Men who started smoking before age 11 likelier to have fatter sons
Washington – Researchers have revealed men, who started smoking regularly before the age of 11 had sons who, on average, had 5-10kg more body fat than their others by the time they were in their teens. The researchers at the University of Bristol say this could indicate that exposure to... read more »
Beer-marinated meat cuts cancer-causing chemicals
Cherish grilled meat marinated in your favourite beer? Bring it on. It can reduce levels of potentially harmful substances in grilled meats, a new study suggests. Pilsner and black beer are most effective – halving the amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in grilled meat which... read more »
Aamir Khan’s secret of young looks
Mumbai: Aamir Khan is 49, but can give any younger actor of Bollywood a run for his money. The actor-producer says his genes and healthy lifestyle are to be credited. When asked about the secret behind his youthful looks and fit frame, he said: “What should I say…a lot of it has to do... read more »
Outdoor exercise becoming popular
London – The gym appears to be giving way to outdoor exercises. Research shows that one in three women are shunning working out at the gym. In an effort to workout in fresh air, 56 percent of health enthusiasts said they would definitely not be returning to the gym, reportedly. The increasing... read more »
China to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam
Beijing – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that the country is willing to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam, Xinhua reported. The development of China-Vietnam relations... read more »
700 litres free water daily for Delhi households
Fulfilling its poll promise, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday announced 667 litres of free water daily for domestic consumption to each household having metered connection in... read more »
AAP to pitch Yogendra Yadav as Haryana CM candidate: Vishwas Kumar
By Alok Singh New Delhi – After forming the government in Delhi, the rookie Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now focusing on the Haryana assembly poll where it would project party ideologue... read more »
Al-Jazeera journalists arrested in Cairo for meeting banned Muslim Brotherhood
London – Egyptian police have arrested three journalists working for the Al-Jazeera broadcaster in the capital Cairo for holding illegal meetings with the banned Muslim Brotherhood ,... read more »
Shifted to CCU, Suchitra Sen’s condition now stable
Kolkata – The condition of iconic Bengali actress Suchitra Sen, who was shifted to the critical care unit (CCU) of a nursing home, has stabilised, a medical bulletin said Monday. Undergoing... read more »
