Algal extracts may counter effects of high cholesterol diets
Washington – In a new study, researchers including an Indian origin scientist have described the beneficial effects of the algal culture in supporting healthy cholesterol balance. Wayne State University’s Department of Nutrition and Food Science found that the fractions and isolates... read more »
Female drinkers at higher risk of developing liver disease than men
Washington – A new study has revealed that women drinkers are more susceptible to the damaging effects of alcohol than men because they are generally smaller in stature and have less body water when compared to men. “As a result, women who are already predisposed by genetics to have liver... read more »
UN condemns UK immigration bill for creating ‘climate of ethnic profi...
London – The United Nations refugee agency has condemned British Prime Minister David Cameron’s proposed immigration laws. There are fears the laws could stigmatise foreigners, deny housing to people in need and create a ‘climate of ethnic profiling’. The office of the... read more »
Neil Gaiman`s `The Ocean At The End Of The Lane` wins book of the year titl...
London – Neil Gaiman’s book ‘The Ocean At The End Of The Lane’ has been voted as the Book of the Year by the Specsavers National Book Awards. The bestseller is a modern-day fairy tale about a man returning to his childhood home for a funeral, the Guardian reported. The 53-year-old... read more »
‘Pyaar Ka Dard..’ completes 400 episodes, Nakuul ecstatic
Mumbai – Rajshri Productions TV show “Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara” has completed 400 episodes. Nakuul Mehta, who plays the male lead in the show, is... read more »
US media deplores India’s ‘misplaced rage’
Washington – Largely taking the moral high ground in this bilateral diplomatic row, the US media has dubbed India’s reaction to its diplomat’s arrest as!... read more »
This ‘Biriyani’ looks sumptuous but is starchy
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Film: “Biriyani”; Cast: Karthi, Premgi Amaren, Hansika Motwani, Naseer, Sampath Raj, Jayaprakash, Uma Riyaz Khan, Subbu Panchu, Mandy Takhar, Ramki and... read more »
Nepal’s Maoist party not to join government
Kathmandu – Nepal’s third largest party, the (UCPN-Maoist), said Saturday that it will not join the coalition government but will join the constituent assembly for the sake of... read more »
Make your own wine, the Kerala way
By Sanu George Thiruvananthapuram – Wine becomes much sought after in Kerala during the festive season, and what better than to make it at home? Barring a few Catholic households in Kerala,... read more »
