World’s tallest man gets married to woman 2ft 7in shorter than him
London – The world’s tallest man, 8ft 3in Sultan Kosen, has found his soul-mate with whom he tied the knot in his native Turkey. Even though the 30-year-old farmer towers over Merve Dibo, who stands at 5ft 8in tall, he said that they are more than happy, Metro.co.uk reported. Recalling his... read more »
Having sex just as effective as gyming
Washington – A new study has found that having sex is similar to exercising, as it burns an average of 4.2 calories a minute in men and 3.1 calories a minute in women. For the study, sex researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson observed 21 young heterosexual couples having sex and... read more »
Most women believe `antiperspirant causes breast cancer` myth
Melbourne – A large number of women believe the myth that antiperspirant causes breast cancer, but fail to take the recommended amount of exercise, a new survey has revealed. The poll by the Cancer Australia found that less that half of Australian women think alcohol increases the risk,... read more »
Only one in three NYC adults `use condoms during sex`
New York – Only about one in three New York City adults used a condom the last time they had sex, a new poll has revealed. The survey conducted by a city Health Department has found that despite the city spending millions of dollars buying, marketing and distributing free condoms to promote... read more »
Gold and silver jump on Diwali buying, global cues
Gold and silver prices climbed in the national capital on Saturday on frantic buying by stockists and jewellery fabricators for the approaching Diwali festival amid firm global cues. Gold... read more »
CBI freezes into silence on action against PM: Modi
Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the CBI of inaction in the coal block allocation case in which former Coal Secretary has sought to drag the Prime Minister, saying it has been stunned into... read more »
China aims at common development with neighbours: Xi Jingping
Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing will strive for a sound neighbouring environment for its own development and seek common development with neighbours. Speaking at a... read more »
Over 100 vans to sell cheap onions from Monday: Dikshit
New Delhi – Over a hundred mobile vans, covering 600 areas of the capital, will be selling onions at cheaper prices from Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said. “In... read more »
Priyanka doesn’t work according to plan
Mumbai – Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has worked with Bollywood biggies like Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, has also recorded tracks with international singers like Pitbull and Will.i.am.... read more »
