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The two sides of Priyanka: Never say ‘I love you’ to her

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While the actress plays cold with a fan, she shows her warm-hearted side to a crewmember on the sets

She’s known to be a warm and friendly person in public. But Priyanka Chopra can also be a no-nonsense girl who will not tolerate any frivolous behaviour from her admirers if need be. And that’s exactly what one of her fans learnt, and that too in a very hard way!

The actress was shooting with Shahid Kapoor by a lake near Aurangabad for her next film.

Recipe: Crispy Corn

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It is easy to make and can be served as a snack at tea time.

Ingredients

2 – sweet corn cobs
2 tbsp – corn flour
1 tbsp – rice flour
1 tsp – chilli powder
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
1 – tomato
1 – onion
Coriander leaves
2 tsp – lemon juice
1 tsp – chaat masala

Instructions

Steam the corn cobs in salt water.

Remove the cobs from water and shred the corn kernels and collect them on a flat plate.

Mix corn flour, rice flour, chilly powder and some salt together and sprinkle this mixture on the shredded corn kernels.

How `miracle diet` helps beat epileptic seizures

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Neurologists have for long known that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet can reduce drug resistant epileptic seizures.

But so far, how the diet worked, and why, was a mystery.

Now, a new study has unravelled a link between a protein that can modify cellular metabolism in the brain and susceptibility of an epileptic seizure.

Epilepsy is a disorder which is characterized by seizures, unpredictable and abnormal bursts of electrical activity in the brain.

Some cases of epilepsy are resistant to the traditional drug treatments but can be improved by a “ketogenic” diet.

Calcium supplements up risk of heart attack: Study

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Taking calcium supplements can double the risk of heart attack, claims a new study.

Results of the study show that people who used calcium supplements regularly were 86% more likely to suffer a heart attack than those who did not.

The new findings are based on a study conducted by researchers at German Cancer Research Centre, in Heidelberg, who followed 23,980 people, aged 35-64, for over a decade.

During the period 354 of participants had heart attack and 260 had a stroke. There were 267 associated deaths during the course of study.

New TB test promises to be cheap and quick

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Researchers have come up with a microfluidic chip to test for latent tuberculosis.

They hope that the test will be cheaper, faster and more reliable than the current one.

Biomedical engineers at UC Davis claim that the test can be reused as well.

“Our assay is cheaper, reusable, and gives results in real time,” said Ying Liu, a research specialist working with Professor Alexander

Revzin in the UC Davis Department of Biomedical Engineering.

The team has already tested blood samples from patients in China and the United States.

`Flu shot during pregnancy benefits newborns`

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Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby, according to a large population-based study.

Specifically, the study showed that H1N1 vaccination during the pandemic was associated with a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and extremely small babies at birth.

Researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), the CHEO Research Institute and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) used data from Ontario’s birth record database, BORN, to examine 55,570 single-child births that took place in Ontario during the H1N1 pandemic.

Aishwarya to walk the red carpet at Cannes today

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For those who have been curious about when Aishwarya Rai would be making an appearance at the ongoing Cannes film festival, there is news. The light eyed beauty, who has been a regular at the French festival will be walking the red carpet on Thursday and Friday.

The new mother, who has gained quite a bit of weight post the delivery of her baby girl will stick to Indian attire this year for the red carpet. News has it that Ash would be wearing a cream saree with golden embroidery designed by designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.

Salman back as adorable Prem in Barjatya’s next

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For those who have been earnestly waiting to see Salman Khan reprise the role of Prem, here’s some good news. The superstar has teamed up with Sooraj R Barjatya for a romantic flick.

Barjatya’s who are known for producing family films have roped in Salman Khan to play the elder brother in the family in their latest film. Surprisingly, Salman has always played the childlike younger brother in Barjatya’s film until now, so it will be interesting to see the hunk play the elder brother.

‘Satyamev Jayate’ played major role in Child Sex Abuse Bill: Harish

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Aamir Khan’s ‘Satyamev Jayate’ has indeed been instrumental in raising awareness among people about the glitches in the Indian society and has subsequently led many duty bound officials taking stringent actions to deal with social malice.

Whether or not ‘Satyamev Jayate’ triggered the passing of the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences Bill by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday is highly debatable. But it does come as a relief to the thousands of victims of child sex abuse.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif romance in Bangkok

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Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif after globetrotting for their movie ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ have now left for Bangkok for the final schedule of their movie.

The two stars will romance in this scenic Asian country and this will be a treat for all the Salman-Katrina fans.

They were spotted at Mumbai airport leaving for Bangkok. Salman Khan loped into the airport wearing a cool Being Human tee and boot-cut tattered jeans. Katrina Kaif, too, looked cool and casual in jeans, white tank top and a greyish cardigan.

Read: Salman’s movie looks similar to Saif’s ‘Agent Vinod’

‘Obama, Romney tied in US presidential race’

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Americans are split between President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney less than six months before the Presidential Elections in November, according to two new polls.

A Washington Post/ABC News survey released on Tuesday showed the two candidates statistically tied with 49 percent of Americans backing Obama and 46 percent supporting Romney.

When asked which contender would best handle the economy, Obama and Romney were tied at 47 percent.

Egypt’s presidential vote begins amid tight security

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Egyptians went to polls on Wednesday morning to elect their new president after last year’s fall of Hosni Mubarak who had ruled for 30 years.

The polling stations opened at 8 am across the country under tight security, reported Xinhua.

About 50 million eligible voters will select one from 12 presidential candidates. Top hopefuls include former Arab League chief Amr Moussa, Islamist Aboul Fotouh, Freedom and Justice Party chairman Mohamed Morsi and former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq.

Pak speeding up work on fourth nuclear reactor

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Pakistan is half way through the construction of its fourth nuclear reactor at Khushab, which will give it capability to speed up plutonium manufacturing, latest US satellite imagery has revealed.

On completion, the reactor would enable Islamabad to build large number of smaller nuclear warheads, Washington-based eminent think-tank Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) said.

Bilawal wants 50 percent women in Pak Parliament

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Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says that he dreams of a Pakistani Parliament that will have 50 percent women, it was reported here.

Zardari attended a discussion hosted by the United States Institute of Peace in Washington where he highlighted the role of women in Pakistan, reported Associated Press of Pakistan.

He quoted his mother Benazir Bhutto, a former prime minister who was assassinated in 2007, as saying that “the people who resent me do so because I am young, I am a Bhutto and I am a woman”.

Chennai face Mumbai in do-or-die battle

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Mumbai Indians would hope to keep a clean slate against a lucky Chennai Super Kings while the defending champions would be eyeing revenge when both the sides meet in what promises to be a thrilling eliminator in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

Mumbai defeated Chennai in both the league games and going by present form and record, the Harbhajan Singh-led side start as favourites against the title holders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Chennai should consider themselves lucky and thank Deccan Chargers for keeping the team in the hunt for a hat-trick of titles.

Abramovich to hand Di Matteo one-year Chelsea trial: Report

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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is set to hand Roberto Di Matteo a one-year contract as boss after remaining unconvinced by the Italian’s managerial credentials, according to The Times.

Since his appointment on an interim basis following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas in March, the former West Brom coach has rejuvenated the Blues, leading them to victories in the finals of both the FA Cup and the Champions League.

IPL 2012: Yusuf, spinners take KKR to IPL 5 final

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He waited, the crowd waited — but the moment had passed and Kolkata Knight Riders booked a place in the IPL final by the time he (Ross Taylor) walked into the middle. At that time the equation read 43 runs off 19 balls with 2 Sunil Narine overs to go. Gambhir’s trick to hold back his mystery spinner worked and Sehwag’s trick to hold back the big hitter… well, never could have worked.

Scorecard »I Highlights»I Points table » I Pic Gallery» I IPL 2012: Last 4 standing»

Russia to boost scientific research: Putin

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President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will spend 2.5 percent of its GDP to boost scientific research, a plan which will see scientists contributing to the modernisation of the country’s military, RIA Novosti reported.

Speaking at a meeting at the Russian Academy of Sciences here Tuesday, Putin said the research could “increase Russia’s defence capabilities”.

“We intend to actively involve research organisations and universities… in our plans to modernise the military,” said the Russian president without giving any time frame for when the funding is expected to increase.

90m homes may be automated globally by 2017

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90 million houses around the world will have some form of home automation system in place by 2017, a study revealed.

According to the study released May 16 by global technology trend forecasters ABI Research, home automation systems allow users to control aspects of their home, such as lighting or temperature, and monitor elements such as energy usage either remotely or from a central control panel.

The May 16 report by ABI Research estimates that by 2017 the demand for home automation systems will have grown by 60 percent, a newspaper reported.

New fossil reveals evolutionary history of Jurassic dinosaurs

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New fossil material found in Patagonia has shed light on the evolution of dinosaurs in the Jurassic age.

When Tyrannosaurus and its relatives roamed North America and Asia, the abelisaurids occupied a similar niche in Patagonia and other areas of Gondwanaland.

They were the dominant predators in the Southern hemisphere and resembled the tyrannosaurids in their general appearance, but their unusually short and high skulls were unique.

This characteristic form suggests that the animals could muster an extremely powerful bite.

Shiv Sena lauds Wankhede guard for confronting “rude” Shah Rukh Khan

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Vikas Dalvi, the guard who has risen to the stature of a superhero for the Shiv Sainiks after putting up a “brave act” against Shah Rukh Khan has indeed become the party’s new poster boy.

Dalvi and SRK apparently had a scuffle at the Wankhede stadium that subsequently incited the Mumbai Cricket Association to impose a 5 year ban on the actor. News has it that to applaud Dalvi for his “courageous act”, Shiv Sena might felicitate him.

Vivek in no mood to make peace with Salman?

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Once hyped as the “next big thing in Bollywood”, Vivek Oberoi could only see his career graph take a deep plunge after he rubbed Salman Khan the wrong way.

The actor, who made an impressive splash in Bollywood with ‘Company’ in 2002 could do little since then as an actor. Just as we thought that the dust might have settled by now, the buzz has something new to tell us.

I blame Abhishek for making me take Dutt for ‘Department’: RGV

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After announcing that he would never work with Sanjay Dutt in any film, Ram Gopal Varma has now blamed Abhishek Bachchan for getting Dutt on board ‘Department’.

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Horrible experience working with Sanjay Dutt, says RGV

The maverick filmmaker recently lashed out at Dutt and producer Dharam Oberoi for forcing him to change the screenplay of ‘Department’ in the middle and dropping actress Kangana Ranaut from the film.

Never wanted to be part of any list of actors: Emraan

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Actor Emraan Hashmi says he does not want to be a part of any particular list of actors as he does not want to get `bracketed`.

With the recent string of hits from `Once Upon A Time in Mumbai`, `Murder 2`, `The Dirty Picture` to `Jannat 2` — added to his track record, Emraan is being considered as a bankable star.

Breast milk antibodies help neutralize HIV

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Breast milk may hold key to developing vaccine for HIV.

Antibodies that help to stop the HIV virus have been found in breast milk

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center isolated the antibodies from immune cells called B cells in the breast milk of infected mothers in Malawi, and showed that the B cells in breast milk can generate neutralizing antibodies that may inhibit the virus that causes AIDS.