Majority of people don’t lie as frequently as you think
Washington – Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and Ben-Gurion University have found that while some people lie a lot, many people are honest most of the time and many are even honest about their lying. Researchers Rony Halevy, Bruno Verschuere and Shaul Shalvi surveyed 527 people... read more »
Bruno Mars tops Billboard`s top artist 2013 list
Washington – Bruno Mars has made it to the top of the Billboard’s 2013 list of top artists, beating Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake. The ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ singer has secured the second position on the list and is currently 2013’s top female artist for Billboard, while... read more »
Ponting says `fighter` Clarke’s `ability to score big runs` makes him...
Sydney – Ricky Ponting has said that Michael Clarke has demonstrated in this Ashes series that he is best when his back is to the wall and his character under question, according to reports. According to News.com.au, Ponting said that this is what defines cricketers and if one looks back at... read more »
Del Potro beats Messi to be named Argentina’s Sportsman of the Year
Sydney – Tennis star Juan Martin del Potro has been named Argentina’s Sportsman of the Year, beating Lionel Messi, according to reports. According to Fox News, the La Liga title, goals in 19 consecutive games and a short-listing as one of the top three players in the world weren’t... read more »
Bangladesh SC stays execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader
Dhaka – The Supreme Court of Bangladesh late Tuesday halted the execution of Abdul Quader Molla hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, a leading Bangladesh daily... read more »
Chinese reform encouraging, says World Bank chief
Washington – The recent reform measures announced by the Chinese government are encouraging, and the US Federal Reserve needs to exit the current massive asset buying programme in a... read more »
Pakistani to head UN economic, social body for Asia, Pacific
United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday announced the appointment of Shamshad Akhtar of Pakistan as the executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social... read more »
EU fines Johnson & Johnson, Novartis $22 mn
Brussels – The European Commission fined drugmakers Johnson & Johnson and Novartis a combined 16 million euros or about $21.95 million Tuesday for delaying market entry of a... read more »
Kerr, Bloom ‘united’ for son’s sake
New York – Supermodel Miranda Kerr believes it is important for her to stand “united” with her estranged husband Orlando Bloom for their two-year-old son’s happiness. The... read more »
