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244 kgs of Heroin confiscated at Indo-Pak border this year

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Security forces have recovered 244 kilograms of heroin so far in 2014 from the international border in Punjab, an official said. “We have seized 243.6 kgs of Heroin along with fake Indian currencies, arms and other drugs till now,” Punjab DG for SSB Ajay Kumar Tomar said.

“The increase in smuggling can be gauged from the fact that 322 kgs of the drug was seized last year, whereas this year the figure has gone to 244 kgs in the first four months,” he said.

Cipla to pick 14.6% stake in Chase Pharmaceuticals for $1.5 mn

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Drug firm Cipla Ltd today said it will acquire 14.6 per cent stake in US-based Chase Pharmaceuticals Corporation Inc for USD 1.5 million.

The investment will be done through Cipla’s wholly owned subsidiary Cipla (EU) Ltd, UK.

Cipla also said it will make an additional USD 4.5 million investment in Chase upon achievement of certain milestones.

“..Company has signed a definitive agreement to invest USD 1.5 million in Chase Pharmaceuticals Corporation Inc, US, to acquire 14.6 per cent stake in Chase on a fully diluted basis,” Cipla said in a BSE filing.

Narendra Modi invokes Ganga-Jamuna Tehjeeb

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With polling in Varanasi underway, Narendra Modi today spoke about the ‘Ganga-Jamuna Tehjeeb’ of the holy city and appealed to the voters there to reflect its spirit of unity and harmony through their votes.

Invoking ‘Maa Ganga” in his video message, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, who is contesting from Varanasi, said the aim should be to keep the rich tradition of the holy city alive.

How depression ups heart disease risk

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A new study has revealed that depression is one of the major risk factors behind heart risk.

According to Professor Gavin Lambert, National Health and Medical Research Fellow at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, depression is a risk factor that needs to be taken as seriously as any other and it may also exacerbate existing heart disease, Sydney Morning Herald reported.

Samsung prepares to launch Tizen smartphone in India, Russia

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Samsung is reportedly planning to launch a new smartphone in India and Russia based on the company’s homegrown Tizen operating system.

The handset will be unveiled at an Unpacked event in Moscow in coming weeks.

According to CNET, the operating system, which is open-source but has Android elements that the company licenses from Google, offers mobile carriers a chance to embrace an open operating system that it can customize to better directly serve its subscribers.

How to get luminous skin

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This season one of the biggest beauty trends is natural and glowing skin, the foundation of which is a good skincare routine.

Skincare experts Rabia Malik and Preema Vig suggest that exfoliation and increasing hyaluronic acid in your skin can show great results, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Malik says that one can begin with some gentle exfoliation as this will ensure removal of surface debris from the skin.

Most requested wedding gifts on Amazon revealed

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Amazon.com has complied the list most requested wedding gifts on their site.

According to the site’s wedding registry, most of the requested items were everyday cookware, ranging from a 5 dollar measuring cup to a 45 dollar five-piece baking pan collection, ABC reported.

The most requested gift was a 50 dollar Amazon gift card, followed by Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup in clear glass with red measurements, while Simply Calphalon Nonstick 6-Piece Bakeware Set came in third.

The top 10 most requested wedding gifts are:

1. 50 dollar Amazon gift card

2. Measuring Cup

Karnataka SSLC Class 10th result 2014 declared

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The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) announced the result of the SSLC Class 10th exams on Monday.

The exam was held from March 28 – April 09, 2014 in regional and compulsory languages. Students can check their results on the given link – http://www.karresults.nic.in/

More than eight lakh students appeared for the exam this year.

Britney Spears offered $ 12 million to extend residency?

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Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly been offered $ 12 million to extend her Las Vegas residency for another two years. The 32-year-old singer, whose show ‘Piece of Me’ at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been a huge success, is close to signing a deal with Ceasers Entertainment, the parent company of Planet Hollywood to stay on at the venue, reported New York Daily News.

A senior executive at Caesars Entertainment has confirmed that the casino’s management wants the pop superstar to continue the ‘Britney Spears: Piece Of Me’ show until at least Christmas 2016.

Clerk committed suicide

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K T Ramachandra, aged 54, was a clerk with the Department of Prosecution, hanged himself at his residence in Sampige Layout on Saturday morning.

The incident became known when Ramachandra’s wife saw him hanging from the window railings of the bathroom. She informed the neighbours who rushed him to a nearby private hospital but he was declared brought dead.
The suicide note point the finger at his son-in-law Bhairappa for the extreme step.

New IQ-boosting gene found

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Scientists have found that people who have a variant of a longevity gene have improved brain skills such as thinking, learning and memory.

Researchers found that increasing levels of the gene, called KLOTHO, in mice made them smarter, possibly by increasing the strength of connections between nerve cells in the brain.

‘Rankstudent.com’ students achieve high distinction

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Five of seven students who were trained by Rankstudents.com, Bangalore, achieved high distinction in the recent Karnataka PU Board examinations.

The students and their scores are: Mohammed Junaid, 94.5% ; Mohammed Nawaz, 90.5% ; Nikhil Kumar , 89.5% ; Rahat Firdose, 82.5% and Ansabah Alam, 71.2% in the science stream.Courtesy:Karnataka Muslims

http://karnatakamuslims.com/portal/rankstudent-com-students-achieve-high-distinction/

9 indians die in dubai road mishap

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At least nine Indian workers were among 13 people killed when the bus they were travelling in rammed into a parked truck on the busy Emirates road here.

The bus hit the parked truck, flipped on its left side and skidded for five meters, killing 13 people on the spot including Indians and Bangladeshis on Saturday, police said. All the nine Indians were from Bihar, an official from the Indian Consulate here said.PTI

Gold futures weaken on global cues

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Gold futures prices fell by 0.31 per cent to Rs 28,436 per 10 grams, as participants indulged in reducing exposures, largely in tandem with a global trend. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in June, fell by Rs 89, or 0.31 per cent, to trade at Rs 28,436 per 10 grams in a turnover of 207 lots. Similarly, the metal for delivery in August shed Rs 66 or 0.24 per cent, to Rs 27,850 per 10 gm in three lots.

Ship with Rs 1,600 crore heroin sailed from Gujarat coast: Congress

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Congress today alleged that heroin worth Rs 1,600 crore seized by Australian maritime force off the Kenya coast last month originated from Gujarat and sought to punch holes in Narendra Modi’s claims of providing strong national security.

Party spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi alleged the seizure has exposed the “total laxity” of the Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government on the issue of coastal security.

New app allows classical musicians to perform solo with virtual orchestra

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A new computer system allows musicians to perform as solo with a full philharmonic orchestra from the comfort of their own living rooms.

Christopher Raphael, chair of Computer Science in the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University, Bloomington, and a former professional oboist, said classical musicians spend untold hours learning to play the solo literature featuring their instrument, but very few ever perform this music with the accompanying ensemble.

Facebook snub could be psychological hell

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Researchers have shown that being ignored on Facebook could perhaps be the worst thing that can happen to you.

According to Science Daily, the University of Queensland’s School of Psychology researchers conducted two studies to gauge human suffering on social networks.

In one study, the researchers made half the group post on Facebook and the other half lurking, observing, and wanting to post. Just two days later, the latter group was found struggling to like themselves at all, CNet reported.

Amazing how a weekend can change one’s life: Mishti

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Actress Mishti, whose debut in “Kaanchi” received a lukewarm response, says she feels she has grown and matured thanks to the one weekend when the Subhash Ghai film hit the screens.

“Kaanchi” released April 25. Now that Mishti is said to be doing another film with Ghai and this time starring Salman Khan, she says all the flak has made her stronger and wiser.

Toyota launches its funky the ‘Etios Cross’ at Rs 5.76 lakh

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Toyota announced the prices for its new cross hatchback, the Etios Cross. Priced between Rs 5.76-7.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Etios Cross will zoom in on stirring up the rather quiet cross hatchback segment.

The Toyota Etios Cross is available with two petrol and one diesel engine. Coalesced with spunky exterior styling and an equally impressive interior design, the Etios Cross is aimed squarely at a younger and more adventurous audience.

‘Smaller’ size keeps women loyal to men

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A team of researchers from the US and Kenya found that there was a strange link between the size of the penis and infidelity in a marriage.

Contrary to what many men may assume, they found that men with bigger penises are more likely to have wives who cheat on them.

“The reason is that women experience more painful sex when their partner is ‘big’. That prompts them to seek another partner whom they may have more pleasurable sex,” the study noted.

The study was conducted among the fishermen community in Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, Kenya.

Sensex touches record high for second consecutive day

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A benchmark index of Indian equities markets touched a record high of 23,410.36 points Monday, surpassing its previous record of 23,048.49 points hit Friday, ahead of exit polls results.

Good buying was observed in banking, capital goods, oil and gas, metal and auto sectors, while selling pressure was seen in healthcare sector.

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 23,031.11 points, was trading at 23,375.31 points in the pre-noon session, up 381.08 points or 1.66 percent from the previous day’s close at 22,994.23 points.

Physical inactivity linked to future heart disease risk in women

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A new study has revealed that lack of physical activity is one of the major reasons behind future heart disease risk in women.

According to the study by researchers of University of Queensland, physical inactivity was a leading factor for heart disease in women at every age from the early 30s to late 80s, CBS News reported.

Lead author Wendy Brown, director of the university’s Center for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, said that from about age 30, physical activity levels decline and women need to do everything that they can to avoid it.

Now, ‘internal’ bra that gives sagging breasts long-lasting lift

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An Israel-based medical device company has designed a new “internal bra” that could give their saggy breasts along lasting lift.

In Orbix Medical’s OrbiShape Breast Supporting System a thin silicone sling is anchored to the woman’s rib cage by titanium screws and surgical thread, the New York Daily News reported.

Orbix Medical CEO Yossi Mazel explained that the new system isn’t an alternative to a breast lift, adding that it is done in conjunction with a breast lift or reduction.