Jesus tops list of 2,000 most influential people
London – Jesus Christ has topped the list of 2,000 most influential people ever, followed by French leader Napoleon. The ranking which is based on the people’s significance on the internet, places the Islamic prophet Mohammed on third position, followed by William Shakespeare and Abraham... read more »
Soon, new drugs to help in fight against sleeping sickness
Washington – Researchers have said insights into how the parasites, which cause the sleeping sickness, are able to communicate with one another could help limit the spread of the infection. The findings suggest that new drugs could be designed to disrupt the flow of messages sent between... read more »
What causes neuron death in Alzheimer’s Disease
Washington – Researchers have said that massive neuron death that occurs in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) seems to be caused by raw ingredients of plaques and tangles working in concert, rather than by plaques and tangles themselves. However, George Bloom, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University... read more »
Never heard of` UK Aurigny airlines voted world’s best carrier
Sydney – An airline carrier which no-one has heard of has been reportedly voted as the world’s best by a UK consumer site Which? The Aurigny Air Services flies passengers between the Channel Islands, the UK and France, and has bagged the title in the short-haul category. According to... read more »
Disappointed over court ruling on gay rights: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi – UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi Thursday said she was “disappointed” over the apex court ruling on the issue of gay rights. The Congress president also expressed... read more »
No no-confidence motion against Nitish: BJP
Patna – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Thursday it has no plans to bring a no-confidence motion against the Bihar government. The comment a day after Chief Minister Nitish... read more »
Telangana bill yet to reach Andhra assembly
Hyderabad – The bill for the formation of separate Telangana state has not yet reached the Andhra Pradesh assembly. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told reporters Thursday in... read more »
Will end dynasty politics: AAP leader
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas said Thursday that if he decides to figh! t the Lok Sabha elections, it will be to “finish dynasty... read more »
Rajya Sabha to take up Lokpal Bill immediately: Shinde
New Delhi – Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Thursday that a notice has already been given by the select committee to take up Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha immediately! . “The... read more »
