Arsenal accuses Chelsea’s Drogba of diving

Monday, May 11th, 2009

London, May 11 (ANI): Chelsea's Didier Drogab was thrown back into the spotlight last night as Arsenal accused him of diving. Gunners skipper Cesc Fabregas was furious with the Chelsea striker - and boss Arsene Wenger followed with a blast after Arsenal crashed 4-1 at home, their heaviest league defeat ...

I knew Swat peace deal with ‘irrational’ Taliban wouldn’t work: Zardari

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Washington, May 11 (ANI): President Asif Ali Zardari has said he knew the Swat peace deal with the Taliban would not work, even as the Pakistan Army intensified its operation against the militant group in the troubled region. The Pakistani Army's advance in Swat marks the failure of Islamabad's boldest attempt ...

TomKat welcome with open arms, say Sydney Scientologists

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Melbourne, May 11 (ANI): The Australian arm of the Church of Scientology are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Katie Holmes, and her husband Tom Cruise to welcome the devotees "with open arms". The actress is expected to jet into the country for the filming of her upcoming flick Don't Be Afraid ...

Older Brits turn to wartime ‘make do and mend’ money-saving tips amid recession

Monday, May 11th, 2009

London, May 11 (ANI): About 70 per cent of the older British people have turned to the wartime "make do and mend" money-saving tips that they learnt from their parents or the generation who struggled with rationing, in order that their cash go further amid the ongoing recession. The Age ...

Women hear best while gossiping or eavesdropping!

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

London, May 9 (ANI): It has been finally proved: Women pay full attention to conversations only when they are gossiping or eavesdropping on other people's conversations. According to a UK survey, more than two- thirds of women admit that a gossip with friends is the only time they are properly listening ...

Man U’s Fergie says he can smell title thanks to Ronaldo

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester City that his team can smell the Premier League title thanks to striker Cristiano Ronaldo who has fired seven goals in the last eight games. Boss Ferguson believes his Manchester United players are as up for a derby ...

Becks says he only loves Posh and has no desire for other women

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

London, May 9 (ANI): David Beckham has blasted reports claiming he had dinner with a glamour model, insisting he loves only his wife Victoria and has "no desire for other women". The ace footballer was previously reported to have had a romantic candlelit meal with Hungarian Mariann Fogarasy. But the 34-year-old, who ...

Brain mechanism behind confidence while making choices unravelled

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Washington, May 8 (ANI): People tend to judge their confidence while making choices several times a day, and now researchers have uncovered the biological mechanisms behind the belief that a choice is likely to be correct. Many studies have shown that choice certainty is closely associated with reaction time, and with ...

Scientists solve mysterious disappearing act of world’s second largest fish

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Scientists have discovered where basking sharks - the world's second largest fish - hide out for half of every year. The discovery revises scientists' understanding of the iconic species and highlights just how little we still know about even the largest of marine animals. "While commonly sighted in ...

22000 refugees stream into strife-hit NWFP hospital

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Mardan (NWFP, Pakistan), May 7 (ANI): Over 22,000 refugees have asked for help in the Mardan area of Pakistan's strife-hit North West Frontier Province alone, and most of them in the past 10 days. Thousands of people are reported to have queued up outside a hospital in Mardan, reports ...