Lokpal Bill likely to be taken up Monday
New Delhi – The Lokpal Bill is likely to be taken up in the Rajya Sabha Monday, said Satyavrat Chaturvedi, who chaired the select committee that looked into the anti-corruption bill. “The government has proposed a discussion on Lokpal bill on Monday,” Chaturvedi told reporters... read more »
‘Government exploring ways to restore HC ruling on homosexuality̵...
New Delhi – The government is considering all options before it in an attempt to restore the 2009 Delhi High Court verdict decriminalising homosexuality, union Law Minister Kapil Sibal said in a tweet Thursday. “The government is considering all options to restore the high court verdict... read more »
Oprah Winfrey reveals why she never wanted children
Washington – Oprah Winfrey has shed light on why she never wanted to raise children of her own, claiming that they would have suffered with her. The talk show host told the Hollywood Reporter that is she had kids, her kids would hate her. The 59-year-old star asserted that her kids would... read more »
Personal care products may be hazardous for babies
Washington – A new study has revealed that through personal care products (PCPs) such as lotions and shampoos, infants and toddlers are likely becoming exposed to potentially harmful substances, called parabens, at an even higher level than adult women. Kurunthachalam Kannan and Ying Guo... read more »
Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise eye drop treatment
Washington – Researchers have taken one step closer to an eye drop-free reality with the development of a drug-eluting contact lens designed for prolonged delivery of latanoprost, a... read more »
How to exfoliate skin in winters
New Delhi – Now that the winter season is upon us, it is important to change our tactics while dealing with skincare challenges, like dry skin. Dermatologist Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra... read more »
Now, anti-microbial cell phone cases to help keep diseases away
Washington – Par’sk USA has launched Tenerarca a stylish new line of anti-microbial leather cases for iPhones and iPads. The Tenerarca leather phone cases have a built-in line... read more »
FBI can secretly turn on your web cam without your knowing!
Washington – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has developed advanced surveillance techniques giving it the power to secretly activate web cameras to spy. Tech savvy G-men can... read more »
Biological breakthrough may lead to new treatments for sickle cel...
Washington – Researchers have manipulated key biological events in adult blood cells to produce a form of haemoglobin normally absent after the newborn period. “Our study shows the power of a... read more »
