Month: February 2014

Apologise, says BJP after Khurshid calls Modi impotent

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday said that External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid should apologise for calling its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi “impotent”.

Salman Khurshid in a rally in his constituency Farukkabad, Uttar Pradesh Tuesday said: “Our allegation is not that you (Modi) get people killed…but that you are napunsak (impotent)”. It was in reference to Modi’s claims to be a strong man, yet failing to protect people during the 2002 riots.

Expert panel suggest to split Bangalore University into five varsities

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The seven-member committee of experts, with experience of more than 50 years in education, has suggested that the university be split into: Bangalore University South, Bangalore University North Bangalore University East and Bangalore University West. And the fifth, UVCE (University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering), should be considered a special institution.

Brain cell breakthrough brings Alzheimer’s treatment closer to reality

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Researchers have found that increased brain cell activity boosts brain fluid levels of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Tau protein is the main component of neurofibrillary tangles, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. It has been linked to other neurodegenerative disorders, including frontotemporal dementia, supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration.

New blood test could detect heart attacks early

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Scientists including an have developed a new blood test that can help detect heart attacks hours faster than the current gold-standard blood test.

The new test measures a protein that is released to the bloodstream by dying heart muscle.

The protein is called cardiac myosin binding protein-C (cMyBP-C). The study found that cMyBP-C is released to the blood within just 15 minutes of cardiac damage, and rises to significant levels in three hours.

The better your mood the healthier you eat!

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Emotional eating is something we’re all familiar with. Happy or sad, up or down, there’s a plethora of media in the world that tells us our moods often dictate the foods we choose to eat.

A study by University of Delaware associate professor Meryl Gardner finds that there’s more to stress eating than simply emotion and in fact, thinking about the future may help people make better food choices.

Gardner tried to find out why when someone is in a bad mood will they choose to eat junk food and why when someone is in a good mood will they make healthier food choices?

Cancer risk escalates among Fukushima kids

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A new study has revealed that the cancer risk among 1-year-old girls in Fukushima has increased slightly.

The study, which checked the radiation exposure of around 460 residents living near the crippled plant, found that after 2012, the lifetime solid cancer incidence rate will be raised by 1.06 percentage points in the Tamano area of Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, from the average rate of 31.76 percent, the Japan Times reported.

According to the study, the l ifetime solid cancer incidence rate was relatively higher in the Tamano area than the other two areas among all age groups.

How two men completed Captain Scott’s ill-fated South Pole trek

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Ben Saunders and his co-explorer Tarka L’Herpiniere took 105 days of trekking across the South Pole to complete the trek undertaken by Captain Scott’s ill-fated ‘Terra Nova’ expedition of 1912.

In an interview with the Independent’s Nick Duerden, Saunders said that the biggest challenge was to convince people about how extraordinary the feat was.

The pair trekked for 1800 miles for almost four months and completed the longest man-haul polar journey in history.

Bread Cutlet

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Ingredients

3 to 4 Slices of Bread

2 tsp chopped Coriander Leaves

1 Green Chili, squarely cut

1/2 tsp minced Ginger

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp ‘Garam Masala’ (ground spices)Powder

1 pinch Turmeric Powder

1 pinch Chill Powder

1/2 cup finely grated Carrot

1/2 cup chopped Onion

1/2 cup grated Zucchini or Cucumber

Preparation

Heat the Oil in a frying pan.

After adding all the vegetables,fry it for 4-5 minutes and sprinkle salt and continue stirring until they achieve a fine texture.

In the water dip the bread slices and remove it instantly.

Almond Butter Sandwich

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Ingredients

4 tbsp sliced Almonds

1 tbsp Honey

1 tsp ground Cinnamon

1/2 cup Almond Butter

4 tbsp Raisins

8 slices Whole Grain Bread

Directions

Together in a bowl mix almond butter, honey and cinnamon.

Spread the almond butter mixture finely in a slice of bread

Then sprinkle one tbsp of raisins and almonds over it

Then put the other slice of bread on it.

Serve it with ketchup or any chutney.

Muhammad Ali joins Twitter on 50th anniversary of ‘iconic’ heavyweight title win

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American boxing legend Muhammad Ali has reportedly joined Twitter on the golden jubilee of his first heavyweight boxing title, which he won after stopping Sonny Liston at Miami Beach 50 years ago.

Ali, who was then named Cassius Clay, stopped Liston in the seventh round to claim the world heavyweight crown at age 22, launching a career that would see him become a global sports icon.

Amla says ‘placid’ Port Elizabeth pitch helped Proteas handle Johnson ‘easily’ in 2nd Test

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Veteran South African batsman Hashim Amla has admitted that a more placid pitch was one of the main reasons behind their relatively easy handling of Australian pace sensation Mitchell Johnson in the second Test at Port Elizabeth.

Johnson, who claimed career-best Test figures of 12-127 in the opening match on a bouncy Centurion pitch, was restricted to match figures of 3-121 at St.George’s Park and rarely had Amla and his teammates ducking and weaving like he did in the first Test.

‘Disappointed’ Amir Khan slams Mayweather’s decision to snub for May clash

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British boxer Amir Khan has slammed WBC welterweight world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr’s decision to overlook him for a fight in May in favour of WBA champion Marcos Maidana.

The unbeaten American, who asked fans via Twitter to choose between the former world light-welterweight champion and Maidana as his next opponent, will face the Argentine on May 3 at a venue, which is yet to be decided.

Inteqal (26.2.2014)

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Mohd. Hanif Masood s/o late Mohd. Osman died in a road accident. He was 50.

Namaz-e-Janaza was offered on Tuesday, February 25 at Jama Masjid Vazir Ali, Chandulal Baradari after namaz-e-Isha.

Fateha sewam is fixed on Thursday, February 27 at Masjid Limuwali.

Further information can be had on 9949032150 & 9866684150.
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Janab Mohd. Habib s/o late Mohd. Ghouse died. He was 70.

Burial took place at Qabrastan Masjid Qutubshahi, Bazar Guard.

Pattern of Masnuat-e-Mulki Numaishgah changed

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Masnuat-e-Mulki Numaishgah, the present Jawahar Bal Bhawan was built by Huzoor Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur in 1939. But sadly the pattern of Masnuat-e-Mulki Numaishgah which is located in Shahi Bagh-e-Aamma founded in 1846 has been changed. There is an Asif Jahi crown at the entrance of the impressive building on which the word Allah and Masnuat-e-Mulki Numaishgah 1949 are engraved. Although no one dared to wipe out the symbol but when we enter into the building one can see a lighted lamp in front of a picture of an idol.

Agassi advises Murray to improve tennis instead of focusing on rankings

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American tennis legend Andre Agassi has advised Wimbledon champion Andy Murray to concentrate on improving his tennis instead of focusing on increasing his world rankings, in order to win more Grand Slams.

The British No.1 has slipped down to world No.7 since winning Wimbledon after undergoing back surgery.

Ugandan homosexuals under threat after tabloid lists names of 200 top gays

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A tabloid in Uganda has reportedly divulged the names of the country’s “200 top homosexuals”, posing threat for gays, who now fear a witch hunt following the revelation.

The tabloid ‘Red Pepper’ listed the names under a headline that read ” Exposed”, a day after President Yoweri Museveni signed an anti-gay bill that punishes gay sex with up to life in prison.

According to the BBC, many of the people named on Red Pepper’s list are known to be homosexuals, and some of them live abroad.

The list also includes some Ugandans who had not identified themselves as gay before.

Pakistan govt. gives go-ahead for ‘preemptive strikes’ on TTP hide-outs

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The Pakistan federal government has reportedly given a go ahead for ‘ preemptive strikes’ on hide-outs of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and their affiliates.

The Pakistan government has come up with a new plan to tackle the militant group, under which, along with carrying out ‘punitive strikes’, the army will act against militants without delay, following confirmation of terrorist attacks by intelligence sources.

14-year-old UK boy busted for raping own mum

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A 14-year-old UK boy has become the youngest person to be arrested on charges of raping his own mother.

The crime reportedly took place in the boy’s family home in Blackpool, where the accused lived with his two brothers, the Daily Star reported.

A judge has remanded the 14-year-old in custody at Blackpool Magistrates Court and his case has been adjudged a “grave crime”, which will be heard at Preston Crown Court at a future date. (ANI)

Crime In Hyderabad (26.2.2014)

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IT employee ends life
(Siasat News): A 24-year-old youth working in an IT company ended his life by hanging in his rented flat.

His dead body was recovered from the flat situated in Gachibowli who is identified as Rajsekhar Reddy of Guntur. His roommate said that he was found hanging from the ceiling fan.

No suicide note was found near the dead body. Police Raidurg has registered a case and further investigations are on.

Another dowry death

Pak official warns of civil war in Afghanistan after US threat of complete withdrawal of troops

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Pakistan has reportedly warned that withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may result in civil war.

The remark comes in the wake of the Obama administration threatening “zero option”, following which no US troops would be left on the ground after 2014.

An unnamed senior Pakistan official said that departure of US forces would likely create “mayhem” in the country, which could ultimately prompt one third of Afghan security forces to desert their posts in the Army and police, adding that the zero option would mean a civil war in Afghanistan, CS Monitor reported.

Mukherjee condoles passing of eminent artist Prokash Karmakar

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President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of eminent artist Prokash Karmakar.

In his condolence message , Mukherjee said, “Shri Prokash Karmakar was an eminent artist and a role model for modern and contemporary Indian painters. His singular contribution to Indian Arts was recognized through a number of awards including Lalit Kala Akademi National Award.”

“He will be a source of inspiration for all those interested in art and culture and his death leaves a void in the world of art and creativity,” he added.

RIL refutes AAP Charges on Swiss accounts

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Reliance Industries has strongly deprived of Arvind Kejriwal’s allegation that its chairman Mukesh Ambani had squirrel away money abroad in Swiss accounts, saying the charge, made at a public rally in Haryana on Sunday, was groundless and seemed brought about by vested interests.

Moreover, the company is planning legal action to protect its corporate reputation, industry executives said.

Gmail’s message delivery disrupted days after Web apps crash

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Google Gmail’s delivery of messages was reportedly disrupted for a couple of hours, days after the search giant’s Web apps faced outage lasting five hours.

Google acknowledged that messages sent via Gmail were being received with a delay.

According to PC World, the message delivery system was disrupted around 5 a.m US Eastern Time and the issue was resolved two and half hours later.

Google later posted an update note saying that most of the delayed messages had been delivered and that the remaining messages would be delivered over the next hours.

California couple finds $10mln in gold coins while walking their dog

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A couple from northern California discovered 10 million dollars in gold coins while walking their dog.

The unnamed couple found 1,427 rare, mint-condition gold coins buried in the shadow of an old tree on their property in Gold County, NBC News reported.

Almost all of the coins, which date between 1847 and 1894, are in uncirculated, mint condition, David Hall, co-founder of Professional Coin Grading Service of Santa Ana, who authenticated the hoard, said.