New linguistics study shows `uptalk` transcends gender boundaries
Washington – New research has shown that the American English speech variant known as uptalk, or “Valley Girl speak” is expanding to other demographic groups, including males. Researcher Amanda Ritchart, a linguist at the University of California, said that uptalk is becoming more... read more »
BJP has approached AAP candidates: Manish Sisodia
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member Manish Sisodia said on Saturday that their party candidates might have been approached by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members with a mandate, which they have declined. “Some of our candidates have given information that a few members of the BJP had... read more »
Sonakshi thanks audience for love
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has thanked the audience for appreciating her latest release “R..! .Rajkumar”, and says she is dancing with joy. “Your appreciation and pyaar have us dancing with joy. Thank YOU guys for all the love,” tweeted the actress, who features with Shahid... read more »
Head to Startup Weekend, for help with business ideas
New Delhi – Ashwin Bhambri had trump cards, but they were not of WWF wrestlers with bulky bodies – they were of entrepreneurs and CEOs, their credentials and work history. Children could learn, through these, he says. The cards Bhambri has are not available in the market. But that will... read more »
China’s oil pipeline blast toll rises to 62
Beijing – The number of deaths in the Nov 22 oil pipeline explosion in Qingdao city in China’s Shandong province have climbed to 62, rescuers said Tuesday. According to the... read more »
Hong Kong confirms H7N9 bird flu`s first human case
Beijing- Hong Kong has confirmed the city’s first human case of H7N9 bird flu. According to China Daily, Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man said that an Indonesian man was... read more »
‘Dhoom 3’ to create Rs.300 crore club
Mumbai – Imran Khan feels that his uncle and superstar Aamir Khan-starrer “Dhoom 3” has the potential to set a new box office record. Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya,... read more »
Why most life-threatening malaria carrying parasites only infect humans
Washington- Researchers have explained why parasites carrying the deadliest form of malaria only infect humans, asserting that the interaction between a parasite protein, called RH5, and a... read more »
FIFA World Cup’s opening venue construction resumes
Sao Paulo – Work resumed in the stadium here that will host the first match of the 2014 World Cup after the accidental death of two workers last week leading to a suspension in construction... read more »
