Genetic differences between ‘identical’ twins identified
Washington – Researchers have successfully discovered genetic differences between ‘identical’ monozygotic twins. So far there have been only theoretical considerations against the experimental finding and dogma that monozygotic twins are genetically fully identical. Forensic laboratories... read more »
Chinese hackers snooped on five EU ministries, says US security firm
London – Chinese hackers reportedly snooped on five European foreign ministries with malware-infected emails over the summer, new research from US security company FireEye has revealed. The hackers sent the infected emails with attachments purporting to detail a possible US intervention in... read more »
Long-term use of antacids linked to vitamin B12 deficiency
Washington – A new study has found that people who took commonly prescribed heartburn and ulcer medications for long term were at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Left untreated, vitamin B12 deficiency can increase the risk of dementia, nerve damage, anemia, and other medical... read more »
‘Favourite’ Murray to miss BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards
London – Andy Murray will not attend this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards as he continues his rehabilitation from back surgery, according to reports. According to the BBC, the Wimbledon champion, one of 10 nominees for the main award on Sunday, says he has to... read more »
It’s like being in a horror movie: Javed Akhtar on back pain
By Subhash K. Jha New Delhi – Last month lyricist Javed Akhtar woke up to the most terrifying experience of his life – simply put, he just couldn’t move. It was due to... read more »
Modi ‘gaffe’ on Article 370 stirs hornet’s nest
By Sheikh Qayoom Jammu – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s statement seeking a debate on Article 370 of the constitution giving special... read more »
Sensex breaches 21,000-mark
Mumbai – Led by good buying support in banking, capital goods and realty stocks, a benchmark index of the Indian equities markets soared past the 21,000-points-mark in pre-noon trade... read more »
No agreement better than a bad one: Sharma
Dismissing the suggestion that India was insisting on food security because of the ensuing general elections at home, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Thursday said New Delhi... read more »
Challenges for India Inc to continue in 2014: Moody’s
Reflecting macroeconomic challenges over the next 12 months, Moody’s expects challenges for Indian non-financial corporates to continue in 2014. “India’s GDP growth to remain weak at 5.5 per... read more »
