Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones
Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The device could be ready for trials in human patients in the next five years. The ‘biopen’ works similar to 3D printing to create new tissue, combining... read more »
Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`
Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next five years. Recruitment of people aged 55 – 90 to take part in the final-stage study in the US is taking place. The study will examine if the drug... read more »
Steve McQueen named best director for `12 Years a Slave`
London – Steve McQueen has been named the best director for his film ‘12 Years a Slave’ by the New York Film Critics Circle. ‘American Hustle’ was named as the best film, Robert Redford won best actor for ‘All Is Lost’ and Cate Blanchett was named the best actress for ‘Blue... read more »
Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero Chakra causes a storm
London – Legendary comic book writer Stan Lee has caused a storm in the comic book world by creating a new Indian superhero Chakra. The story revolves around Raju Rai, a 14-year-old tech whizz in Mumbai, who gets his powers from a special suit created for him by his scientist mentor. The suit... read more »
Appoint special prosecutors for sex crimes: Delhi HC
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the state government to appoint special public prosecutors in each district court within three months for matters of sexual... read more »
Bantony Estate to be Museum of Shimla: CM
Shimla – A British-era building decaying from long neglect in the erstwhile summer capital of the British Raj will be restored and converted into a public museum, Himachal Pradesh... read more »
Kolkata’s Park Mansions bags maiden heritage award
Kolkata – The 103-year-old stately Park Mansions, located in the city’s stylish Park Street has bagged the first heritage award instituted by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation... read more »
Britain firm on Lanka probe into war crimes
By Anasudhin Azeez London – British Prime Minister David Cameron has reiterated his demand for an independent inquiry into the alleged mass killing of Sri Lankan Tamils during the... read more »
UN members asked to back France on Central African Republic
Wellington – An international group of lawmakers Wednesday called on all the UN member states to back the French government’s efforts to stop the “unspeakable horrors”... read more »
