Americans world’s biggest porn lovers
Washington – A new survey has found that Americans are the biggest porn lovers in the world, with the longest porn-watching sessions on the planet. According to porn site Pornhub’s “2013 Porn in Review” report, US residents spent 10 minutes, 39 seconds, on average, on the website every... read more »
Christie’s debut auction in India rakes in $15 mln
London – The first-ever auction held by the global auction house Christie’s in Mumbai, India, managed to rake in 15 million dollars, which is double the pre-sale expectations. Abstract painter Vasudeo A Gaitonde’s mustard-hued oil on canvas painting, which had gone under the hammer for... read more »
Google had to `start over` Android after iPhone launch in 2007
Washington – Apple unveiled its first iPhone in 2007 and that prompted Google’s Android team to start over, a new book has reportedly revealed. Dogfight: How Apple and Google Went to War and Started a Revolution by Fred Vogelstein, has revealed that Apple’s first iPhone changed... read more »
Obesity linked to increasing pregnancy deaths
Melbourne – A new study ahs suggested that rising obesity is leading to more deaths of pregnant women and an increase in birth defects. According to Associate Professor Rebecca Kimble, data from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital shows a rising trend in overweight or obese pregnant... read more »
US says no to dropping charges against Khobragade
By Arun Kumar Washington – India and US seemed to be back to square one in probably their worst diplomatic spat over the arrest of an Indian diplomat with Washington rejecting a key... read more »
Voila Ageing can be reversed, say scientists
Sydney – The ageing process is like the married couple next door — when young, they communicate well, but over many years the communication breaks down. And as in relationships,... read more »
Fog cover thins in Delhi, flights unaffected
New Delhi – The fog was not dense in the national capital Friday morning, giving respite to the city and allowing for smooth air operations. Some trains coming into Delhi were,... read more »
Kerala handloom gets a make over
Thiruvananthapuram – A clothing line crafted entirely from Kerala handloom and specializing in ethnic wear for women will be launched here Sunday. Hornbill, the new brand, is an... read more »
How the gym boosts brain, not brawn, power
New York – You all are aware of the plethora of health benefits that regular exercise brings. Now a! dd enhanced intelligence to that list. According to a new study, fitness has a long-term... read more »
