First human artificial heart implantation takes place in France
Washington – A French company has claimed to have carried out the first ever-artificial implant of a heart in a human being. France’s Carmat said in a statement that the operation, which was performed at the Georges Pompidou European Hospital in Paris went smoothly, Fox News reported. He... read more »
20 mins of extra walking every day cuts cardiovascular disease risk by a te...
London – A new study has revealed that walking just 20 minutes extra every day could cuts the risk of cardiovascular episodes such as heart attacks by eight per cent. According to experts, increasing daily exercise by just 2,000 steps may be good for older people who may struggle to exercise... read more »
`Devastated` Katy Perry gave up booze after split from Russell Brand
Washington – Katy Perry has revealed that she lived a booze-free life for three months as part of her healing process following her split from husband Russell Brand. In an interview with Alan Carr, the 29-year-old singer said that she did a lot of different things after the split, like... read more »
New Good Night ring promises to make snoring history!
London – A ring has been invented by Michael Carter-Smith – a saxophonist in the 1960s with rock band Amen Corner – and who claims that it targets pressure points on one’s finger, and cuts snoring in 85 per cent of people. The Good Night ring, which costs 30 pounds, relies on... read more »
Diplomat issue: US talks to India, PM asks for full resolution
New Delhi/Washington – Concerned over the anger in India at the humiliating treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, top US officials engaged in talks with Indian... read more »
Kate Middleton’s phone hacked
Jurors at Britain’s phone hacking trial have been read intercepted messages left by Prince William on Kate Middleton’s phone, in which he calls her “babykins” and jokes about almost... read more »
22 killed in Nigeria attack
At least 22 people were killed in an attack by gunmen who entered a business centre in Mubi area of Nigeria’s Adamawa State. Commanding officer of the Special Battalion in Mubi, Lt. Col.... read more »
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) hints at pre-poll alliances
Indicating its inclination to pre-poll alliances, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, at its general council meeting on Thursday, authorised general secretary and Chief Minister... read more »
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy remains defian...
Refuting allegations that he was tacitly toeing the Congress high command’s line on the State bifurcation issue, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday asserted he would... read more »
