IF YOU wish to get rid of those extra kilos or are desperate to control your diabetes and cholesterol, then head straight to your kitchen cabinet because that’s where scientists are looking for future anti- obesity and diabetes drugs.
Curcumin — an ingredient derived from turmeric or haldi – combined with extracts from black pepper and onion skin has been found to be effective against obesity, diabetes and abnormal cholesterol levels.
A woman ordered tea a restaurant in Kuwait then rushed with the hot cup towards the wife of former British ambassador in the oil-rich Gulf emirate and poured it on her head, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.
The British woman, who was among a trade delegation visiting Kuwait, was rushed to hospital with burns in the face and body, Alwatan said.
Police said they were investigating the case to identify the woman who fled with another lady just after she splashed the hot liquid on the Briton.
A report regarding non arrangement of disposal of waste papers in the libraries of Urdu Academy was published in Siasat daily. The news had an immediate impact and Prof. S.A. Shukoor without delay visited Urdu Academy Central library at Purani Haveli. Siasat correspondent was also present along with him.
Taking the news published in Siasat seriously, the newly appointed Director of Urdu Academy, Prof. S.A. Shukoor took immediate action and visited the Central library himself.
Claiming that her life is under threat, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding enhanced security.
Although details about the contents of the letter are yet to emerge, Wednesday, but reports said that former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is very concerned about her security and wants the government to increase her security cover. She said that her security has been drastically reduced by the SP-led Uttar Pradesh government which has adversely affected her movement.
Youth belonging to old city of Hyderabad has caught attention across the world by achieving great success in space research. The youth is also a ‘qari’. He has been awarded with Junior Scientist Award by Melbourne university.
Qari Abdur Raheem is M.Tech; he has also been selected by Indian Coast Guard among the 50 best young scientists for his best research work.
Rs. 5 lakh stolen from ATM
(Siasat News): A notorious but young thief stole Rs. Five lakhs from the ATM of Axis bank in Saifabad police station limits. Police has released a photograph of the thief and appealed the general public to provide vital information about the thief to the police.
As per the details, the thief entered the ATM cabin of Axis Bank situated opposite Banjara Function Hall, Masab Tank.
The vexed Telangana issue continued to disturb the Lok Sabha proceedings as the House had to be adjourned today till noon when TRS MPs created a din in support of their demand for a separate state to be carved out of Andhra Pradesh.
As soon as the House asssembled for the day, TRS MPs Chandrashekhar Rao and Ms Vijay Shanti entered the well of the
House holding placards in support of their demands and raising ‘Jai Telangana’ slogans.
Islamabad, May 02: At least six people were injured in 15 blasts across Pakistan’s Sindh province on Wednesday, a media report said.
Four blasts targeted the ATM machines of National Bank in Anaj Mandi, Fatima Jinnah Road, Naseem Nagar and Latifabad No7 of Hyderabad town, reported Geo News.
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Explosions also rocked Kotri, Dadu, Badin, Sukkur, Nawabshah and Qazi Ahmed areas of Sindh, causing panic. One out of two blasts took place outside a bank in Larkana.
Hyderabad, May 02: President of Telangana Resource Centre, and Vice President of Telangana Praja Front, Mr. M. Ved Kumar, appealed to all Urdu lovers to participate in the Dharna programme which is being organized by MANNU Action and Struggle Committee at 10:30 am. on Thursday (tomorrow) 3rd May 2012 at Indira Park.
He told that Urdu is a common language of Telangana Region and it is the duty of all of us to protect it. Urdu is being exploited linking it to particular community. He said that both the Muslims and the Non-Muslims of Telangana are conversant with Urdu .
Claiming that her life is under threat, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding enhanced security.
Although details about the contents of the letter are yet to emerge, Wednesday, but reports said that former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is very concerned about her security and wants the government to increase her security cover. She said that her security has been drastically reduced by the SP-led Uttar Pradesh government which has adversely affected her movement.
Hyderabad, May 02: Siasat published a repot about mismanagement of waste papers in the libraries of Urdu Academy. The immediate effect of the publication of this news was that Prof. S.A. Shukoor rushed to Central library maintained by Urdu Academy at Purani Haveli. He was accompanied by Staff reporter of Siasat.
Claiming that her life is under threat, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding enhanced security.
Although details about the contents of the letter are yet to emerge, Wednesday, but reports said that former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is very concerned about her security and wants the government to increase her security cover. She said that her security has been drastically reduced by the SP-led Uttar Pradesh government which has adversely affected her movement.
Claiming that her life is under threat, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding enhanced security.
Although details about the contents of the letter are yet to emerge, Wednesday, but reports said that former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is very concerned about her security and wants the government to increase her security cover. She said that her security has been drastically reduced by the SP-led Uttar Pradesh government which has adversely affected her movement.
Claiming that her life is under threat, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding enhanced security.
Although details about the contents of the letter are yet to emerge, Wednesday, but reports said that former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is very concerned about her security and wants the government to increase her security cover. She said that her security has been drastically reduced by the SP-led Uttar Pradesh government which has adversely affected her movement.
Claiming that her life is under threat, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding enhanced security.
Although details about the contents of the letter are yet to emerge, Wednesday, but reports said that former Uttar Pradesh chief minister is very concerned about her security and wants the government to increase her security cover. She said that her security has been drastically reduced by the SP-led Uttar Pradesh government which has adversely affected her movement.
Siasat had drawn attention of the authorities on the meager amount of pension that is being given to widows and old age persons. This pension was fixed at Rs. 200 Pm eight year back. During this decade, the prices have gone up by 200%.
During the tenure of Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, widows and old age persons used to get Rs. 200 and Physically handicapped persons Rs. 500 but even after eight years, the same amount of pension is being continued.
Indian American Vikram J Singh has been appointed to a key Pentagon position to take care of South and Southeast Asia, it was announced here.
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta announced the Department of Defense Senior Executive Service appointments and reassignments.
Singh was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and was assigned as deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy).
He previously served as special assistant, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy).
–IANS
Travellers to India are being searched for gold ornaments by customs officials at major airports across the country.
An Indian law dating back to the 1960s states that those travelling to India are supposed to pay tax for carrying any gold valued at more than Rs20,000 (Dh1,379).
What’s strange is that a man is allowed to carry 50 per cent less gold in comparison to a female traveller, on his person as jewellery.
Mr. Mohammed Abdul Rahim, M.Tech of old city of Hyderabad bagged the young scientist Award from Melbourne University for his commendable research work in Aerospace area. He has also been selected as the best scientist by the Indian Coast Guards.
Looks like all the controversy and publicity that racked up after the nude photo-shoot with FHM magazine was not enough for Veena Malik.
The Pakistani model and actress has now posted a video on YouTube where she is playing a spin the bottle with three guys.
Incidentally while playing the bottle stops spinning pointing towards Veena. Isn’t that luck? Initially she chooses to tell the ‘truth’. But when one of the guests asks her to tell them if Ashmit Patel is her boyfriend she dodged the question and decided to take up a ‘dare’ challenge.
A security guard was killed early Wednesday in a major fire that broke out at a furniture mall in the city here, police said.
Around 3.45 am, the blaze engulfed the Sakhala Furniture Mall near the highway at Mumbai Naka, an official of Nashik Police Control said.
Eight fire tenders and water tankers were rushed to the site and they succeeded in controlling the fire after around four hours.
Security guard Prakash Solanki was apparently trapped and his charred remains were found in the morning, the official said.
Investigations are on to determine the cause of the fire.
WHO WILL be Shah Rukh Khan’s heroine in the muchhyped Chennai Express ? If the superstar has his way he will rope in Katrina Kaif, who currently seems to be SRK’s co- star of choice.
However, hit machine Rohit Shetty, who directs the film, is said to be considering Deepika Padukone for reasons related to availability of dates.
Rohit is said to be in a hurry to start shooting for the film in August. Super- busy Katrina may not have the dates around that time for Chennai Express , which incidentally is SRK’s home production.
Syed Rizwan Quadri son of Syed Najamuddin Quadri has won 4th place in the state in inter 1st year 2012.
With 100 percent marks in optional subjects (MPC) he made a record of 98.3 percent total average. He is the grand son of famous journalist and writer late Mr. Allauddin Habeeb (Milap daily).
Siasat news
Congress has almost finalsied its candidates for one Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly seats. Mr. T. Subarami Reddy, sitting Rajya Sabha MP will contest from Nellore Parliamentary seat.
From Anantapur, Mr. Rasheed Ahmed has been nominated for Assembly seat. Congress is likely to nominate Mr. Sama Rao for Parakal Assembly seat in Warangal. The supporters of Govt. Chief whip demanded to nominate Jyothi, wife of Govt. Chief whip from this constituency.
(Siasat News)Addl. Controller of Examinations of Osmania University Dr. Venkateshwarlu informed that all those candidates who have failed in various subjects of B.Ed form 2003-2004 to 2008-2009 will get another opportunity to appear in the examinations.
He further informed that the last date of submission of applications for examinations is 15th May. The candidates have to remit Rs. 1000 per paper towards fees which will be in addition to the prescribed examination fees.