S Korea extends air defence zone to overlap with China’s
Johannesburg – South Korea has said it has extended its air defence zone to partially overlap with a similar zone declared by China two weeks ago. South Korea’s Defence Ministry announced the expansion of its own zone to include two territorial islands to the south and a submerged rock... read more »
Bangladesh court orders Abdul Kader Mullah to be hanged
London – A Bangladeshi war crimes court has ordered prison authorities to hang Abdul Kader Mullah of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, months after he was sentenced to death. According to the BBC, Mullah could now be hanged at any time, unless President Abdul Hamid or the Supreme Court... read more »
Delhi assembly election results: BJP wins,but AAP reaped the dividends more...
A big round of applause for the Aam Aadmi Party. The stellar performance by the newly-formed party in the Delhi Assembly Elections, months before the crucial General Elections, has left all, political pundits and opponents alike, spellbound. Another jaw-dropping event is the defeat of three-time... read more »
‘Will fast till Jan Lokpal Bill is not introduced’, says Hazare
Ralegan Siddhi – Veteran social activist Anna Hazare today announced an indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill. Speaking to media here, Hazare said that he will remain on fast until the anti-graft bill was not introduced. “I am going on a fast from tomorrow and will not break it till Jan... read more »
Yasser Arafat was not poisoned, say French scientists
Washington – French scientists have dismissed the earlier findings about the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat that he was poisoned by radioactive polonium, his widow... read more »
Taylor’s double-century puts Kiwis into `strong position` in first Windies Test
Dunedin – A double century from Ross Taylor has set up New Zealand beautifully after the end of Day 2 of the second Test against the West Indies, as they lead by 542 runs after... read more »
Slowing aging process could help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s
Washington – Researchers have found that a new and unique compound, named NT219, selectively inhibits the process of aging in order to protect the brain from neurodegenerative... read more »
Enzyme that could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease identified...
Washington – Researchers have identified an enzyme that could halt or possibly even reverse the build-up of toxic protein fragments known as plaques in the brains of mice with... read more »
Why exercise is better than drinking coffee at work
Melbourne – Swapping your daily cup of caffeine with short bouts of intense exercise can help you perform better at your work place, it has been revealed. According to the Daily Beast, a guy... read more »
