Spotify becomes world’s `richest start-up` with $4 bn valuation
Washington – Online music-streaming service Spotify has reportedly raised 250 million dollars in a new funding round, making it one of the world’s most richly capitalized start-ups valuing it at more than four billion dollars. The extra funds can help the Swedish music service bolster... read more »
Gene that regulates body weight in humans and mice identified
Washington – A new study has revealed that loss of a particular gene’s function in humans and mice causes morbid obesity. Research has pointed to the importance of genetic factors in human obesity and has shown that heritability plays a role in 40 percent to 90 percent of cases. The... read more »
Hamid Karzai likely to defer signing U.S. security deal till April
Washington – Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has decided to defer signing the security deal with the United States until after the April 5 elections. Karzai said, while addressing the 2,500-member national consultative council known as the “Loya Jirga”, that he supported the Bilateral... read more »
Potential target for treating obesity and diabetes with single drug identif...
Washington – A new mouse study has suggested that a single overactive enzyme worsens the two core defects of diabetes- impaired insulin sensitivity and overproduction of glucose, therefore a drug targeting the enzyme could help correct both at once. Researchers at Columbia University Medical... read more »
Husbands in Britain ‘will have to admit they watch porn to their wives, says Cameron
Sydney – Husbands who secretly watch porn will have to confess to their wives once new family filters come in the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. From next year people who... read more »
Vitali Klitschko’s wife says `time has come` for star to retire from boxing
Johannesburg – World heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko’s wife has urged her husband to hang up his gloves and retire. According to Sport24, the 42-year-old Klitschko... read more »
How to cut risk of metabolic syndrome
Washington – Data reported by the a new study reinforces the positive influence of lifestyle factors in mitigating risks which could potentially up heart disease risk and other health... read more »
Natural compound found in grapes could minimize adverse effects of meth
Washington – A new study has suggested that resveratrol, a natural compound found in colored vegetables, fruits and especially grapes, may also block the effects of the highly... read more »
People who have higher emotional intelligence are better decision...
Washington – A new study has showed people who have higher emotional intelligence are better decision makers. The study shows that understanding the source and relevance of emotions influences... read more »
