India well prepared to face New Zealand: Mithali Raj
Bangalore, June 26 (IANS) Ahead of their five-match One-Day International (ODI) cricket series against New Zealand, India women's skipper Mithali Raj on Friday said...
Beetroot juice improves endurance, blood pressure in elderly
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) A daily dose of beetroot juice may significantly improve exercise endurance and blood pressure in elderly patients with the...
Increasing salt intake puts you at high BP risk
Tokyo, July 30 (IANS) Stressing for the need to maintain a lower salt diet over a lifetime, significant research has revealed that people who...
Federer says play should stop when Hawkeye can’t see
London, July 5 (IANS) Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer has said here matches should stop when it is too dark to have a Hawkeye.
Federer,...
Former FIFA vice-president Warner says he’s innocent
San Juan, May 28 (IANS) Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner declared himself "innocent of any charges" after Swiss and US authorities accused him...
Serena ousts sister Venus to enter US Open semis
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) The highly anticipated match between the William sisters played out along expected lines, with Serena thumping Venus 6-2, 1-6,...
Just 30 minutes of daily exercise reduces asthma symptoms
Toronto, Oct 8 (IANS) Just 30 minutes of non-strenuous exercise such as walking or doing yoga can result in significant reduction of asthma symptoms,...
Borussia Dortmund’s Grosskreutz joins Galatasaray
Istanbul, Sep 2 (IANS) Turkish football side Galatasaray have sealed the transfer of 27-year-old Borussia Dortmund wing back Kevin Grosskreutz.
Grosskreutz is expected to fill...
Jessica Alba calls Taylor Swift ‘a cutie-patootie’
Los Angeles, Aug 30 (IANS) Actress Jessica Alba finds Taylor Swift a "cutie-patootie", and says she was initially surprised by how silly and fun...
Peru defeat Paraguay, end third in Copa America
Concepcion, July 4 (IANS) Andre Carillo and Paolo Guerrero scored second-half goals as the Peruvian football team defeated Paraguay 2-0 to secure third place...
