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Bangalore confirms four more swine flu deaths
Bangalore, Sep 4 (ANI): Four more swine flu deaths were reported in Karnataka on Friday, taking the H1N1 virus toll to 35 in the state. According to sources, all the four deaths occurred Bangalore. Though, the deaths happened between Sunday … Continue reading
Four tribals die after eating mango kernel in Orissa
Koratpur (Orissa), Sep 4 (ANI): Four tribesmen died in Koraput district of Orissa after they were forced to eat a soup made of mango kernel recently. Preliminary medical reports said the soup was bacteria-infected and the tribals, who belong to … Continue reading
Sales of dates pick up during Ramadan in Aurangabad
Aurangabad, Sep 4 (ANI): Sales of dates picks up in Aurangabad during the holy month of Ramadan, as Muslims break their ‘Roza’, with this fruit. Markets are flooded with different varieties of dates, imported from countries like Muscat, Oman, Iran, … Continue reading
Soon, a portable optical atomic clock
Berlin, September 4 (ANI): In a new research work, a team of scientists has shown how optical atomic clocks in the future might become more compact and even portable, maybe even travel to space. The research was done by scientists … Continue reading
Nicotine replacement therapy can cut complication risk after surgery
Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): Nicotine replacement therapy at least four weeks before surgery can almost halve the risk of poor wound healing in smokers, suggest researchers. “It is not easy to quit smoking just before an operation,” said Professor Peter … Continue reading
Poor money savers likely to be overeaters, smokers, love cheats
Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): People who are poor at saving money are likely to have impulsive behaviour such as overeating, smoking and infidelity, according to a new study. The study conducted through the BBC website measured people’s financial impulsivity by … Continue reading
Sixth century stone sculpture of Hindu goddess discovered in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 4 (ANI): An ancient sculpture of Hindu Goddess of wealth Gajalakshmi has recently been discovered at Nagbal Lesser village in Jammu and Kashmir. The sculpture, carved out of brownish limestone, is now kept for further examination at the … Continue reading
India says no to AIDS drug patents, reaffirms role as ‘pharmacy’ of poor countries
London, September 4 (ANI): India has rejected applications from two US companies for patents on two key AIDS drugs in a move that could mean more people in poor countries will have access to life-saving medicines. According to a report … Continue reading
‘Telepathic’ microchip can help paraplegics operate PCs, TV by thought
London, September 4 (ANI): A British scientist has developed a “telepathic” microchip that can enable paraplegics to operate PCs and television by thought alone. Jon Spratley, 28, who works for Cornwall-based specialist engineering company 42 Technology, developed this chip while … Continue reading
Janet Jackson to give first magazine interview since MJ’s death
New York, September 4 (ANI): Janet Jackson may soon break her silence about her the death of her brother, for she has reportedly agreed to give an exclusive interview for a journal. She is the only member of Michael Jackson’s … Continue reading
Hilary Swank supports pet re-homing drive
Washington, September 4 (ANI): Actress Hilary Swank has urged people to support a new scheme to rehouse unwanted pets. The ‘Million Dollar Baby’ star became an ambassador for the Home 4 the IAMS Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign, which helps animals … Continue reading
YSR’s burial to be held in Pulivendula today
Hyderabad, Sep 4 (ANI): The last rites of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S.Rajsekhar Reddy will be held with full state honours at his native place Pulivendula in Cuddapah district today. According to sources the burial of the departed Chief … Continue reading
Jay-Z gives full-throated reply to rap’s black critics
London, Sept 4 (ANI): Rapper Jay-Z has rubbished all criticism of hip-hop by well-known African-Americans who believe the genre degrades their ethnicity. The superstar said the protests were only for “publicity purposes”. Hip-hop recently generated a lot of disapproval from … Continue reading