The 2009 flu pandemic is a global outbreak of a new strain of influenza virus, officially named the "new H1N1", first identified in April 2009, and commonly called "Swine flu." It is thought to be a mutation of four known strains of the influenza A virus, subtype H1N1: one endemic in (normally infecting) humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in pigs (swine). Experts assume the virus "most likely" emerged from pigs in Asia, and was carried to North America by infected persons.[90] Transmission of the new strain is human-to-human, with cooked pork products s...
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan: This was a romance that was kept under tight wraps. It was during the shooting of 'Guru' that these lovebirds grew closer and Abhi proposed to Ash in New York after the premiere of 'Guru'. It seems they were seated in the airport lounge when Abhi said those beautiful words. In photo: Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at a photo call to promote the Unforgettable tour, which is touted as the the biggest ever Bollywood stage show to come to the UK, in a central London hotel....
President Barack Obama insisted on Monday that only government can jolt the economy out of deep recession and offered an olive branch to longtime foe Iran, scrapping years of past U.S. policies.
Taking his case directly to the recession-weary American people, Obama used his first White House news conference to exhort Congress to act in the coming week on an $800 billion economic stimulus package expected to help define his young presidency.
Obama, who won the White House on a promise of change after eight years of George W. Bush...
The seventh race would be the Turkish Grand Prix to be held at the Istanbul Racing Circuit on June 7. Last season's race was won by Ferrari's Felipe Massa. In photo - Grid girl is seen in the paddock following qualifying for the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at Istanbul Park on May 10, 2008, in Istanbul, Turkey....
Master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar is among the list of all-time cricketing Greats and holds several records in the game. His consistent and match winning performances has made him a favourite among advertisers, which include \\\'Airtel\\\', \\\'Visa\\\', \\\'Boast\\\' and \\\'The Royal Bank of Scotland\\\'. Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar looks on during an advertisement shoot in Hyderabad, India, Monday, Jan. 15, 2007...
Reigning French Open champion and World No 5, Serbian Ana Ivanovic has taken to the Tennis world by storm. Besides her playing prowess, this damsel also endorses brands like 'Rolex' and 'Adidas' and is often seen at various social events. In photo: Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic smiles during a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, July 16, 2007. Ivanovic is ranked fifth in the WTA rankings. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)...
The captain of the German national team, tall midfielder Michael Ballack plays his club football for the English team 'Chelsea'. Besides providing the inspiration on the field, he is often noticed in advertisements like 'Coke' and 'Adidas' and at social events. In photo: German soccer player Michael Ballack, right, looks at Heidi Klum during the final draw for the 2006 World Cup in Leipzig, Germany, Friday Dec. 9, 2005. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)...
If you want to be the cynosure of all eyes at an event, white will never let you down. Fashionistas around the world will swear by white just like Salma Hayek who sparkles in this silky off shoulder outfit. In photo: Salma Hayek arrives for the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 40-year-old actress is engaged to businessman Francois-Henri Pinault and is pregnant with their first child, her spokeswoman, Cari Ross, said. (AP Photo)...