Cellphone powers back pain chip in Taiwan | read this item
TAIPEI : Taiwanese researchers have developed a chip to treat backpain that is powered by mobile phone, a member of the team said Friday.
The chip is implanted directly into the sufferer’s back but draws electricity from a power source in his or her cellphone, said Lin Chi-wan, a biomedical engineer at National Taiwan University.
This marks a [...]
Beckham, Brad hit by Dubai debt crisis | read this item
LONDON : The effects of Dubai’s spiralling credit crisis have not spared even the coffers of Hollywood with A-listers like Brad Pitt and David Beckham among those affected.
The two have seen the value of property they bought in the Gulf plummet as Dubai struggles under a mountain of debt, reported Daily Mail online.
Things have now gone [...]
Shilpa and Raj to go for an extended honeymoon with families | read this item
MUMBAI : The wedding might have been over, with the Bollywood elite attending the grand reception, but the celebrations marking the union of Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra are far from over. The newly weds are off to their honeymoon in lovers’ paradise Bahahmas, have loads of parties and social events to look forward to post [...]
Day of solidarity with Palestinian people today | read this item
GAZA: The International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people will be observed today, Sunday to express unity with the suppressed people of Palestine.
The history of Palestine is one of immense richness: It was host to numerous prophets over the centuries and home of many great civilizations.
Its location in the center of various routes linking three [...]
Taiwan indie drama wins Chinese-language 'Oscars' | read this item
TAIPEI: Taiwanese director Leon Dai’s low budget family drama on Saturday swept the Golden Horse Film Awards, considered the Chinese-language “Oscars,” bagging the best picture and best director gongs.
“I want to thank my parents, my mentor Edward Yang and the actors of the film,” an emotional Dai told the audience in Taipei.
His “No Puedo Vivir [...]
Swine flu intensifies, global death tolls surpass 1000 in a week | read this item
NEW YORK: The number of H1N1 flu deaths showed a sharp jump compared to a week ago, but the World Health Organisation said that the epidemic may have peaked in parts of the northern hemisphere.
The number of deaths reported to the WHO was up 1,000 from a week ago, reaching at least 7,826 worldwide since [...]
Aisam-Bopanna double in ATP Challengers final | read this item
HESINKI: Pakistan’s Aisam-ul- Huque winning spree in ATP Circuit continued, as the Pakistani star, after recently defeating Roger Federer in double event, was seen busy in raising Pakistan’s flag in Finland also.
Pakistan’s Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi and India’s Rohan Bopanna have entered the doubles finals of the ATP Challenger here. The third-seeded Pakistan-India pair rallied to beat [...]
Price of spices goes up on Eid-ul-Azha | read this item
KARACHI: Along with the sacrificial animal people also purchase spices to prepare different kind of tasty meat dishes on this happy occasion.
As Eid-ul-Azha approaches near people start buying various types of spices pushing the prices to spiral up.
Liker ever before, also in the current year the hike in the prices of spices has been noted.
In [...]
U.S. Commander in Afghanistan hints at troops’ evacuation deadline | read this item
WASHINGTON: General Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, has told lawmakers that a troop drawdown could begin by 2013, while the White House said it expected U.S. forces out of the country by 2017-2018.
McChrystal told a visiting congressional delegation this week that a U.S. troop drawdown could begin by 2013, but [...]
Flood deaths in Saudi Arabia rise to around 100 | read this item
The number of dead in floods following Saudi Arabia’s heaviest rains for years has risen to around 100, officials say.
Dozens are said to be missing and some reports suggest the death toll will rise further in the city of Jeddah.
The authorities say they are providing food and temporary housing for those made homeless and considering [...]
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