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Manchester City’s Yaya Toure turned down offer from ManU

Manchester City's Yaya Toure turned down offer from ManU

The Ivory Coast international, Yaya Toure, Manchester City’s this summer’s signing revealed he had previously turned down an offer to play for their bitter rivals Manchester United.
His transfer fee from Barcelona was reportedly costed £24 million and a commanding weekly wages of around £200,000. He is one of three high-profile players to join Roberto Mancini’s [...]

Sangakkara interrogates ICC Test rankings

Sangakkara interrogates ICC Test rankings

The way the ICC Test rankings works, has been questioned by Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka’s captain. Responding to a query whether the players take seriously a system that has India at No. 1 despite not having won a series in Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka since 1993, and whether that system needs a change. [...]

Melissa Rycroft pregnant with first child

'The Bachelor' ex Melissa Rycroft pregnant with first child

She was a Bachelor contestant earlier,now she is ready to start a family of her own.
Melissa Rycroft is expecting a baby in February. She was actually surprised that she had become pregnant and told US that,
“It was a shock. We weren’t even trying,” Rycroft Strickland, who is at the age 27, was [...]

Sri Lanka vs India – Malinga misses second Test against India

Lasith Malinga,Sri Lanka’s fast bowler will be replaced by Dilhara Fernando for the second Test against India starting on 26th July in Colombo  due to the “stiffness in his knee”
Malinga, one of the architects of Sri Lanka’s ten-wicket win in Galle will miss out at the SSC. However, spinner Ajantha Mendis made a return [...]

Pakistan vs Australia – Pakistan prevail in thrilling finale

Pakistan vs Australia - Pakistan prevail in thrilling finale

On the final day of the test at Headingley, Rudi Koertzen was given a guard of honor to celebrate the final day of his 108-Test umpiring career test. In the Western Stand noisy knots of Pakistan fans lured by five pound tickets and the prospect of a chance to witness history, began gathering since the [...]

Most important Health Benefits of Eating Bananas

Most important Health Benefits of Eating Bananas

No meal in India is complete without a banana at the end. Its wonderful to know that our ancestors knew about the benefits of eating bananas so long ago.
Each part of the plantain tree like the leaves, the inflorescence and the core of the stem is enriched with medicinal powers. The core of the stem, [...]

How to prevent Children Health Issues

How to prevent Children Health Issues

A healthy heart is very important to live our lives to the fullest. Unhealthy living style and eating habits lead to problems like cardiovascular diseases.
These kind of problems start at a very early age in life. Hence prevention of heart diseases must start at a very early age too. Children must be taught at [...]

Why yogurt is good for you

Why yogurt is good for you

Yogurt or curd is a rich source of calcium. Hence a cup of yogurt a day could help in healthier bones and would also help in keeping disorders such as osteoporosis at bay.
Yogurt is also a rich source of proteins. It can provide almost one-fifth of the daily protein requirement of our body. Also, the [...]

Fight Swine Flu with Basil Leaves

Fight Swine Flu with Basil Leaves

Flu has now become an endemic, and needs an immune enhancing product to fight against it.It has been of common sense and basic knowledge that nutritious food help build immunity against swine flu.
Basil or ‘tulsi’ has been used traditionally as a medicine to fight cold. It is a tender plant,the tulsi grows as a perennial [...]

Most Important Health Benefits of Corn

Most Important Health Benefits of Corn

Corn food is a palatable and nutritious with an excellent diet for a lay man. Corn is a diuretic and a mild stimulant which can be had before a difficult or a work needing an energy Eg.
Before writing an exam or playing some sport. Corn reduces nausea and vomiting sensation caused by various diseases.
The silks [...]

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