Slowing down eating speed reduces hunger
Washington – A new study by Indian origin researcher has suggested that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may impair the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that regulate how much we eat. In order to... read more »
China’s economy to be ‘smooth and stable’ in 2014: PM
Beijing – China’s economy will be on a steady path in 2014, Premier Li Keqiang has said. During a trip to Tianjin, Keqiang said that China has the conditions in place to maintain the ‘smooth running of its economy and the general stability of its financial market’ in... read more »
RBI warns of rising tide of NPAs
The Reserve Bank on Monday ruled out any major impact on domestic markets by the US Fed’s tapering its monthly bond buying programme from later this week, saying that India’s external sector has improved with reduction in CAD and a pick up in exports. RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan however warned... read more »
Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva
Tehran – Iran and six world powers Monday started a new round of expert talks in Geneva on the ways of implementing the newly-reached nuclear deal. Iran and the P5+1 – the US, Britain, Russia, China, France plus Germany – resumed negotiations after the Christmas holidays, reported... read more »
Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect
New York – Spatial neglect, an under-recognised but disabling disorder, often complicates recovery from right brain stroke. Now there is some hope for such patients as stroke... read more »
Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D
Toronto – Next time you go out in the sun to get some Vitamin D, think about mushrooms. Why mushrooms? Well, this is what is going to be your best source of Vitamin D soon. In order... read more »
There was a quiet honesty about Farooque: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai – Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan became “very sad” when he heard of the sudden demise of veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, whom he always appreciated for his... read more »
Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study
New York – For people suffering from multiple sclerosis – that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide – a cure may lie in an antioxidant drug. Designed by... read more »
Thousands pack Ramlila Maidan as Kejriwal takes Metro
New Delhi – Tens of thousands of people packed the Ramlila Maidan here Saturday morning as AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal took the Metro to reach the venue to take oath as Delhi’s chief... read more »
