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 »
Hasina says Khaleda Zia would be tried for ‘terrorism’ in Bangladesh one day
Islamabad – Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the country would hold the trial of main opposition leader Khaleda Zia one day for unleashing terrorism in the name of... read more »
Gold price rebounds from intraday low, HK premiums up
Singapore – [schema type=”product” name=”GOLD” description=”Gold rebounded from intraday low on Friday on physical buying, but it was on track for its... read more »
Tamil Nadu fishermen to meet Manmohan Singh
Chennai – A delegation of Tamil Nadu fishermen is expected to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday to demand an end to the attacks on them by the Sri Lanka Navy, a DMK MP... 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 back. “We... read more »
