AB de Villiers says `proud` to beat No.1 ODI team India
Johannesburg – Proteas cricket captain AB de Villiers has admitted winning a one-day series against world number one India was among the highlights of his career as skipper, according to reports. According to Sport24, the Proteas thrashed their Indian counterparts by 134 runs at Kingsmead to... read more »
Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d’Or
Johannesburg – Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo were on Monday shortlisted for this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to reports. According to Sport24, Barcelona forward Messi has already won the title four times but seems less of a hot favourite this year after an... read more »
Parliament disrupted over 2G spectrum, Telangana
New Delhi – The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned for the day and the Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m. following an uproar over issues that included Telangana and the 2G spectrum allocation. In the Lok Sabha, the house was first adjourned till 12 noon, following protests over various issues that also... read more »
Smoking cessation products pose no serious heart risks: Study
Washington – Nicotine replacement gums or popular drugs prescribed to help people quit smoking may not pose serious heart risks in users, according to a study. In recent years, there have been concerns that some smoking cessation products may have serious cardiovascular risks. But in the... read more »
Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones
Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The device could be ready for trials in human... read more »
Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`
Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next five years. Recruitment of people aged 55... read more »
Steve McQueen named best director for `12 Years a Slave`
London – Steve McQueen has been named the best director for his film ‘12 Years a Slave’ by the New York Film Critics Circle. ‘American Hustle’ was named as the best film,... read more »
Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero Chakra causes a storm
London – Legendary comic book writer Stan Lee has caused a storm in the comic book world by creating a new Indian superhero Chakra. The story revolves around Raju Rai, a 14-year-old... read more »
Why better sunscreens are needed
Washington – A new study has revealed that even a low level of daily exposure to a common component of sunlight, ultraviolet A1, or UVA1, can cause skin damage at the molecular level after just... read more »
