Japan scientist in stem cell research scandal found dead
A senior Japanese scientist embroiled in a stem cell research scandal has apparently committed suicide, police said on Tuesday. Yoshiki Sasai had supervised and co-authored stem cell research papers that had to be retracted due to falsified contents. A security guard found him suffering from... read more »
Bangladesh rescuers struggle to find sunken ferry
Rescuers were struggling on Tuesday to locate a sunken ferry that was overloaded and carrying hundreds of passengers when it capsized in a river in central Bangladesh, leaving at least two people dead and probably many more. After the M.V. Pinak sank late Monday morning, at least 44 passengers swam... read more »
Sunny Leone shoots for her item number in Bangalore
Sunny Leone is all set to make her debut in Sandalwood. She will be seen in an item number in Prem starrer ‘D.K.’ The film has been in the news from the day of it’s launch. The movie is said to be inspired by certain politicians of Karnataka. Sunny will be in Bangalore for four... read more »
China Rescue Efforts Slowed by Rain After Quake Kills 398
Torrential rains slowed rescue efforts after a magnitude-6.5 earthquake killed at least 398 people in southwest China, as Premier Li Keqiang flew to the region to oversee the response to the disaster. Three people remained missing in the region around the city of Zhaotong in the southwestern... read more »
