Germany eager to end World Cup third-place curse
BERLIN: Germany head to Brazil aiming to end their 24-year wait for a fourth World Cup title with captain Philipp Lahm insisting he is sick of finishing third. Consecutive semifinal defeats have led to Germany taking bronze at both of the last two World Cups with Lahm in the side and it is 12... read more »
Sri Lanka level ODI series with crushing victory against England
Sri Lanka levelled its ongoing ODI series against England with a crushing 157-run victory against the hosts on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka’s 256-8 in 50 overs, England scored a paltry 99 in 26.1 overs, reports the BBC. For Sri Lanka, opener Tillakaratne Dilshan made 88 in Sri Lanka’s... read more »
IPL: Rohit Sharma Credits Mumbai Indians’ Consistency for Miraculous ...
Elated after pulling off a stunning win against Rajasthan Royals to make the IPL playoffs, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharmasaid it was an unbelievable feeling but also said the team deserved it as they had showed excellent consistency after losing the first five games in the UAE where the first... read more »
Xinjiang government calls for suspects to come forward
Beijing : The death toll from Thursday’s terrorist attack in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has risen to 39, with a total of 94 wounded. Authorities in the region issued a statement on Saturday, calling for the people involved in the attack to come forward. The statement... read more »
Drop olive oil on salad to lower BP
You have another reason to put olive oil on your salad – protection from hypertension. Putting olive oil on vegetables may bring health benefits that are not found when the oil is... read more »
A European treat in Chandigarh
Adding more sweetness to the foodie landscape of Chandigarh, La Stella, the spanking new bakery in Sector 9, is an authentic European treat. Endeavouring to offer a taste of classic French... read more »
Top beaches in India
With one of the world’s longest coastline at its disposal, India has incredibly scenic beaches that offer everything from solitude and sunbathing to parties and adventure, here are the... read more »
How obese women can avoid heart risk
Researchers have suggested that for otherwise healthy middle-aged women who are overweight or obese, physical activity may be their best option for avoiding heart disease. These findings... read more »
Finally, Sonia congratulates Modi
NEW DELHI: Days before Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as Prime Minister, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has written a letter, congratulating him on BJP’s victory in the Lok Sabha... read more »
