Cannabis use linked to development of `man boobs`
London – A US plastic surgeon has linked smoking cannabis to gynecomastia, commonly known as “man boobs”. According to Dr. Anthony Youn, previous animal studies have found that the active ingredient in cannabis can cause “a decrease in testosterone levels, a reduction of testicular... read more »
Naseeruddin Shah plays Pakistani diplomat in new play `Walk in the woods`
Islamabad – Naseeruddin Shah played the role of a Pakistani diplomat in a theatre play, titled ‘A walk in the woods’ at Alhamra Hall in Lahore. The play is staged on two actors, Pakistani and an Indian Diplomat, who hold private meetings in the woods and try to achieve a breakthrough in... read more »
Gwen Stefani hides baby bump on day out shopping
Washington, Dec 6: Gwen Stefani was spotted hiding her baby bump under her plaid jacket on her day out shopping. This would be the third baby for the 44-year-old singer and her husband Gavin Rossdale, Radar Online reported. Stefani was heading to Bloomingdales for some holiday shopping when she was... read more »
Spotify to roll out free mobile music streaming service
Wellington – Music streaming service, Spotify is reportedly set to roll out free mobile music streaming service to users. Sources said that users can pick specific tracks and listen to them on their respective devices without paying any charges, stuff.co.nz reports. It was reported earlier... read more »
Appoint special prosecutors for sex crimes: Delhi HC
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the state government to appoint special public prosecutors in each district court within three months for matters of sexual... read more »
Bantony Estate to be Museum of Shimla: CM
Shimla – A British-era building decaying from long neglect in the erstwhile summer capital of the British Raj will be restored and converted into a public museum, Himachal Pradesh... read more »
Kolkata’s Park Mansions bags maiden heritage award
Kolkata – The 103-year-old stately Park Mansions, located in the city’s stylish Park Street has bagged the first heritage award instituted by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation... read more »
Britain firm on Lanka probe into war crimes
By Anasudhin Azeez London – British Prime Minister David Cameron has reiterated his demand for an independent inquiry into the alleged mass killing of Sri Lankan Tamils during the... read more »
UN members asked to back France on Central African Republic
Wellington – An international group of lawmakers Wednesday called on all the UN member states to back the French government’s efforts to stop the “unspeakable horrors”... read more »
