Month: February 2014

Alcohol, smoking and obesity fuel WHO’s global drive to tackle cancer

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The World Health Organisation has urged for a global drive to tackle the causes of cancer linked to lifestyle, such as alcohol abuse, sugar consumption and obesity.

It predicted that the number of new cases could soar 70 percent to nearly 25 million a year over the next 20 years, the Guardian reported.

Half of these cases are preventable, says the UN’s public health arm in its World Cancer Report, because they are linked to lifestyle.

It is implausible to think we can treat our way out of the disease, the authors said, arguing that the focus must now be on preventing new cases.

Dowry Harassment forced women to end life

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On Monday at Vajpayee Nagar, Neredmet, a woman committed suicide unable to bear the harassment for additional dowry. The victim is identified as C. Meena, 23, wife of Satish, was working at a private firm.

According to Neredmet police, the couple got married in 2010, but had no children. The police further said that the harassment began right after the marriage by Satish and his mother Jayamma.

Mechanism that helps HIV evade antibodies identified

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Scientists have claimed to have discovered a mechanism involved in stabilizing key HIV proteins and thereby concealing sites where some of the most powerful HIV neutralizing antibodies bind.

Numerous spikes jut out of the surface of HIV, each containing a set of three identical, bulb-shaped proteins called gp120 that can be closed together or spread apart like the petals of a flower. Some of the most important sites targeted by HIV neutralizing antibodies are hidden when the three gp120s, or the trimer, are closed, and the gp120 trimer remains closed until the virus binds to a cell.

Too much salt ups obesity, inflammation risk in adolescents

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Adolescents consuming more than twice the recommended daily allowance of salt increases their high sodium intake that correlates with fatness and inflammation regardless of how many calories they consume, a new study has found.

In the study of 766 healthy teens, 97 percent self-reported exceeding the American Heart Association’s recommendation of consuming less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium daily.

Consumption of added sugar linked to death from cardiovascular disease

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Researchers have used national health survey data to examine added sugar consumption as a percentage of daily calories and to estimate association between consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

A new study by Quanhe Yang , Ph.D., of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, and colleagues indicate that the average percentage of daily calories from added sugar increased from 15.7 percent in 1988-1994 to 16.8 percent in 1999 to 2004 and decreased to 14.9 percent in 2005-2010.

Thief performs sexual act on headless mannequin after robbing store

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A man was caught performing a sexual act on a mannequin after robbing the store.

According to the CCTV footage, the suspected thief stole clothes from a shopping centre in Brazil and then was seen kissing the headless dummy’s breast before mounting it while it lay on the floor, Metro.co.uk reported.

The video, where the thief is seen wearing a black T-shirt over his head while committing the act, was posted on LiveLeak.

He was later arrested by police who say he committed the robbery to fund his drug habit. (ANI)

New dad Peter Andre argues with Gary Barlow over who is best father

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Peter Andre, who recently welcomed a new daughter Amelia with fiance Emily MacDonagh, has revealed that he argues with fellow singer Gary Barlow over who is the best father among the two.

The ‘Mysterious Girl’ hit maker told the Mirror that he had a chat with Barlow, who won Father of the Year in 2013 while Andre had it the two years before, over what makes a good parent.

The father-of-three explained that he believes the answer is simple – no one does it the right or wrong way, when you put your kids first, you’re a good parent.

Pesticides linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s

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A new study has shown how pesticides may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease and that people with certain gene variants may be more susceptible to the disease.

The research showed that certain pesticides that inhibit an enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) are related to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The enzyme plays a role in detoxifying substances in cells, along with metabolism of alcohol.

Tata Motors shows off first new cars in four years

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Tata Motors has unveiled its first new models in four years, banking on two small cars to reverse the company’s sliding passenger car sales in the face of growing foreign competition.

In a bid to revive its fortunes, Tata is pinning its hopes for now on the all-new Bolt hatchback and Zest entry-level sedan to tap into the small car market that accounts for the bulk of passenger vehicle sales in India.

Former Bangladesh Government advisor analyses fateful 2014 polls

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Post the violent elections in Bangladesh conducted on January 5, the Executive Chairman of the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) and a former advisor to the caretaker government of Bangladesh, Hossain Zillur Rahman, has pinpointed the failures of the elections that were also shunned globally.

“The election has led to a parliament whose legitimacy is questionable. The government which is in place now suffers from this legitimacy issue enormously at home and at abroad,” said Rahman.

Sachin, Prof C N R Rao to be conferred Bharat Ratna today

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Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao will be conferred with the country’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function here today.

Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket on November 16 last year, will be the first sportsman to receive the country’s highest civilian honour.

Prof. Rao is an eminent scientist and a well-recognized international authority on solid state and materials chemistry. He has published over 1,400 research papers and 45 books.

Meira Kumar calls all-party meeting ahead of Parliament session

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Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar has called for an all party meeting here today to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament.

The two week long session will began from tomorrow.

On Monday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Monday appealed to all political parties to give the highest priority to anti-corruption bills, without causing disruptions during the last session of the 15th Lok Sabha.

“I requested political parties to rise above politics, and give the highest priorities to the anti-corruption bills,” he said.

AAP workers protest outside Arun Jaitley’s residence

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers on Tuesday protested outside the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley and alleged that he is trying to destabilize the AAP-led Delhi Government.

“The BJP is trying to bribe our MLAs. They have stooped so low. They are trying to defame a popular person like Kejriwal,” said a protestor.

The security outside Jaitley’s Kailash Colony residence was tightened earlier, taking in view the protest.

Security personnel and barricades were placed outside Jaitley’s residence.

Will be interesting to impress Deepika; romance Kareena: Sid

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Bollywood newcomer Sidharth Malhotra finds Kareena Kapoor Khan entertaining and Deepika Padukone attractive and would like to impress both the actresses before romancing them onscreen.

“Deepika is very interesting, she is very attractive. I have known her way back as a model but haven’t spoken to her since sometime. To interact with Deepika and to try to impress her will be fun. I think I have to do some homework,” Sidharth told PTI in an interview.

Tiger Woods tees off at DGC amid fanfare

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Legendary golfer Tiger Woods teed off today amid much fanfare during an exhibition match at a rather hushed-up private event here at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC).

Dressed in a blue tee-shirt, black trousers and white cap, Tiger started off with a wonderful shot straight down the middle, while his second shot landed on the green.

World No. 1 missed an eagle putt but birdied the par 5 hole. In the second hole, Tiger landed a shot just four feet away from the pin to miss it by a whisker.

Self Employment Scheme for Minorities, no announcement of last date

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Receipt of applications for Self Employment Scheme for Minorities is still continued. The applications are likely to be accepted till February 15. Although the extension of the last date was not officially announced but the officials were directed to accept the online applications as well as the applications received at the office. Minority Finance Corporation has set up a special counter in its office where scores of applicants were seen submitting their applications.

Srinivasan has agreed for Indo-Pak bilateral series: Ashraf

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The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has said that his Indian counterpart N Srinivasan had agreed to India playing a bilateral series with Pakistan at a neutral venue.

“Mr Srinivasan has reassured me they are serious about playing a bilateral series with us even at neutral venues of our choice, but eventually we will need some written assurances and firm guarantees that this series will happen,” Ashraf told the media in Lahore yesterday.

Ashraf termed the offer by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a positive gesture.

Intermediate second year student commits suicide

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On Monday, Prajwal Natkar, 17 years-old, committed suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan in his hostel room. He was a second year intermediate student of Narayana Junior College in KPHB. He was a native of Nagpur was an MPC student.

The incident came to light when his room-mates returned and alerted authorities. The motive behind the suicide could not be ascertained and no suicide note was found. The students alleged pressure from teachers led Prajwal to commit suicide.

Prof. Fatima Parveen accorded ‘Nightingale of Deccan’ title

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A felicitation program of Prof. Fatima Parveen, former Head of the Dept. of Urdu and Vice Principal of Arts College, Osmania University was held by Aiwan-e-Fankar and Gawah Urdu Weekly at Urdu Hall Himayat Nagar, Mr. Mohammed Abdur Raheem Khan secretary Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu and former principal Urdu Arts Evening College presided over the function. Present on the occasion were Prf. Muzaffar Shahmiri head of the department of Urdu Hyderabad Central University, Dr. Shaukat Hayat head of the department of Urdu Ambedkar University, noted fiction writer Mrs. Qamer Jamali, Dr.

Interest-free loans to students from economically backward families –State Govt

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Students from the economically weaker sections pursuing general degree courses in the State can now be benefitted through interest-free educational loans.

The State government has made a decision to implement the Rajiv Gandhi Loan Scholarship Scheme for students in general degree and postgraduate degree courses from the academic year 2013-14.

All the colleges run by the State government, universities and aided colleges (for aided courses only) will be applicable for this scholarship excluding professional courses.

Mariyam’s family seeks action against the ‘guilty’

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Three-year-old Mariyam Kouser, who has been in a critical condition since December for alleged medical negligence of doctors from Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedic. Her relatives protested and urged the government to take strict action against the doctors responsible for her condition and also in such other cases, here on February 1.

Two doctors had been terminated, while other two were suspended for medical negligence.

Sensex dips below 20k level, tanks 233 pts in opening trade

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The benchmark BSE Sensex today dipped below psychological 20,000-level by falling nearly 233 points in opening trade following weak global trends after disappointing US factory data.

The 30-share barometer fell by 232.88 points, or 1.15 per cent, to trade below 20,000-level at 19,976.38. The index had lost 304.59 points in the previous session.

All the sectoral indices led by realty, IT and metal were major losers, dragging down the benchmark Sensex.

The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty dipped below 6,000-mark by falling 59.80 points, or 1.00 per cent, to 5,942.00.

Mohammed Wahed Ali Khan nominated as executive member of AP Waqf Tribunal Bar Association

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Mr. Mohammed Wahed Ali Khan advocate High Court S/O Mr. Mohammed Hyder Ali Khan advocate has been unanimously elected as executive member of Andhra Pradesh Waqf Tribunal Bar Association. Thanking the Almighty Allah on his selection he aimed to try his best to fulfill his duties keeping in view the community.

Messrs Hashtum Ali Khan, Farooq Khan, Abid Ali Khan, Rajendra Prasad, D Dandal Rao, Vijay Gutla, Khaja Ziauddin, Karman Reddy, Mohammed Abdul Baseer Siddiqui and other congratulated him on his appointment.

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Magnitude-6.1 earthquake jolts Indonesia

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The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.1 earthquake has been recorded in Indonesia.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has no warning in effect.

The Geological Survey report says the quake hit 318 kilometers east of Dili, East Timor, just after 1730 GMT.

The quake’s depth was recorded at 18 kilometers.

Indonesia is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin.

Kohli fourth in ICC Twenty20 rankings

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Virat Kohli slipped a rung but was still the best-placed Indian batsman at fourth in the latest ICC Twenty20 rankings issued today.

He was followed by Suresh Raina at fifth and Yuvraj Singh at sixth. Both these batsmen gained a position to move up the list.

However, no Indian found a place in the top-10 of bowlers’ list, while Yuvraj was steady at third in the all-rounders’ chart.

Elsewhere, Australia opener Aaron Finch jumped five places to a career-best third position after the home side beat England by 84 runs in Sydney to sweep the series 3-0.