Rita Ora Likes ‘Fun, Playful’ Make-Up
London, Dec 16 (IANS) Singer Rita Ora prefers to go for a bold and daring look when it comes to her cosmetics and always has a say in what sort of style she wants. “The…
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Warne Names Ganguly Captain Of His India Test Xi
Melbourne, Dec 16 (IANS) Australia’s leg-spin legend Shane Warne, in his best India Test XI, has named Sourav Ganguly as captain, Sachin Tendulkar as the No.4 batsman and V.V.S. Laxman as the 12th man. Warne,…
Indian-American Professor Creates ‘Supercondom’ to Combat HIV
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) An Indian-origin professor has created a ‘super condom’ that can help combat the deadly virus that cause AIDS and also enhance sexual pleasure. Made of an elastic polymer called hydrogel,…
Hazare Questions Centre, Kejriwal After CBI Search
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Dec 16 (IANS) Anti-corruption and social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday said the Centre should have taken action earlier over any complaints against Rajendra Kumar, principal secretary to the Delhi chief minister,…
Never Expected ‘Rangitaranga’ to Make It to Oscar Race: Director
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Director Anup Bhandari says he never expected Kannada blockbuster “RangiTaranga” to find a spot in the list of over 300 films eligible to be nominated for the 88th Academy Awards. “When…
Why Does Your Kid Cry for Chocolates All the Time
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Children love sweets, but have you ever wondered why some kids want more sugary food? It could be because they need more sugar to get that same sweet taste, suggests…
Forget Pizza Delivery, Drones Mapping High-altitude Glaciers Now
San Francisco, Dec 16 (IANS) About five km high in the Peruvian Andes, drones are helping scientists map glaciers and wetlands with 10-cm precision and gauge how climate change will affect the people who rely…
Inexpensive Metal Grate Can Make Indian ‘Chulahs’ Safer
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Created by an Indian-origin researcher, an inexpensive metal insert for primitive cooking stoves or what are commonly called “chulhas” may decrease use of firewood and reduce smoke, thereby potentially saving…
I Wanted to Be an Astronaut: Sonakshi
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who started her career as a costume designer, says she wanted to be an astronaut and that it was fate which crafted her switch from fashion to cinema….
Bihar Student Contacts Deputy CM, Gets Scholarship
Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav arrives at the secretariat in Patna on Nov 21, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Patna, Dec 16 (IANS) An engineering student from Sitamarhi district got his pending scholarship, thanks to…
Chidambaram’s Son Distances Himself from ED Raids
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids here on Wednesday on firms allegedly connected to ex-finance minister P. Chidambaram’s son who said neither he nor his family is a shareholder in any…
ISRO Launches Six Singaporean Satellites
Sriharikota: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s PSLV C 29 carrying six satellites of Singapore, lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota on Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 16…
Andhra Pradesh Orders Judicial Probe into Call Money Racket
Vijayawada, Dec 16 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered judicial probe by a retired high court judge into call money scandal that has shocked the state. The decision was taken at the state…
China to Ensure Internet Development Benefits All: Xi
Beijing, Dec 16 (IANS) President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China was driven to ensure the internet not only benefited the Chinese people but also the wider world. Xi made the remarks at the opening…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Enthiran 2.0’ Finally Starts Rolling
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated Tamil sci-fi actioner “Enthiran 2.0” went on floors here on Wednesday. A sequel to Tamil blockbuster “Enthiran”, the film will be directed by Shankar. “2.0 shoot starts…
CBI Did Search Kejriwal’s Office, Says Sisodia
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia addresses a press conference in New Delhi, on Dec 15, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday insisted that Chief Minister…
Saline Water Cleans Wounds Better Than Soap and Water
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Although using soap and water has remained the standard practice of wound cleaning before surgery, this method is actually less effective than just using saline water, say researchers, including one…
Angelina Jolie Blasted by Animal Welfare Foundation
Phnom Penh, Dec 16 (IANS) Actress-filmmaker Angelina Jolie has been criticised by an animal welfare charity after her children had a “cruel” elephant ride in South East Asia. Five of the Oscar-winning actress’s six children…
Aniston, Theroux’s Martial Arts Workout
Picture by: Johns PKI/Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com Los Angeles, Dec 16 (IANS) Star couple Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are obsessed with martial arts workouts. The former…
When It Comes to Privacy, People Are Info-Egoists!
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Do you value your friends’ private information on social media as much as your own? Most likely not, says a new study, suggesting that when it comes to their privacy,…