Chimpanzees are‘ruthless killers’
If you think chimpanzees are cuddly, think again, for researchers claim that the mankind’s closest cousins in the animal world are ruthless killers with a taste for gang warfare.
Queen guitarist Brian top star of BBC Proms
BRITAIN’S TRADITIONAL century-old concert season of Proms, which in 2009 showcased a singing and dancing Bollywood extravaganza for the first time, does not have any Bollywood or Indian classical conc
Kerber knocks Sania out
India’s Sania Mirza slumped out of Wimbledon as Germany’s Angelique Kerber claimed a 6-4, 6-1 win in the first round of the women’s singles on Monday.
Kerber, ranked 54 in the world compared to Mirza’s mark of 111, was never troubled by the Indian, who was left to rue her continued poor form since returning from a wrist injury sustained in Dubai in February.
Nadal, Serena cruise
Rafael Nadal launched his bid to regain the Wimbledon title by crushing Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the men’s singles on Tuesday.
Earlier, defending women’s champion Serena Williams silenced scream queen Michelle Larcher de Brito with a 6-0, 6-4 win.
Great escape for Fedex
Roger Federer averted one of the biggest shocks in Wimbledon history when the defending men’s champion recovered from two sets down to beat Colombia’s Alejandro Falla in the first round Monday.
Jolie plans to adopt Haiti kid
Angelina Jolie made a secret visit to the quake-ravaged Haiti and it is rumoured that she is all set to adopt a child.
British prof solves musical harmony puzzle
A British professor is explaining why most of us tend to enjoy music.
William marks 28th b’day in RAF training
Prince William, the second-in-line to the British throne, turned 28 on Monday, the age he once described as the right time to get married.
Harry, Chelsy splitting again?
It was another type of ball that apparently undid the romance of Prince Harry, now visiting South Africa to boost the morale of the English football team, and his girlfriend Chelsy Davy.
John Cadbury heiress to take on Kraft
An heiress to the fortune of Cadbury, the famous British chocolatiers, is selling her £27 million family estate to launch a chocolate company to rival American giant Kraft, which took over the company earlier this year.