Archive for August, 2010
Meet covergirl and model Diana Penty,attractive look in fashion wear
She was a hot favourite at Lakme Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009 and now she’s made it to the cover of Elle magazine — yet again. Twenty three-year-old Diana Penty, the model of the moment, lists her simple yet classic preferences in life.Beauty Secrets”I follow basic guidelines for... [Read More]
Study finds first genetic link to common migraine
Researchers who looked at genetic data from 50,000 people from Finland, Germany and The Netherlands found that patients with a certain DNA variant affecting regulation of a particular brain chemical have a greater risk of developing migraines. The results suggest that a buildup of that chemical, called... [Read More]
Pakistan match-fixing scandal: sinister, extraordinary and heartbreaking
Where were you? Cricket’s latest JFK moment occurred at around 10pm on Saturday, when the News of the World broke the story of the year. The Spin tends to deal in shocking Saturday nights but this put a new spin on an old theme. For the next hour all we could do was softly shake our head and mumble... [Read More]
Hurricane Earl on track to clip US East Coast,hurricane to track Atlantic,hurricane activity
Hurricane Earl churned on a path toward the North Carolina coast of the eastern U.S. seaboard on Tuesday after lashing Puerto Rico and northeast Caribbean islands with winds, rain and waves, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The forecast track of Earl, the second major hurricane of the 2010 Atlantic... [Read More]
Home prices gain 3.6% in past year,Home-Price Gains Decelerate
U.S. home prices rose strongly for the third-straight month in June, pushing prices up 3.6% during the second quarter from a year earlier, according to the S&P Case-Shiller home-price indexes, thanks to boosts from a winding-down government tax credit for homebuyers. However, the year-to-year increases... [Read More]
Wall Street set for lower open after housing data
Prices of U.S. single-family homes gained more than expected in June and rose in the second quarter, reflecting the lingering boost from homebuyer tax credits that ended in April, Standard & Poor’s/Case Shiller home price indexes showed. Investors were unmoved by the data in light of recent... [Read More]
Glenn Beck’s rally was large, vague, moist, and undirected-the Waterworld of white self-pity.
One crucial element of the American subconscious is about to become salient and explicit and highly volatile. It is the realization that white America is within thinkable distance of a moment when it will no longer be the majority. This awareness already exists in places like New York and Texas and California,... [Read More]
Jennifer Aniston goes ‘nympho’!
20sli1 Get your low down on what’s happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!Former Friends star Jennifer Aniston’s new movie role as a ‘nympho’ dentist has her doing a sexy striptease.Aniston, 41, is currently shooting in LA for new flick Horrible Bosses, and an insider... [Read More]
The top 25 US universities for 2010-11
18slide26 A look at the top 25 universities in the United States according to the US News rankings.US News has declared its ranking of the best colleges and universities for 2011 rated on best quality and best value.The 2011 edition rated over 1,800 national universities, national liberal arts colleges,... [Read More]
Mugdha and other iced queens at Jewellery Week
20sld1 The final day of the India International Jewellery Week saw sponsors PC Jewellers put up an exclusive showing, with Mugdha Godse as their showstopper. Take a look.The IIJW drew to a close yesterday, with two ‘Best of the Best’ showings that combined the most noteworthy works of all... [Read More]
The dating series: Hazards of wooing an IT geek!
18sld1 As part of a light-hearted series, we bring you the lowdown on love in a truly unique fashion.Okay, so we already know enough to give journalists a pass and steer clear of models when it comes to the love game.We’re pretty much hellbent on exploring the shortcomings of prospective partners... [Read More]
Gadget watch: Nokia X2, Apple LED, Kindle 3G, more
17gadget1 Click NEXT to read about Apple iPhone 4GCheck out: The all new Gadgets and Gaming pageReader inviteAre you a gadget/gaming wizard/afficianado? Would you like to write on gadgets, gaming, the Internet, software technologies, OSs and the works for us? Send us a sample of your writing to getahead@rediff.com... [Read More]
Stressed out? Try these easy stress-busting tips
18stress6 In today’s fast-paced world it is impossible to escape the effects of stress. Young or old, man or woman, student, professional or retiree — stress is the one common factor that binds us all. And what’s worse, if you do not actively combat stress and its effects on your... [Read More]
Hollywood’s Sexiest Moms
18pic1 Halle Berry is the hottest mum in Hollywood, according to a new poll.The Monster’s Ball star, who has a two-year-old daughter, Nahla, with former partner Gabriel Aubry, was named the sexiest mother in the spotlight by voters at AskMen.com, reports the Daily Star. 18pic2 18pic3 18pic4 18pic5 ...
PIX: Supermodels, diamonds and pearls
17iijw1 Here’s what was on offer on Day Two of the India International Jewellery Week, underway in Mumbai from August 15-19.The second round of showings at the country’s first ever jewellery-fashion fusion event saw a lot more sparkle on the catwalk (for a glimpse of Day One, where Katrina... [Read More]
Sheriff: reality TV actress Tila Tequila Says Audience Threw Rocks, Feces
A sheriff says reality TV actress Tila Tequila complained that audience members pelted her with stones and feces during an outdoor music festival in southern Illinois. Hardin County Sheriff Tom Seiner told a Carterville TV station it happened early Saturday at the Gathering of the Juggalos. That’s... [Read More]
Parkinson’s is a degenerative condition that affects the brain,Immune genes ‘key in Parkinson’s disease’
brain The immune system may have a key role in the development of Parkinson’s disease, say US researchers. In a 20-year study of 4,000 people, half with Parkinson’s disease, the team found an association between genes controlling immunity and the condition. The results raise the possibility... [Read More]
Protesters denounce Google plan for ‘two-tier internet’
Google and Verizon suggest treating fixed line services differently to wireless and some specialised content. This would allow net providers to give priority to certain online traffic. Protesters outside the famed Googleplex said this would create a “pay-to-play” service and urged Google... [Read More]
Echidna, a small mammal flocking the Tasmanian region of Australia,Echidnas are chiefly solitary creatures
echidna Echidna is a small mammal flocking the Tasmanian region of Australia. It has been inspiration for a number of ancient aboriginal rock arts and also features on the Australian five-cent coin. In appearance, it resembles a Hedgehog. Echidna is the only surviving monotremes species in the world... [Read More]
Dingo WildLife Attraction in australia,The Dingo (Canis lupus dingo) is a type of wild dog
dingo The Dingo (Canis lupus dingo) is a type of wild dog, probably a descendent of the Indian Wolf. This Native Australian dog has inhabited the Australian Continent for 4000 years. It is believed to have come along with some aboriginals on rafts and boats. It remained the true companion of the aboriginals... [Read More]
Cockatoos are major wildlife attraction of Australia, Cockatoo australia striking feature cockatoos,extremely beautiful birds and very interestingly
cockatoo ‘Bundles of Fluff’, ‘Pink-White Clouds’ or ‘Cotton Cady’, whatever you want to call it, cockatoo is a beautiful, intelligent and affectionate bird. This bird is mainly a native of Australia and Southern Pacific Islands. Cockatoos are related to Macaws but... [Read More]
