Fletcher says Indian team arriving in SA with `no mental scars`
Johannesburg – Indian cricket coach Duncan Fletcher has said his young and inexperienced team will arrive in South Africa without any mental scar and play freely. Fletcher said he believes that the relative inexperience of the team could actually prove to be beneficial for them as they would... read more »
Soon, `smaller, reversible` USB plugs to make life easier!
Washington – A new USB plug has been rolled out that is not only smaller and with a new design, but puts to rest the most annoying part: not knowing which way is up, as it is reversible. The Type-C connector, announced by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, features an entirely new design and size,... read more »
Crocs cleverer than previously thought
Washington – It seems that the crocodile can be a shrewd hunter himself, as a new study has revealed that some crocodiles use lures to hunt their prey. Vladimir Dinets, a research assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the first to... read more »
Simon Cowell’s pregnant gal pal’s divorce finalized
Washington – Simon Cowell’s pregnant girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, is now legally divorced from her estranged hubby Andrew Silverman, it has been revealed. According to People Magazine, the former couple’s ‘amicable’ divorce was finalized in New York Civil Court on... read more »
Eating high-fat diet during puberty ups breast cancer risk later in life
Washington – A new study has revealed that eating a high-fat diet at puberty can accelerate the development of breast cancer and may actually increase the risk of cancer similar to a... read more »
Common habits that can ruin marriages revealed
Washington – Are you and your spouse one of those couples who like to spend every waking hour together? If so, then it is probably time to rethink the constant closeness. According to... read more »
Morning-after pill `ineffective` when it comes to overweight women
London – A French contraceptive firm, HRS Pharma, has claimed that its morning-after pill doesn’t work for women weighing 80kg and above. The company made the revelation after... read more »
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins pleads guilty to child sex offence charges
London – Lostprophets lead singer Ian Watkins has pleaded guilty to various charges of child sex offences including attempted rape of a baby. The 36-year-old singer pleaded guilty to... read more »
Iran, Pak to fast track IP gas pipeline project starting December
Islamabad – Pakistan and Iran have agreed to fast track the IP gas pipeline project starting this December in a bid to formulate a more realistic time schedule for its implementation. The... read more »
