Perry, Mayer make special demands at hotels
Los Angeles – Pop star Katy Perry is a demanding guest at hotels. She makes sure her demands of special food and a unique chair are met before she checks into a room. The 29-year-old and her boyfriend John Mayer reportedly have a list of specific requests that they make to hotels before they... read more »
South Sudan army says not received ceasefire order
Khartoum – South Sudan’s army Saturday said it has not received any order to end fighting with forces loyal to former South Sudan vice-president Riek Machar. “We have not received any order to cease fire,” Philip Aguer, an army spokesperson, told Xinhua by phone, adding the... read more »
Iran’s nuke chief claims progress in uranium enrichment process
London – Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi has said the country is building a new generation of centrifuges for uranium enrichment, but that they need more tests before being mass-produced. Salehi is apparently seeking to counter internal criticism of its deal with the world powers... read more »
Kejriwal announces portfolios of ministers
New Delhi – Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the portfolios of his six ministers and himself, shortly after assuming charge of his office at the Delhi Secretariat. Media reports said Kejriwal has taken charge of the key finance and energy and power ministries,... read more »
Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect
New York – Spatial neglect, an under-recognised but disabling disorder, often complicates recovery from right brain stroke. Now there is some hope for such patients as stroke... read more »
Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D
Toronto – Next time you go out in the sun to get some Vitamin D, think about mushrooms. Why mushrooms? Well, this is what is going to be your best source of Vitamin D soon. In order... read more »
There was a quiet honesty about Farooque: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai – Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan became “very sad” when he heard of the sudden demise of veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, whom he always appreciated for his... read more »
Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study
New York – For people suffering from multiple sclerosis – that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide – a cure may lie in an antioxidant drug. Designed by... read more »
Thousands pack Ramlila Maidan as Kejriwal takes Metro
New Delhi – Tens of thousands of people packed the Ramlila Maidan here Saturday morning as AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal took the Metro to reach the venue to take oath as Delhi’s chief... read more »
