Tough group but happy with conditions, says Dutch coach
The Hague – Dutch football head coach Louis van Gaal was not very satisfied with th! e draw for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil, with Spain, Chile and Australia their opponents in Group B. The opening match in the group will be between the World Cup finalists of 2010, Spain... read more »
I’m still waiting to work with Dilip Kumar: Asha Parekh
By Uma Ramsubramanian Mumbai – From evergreen Dev Anand to superstar Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh has worked with most leading stars of Indian cinema except Dilip Kumar and the 71-year-old veteran actress confesses that she is still waiting to work with the thespian. She got great opportunities... read more »
Vitamin D may not protect against cancer, diabetes and dementia`
London – Researchers have cast doubt on vitamin D’s ability to offer us protection against diseases like cancer, diabetes and dementia. According to French researchers, low vitamin D levels don’t cause ill health. Recent evidence has come to light that shows that it may play a part in... read more »
Porn filming suspended as another performer tests HIV-positive
Washington – The Free Speech Coalition has recently announced a national moratorium on filming X-rated films after another performer was tested positive for HIV. Diane Duke, CEO of the advocacy group for the adult film industry, which keeps a check on porn stars for STDs, said in a press... read more »
Kerala classical arts festival starts in Dubai
Dubai – A five-day International Koodiyattam and Kathakali Festival (IKKF), showcasing the ancient and highly structured classical performing arts of Kerala, began in Dubai Thursday,... read more »
Tejpal denied more time, may be arrested: Goa Police
Panaji – Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal’s request for two more days’ time to appear before Goa Police has been rejected and he could be arrested, a police officer... read more »
Modi attacks Congress, Gandhis for rising prices
Aj! mer – BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Thursday blamed the Congress for rising food prices and said the situation would have been different if it had pursued... read more »
Thick hair hassles of women
New York – Several women desire voluminous hair, but those ! with thick locks often struggle with a lot of hassles on a daily basis. From breaking elastic bands to taking hours to... read more »
What 21-day `God diet` is all about
Melbourne – A new diet fad – 21-day ‘God diet’ or ‘Daniel diet’ – is doing the rounds except that it’s not about shedding off the kilos, but about committing to God. January Rowe,... read more »
