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Iran’s ‘wanted’ defence minister warns Israel not to attack its N-facilities

Jerusalem, Sep. 4 (ANI): Iran’s controversial new Defence Minister Ahmad Vahid has warned Israel not to attack the country’s nuclear facilities. “Every move from the Zionist entity against Iran will be met with a harsh and powerful response from Iran,” … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Two more swine flu deaths reported in Pune, Chennai

Pune / Chennai, Aug 22 (ANI): Two more swine flu deaths were reported on Saturday in the country, taking the death toll to 47. One death each was reported from Pune and Chennai. With a 60 year old Baban Hangule … Continue reading

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Swine Flue cases rise to 211 in Karnataka, as 17 test positive for HINI

Bangalore, Aug.19 (ANI): The total number of the confirmed swine flu affected cases risen to 211 in Karnataka on Wednesday with 17 individuals testing positive for H1NI virus. According to sources in the health department, out of the 17 positive … Continue reading

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Oz Federal Govt. cracks downs on weight-loss industry as obesity rate rises

Melbourne, Aug 19 (ANI): The Federal Government in Australia has decided to take a look into the massive diet and weight-loss industry, following reports that the obesity rate in the country is still climbing. Weight-loss programs and products will have … Continue reading

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Swat anti-terror court declares Fazlullah a ‘proclaimed offender’

Islamabad, Aug.19 (ANI): A Swat anti-terrorism court has declared Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter chief Mullah Fazlullah and his six associates ‘proclaimed offenders.’ The court has asked Fazlullah and his aides to appear before it within the next seven days. … Continue reading

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First inhalant powder measles vaccine to undergo clinical trials in India next year

Washington, August 17 (ANI): Health experts in India will begin clinical trials to determine the efficacy of the first dry powder inhalable vaccine for measles next year, according to a report. Presented at the 238th National Meeting of the American … Continue reading

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Brit kids stare at screens for 10hrs a day

London, Aug 17 (ANI): British children spend ten hours a day glued to TVs, computers, mobiles and games consoles, according to a new survey. The survey by energy firm Npower found that square-eyed youngsters aged seven to 16 spend a … Continue reading

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‘Insatiably hungry’ obese Indian girl, 5, eating herself to death

London, Aug 13 (ANI): A five year-old obese Indian girl, who is suffering from a suspected hormonal imbalance, is eating herself to death. Suman Khatun, from West Bengal, is so insatiably hungry that she devours over 10 kilograms of rice, … Continue reading

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Jeans and the history of jeans through Hindi films

It indeed is ironic that Akshay Kumar who is one of the stars who has popularized Jeans as an attire and symbolizing youth is being tormented reportedly for an obscene gesture while promoting a new brand of Jeans. In fact … Continue reading

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Michael Jackson’s car involved in hit-and-run case

London, April 24 (IANS) Pop legend Michael Jackson has found himself at the centre of hit-and-run allegations after his driver allegedly smashed into an ambulance on his way to pick up the singer from a Los Angeles hospital. The chauffeur … Continue reading

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Jay Leno hospitalised

London, April 24 (IANS) US chat show host Jay Leno has been hospitalised due to food poisioning and had to cancel the recording of his late night chat programme ‘The Tonight Show’. Leno was supposed to chat with actor Ryan … Continue reading

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Tanushree Dutta: There is more appeal in hiding than showing skin

Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network She made quite a few men say ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ more than three years back with her Bollywood debut flick. Ever since then Tanushree Dutta has continued to sizzle but currently she is making … Continue reading

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Food security and price-stability set to top G8 agriculture talks

Treviso, Italy – Food security and efforts to stabilize global food prices were set to dominate the first-ever meeting of agriculture ministers from the Group of Eight (G8) which began Saturday. But the potentially divisive issue of protectionism was also … Continue reading

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US rules global warming threatens public health

Washington – In a landmark ruling Friday, US President Barack Obama’s administration found that greenhouse gases threaten US air quality and public health, setting the stage for new limits on industry emissions that cause global warming. The so-called “endangerment finding” … Continue reading

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Singapore acts to halt spread of hand, food and mouth disease

Singapore – Child-care centres and kindergartens in Singapore are stepping up cleaning of classrooms as the number of children coming down with hand, foot and mouth disease nears the official “epidemic level,” a newspaper reported Thursday. Last week, 653 people … Continue reading

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Viveck Vaswani: Shah Rukh v/s Salman? Its rubbish

Yet another speculation has bit the dust. Viveck Vaswani, producer of DULHA MIL GAYA, has quashed rumors that his film that has Shah Rukh Khan in a ‘very special appearance’, would be clashing with Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia starrer … Continue reading

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ROUNDUP: Crippling Sarajevo public transport strike ends

Sarajevo – Management of the Sarajevo public transport company (GRAS) reached an agreement late Monday with the drivers’ union to end a crippling work stoppage. After a day of negotiations, GRAS promised to clear the backlog, including salaries for the … Continue reading

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