Grinning` Obama’s selfie at Mandela memorial goes viral
Johannesburg – President Barack Obama’s selfie at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has gone viral on social media sites, with many questioning whether the moment of delight was appropriate for the occasion. Obama posed for a picture with UK PM David Cameron, while Denmark’s PM... read more »
States must act strictly with hoarders, profiteers: Chidambaram
New Delhi – Finance Minister P Chidambaram has criticised states for not acting against profiteers and hoarders to check inflation. Addressing the Delhi Economics Conclave in New Delhi today, Chidambaram asked them to deal strictly with hoarding and profiteering. “There is also a need to... read more »
Dubai aims to be world’s most sustainable city by 2020
Abu Dhabi – Dubai aims to become one of the top ten sustainable cities in the world by 2020, when the city hosts the World Expo event. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, announced that the civic body has started its efforts towards creating one of the most... read more »
Jennifer Aniston still likes to watch ` Friends ` reruns
London – Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she likes to watch reruns of her hit TV show ‘Friends’ with her fiance Justin Theroux. The 44-year-old actress said that she actually will always stop to watch the episodes – not just for the whole thing, but because she has forgotten a... read more »
Vitamin D may not protect against cancer, diabetes and dementia`
London – Researchers have cast doubt on vitamin D’s ability to offer us protection against diseases like cancer, diabetes and dementia. According to French researchers, low vitamin... read more »
Bruce Dern tells DiCaprio to take risks
New York – Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed that Bruce Dern had told him not to be afraid of taking chances at the Paramount holiday party held recently. At the bash, held at the... read more »
Google likely to launch Android-based `Nexus TV`
Washington – Google is speculated to be working on a Nexus TV that with run on Android and stream videos from YouTube along with offering a selection of video games. Sources said... read more »
Yahoo acquires online live concert service Evntlive
Washington – Yahoo has reportedly acquired an online platform for live concerts, Evntlive, for an undisclosed amount. Evntlive was founded in late 2011 and launched in beta in April... read more »
Porn filming suspended as another performer tests HIV-positive
Washington – The Free Speech Coalition has recently announced a national moratorium on filming X-rated films after another performer was tested positive for HIV. Diane Duke, CEO of the advocacy... read more »
