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I am done being an eye candy: Bipasha Basu

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Bipasha Basu does not mind being known for her sexy looks and seductive husky voice but the actress says she is done being just an eye candy and wants to do meatier roles.

The 33-year-old said that from now on she wants to star in films which will earn her the respect as an actor.

“I know I look good. The regular adjectives that come my way- sexy, hot, dusky, bong bombshell… I love them. It is going to stay with me.
But I am done looking pretty. Now, I want meaty roles. I want to do
entertaining films, where a woman gets the respect of being an actor.

Heat-generating capsule jab can reduce belly fat

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Soon you can get rid of that beer belly with a single jab!

Researchers have developed an injection of a tiny capsule, containing heat-generating cells, which they claim can burn abdominal fat.

The mice injected with the capsule in the abdomen initially lost about 20 percent of belly fat.

Researchers were surprised to see that the injected cells even acted like “missionaries,” converting existing belly fat cells into so-called thermogenic cells, which use them to generate heat.

Sleep disorders are early signs of Alzheimer`s

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A pattern of disturbed sleep could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer`s disease, suggest scientists.

Working on a mouse model, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, found that when the first signs of Alzheimer`s plaques appear in the brain, the normal sleep-wake cycle is significantly disrupted.

Polio-free Southeast Asia within reach: WHO

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region polio-free as the last case of wild polio virus there was reported in Jan 2011 in India, making a regional polio-free certification possible in early 2014, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official said Wednesday.

WHO is working with countries to ensure the region sustains the gains made on polio eradication and achieves the regional polio-free certification in early 2014.

Green tea boosts memory

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Scientists now have an explanation for why green tea is good for the brain — it lies in the chemical properties that affect the production of brain cells, improving memory and spatial learning.

“Green tea is a popular beverage across the world,” said Yun Bai, professor from the Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.

“There has been plenty of scientific attention on its use in helping prevent cardiovascular diseases, but now there is emerging evidence that its chemical properties may impact cellular mechanisms in the brain.”

Chinese Defence Minister gives Rs 1 lakh as ‘gift’ to IAF pilots

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It was an unusual gift from Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guang Lie to two Indian Air Force pilots — Rs one lakh in cash.

The pilots were given cash in two envelopes after they flew the visiting minister by special IAF aircraft from Mumbai to Delhi on Monday, sources told PTI here on Wednesday.

They said after seeing off Liang, the pilots checked their ‘unusual gift’ in sealed envelopes and then realised it was Rs one lakh cash in Indian currency.

Bill Clinton nominates Obama who ‘burns for America’

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Former US president Bill Clinton has formally nominated Barack Obama as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, making a passionate plea to his countrymen to vote in his favour saying the incumbent was cool on the outside but “burns for America” inside.

Obama strode onstage as Clinton wound up his impassioned speech, and the former president bowed. Obama pulled him into an embrace as thousands of delegates jammed into the convention hall roared their approval.

Sonam Kapoor Slaps ‘Kolaveri Di’ Singer, Dhanush K Raja!

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The immensely popular Kolaveri Di singer, Dhanush K Raja, got one tight slap by Sonam Kapoor yesterday! Of course, there was nothing malicious about it since it was only a shot for the upcoming Eros film, Raanjhanaa.

The famous “Kolaveri di” crooner Dhanush K Raja and megastar Rajnikanth’s son-in-law got one tight slap in full public view from actress Sonam Kapoor very recently, thus sending shock waves in the media circles all over the nation!

Sourav Ganguly wants to coach Team India

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If given a chance former India captain Sourav Ganguly is ready to take up the coaching job of Indian cricket team in the near future.

“Obviously, I have interest in coaching but only time will tell what can happen in future. If the BCCI feels that I can be a good coach, I will be ready. I feel I can create a difference in terms of the ability, form and development of the players. That will be the way for me to repay the game,” Ganguly was quoted as saying by a news channel.

Ganguly, once a strong advocate of foreign coaches, feels that it is time an Indian take over the top job.

Over Rs 2 L cr spent on defence equipment in 3 yrs

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India spent around Rs two lakh crore for procuring defence equipment for its armed forces in the last three years, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

“Rs 1.98 lakh crore has been the total expenditure on procurement of defence equipment for armed forces during the last three years,” Defence Minister AK Antony said in a written reply.

India has undertaken a major military modernisation drive under which it is planning to spend more than USD 100 billion in the next five years for procuring weapon systems for the armed forces.

Kal Penn makes a four letter call: “Vote”

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Indian American actor Kal Penn, best known for his “Harold and Kumar” movies, brought the house down at the Democratic National Convention as he ended his humour filled speech with a four-letter word: “Vote.”

The former White House staffer, whose real name is Kalpen Suresh Modi, provided the Democrats’ answer Tuesday to Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood who had panned President Barack Obama at last week’s Republican National Convention with an interview with an empty chair.

Cancer once made Chavez consider leaving politics

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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez acknowledged Tuesday that he thought about abandoning public life after discovering he had cancer in June 2011, for which he had to be operated three times.

“At a certain moment I began to think that, yes, that I’d have to leave the political arena, but thank God here I am all recovered,” Chavez, 58, said in an interview on Caracas radio station Fiesta 106.5.

The Leftist head of state, who took office in 1999, said that he feels well and takes good care of himself, exercising, studying a lot and carrying out his duties as president.

Japan to buy disputed islands

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The Japanese government is in talks to buy the disputed Diaoyu Islands from a family that claims to own them, media reports said Wednesday.

The central government has reached an agreement to pay 2.05 billion yen ($26.15 million) for the purchase of part of the chain of the islands in the East China Sea, reported Xinhua.

Kyodo reported that the government and the Kurihara family will exchange an official contract on the purchase possibly by the end of this month.

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Nagahama had secretly negotiated with a member of the Kurihara family Monday.

Pak realises it is time to befriend India: Amin Mughal

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Pakistan’s establishment has realised that it is now time for it to befriend India so that it may thrust forward in central Asia, a leading Pakistani intellectual and political activist has said.

“Pakistan establishment has realized that it is time now to befriend India so that they may thrust forward in Central Asia,” Professor Amin Mughal said at a function organised to launch Subhash Chopra’s book ‘Partition, South Asia after bin Laden, Jihad and Peace’ at the Nehru centre here.

No clear Pakistani policy on terror: Daily

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There is “no clear state policy in sight” on terrorism, said a leading Pakistani daily that called upon the media to form a narrative that is independent of the state’s and is based on factual reporting.

An editorial in the Dawn Wednesday said that the extent to which extremist groups have managed to proliferate in Pakistan and the impunity with which they operate pose challenges on many fronts.

Pak: Court notice to Zardari on dual office case

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Amid controversy over Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s dual office, the Lahore High Court Wednes issued a notice to him to explain by September 14 why he had not followed its direction to relinquish the political post of co-chairman of the ruling PPP.

A four-judge bench headed by the High Court Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandial issued the notice to the President through his Principal Secretary.

“We ask the President to tell the court as to why he did not follow the High Court’s direction of leaving political office of his party,” Bandial said.

Amir targeting 2015 return to international cricket

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Pakistan`s banned pacer Mohammad Amir is hoping to be allowed back in international cricket in 2015, when he would complete a minimum five-year ban for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal that shook the game.

The 20-year old, appearing in his first television interview to a Pakistani channel on Tuesday, insisted he has learnt from his mistakes.

Special dividend for Reliance Capital shareholders: Anil Ambani

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Reliance Capital Chairman Anil Ambani announced a special dividend for shareholders, and said the company is in talks to sell a 26 percent stake to strategic partners in its general insurance business.

The special dividend, to be considered by the company’s Board on September 10, is being given for completion of 25 years of his group’s financial services arm Reliance Capital.

Gold sets new record at Rs 31,980 per 10 gms

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Continuing its upward swing, gold on Wednesday surged to a new all-time high of Rs 31,980 per 10 grams in the national capital on sustained buying by stockists amid a firming global trend.

The precious metal, which has been setting new records for the last two weeks, spurted by Rs 130 to Rs 31,980 per 10 grams on brisk buying by stockists for the upcoming marriage season and some investors shifting their funds to bullion from melting equity markets.

India’s services sector growth jumps to 6-month high in August

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India’s services sector growth improved in August – registering the fastest pace in six months – as the segment continued to show “resilience” amid sagging economic scenario, an HSBC survey said.

The HSBC’s Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for August inched upwards to 55, from 54.2 in July. The index has kept above the 50-mark below which it indicates contraction, since November 2011.

It is not about the money: Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed the notion that his post-match declaration of “sadness” on Sunday evening was related to a desire for a new and improved contract at Real Madrid.

The 27-year-old scored a double as Los Blancos beat Granada 3-0, but Ronaldo`s refusal to celebrate his 149th and 150th goals for the club stole the headlines.

In a statement on his personal Twitter account the 27-year-old added further mystery as to the source of his apparent dismay in the Spanish capital, while insisting he would continue to give his all for Madrid.

Sachin Tendulkar not finished as yet: Manjrekar

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With age not on his side, Sachin Tendulkar has become vulnerable to full length deliveries but he is “not finished” as yet and is still good enough to score runs at the highest level, feels former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.

Tendulkar, 40, was bowled thrice in four innings in the just concluded India-New Zealand Test series, prompting many to announce his end as a quality batsman.

Manjrekar felt that Tendulkar still adds value to Indian batting line-up and he must be a part of the Indian side which will tour South Africa in November.

US Open: Victoria Azarenka defeats defending champion Samantha Stosur

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Victoria Azarenka defeated defending champion Samantha Stosur 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (5) to move to the semi-final of the US Open on Tuesday.

Victoria Azarenka kept chiding herself: “Don`t be a chicken.”

So when she faced a break point against the defending US Open champion late in the final set, Azarenka didn`t care that she hadn`t hit an ace all day. She knocked a booming serve down the middle, the ball barely clipping the line out of Sam Stosur`s reach.

Pushed to the limit, the world`s top-ranked player hung tough in Tuesday`s quarterfinals for a victory in a third-set tiebreaker.

‘Malware spread fastest in last 4 years; 1.5mn more in Apr-Jun’

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Software security provider McAfee on Wednesday said spread of malware was the fastest in the last four years and there were 1.5 million more of such malicious software in the April-June quarter of this year.

“Unique malware samples in our ‘zoo’ collection number 1.5 million more this quarter than last. At this rate we will almost certainly see 100 million samples by next quarter and possibly the first 10-million-sample quarter,” McAfee threats report said.

Improve quality of education: Prez on Teachers Day

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Honouring meritorious teachers with the national award on Teachers Day, President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said it is important to improve the quality of education in the country.

“To build the India of our dreams, the first and foremost task before us is to improve the quality of education,” Mukherjee said in his speech at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The day is celebrated every year on Sep 5, marking the birthday of India’s first vice president and second president, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.