Kamal Haasan says Tamil Nadu does not want him
Upset over the hurdles caused by the ban on the release of mega budget Vishwaroopam, an emotional Kamal Haasan today said Tamil Nadu does not want him to stay in the state and he might seek a “secular” place in the country or overseas.
DNA-based cancer cure within 5 yrs?
Scientists are closer to rolling out a radical technique that will make cancer a manageable disease rather than a ‘death sentence’ within five years, UK experts say. Scientists believe the technique will allow them to develop extremely personalised cancer treatments, that will substantially increase life expectancy.
Naked Madonna photos found in storage locker
A hedge fund manager has stumbled upon unreleased nude photographs of Madonna and Lauren Hutton after buying the abandoned storage locker of Penthouse magazine’s founder.
Feeling flirty? Wait for the sun to shine
If you are feeling flirty and hope to get an attractive woman’s phone number, you’re better off waiting until it’s sunny, according to new research. Researchers found that flirting is more likely to have a positive outcome on sunny days. Nicolas Gueguen of the University of South Brittany conducted the study in which an ‘attractive’ 20-year-old male approached 18-25 year old women walking alone in the street and asked them for their phone numbers.
300m-yr-old fossil inspired et in Alien
An ancient fossil about 300 million years old inspired designers to make the extra-terrestrial antagonists in Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi horror Alien. Swiss surrealist artist Hans Rudolf Giger was sought out by Scott to design the creatures for Alien after he saw Giger’s artwork Necronom IV, one among his many designs that are said to have been based on the fossils.
Dancing holds clues to male physical force?
Dancing may provide clues about a male dancer’s physical strength and fitness, which can be picked up by both men and women observers, according to a new study. Men pick up clues about other men’s physical qualities from their dance moves just as women do, found researchers at Northumbria University, UK. The findings suggest that male observers pick up on the strength of their potential rivals for female mates.
Modi fit to be PM, 100% secular: Jethmalani
Batting for Narendra Modi as the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, suspended party leader Ram Jethmalani today said the Gujarat chief minister is the “best” candidate for the post and “100 per cent secular”.
Lady Gaga prays for Brazil nightclub fire victims
Pop star Lady Gaga shared a photo of herself on Twitter praying for those who lost their lives in the Brazilian nightclub fire, after learning that one of her fans also died in the blaze.
Telangana Congress MPs put off resignation decision
Seven Congress MPs from the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh today put off their decision to forward their resignation — both from Lok Sabha and the party — by a day as they reportedly could not iron out differences among themselves on the issue.
Neha Dhupia: “Comedy is a serious business”
Actress Neha Dhupia may have proven her comic skills time and again on the big screen, but she feels that doing comedy is one of the most difficult things.