Month: March 2013

Syrian actress ‘attacked’ while reading ‘pro Assad’ poem in Cairo

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A Syrian actress has accused Islamists of attacking her at the Cairo Opera House where she was reading a poem supportive of President Bashar Al Assad.

According to sources, Raghda, a staunch backer of Al Assad, claimed that Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood was behind the attack, which left her with bruises.

Bur, the Supreme Culture Council, an Egyptian governmental agency that organised the poetry-reciting event, accused Raghda of provoking the audience with her poem, Gulf News reports.

Energy drinks may increase blood pressure and disturb heart rhythm

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Consumption of energy drinks might impact cardiac health by increasing blood pressure and disturbing heart rhythm, researchers have claimed.

They analyzed data from seven previously published observational and interventional studies to determine how consuming energy drinks might impact heart health.

Too much salt led to 2.3 million heart-related deaths worldwide last year

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Excessive salt consumption contributed to 2.3 million deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related diseases throughout the world in 2010, researchers have claimed.

The fatality represents 15 percent of all deaths due to these causes.

The researchers analyzed 247 surveys of adult sodium intake, stratified by age, gender, region and country between 1990 and 2010 as part of the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study.

Sodium levels high in children`s snacks: Scientists

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Researchers have revealed that around 75 percent of snacks targeted at children have a high sodium content that could increase the possibility of long-term health risks, says a study.

Nearly 75 percent of commercial pre-packaged meals and savoury snacks for toddlers are high in sodium, according to research presented at the American Heart Association`s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions.

Pain reliever Naproxen may help combat flu

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Naproxen, the over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug, may also exhibit antiviral activity against influenza A virus, a team of French scientists has concluded.

New influenza vaccines must be developed annually, because the surface proteins they target mutate rapidly, the way cars used to get a whole new look every year.

The researchers, led by Anny Slama-Schwok of the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Jouy en Josas, France, found a much more stable, reliable target for anti-influenza activity.

Eating soybeans could cut cancer risk

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Proteins found in soybeans, could inhibit growth of colon, liver and lung cancers, a new study has revealed.

Soybean meal is a bi-product following oil extraction from soybean seeds. It is rich in protein, which usually makes up around 40 percent of the nutritional components of the seeds and dependent on the line, and can also contain high oleic acid (a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid).

The study, conducted by scientists from University of Arkansas, looked at the role soybeans could have in the prevention of cancer.

Australia out for 262 in first innings

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India’s off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged his ninth fifer as Australia were bowled out for 262 in the first innings on the second day of the fourth cricket Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday.

Resuming at overnight 231/8, Australia added 31 runs with Peter Siddle emerging the top scorer with 51, his maiden half-century.

Siddle became Ashwin’s fifth victim as the offie finished with five for 57.

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha also completed his 100 Test wickets after he picked up James Pattinson (30), caught at first-slip Virat Kohli to wrap up the tail.

–_IANS

Israel and Turkey restore full diplomatic ties

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan reached an agreement Friday that ends the diplomatic dispute spurred by the 2010 deaths of nine Turkish activists at the hands of Israeli commandos.

The unexpected breakthrough came during a telephone call between the two premiers with input from US President Barack Obama, who was concluding a visit to Israel.

Makkah Masjid courtyard is full of rats

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Makkah Masjid is full of rats. It is better that Govt. seeks the help of the Dept. of Archaeology. They are making the base of Makkah Masjid hollow. It is also possible that the other parts of Makkah Masjid may also be affected in due course.

Normally, in order to fill such holes, steel powder is used. The Dept. of Minorities Welfare may seek the help of noted contractors.

——Siasat News

Prof. Mohammed Aslam is VC of IGNOU

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Prof. Mohammed Aslam has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. He was already working as the incharge Vice Chancellor of this University from October 2011 to July 2012.

As per the notification issued by the Govt. of India Dr. Mohammed Aslam is a famous professor of International repute. He served as visiting professor in 16 educational institutions in India and abroad. He has also been the fellow of Economic Development Institute of World Bank. He has seven books to his credit.

——Siasat News

Minorities Scholarships – Govt. released Rs. 15,17,54,000

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State Govt. has released the Scholarship amounts to the tune of Rs. 15,17,54,000 Finance Dept. issued a G.O. Rt. No. 1106 yesterday.

According to the orders issued by Principal Secretary of Finance Department, this amount has been released as the share of State Govt. in implementing the centrally sponsored scholarships scheme for the students belonging to Minorities. As per the terms and conditions of this scheme, the state Govt. has to bear 25% of the amounts.

——Siasat News

Malala gets Freedom of Expression Award in UK

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Pakistani teenage women education activist Malala Yousafzai has been given Freedom of Expression Award in Britain.

Malala, who raised voice for female education, was shot and critically injured by Taliban last year in Swat.

Malala, who was severely injured in the head, has started attending school after recovery, the Nation reports.

According to the paper, a simple and dignified ceremony was arranged by an organisation known as Index for giving award, but Malala herself could not attend the ceremony.

Zardari quits PPP co-chairman post

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Asif Ali Zardari has quit the office of Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) co-chairman, making his son Bilawal Bhutto the party’s patron-in-chief.

The decision was taken in view of a case in the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the president’s dual office.

According to the Dawn, Wasim Sajjad, a counsel for the federation, had informed the LHC that Zardari was a co-chairman of the PPP, which was a “private organisation”.

Wakf Board took possession of Daira Meer Momin in Sultan Shahi

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A.P. State Wakf Board in a press statement issued yesterday stated that it has taken possession of Daira Meer Momin Graveyard. There were complaints that many irregularities are being committed in managing the affairs of this Muslim graveyard.

Maulana Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani, Chairman of Wakf Board issued instructions to Mr. Mohammed Abdul Ghaffar Deputy Secretary to enquire into the matter and submit a report to him.

——Siasat News

President Mukherjee to visit Mumbai today

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President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Mumbai on Saturday during which he will attend the concluding ceremony of birth centenary celebrations of Late Yashwantrao Chavan.

He will also present the Annual Business Standard Awards at Mumbai. (ANI)

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman, four others to appear in court

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Bollywood star Salman Khan and four others will appear in a Jodhpur court on Saturday in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.

Salman had not appeared before the court in February this year and his counsel said that the actor could not appear before the court due to his pre-scheduled shooting plans.

The court is expected to read out fresh charges against those accused in this case of
alleged poaching of blackbucks 14 years ago.

Secretariat echoed with Jai Telangana slogans

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Telangana employees of Secretariat shouted Jai Telangana slogans yesterday during lunch hour to register their protest against the arrest of Telangana leaders on the occasion of “Sadak Bund” (Road Blocked) programme organized yesterday.

They alleged that Andhra rulers are fabricating false criminal cases against Telangana leaders to curb Telangana movement. They are arresting these leaders to discourage them. They are trying to weaken Telangana Movement.

Court issues notice for the protection of Chudi Bazar Graveyard

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Mr. Osmab Bin Mohammed Al-Hajiri, President of Deccan Wakf Properties Protection Society had filed a petition in the court under the instructions from Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of The Siasat Daily saying that some miscreants have made an attempt to dismantle the Muslim graves located at oontwadi in Chudi Bazar to convert it into stable for horses. They are desecrating the sanctity of the graveyard and spreading filth and dirt. This graveyard is a notified Wakf property. Its area is 3300 Sq. Yards.

10 killed, 200 injured in Bangladesh tornado

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At least 10 people died and over 200 injured in a tornado which swept through Bangladesh’s eastern Brahmanbaria district, about 110 km from Dhaka, Friday evening, an official said.

The tornado flattened hundreds of houses, trees and electric poles while damaging crops on farmland in four sub-districts, reported Xinhua citing Nur Mahmud Mozumder, chief executive officer of the district.

The tornado, with a speed of over 70 km, was accompanied by hail storm and lasted for a few minutes, the official said, adding the victims were killed by collapsed houses and fallen trees.

Dismantling of graves at Tank Bund, Mr. Aziz Pasha threatens to approach court

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Wakf Properties, especially Muslim graveyards have been damaged due to the negligence of Wakf Board.

INSAF organization of CPI is actively engaged in protecting Wakf properties and Muslim graveyards for the past seven years.

On receiving information that Muslim graves at Dargah Hazrath Sargroh Mohiuddin have been dismantled and a placard has been inscribed on stone, Mr. Syed Aziz Pasha, former member of Rajya Sabha inspected the area. He condemned the act of dismantling the Muslims graves and told that giving permission for such activities is illegal.

Those who value time are fortunate – Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan’s address

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A nation which valued time and gave importance to it met with success. It progressed and attained name & fame. The nation which didn’t bother to value time and which postponed their works for tomorrow was unsuccessful. Time left it behind in the race of progress.

Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan Managing Editor of Siasat told this while addressing the valedictory function of students who completed the coaching programme for SSC examination.

Anjuman-e-Taraqui-e-Urdu of Hyderabad had organized these free coaching classes for three months.

Explosion in Viquarabad, 3 died

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A powerful explosion took place in a house in Rajiv Gruha Kalpa Colony in Viquarabad. It occurred due to gelatin sticks kept in Majeed’s house in the colony. A woman by name Ms. Vasanta (40), Malika (6) and Kartik died on the spot.

Two tourists kidnapped in Egypt

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Two foreign tourists were kidnapped Friday while travelling in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, a source in the Egyptian security services told EFE.

The victims, identified as an Israeli man and a Norwegian woman, were on their way by car from the resort of Taba, near the border with Israel, to Dahab when they were intercepted by masked Bedouin gunmen in a pickup truck, the source said, citing witness accounts.

Police found the car with its windshield smashed.