Month: December 2013

Vidyut elated with appreciation for ‘Bullett Raja’

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Actor Vidyut Jamwal is overwhelmed with the response he is getting for his performance in the recently released film `Bullett Raja`.

After being appreciated in `Commando` and `Force`, Vidyut made a special appearance in the Saif Ali Khan starrer film.
Even though it was a guest role in the film, critics as well as audience liked his performance.

“I am overwhelmed with the positive response I have been receiving. A big thanks to the audiences and critics,” Vidyut said.

No film or book on Aarushi case will be allowed: Talwars

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Jailed dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar will “not allow” any film or book on the murder of their daughter Aarushi and anyone taking up such a venture without their consent will face legal action, their lawyer said on Sunday.

Manoj Sisodia, counsel for Talwars who have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the double- murder of Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, said the couple were “upset” with media reports on the issue and will not “allow any Hollywood and Bollywood film director to make films on Aarushi case.”

Shah Rukh Khan yet to sign my film: Rahul Dholakia

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Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia said that superstar Shah Rukh Khan is yet to sign his film, which will be produced by director-actor Farhan Akhtar.

After the box-office success of the `Don` franchise, Farhan is teaming up with Shah Rukh yet again for the Dholakia directed film.

“Shah Rukh has not given his dates. We are yet to think about the leading lady. Anything related to the casting and shooting of the film is yet to be finalized. It is too early to talk anything about the film,” Rahul told PTI.

Tejpal grilling begins, remanded in 6-day police custody

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Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a woman colleague, was today sent to police remand for six days following which Crime Branch officials began grilling him.

Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Shama Joshi ordered six days’ police custody of Tejpal after the prosecution sought his remand for 14 days.

Public prosecutor Frances Tavera sought police custody of Tejpal saying his custodial interrogation was needed because of the nature of the crime involved.

Tejpal’s lawyers opposed the demand for police custody saying he was cooperating with the Crime Branch.

Winter session begins from Dec 5 amid poll heat, Telangana row

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The shadow of election results in five states will loom large over the winter session of Parliament beginning December 5, which could see the crucial bill on separate Telangana state.

With the Lok Sabha election not far away, the assembly poll results that will be out on December 8 will show which way the political winds are blowing and are expected to heat-up proceedings in Parliament.

Congress facing leadership crises: BJP

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Congress is reluctant to project Rahul Gandhi as its prime ministerial candidate due to his inability to connect with the masses, BJP leader Balbir Punj said on Sunday, and alleged that there was a leadership crisis in the party.

“Manmohan Singh has been disowned by his own party. And the Congress does not have the courage to project Rahul Gandhi as its prime ministerial candidate because of his failure to connect with the masses,” Punj told media here.

Cancer institutes recommend ways to promote research

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Experts from leading cancers institutions, including AIIMS, submitted a set of recommendations to the Union Health Ministry demanding a part of the taxes coming from tobacco industry be reserved for cancer research.

They also strongly advocated strict enforcement of a law to bring down the easy availability of tobacco products.

“15 years ago cervical cancer was the top most cancer type in Indian females in the cities, but today, it is the second most common cancer type next to breast cancer.

Polymer foam could help cure aneurysms

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Researchers have developed foam shape memory polymers that could cure Aneurysms.

The researchers funded by NIBIB in Texas A and M’s bioengineering department are moving rapidly to provide a better treatment by using the unique properties of (SMPs) for this serious disorder which affects thirty thousand Americans.

The group, which is led by Associate Professor Duncan Maitland, is using SMPs in a pig model of brain aneurysm to develop a minimally-invasive procedure that fills and stabilizes the aneurysm.

First ever retrograde gene therapy performed on human heart

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An Indian origin surgeon has performed a historic first retrograde gene therapy, a novel procedure designed to deliver stem cells to the heart to repair damaged muscle and arteries in the most minimally invasive way possible.

Amit Patel, MD, director of Clinical Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering and an associate professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine performed the therapy on American actor, Ernie Lively.

PS4 generating 40% more buzz on social media than rival Xbox One

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Sony’s PlayStation 4 (PS4) is reportedly getting 40 percent more online buzz than its rival Xbox One and the comments are three times as positive, a new report revealed. The study was carried out by a UK company Synthesio found that that almost half the comments about the Xbox One were about faulty hardware or TV connections, Metro.co.uk reports. However, consumers are still very positive about the hand gesture and voice recognition upgrades of Xbox One, the report added. (ANI)
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Alzheimer’s could be late stage of Type 2 diabetes: Study

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Scientists have found that Alzheimer’s – a neurodegenerative disorder – may actually be a late stage of Type 2 diabetes.

The findings also suggest that losing weight and exercising may ward off Alzheimer’s, at least in the very early stages, researchers said.

The extra insulin produced by those with Type 2 diabetes also gets into the brain, disrupting its chemistry, which can lead to the formation of toxic clumps of amyloid proteins that poison brain cells, researchers said.

NSW premier visiting India to open trade, investment opportunities

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New South Wales Premier Barry O”Farrell has left for a one-week visit to India to promote trade and investment opportunities in the state.

During the visit, O”Farrell will be meeting senior government representatives and business leaders in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. He will be holding talks focusing on the infrastructure, education, financial services and tourism sectors, news.com.au reports. India is NSW”s second largest source of international students, with almost 11,300 Indian student enrolments in 2012.

BRCA-negative results may ‘not always’ imply reduced breast cancer risk

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A new study has found that women who are members of families with BRCA2 mutations but who test negative for the family-specific BRCA2 mutations are still at greater risk for developing breast cancer compared with women in the general population.

Women with certain mutations in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are at increased risk for breast cancer. However, the study suggested that it may not always be true.

Facebook testing feature to resurface old posts on timeline

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Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature that would let users bring back old posts on their Timeline. The social networking giant said that it was testing the new feature to help users remember favorite moments by making it easier to revisit previous News Feed posts.

Now, an app to make your smartphone even smarter!

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A new app has been developed that makes smartphones even smarter with automatic tweaking of settings as per the environment.

The Agent app for Android smartphone takes the core concept of Trigger but relies on the handset’s built-in capabilities like its accelerometer, clock, Wifi or Bluetooth. According to TechCrunch, currently the app has five different built-in agents, including Battery Agent, Sleep Agent, Parking Agent, Meeting Agent and the vital Driving Agent.

PV Sindhu wins Kumpoo Macau Open Grand Prix Gold title

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India””s PV Sindhu has claimed the Kumpoo Macau Open Grand Prix Gold 2013 title after defeating Canadian shuttler Li Michelle 21-15, 21-12 in the final. Michelle did not provide much of a challenge to the World No.11 Sindhu although she was able to over come third seeded Hong Kong shuttler Pui Yin Yip in the semifinals. Sindhu got a bronze medal at the World Championships in August and in May; she won the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold title. She also played in the inaugural edition of the Indian Badminton League. (ANI)

UPA insensitive to people’s plight alleges BJP

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday criticised the UPA for raising the price of diesel, and said the government is insensitive to the plight of the people. “The present government is insensitive to the plight of the people.

Government is still increasing the prices of diesel, petrol and LPG. Earlier they used to attribute this increase to the global prices. But now the prices of crude oil are decreasing in the whole world.

Mila Kunis `ready to raise kids with Ashton Kutcher in Jewish way`

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Mila Kunis is reportedly ready to start a family with Ashton Kutcher.

Speculations are rife that Kunis is expecting Kutcher’s baby, as she has recently been wearing baggy clothes, RadarOnline reported.

Meanwhile, a source close to the couple told the publication that Kunis “definitely wants children with Kutcher and wants to raise them in her Jewish religion.” (ANI)

Dutch thief claims match-fixing in football `happens far more than people believe`

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Alleged match-fixer Paul Rooy has questioned Holland”s 8-1 win over Hungary from behind the bars in Holland, who was handed over to the Dutch authorities after being arrested in Germany for handling stolen works of art. According to the Mirror, once he has faced those charges, the Germans want to quiz him about allegations of match fixing at major football games in their country. Rooy claims that he controls a number of footballers in several leading European countries, the report said.

Panesar poised to complete Ashes comeback from `Weegate shame`

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England bowler Monty Panesar has put his hand up for a shock Test recall, just months after a late night brush with the law. According to the Mirror, Panesar”s 2013 was in danger of becoming his annus horribilis following a caution for urinating on nightclub bouncers, followed by a cricket ban for aiming a kick at an opposition batsman. However, now he has put himself in the frame for an Ashes recall at Adelaide on a ground where two spinners could be the order of the day, the report said.

Man U legend Becks says watching Class of ”92 `has left him feeling old`

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England football legend David Beckham has said that watching footage of him and his former Manchester United teammates in a new documentary has left him feeling old. According to Sky News, the Class of ”92 tells the story of United”s FA Youth Cup-winning side and follows them until the club wins the Champions League Final in breathtaking fashion against Bayern Munich in Barcelona in 1999.

Simple urine test can help diagnose `aggressive bladder cancer`

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A new study has revealed that a simple urine test could distinguish between aggressive and low-grade bladder cancers, thus helping doctors to tailor and speed up their treatment.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham measured levels of a protein shed by bladder tumours in 600 patients and found that higher amounts of the protein, EpCAM, in the urine were associated with more aggressive cancers, News.com.au reported.