Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect
New York – Spatial neglect, an under-recognised but disabling disorder, often complicates recovery from right brain stroke. Now there is some hope for such patients as stroke rehabilitation researchers have reported improvement in those suffering from spatial neglect with prism adaptation... read more »
Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D
Toronto – Next time you go out in the sun to get some Vitamin D, think about mushrooms. Why mushrooms? Well, this is what is going to be your best source of Vitamin D soon. In order to give mushrooms a vitamin D boost, researchers exposed them to quick pulses of ultraviolet light. And voila!... read more »
There was a quiet honesty about Farooque: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai – Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan became “very sad” when he heard of the sudden demise of veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, whom he always appreciated for his honesty and zero pretence. “God! Farooque Sheikh passes away. A true gentleman, a wonderful colleague. A... read more »
Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study
New York – For people suffering from multiple sclerosis – that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide – a cure may lie in an antioxidant drug. Designed by scientists more than a dozen years ago to fight damage within human cells, this drug significantly reversed symptoms... read more »
I need prayers for my new journey: Veena Malik
Dubai – Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who wed businessman Asad Bashir Khan Khattak here earlier this week, has thanked her well-wishers for their blessings. She seeks prayers for the... read more »
Roll back hike in gas prices or face protest, says BJP
New Delhi – The state unit of the BJP Friday said it will launch an agitation if the hike in the prices of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped cooking gas was not rolled... read more »
Shashi Tharoor awarded for working towards animal protection
New Delhi – Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor has been awarded by PETA-India for his contribution to the protection of animals, the animal rights body... read more »
Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan help open jewellery stores in UAE
Dubai – Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan and Manju Warrier were spotted at the openings of Kalyan Jewellers stores at UAE. The 40-year-old actress thanked her fans for being at the third store... read more »
First 3D printed liver expected by 2014
Washington – A bio-printing company based in San Diego is expecting to unveil the world’s first printed organ – a human liver – by next year. The major stumbling block in creating... read more »
