Grape seed extract kills prostate cancer cells
Washington – A new study by Indian origin researcher has revealed that the synthesis of the most active component of grape seed extract, B2G2, encourages the cell death known as apoptosis in prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. “We’ve shown similar anti-cancer... read more »
De Villiers confident of team’s skills to counter `batting heavyweights` In...
Johannesburg – Proteas captain, AB de Villiers is confident that his team has the skill to counter India’s hitters in the ODI series in Wanderers starting on Thursday. De Villiers said that Indian players will face a different challenge in South African conditions despite being ranked the... read more »
Poor sleep affects mood, lifestyle in extremely obese
London – Scientists have linked inadequate sleep to mood disturbances and lower quality of life in extremely obese people, said a study. “There was a clear association between the sleep problems such as short sleep duration, and the psychological disorders, and with quality of... read more »
It’s like being in a horror movie: Javed Akhtar on back pain
By Subhash K. Jha New Delhi – Last month lyricist Javed Akhtar woke up to the most terrifying experience of his life – simply put, he just couldn’t move. It was due to back pain and he is now on the road to recovery. It happened on Nov 29 here. Recalling the horror of having lost... read more »
SBI shares rise 4% despite graft case against Deputy MD
Mumbai – In tandem with a bullish trend in bank stocks, shares of SBI on Monday rose as much as 4 percent even as its deputy MD Shyamal Acharya was asked to go on leave a day after... read more »
Spying row: Jakarta stalls cooperation with Canberra on refugees
Indonesian police said on Monday that they had suspended cooperation with their Australian counterparts to combat people smuggling because of a dispute over spying allegations. Indonesia... read more »
Mizoram Assembly Elections: 50 percent votes cast By midday
Aizawl – Balloting has proceeded peacefully Monday in the northeastern state of Mizoram for the 40-seat assembly elections. Polling till afternoon has been moderate, officials said,... read more »
20,000 evacuated as volcano erupts in Indonesia
Jakarta – About 12,000 people have fled villages on the mountainside of the Mount Sinabung volcano in Sumatra as it erupted again, bringing the total number of displaced people to... read more »
NGO confederation revokes award given to Tejpal
New Delhi – An award ! given to Tehelka magazine founder and editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who! has been accused of sexually assaulting a junior colleague, for his contribution to society has... read more »
