Aguero shrugs off suggestions to `go down more` by saying `he’s bad a...
London – Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has said that he is really bad at diving and therefore unwilling to risk a yellow card by going down too easily, according to reports. According to SportsMole.co.uk, the Argentine international has gained a reputation for staying on his feet... read more »
Obesity harmful for kidney healt
Washington – Researchers have shown that declines in kidney function are detectable long before the emergence of other obesity-related diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. First author Vanessa Grubbs, MD, UCSF assistant adjunct professor of medicine, and senior author Kirsten... read more »
Bad boy` Suarez turns Santa for ill children to `transform image`
London – Striker Luis Suarez is trying to change his image of a bad boy as he became a Santa and dished out gifts at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, along with a select number of teammates. According to Metro.co.uk, the under-fire forward, whose controversial antics... read more »
Blacks happier at work than whites despite fewer pals and lesser autonomy
Washington – Researchers have said that despite working in more routine and less autonomous jobs, having fewer close friends at work, and feeling less supported by their coworkers, blacks report significantly more positive emotions in the workplace than whites. Lead author Melissa M. Sloan,... read more »
Chinese hackers snooped on five EU ministries, says US security firm
London – Chinese hackers reportedly snooped on five European foreign ministries with malware-infected emails over the summer, new research from US security company FireEye has... read more »
Long-term use of antacids linked to vitamin B12 deficiency
Washington – A new study has found that people who took commonly prescribed heartburn and ulcer medications for long term were at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Left... read more »
‘Favourite’ Murray to miss BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards
London – Andy Murray will not attend this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards as he continues his rehabilitation from back surgery, according to reports. According... read more »
Vettel slams double-points plan for final race of F1 season
London – Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has criticised plans to award double points for the final race of the season from 2014, according to reports. According to the BBC,... read more »
India-EU free trade agreement stuck: British minister
Chennai – Discussions on the European Union (EU)-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are stuck. There have been difficulties in concluding it and India is also headed for Lok Sabha elections soon,... read more »
