Polymyxin B, an old antibiotic, is joining the list of antibiotics that are facing resistance from infections.
Polymyxin B, an old antibiotic, is joining the list of antibiotics that are facing resistance from infections.
Last week’s 19 new child deaths is the biggest single-week jump since the H1N1 swine flu pandemic began. So far, 114 kids have died of the flu.
Patients who undergo artificial insemination who lie on their backs for 15 minutes after the procedure may increase their chances of getting pregnant, according to a new study.
Researchers are a step closer to developing a vaccine to protect pregnant women against a serious bacterial infection that is a leading cause of death and disability in newborns.
London, Oct 31 (IANS) Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson’s designer friend Richie Rich has dismissed reports that the actress is pregnant with her third child.
Earlier this week Anderson had sparked these speculation when she was spotted looking curvier than usual, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
“She is not pregnant… just happy. She doesn’t have to say anything because they [...]
London, Oct 31 (IANS) James Bond girl Eva Green, who had nude scenes in her first film “The Dreamer”, says she won’t mind stripping again if the role demands.
“I like to show emotions and if that mean being naked and it’s not gratuitous I might do it. I won’t mind doing the act if the [...]
Islamabad, Oct 31 (DPA) At least seven soldiers were killed and about a dozen injured Saturday when a bomb exploded near a troop vehicle in Pakistan’s restive tribal region near the Afghan border, an official said.
The vehicle was carrying supplies for the paramilitary troops when a remote-controlled roadside bomb was detonated in Khyber district.
“Seven [...]
London, Oct 31 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre, whose divorce from Katie Price was finalised earlier this month, has launched his debut fragrance Unconditional for women and says it was inspired by his single status and by singer Lily Allen.
“It is like a freedom smell. It is inspired by my newly single status,” femalefirst.co.uk quoted Andre [...]
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Director Sujoy Ghosh, whose “Aladin” has been slammed by critics, got the surprise of his life when Amitabh Bachchan, who plays the genie in it, offered him much-needed tonic.
On seeing how nervous and depressed Ghosh was, Big B impulsively told him: “Okay, go ahead announce your next [...]
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Scoreboard of Australia’s innings in the third One-day international against India at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday.
Australia:
Shane Watson st Dhoni b Yuvraj Singh 41
Ricky Ponting lbw b Jadeja 59
Mike Hussey not out 81
Cameron White c Dhoni b Raina 0
Adam Voges [...]
Shenzen (China), Oct 31 (IANS) Indian golfer Rashid Khan once again showcased his immense potential with a terrific rally on the back nine to keep himself in line for a good finish at the inaugural Asian Amateur Championships at Mission Hills here Saturday.
Rashid, who was tied fifth after the second round had a disastrous front [...]
Bangalore, Oct 31 (IANS) Karnataka Speaker Jagadish Shettar flew to Delhi Saturday evening for talks with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leaders over the dissidents’ demand for removing B.S. Yedddyurappa as chief minister of the state.
Shettar, 53, has emerged as the choice of the rebel ministers and legislators to replace Yeddyurappa, who became BJP’s [...]
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New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi Saturday paid tributes to her mother-in-law and late prime minister Indira Gandhi, saying her leadership during the liberation of Bangladesh was a “prime example of her commitment” to protect India and its people.
Sonia Gandhi said there are some people who continue to inspire others even [...]
Kabul, Oct 31 (DPA) Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s challenger in the presidential run-off election is widely expected to boycott the poll scheduled for Nov 7 unless his conditions are met by Saturday midnight, officials said.
Abdullah Abdullah, the second-placed finisher in the country’s Aug 20 elections cancelled a planned trip to India Saturday and was [...]
It’s birthday time, as the handsome hunk Arjun Bijlani aka Mayank of Mile Jab Hum Tum turns 27 today. The actor, who was too busy to celebrate his birthday and was in the middle of a shoot, was surprised by an ardent admirer who insisted that the handsome actor spares her some time to [...]
By Subhash K Jha
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Shilpa Shetty is tying the knot with fiance Raj Kundra in the last week of November and there’s a chance that her sister Shamita, who is in the “Bigg Boss” house, may not be able to attend the ceremony.
“Shamita has not been told anything about Shilpa’s [...]
By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Chennai, Oct 31 (IANS) India does not look at other Asian countries like Japan and China as competitors in the space sector as its programmes are based on its needs, said Madhavan Nair, who retired Saturday as chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
“Our programmes are based on the practical needs [...]
New York City, Oct 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today is Halloween, the day to let out your wild side and show it to the world in the Halloween colors of orange, black and yellow. It has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints’ Day. It is [...]
Boston, Oct 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Boston Market printable coupons are providing online customers with a good chicken meal for just a single dollar. The coupons were available on the official website http://www.bostonmarket.com/restaurant?page=coupons earlier.
Now they have faced such an over whelming response that, they have discontinued offering the coupons on their website and are [...]
Dharamsala, Oct 31 (IANS) Ugyen Trinley Dorjee, the only major monk reincarnate recognised by both the Dalai Lama and China, Saturday presided over a three-day prayer service in this Himachal Pradesh town to mourn the execution of Tibetans by the Chinese Oct 20.
China has reportedly executed four Tibetans for taking part in the unrest in [...]
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India and Australia cricket teams Saturday paid tribute to legendary English umpire David Shepherd, who died Oct 28, before the start of the third one-day international at Ferozeshah Kotla here.
The players and match officials took the field wearing black armbands and observed a two-minute silence to pay their condolences to [...]
By V. Krishnaswamy
Sentosa (Singapore), Oct 31 (IANS) The start-top-start saga continued at the Barclay’s Singapore Open golf as rain and lightning once again came in the way of Saturday’s programme.
With weather playing spoilsport for the third day in succession, none of the 70 players who made the cut had finished their rounds when play was [...]
New Delhi, Oct 31(ANI): On 25th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the Delhi Government is organizing a two-day exhibition at the Ram Lila ground in the national capital.
The exhibition showcases Indira Gandhi’s pictures from the time she was three years old to her college days, her marriage, her sons, besides an array [...]
“Donated lungs that have to be discarded because they are not good enough for transplant can now be repaired and made suitable for patients,” The Times has reported.
The study behind the news looks at an experimental gene therapy technique that has been tested on pig and human lungs. Under this technique, a gene known as IL-10 is introduced into the lung tissue cells to alter their behaviour. The research showed that in experimental conditions the gene combatted the damaging inflammation that sometimes causes problems in lung transplants.
The importance of the research is emphasised in a journal editorial, which points out that only 15% of donor lungs are currently suitable for transplantation, therefore this process may become important if it proves successful in future studies.
The…