Hurricane Ingrid, TS Manuel batter Mexico, kill 24
Acapulco:: Tropical Storm Manuel swept onto Mexico's Pacific coast Sunday while Hurricane Ingrid swirled offshore on the other side of the country, as heavy rains and landslides caused at least 24 deaths and led authorities to evacuate thousands. Stormy conditions led some communities in affected states to cancel Independence Day celebrations planned for Sunday and Monday.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Manuel began to weaken as soon as
Dilip Kumar hospitalized, stable
Mumbai: Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to a suburban hospital on Sunday night after he complained of uneasiness in the chest. "Dilip Kumar has been admitted to our hospital, he is in the intensive care unit (ICU) and his condition is sta
Alcohol does not cause depression: Study
Melbourne: Contrary to popular belief, alcohol does not cause depression, Australian scientists have found. Researchers also debunk the view that mild to moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of depression. Until now it was be
Orange juice may keep cancer at bay
Washington: Drinking orange juice every day may help prevent cancer, new research has claimed. Orange juice has many potential positive effects when it comes to cancer, particularly because it is high in antioxidants from flavonoids such as hes
Codeine can increase users' sensitivity to pain
Melbourne: Using large and frequent doses of the common pain-killer codeine may actually produce heightened sensitivity to pain, without the same level of relief offered by morphine, according to a new research. Researchers from the University of Ade
I thought I would never have children: Watts
London: "Diana" actress Naomi Watts says she was worried about having kids when she had not met her partner Liev Schreiber. The 44-year-old actress, who has two son Alexander and Samuel with Schreiber, always wanted to have a family but she
Japan to be nuclear-free as last reactor switched off
Tokyo: Japan on Sunday began switching off its last operating nuclear reactor for an inspection, with no date scheduled for a restart amid strong public hostility towards atomic power. The move will leave the world's third largest economy without ato
Mystery behind blue chicken eggs solved!
London: Scientists have identified the genetic mutation that causes some chickens to lay blue eggs. The blue egg produced by some chickens is prettier and some say tastier and cleaner - than the traditional brown one – and now, thanks to
After 'Amma canteen', Jayalalithaa launches 'Amma mineral water'
Chennai: Riding high on the popularity of her 'Amma canteen', where idlis are supplied at one rupee, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa launchd the 'Amma mineral water' scheme on Sunday. Under the new initiative, packaged water bottles, priced
