New malaria `blocking` drug raises hopes for new cures
Washington – In a major breakthrough against fighting malaria, researchers have discovered a new technique to halt the multiplying process of malaria parasites. A new study shows that blocking the activity of an enzyme, called NMT, in the most common malaria parasite prevents mice from... read more »
Beyonce admits being nervous about surprise new album
London – Beyonce has admitted that she was really nervous about releasing her surprise new album, saying that it was a huge risk. The 32-year-old singer said that she was so scared that she had already envisioned the worst things that could happen, Metro.co.uk reported. The ‘Single... read more »
Rodgers insists Man City favourites to win PL title despite Liverpool’...
London – Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Manchester City are favourites to win the Premier League this season, despite seeing his side beat Cardiff 3-1 and go top of the table, according to reports. According to the BBC, the Reds lead City by one point ahead of their... read more »
Kejriwal meets Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, stakes claim to form govt. in Delhi
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and staked a claim to form the next government in Delhi. “I have handed over the letter to the Lt. Governor stating that we are ready to form a government in Delhi,” Kejriwal told media... read more »
Andre Villas-Boas fired as Tottenham manager
Tottenham fired manager Andre Villas-Boas on Monday, a day after the club slumped to a second heavy loss in the Premier League in less than a month. Tottenham’s embarrassing 5-0 loss at... read more »
Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation
The Israeli army has said it fired across the Lebanese border in retaliation after accusing Lebanese troops of gunning down one of its soldiers as he drove near the frontier. The incident... read more »
Iraqi forces free hostages in city council
Baghdad – Iraqi security forces Monday freed the hostages held by gunmen who stormed the city council of Tikrit in the north. Six people were killed, including three suicide bombers,... read more »
Bengal cabinet ratifies reservation rules in education
Kolkata – The West Bengal cabinet Monday ratified the rules of the “West Bengal Higher Education Reservation in Admission Bill”, thereby paving the way for reservation to... read more »
Population, capacity should dictate size of state allocation: Jay...
Chennai – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalaltihaa Monday suggested that the 14th Finance Commission give one-third weightage each to population, fiscal discipline and fiscal capacity as a... read more »
