E-cigarettes `may not` significantly reduce heart disease risk
Washington – A new research has revealed that nicotine, which is the major addictive substance in cigarette smoke, contributes to smokers’ higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the primary cause of heart attacks. Chi-Ming Hai from Brown University said the findings suggested that... read more »
Targeting glucose can help in fight against seasonal flu
Washington – A new research has revealed that reducing glucose metabolism dials down influenza viral infection in laboratory cell cultures, providing an entirely new approach for combating seasonal flu. While annual flu shots are based on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s... read more »
Hopes for clean, renewable energy up after water split into oxygen and hydr...
Washington – Researchers have raised hopes for potentially creating a clean and renewable source of energy after they split water into hydrogen, oxygen by using light, nanoparticles. The research by the University of Houston involved the use of cobalt oxide nanoparticles to split water into... read more »
Biggest myths that can destroy marriages revealed
Washington – If you believe that finding the right partner will ensure that the two of you will remain in love for the rest of your lives without any effort, then you are highly mistaken. According to YourTango.com, author Russ Harris has debunked some biggest myths that can destroy... read more »
Dharmendra, Asha Parekh attend Dilip Kumar’s 91st b’day
Mumbai – Legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s 91st birthday was attended by stars like Dharmendra and Asha Parekh. His family and doctors were also part of the quiet celebrations. The... read more »
AP Assembly gets six weeks to decide on Telangana bill
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly has been given six weeks time to take a call on the state reorganisation bill that seeks to create a separate Telangana state. Official sources said that... read more »
Jillani to be sworn in Pakistan’s chief justice
Islamabad – Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani will take oath as the new chief justice of Pakistan Thursday, a media report said. President Mamnoon Hussain will administer oath to... read more »
US reacts with dismay over India’s gay sex ruling
By Arun Kumar Washington – Expressing concern over the Indian Supreme Court’s ruling restoring the ban on gay sex, the US has expressed its opposition to “any action that... read more »
Lt.Governor invites Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung Thursday invited Bharatiya Janata Party’s chief ministerial candidate Harsh Varshan to explore the possibility of forming a... read more »
