Facebook down, world reacts on Twitter

Have you tried logging in or commenting on Facebook and have been unsuccessful in doing so? You are not the only one to face this problem, all Facebook users are facing this problem,At present, Facebook is working on making some advancements on its server. Due to this, many FB addicts seemed to have panicked with the fear of any type of hacking. As per official reports, Facebook claims to retreive your personal information without causing harm to your online privacy settings.

Moments after the error occurred, the hashtag #facebookdown shot to the top of the worldwide trends as netizens from all around the world poked fun at the effect it would have on their lives.

The phrase 'RIP Facebook' also made rounds on the microblogging site locally, as Filipinos wondered about what caused the error.

Great News!!! Formula One Legend Michael Schumacher 'Not In a Coma Anymore'!

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma and has left the Grenoble hospital where he was being treated, his family said on Monday.

The German suffered severe head injuries after a fall on a family skiing break shortly after Christmas last year.

Schumacher's life was in danger immediately after the crash, and he was left in a coma for several months as doctors continued to work on aiding his recovery.

Although there had been no official news about Schumacher's recovery for some time, a statement issued by his family and management on Monday revealed that progress had been made in recent weeks.

It confirmed that he was no longer in a coma and that he had been moved from the University Hospital in Grenoble where he had been since the accident.

The statement said: "Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation. He is not in a coma anymore.

"His family would like to explicitly thank all his treating doctors, nurses and therapists in Grenoble as well as the first aiders at the place of the accident, who did an excellent job in those first months.

"The family also wishes to thank all the people who have sent Michael all the many good wishes to Michael. We are sure it helped him.

"For the future we ask for understanding that his further rehabilitation will take place away from the public eye."

The location of Schumacher's rehabilitation is being kept secret to respect his privacy, and it is not expected that there will be any further updates about his exact condition imminently.

Eight years after his first FIFA World Cup goal, Lionel Messi scored his second as Argentina beat Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2-1

It was a winning start for Argentina but their victory was not convincing even before a late Bosnia reply from Vedad Ibisevic. This was a scratchy, scrappy performance that raised far more questions than it answered against a disciplined and technically adept Bosnia side who were undone first by a moment of misfortune three minutes in to their first World Cup and then, as they tired in the second half, by a moment of brilliance from Lionel Messi.

As expected, Argentina switched to a 5-3-2 from the 4-3-3 they used for much of qualifying, with Gonzalo Higuaín being replaced by Hugo Campagnaro. Higuaín was not fully fit which, with Rodrigo Palacio out with a calf injury, perhaps in part explained why Alejandro Sabella had made the change. But it still seemed baffling, particularly given that Bosnia, having used a 4-4-2 through most of qualifying, had spent their warm-up games preparing to use the 4-2-3-1 they did ultimately deploy. Sabella was a devotee of 5-3-2 when he led Estudiantes to the title and the Copa Libertadores but the danger of using three central defenders against a lone centre-forward is that, with two spare men, one is left redundant. Sabella had only heightened the sense of mystery by saying his selection was not to do with how he expected Bosnia to line up but “more with other things, but I can’t say what publicly”, prompting rumours about cliques and splits in the squad.

I.T. major Infosys appoints Vishal Sikka as CEO & MD

Infosys announces the selection of Vishal Sikka as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of Infosys.

Vishal will be inducted as a whole-time director of the Board and CEO & MD (Designate) on June 14, 2014.

He will take over as CEO & MD on August 1, 2014 from Mr. S. D. Shibulal.

Congratulations Vishal! Welcome to Infosys.

Amitabh Bachchan Races Through Poster of First Fiction Show Yudh

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan launched the dramatic poster of his first fiction TV series titled Yudh, which is expected to go on air from July, here on Wednesday.

Big B, who will be seen playing the role of construction company co-owner Yudhishthir Sikarwar in the TV series, unveiled the poster in the presence of his co-stars Sarika and Aahana Kumra, the show's creative director Anurag Kashyap, and creative consultant Shoojit Sircar, among others.

The poster of the series, directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, presents an intense-looking Amitabh Bachchan running away in a blue suit against the backdrop of skyrising buildings amidst dust.

"I play a construction company owner. There is business rivalry and family issues along with health issues which might be terminal how he balances is what you will get to see," Mr Bachchan told reporters here at the poster launch.

Co-produced by Big B's production company Saraswati Creations with Endemol India, the show is being promoted as a "first of its own kind" TV series.

"TV needs change and we always complain about it. I feel it (Yudh) is cinema as a TV series," said Shoojit Sircar.

Anurag Kashyap agreed, "It's like cinema on screen. This is Mr Bachchan at his best. We followed rules of cinema for the show. The approach from script to sound design to editing, it's same as it's done in films."

The series will be aired on Sony Entertainment Television.

The Next Nook Will Be a Samsung Galaxy Tab

Barnes & Noble finally found a home for its collapsing hardware business: Samsung.
The Korean hardware giant will build Nook software into Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 tablets and sell them in Barnes & Noble retailers as Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nooks.

The announcement comes roughly four months after Barnes & Noble CEO Mike Huseby promised new hardware by late this year. Now, in a partnership with Samsung, he seems to have delivered on his promise, while mostly exiting the hardware business.

The 7-inch Tab 4 will be a co-branded Android device, but will offer the Barnes & Noble's Nook reading experience.

The 7-inch Tab 4 will be a co-branded Android device, but will offer the Barnes & Noble's Nook reading experience. The Nook HD tablets were notable for a consumer-friendly interface that allowed users to configure profiles for each family member.

“Standing behind these great new devices will be the power of our 40,000 Barnes & Noble booksellers combined with our deep bookselling and retail expertise to provide sales support and personalized in-store customer service for our lineup of new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook products," Huseby said.

The current Galaxy Tab 4 costs $199.99, runs Android 4.4 (KitKat), features two cameras (1.3 megapixel on the front and 3 megapixel on the back) and boasts a 1280 x 800 screen, which is actually a lower screen resolution than Barnes & Noble's last 7-inch Nook HD (1440 x 900). No word yet on whether or not the Tab 4 Nook's will also offer access to Google Play.

Barnes & Noble will continue to sell its own GlowLight e-readers alongside the Tab 4 Nooks starting this August, and confirmed to Mashable that it will build new e-readers as well. Late last year, Barnes & Noble delivered an ultralight, 6.2-oz. e-reader with e-ink, but did little to market it during the holiday buying season.

India slips to third in ICC ODI Team Rankings

Dubai: India has dropped to third position in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings.

Sri Lanka's 3-2 series win helped it gain one ratings point to move up to 112, the same ratings points as India. However, when ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point, Angelo Mathews' side is ranked ahead of India, and now sits in second place.

England, on the other hand, dropped one ratings point to finish on 109, on par with South Africa. When ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point, Alastair Cook's side is ranked behind South Africa, in fifth place.

Sri Lanka started the series in third place with 111 ratings points, while England was in fourth place with 110 ratings points.

Rank (+/-) Team Rating (+/-):

1 Australia 115

2 (+1) Sri Lanka 112 (+1)

3 (-1) India 112

4 South Africa 109

5 (-1) England 109 (-1)

6 Pakistan 100

7 New Zealand 98

8 West Indies 94

9 Bangladesh 73

10 Zimbabwe 61

Happy to make a mark in Bollywood: Sunny Leone

Mumbai: Indo-Canadian adult film star Sunny Leone is happy for getting noticed but is not sure if she has made her mark in Bollywood.

Before making her Bollywood debut in 'Jism 2', Sunny had participated in the fifth season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss'.

Sunny also did a special song in 'Shootout at Wadala' and was seen next in 'Jackpot' and 'Ragini MMS 2'.

"I think I have been noticed and I am happy about it. I am happy where I have reached today. I don't know if I have made a mark for myself here. I want to do good work, have fun and entertain people," Sunny told PTI in an exclusive interview here.

"I have done only three films. I still have to work hard. I want more and more people to watch and enjoy my films. It is a steady process. I think one should work hard and prove oneself in dancing, acting and bringing in ticket sales (box office)," she said.

Sunny is happy with the audience response to 'Ragini MMS 2'.

"I wasn't expecting the film to do this well. I thank my fans for watching the film. I wonder how can one film change things," she added.

Post the success of 'Ragini MMS 2', Sunny has been getting a lot of offers but she is in no hurry to do any film.

"Offers are coming in. I think people have realised I am not here just for five minutes (on screen), I love this world. I will continue to work hard and do amazing work. I am sure acceptance will come," Sunny said.

Responding to a query that she was looking for an image-makeover, Sunny said that she did not set any rules for herself.

"That is not true, I don't know where this came from. I don't set any rules, limits for myself," the actress said.

Man goes blind after texting girlfriend too much

Washington: A young Chinese man who constantly texted his girlfriend at night so much that his retina became detached.

This man was into messaging app WeChat, which allows intimate conversations, day and night.

According to Medical Daily, this 26-year-old WeChatted with his beloved so much in the dark that his retina became detached.

Retinal detachment tends to appear in those who already suffer from advanced myopia. It is also far more prevalent among those of advanced years.

There are many symptoms, including heaviness of the eyes and a vast increase in the number of floaters.

WantChina Times said that this lover needed surgery to ensure his eyesight remained intact.

Excessive use of cell phones has been linked by researchers to headaches, dry eye, and blurred vision. Doctors are relating early and constant screen staring with myopia in the very young.