most... read more »