Why obese people can’t stop gorging
Washington – A team of researchers has identified that certain antibodies have a greater affinity for the ‘hunger hormone’, ghrelin, in obese patients, leading to extended appetite stimulation. In many of the morbidly obese, this mechanism is faulty: despite their efforts, they... read more »
PIP breast implants don’t increase risk of cancer in women
London – Researchers have found no evidence to higher risk of cancer in women who have PIP breast implants. According to a review of PIP safety, women also do not need to have the faulty implants removed as a precaution although they may wish to have them taken out if they feel anxious, the... read more »
Modi to meet Patna blast victims
Patna – BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will visit Bihar Saturday to meet the injured and families of those who were killed in serial blasts in and around his Sunday rally venue, party leaders said Wednesday. “Narendra Modi has accepted the request of the state BJP... read more »
Ruling on Lalu’s bail on Thursday
Ranchi – The Jharkhand High Court reserved judgment on bail petition of former Bihar chief minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad for Thursday, while he completed one month in Birsa Munda Central Jail here Wednesday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) completed arguments on Lalu’s... read more »
Iran seeks closer defence ties with Russia
Tehran – Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Tuesday that it is essential for Tehran and Moscow to bolster defence cooperation, Further expansion of... read more »
Two killed, 11 injured in Iraq attacks
Baghdad – At least two people were killed and 11 wounded in separate bombing and shooting incidents in Iraq Tuesday, police said. An Iraqi army officer was killed and four soldiers... read more »
Syrian president grants general amnesty
Damascus – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted a general amnesty, covering crimes committed before Oct 29, a media report said The new presidential pardon covers crimes mentioned... read more »
Not brilliant with babies: Simon Cowell
Los Angeles – Music mogul Simon Cowell, set to become a father for the first time, has admitted that he is not good with babies, but will make a good adviser to his son. Simon’s... read more »
‘Syria to participate in Geneva II conference’
Damascus – Syria will take part in the upcoming Geneva II international conference, Foreign Minister Walid al- Moallem said Tuesday. During a meeting with visiting UN-Arab League joint special... read more »
