The latest hi-profile killing of a black man by a white policeman in the US has sent shock waves throughout the country. A video that surfaced days after the shooting overturns the officer’s claim that he opened fire in self-defense. After a public outcry, South Carolina officer Michael Slager was fired, and murder charges brought against him for shooting down Walter Scott. Feidin Santana, the witness who handed over […]

In an attempt to redefine the term “sexy”, Lane Bryant – the plus-size lingerie retailor has launched an ad campaign featuring six famous (and gorgeous) plus-sized models wearing their new line, talking about what they think makes them sexy. What’s more, they end the ad by proclaiming “I’m no angel” making a not-so-subtle dig at popular lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret. Victoria’s Secret has come under fire for promoting unrealistic body […]

[2015] Wondering how much money we’re making at the start of 2015? Statistics Canada has just released their latest report on how the average salaries that Canadians are earning. And it turns out that we’re taking home a little more than we were a year earlier. At the end of last year, as of December 2014, the average wage for Canadian employees was $943 a week – or just over […]

Pretty soon one person may be able to tun on and off all the LED street lights in Los Angeles. The plan, announced Wednesday, is to attach mobile chips to the existing streetlights that will connect them all via the city’s cellular network. The system will allow a city worker to turn individual lights on or off — say, to accommodate a film shoot — and to brighten the lights […]

Excess body fat causes heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, and a higher risk of developing cancer. Foods rich in fiber keep you full for longer, and they also help you deal with food cravings. They are the ideal choice for people struggling with constipation. Protein-packed food are great if you want to lose weight and maintain your muscle mass at the same time. They boost energy and provide enough […]

  There are times in my life when I have been a victim – a victim of circumstance, or so I thought. I wondered why things often didn’t work out in my favour, and how I got so “unlucky.” I used to push to create the things that I wanted, forcing them to happen; if I couldn’t, I lived out the fantasy in my mind. Little did I realize that […]

The ruthless sun saps us of energy, leaving us dehydrated and lethargic. In summer, we need energy giving foods that will boost our metabolism, regulate muscle function and give us instant energy. Read on to find out how you can revitalise yourself with these quick low-calorie energy boosters. Bananas Bananas are loaded with naturally-occurring sugars: sucrose, fructose, and glucose, which provide instant energy. The high levels of glucose also ensure […]

New Delhi: In a new twist to the mysterious disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, it has now been revealed that the Jawaharlal Nehru government spied on the relatives of the nationalist for nearly two decades.   According to Mail Today, two recently-declassified Intelligence Bureau files, which are now in the National Archives, reveal unprecedented surveillance on the kin of Bose between 1948 and 1968.   Notably, Nehru served as […]

A special court on Thursday sentenced the former chief of outsourcing giant Satyam to seven years in jail over a USD 2.25 billion accounting fraud scandal dubbed “India`s Enron”. Prosecutor K Surender said Byrraju Ramalinga Raju, his brother and eight others had been found guilty of manipulating Satyam`s books, in a 2009 case that shook the industry and raised questions about the country`s regulators. Following are the important events in […]

TOKYO: Godzilla has stomped so many buildings in Japan the irradiated monster is getting appointed special resident and tourism ambassador for Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward.   In honor, a Godzilla-size head towering 52-meters (171 feet) above ground level was unveiled on Thursday at an office of Toho, the studio behind the 1954 original.   Toho is shooting a comeback film this year after a decadelong hiatus.   Godzilla’s standing as an […]