Jesus tops list of 2,000 most influential people
London – Jesus Christ has topped the list of 2,000 most influential people ever, followed by French leader Napoleon. The ranking which is based on the people’s significance on the internet, places the Islamic prophet Mohammed on third position, followed by William Shakespeare and Abraham... read more »
Soon, new drugs to help in fight against sleeping sickness
Washington – Researchers have said insights into how the parasites, which cause the sleeping sickness, are able to communicate with one another could help limit the spread of the infection. The findings suggest that new drugs could be designed to disrupt the flow of messages sent between... read more »
What causes neuron death in Alzheimer’s Disease
Washington – Researchers have said that massive neuron death that occurs in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) seems to be caused by raw ingredients of plaques and tangles working in concert, rather than by plaques and tangles themselves. However, George Bloom, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University... read more »
Never heard of` UK Aurigny airlines voted world’s best carrier
Sydney – An airline carrier which no-one has heard of has been reportedly voted as the world’s best by a UK consumer site Which? The Aurigny Air Services flies passengers between the Channel Islands, the UK and France, and has bagged the title in the short-haul category. According to... read more »
Philippines typhoon toll crosses 6,000
Manila – The number of people killed from typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines crossed 6,000, authorities said Friday. The total number of those who perished from the typhoon that hit... read more »
Decoding Arvind Kejriwal: A servant-leader in the making
By Santhosh Babu A political party established in November 2012 became a ray of hope for voters in Delhi. Kejriwal went on to defeat three-time Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Delhiites... read more »
Jamaat calls for strike in Bangladesh over leader’s death
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has called for a nationwide dawn-to-dusk general strike Sunday in protest of the execution of its leader Abdul Quader Mollah. The... read more »
Moore sold Kutcher’s engagement ring
Los Angeles – Actress Demi Moore has reportedly sold her engagement ring that she got from her third husband, actor Ashton Kutcher. The 51-year-old, who had her identity remained... read more »
Iran keen to expand ties with Europe
Tehran – Iran is willing to strengthen cooperation with the European countries, particularly the Slovak Republic, Iran’s first Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said Thursday. “As one... read more »
