Month: June 2014

‘Revolutionary’ immune therapy holds key to treatment of advanced bladder cancer

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A multi-center phase I study using an investigational drug for advanced bladder cancer patients who did not respond to other treatments has shown promising results in patients with certain tumor types, researchers report.

Yale Cancer Center played a key role in the study, the results of which will be presented Saturday, May 31 at the 2014 annual conference of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.

THE DISTRESS CALL WITHIN THE BODY

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Allah’s Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) said:

“You see the believers as regards their being merciful among themselves and showing love among themselves and being kind to each other, resembling one body, so that, if any part of the body complains, the whole body shares (Tada’a[1]) the sleeplessness (insomnia) and fever along with it.”[2]

THE SCIENTIFIC FACT:

Telangana formation would not have been possible without Sonia and Manmohan Singh: Digvijay Singh

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Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Monday said that it should not be forgotten that without the help of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the formation of Telangana would not have been possible.

“Let us also not forget that without Sonia ji and Dr MM Singh this wouldn’t have been possible. They fulfilled the commitment made,” tweeted Digvijay Singh.

Yamaha eyes 10% share in domestic scooter market

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apanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha is eying around 10 percent share in the fast growing scooter market in India this year riding on its three models.

The company, which is present in the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary, currently has over 7 percent market share in the scooter segment, which is pegged at around 3 lakh units per month.

DLF posts Rs 219.68 cr net profit during Jan-Mar quarter

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Marking a turnaround, country’s largest realty firm DLF on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 219.68 crore for the quarter ended March 31 against a net loss of Rs 4.19 crore in the year-ago period.

Total income from operations fell by 11.5 percent to Rs 1,969.45 crore in the fourth quarter of last fiscal compared with Rs 2,225.55 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous year.

The company posted the net profit in March 2014 quarter on the back of sharp jump in other income at Rs 552.15 crore from Rs 93.24 crore during the period under review.

I’m very similar to Maddox: Angelina Jolie

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Actress Angelina Jolie reveals that she’s closer to her adopted son Maddox than her own genetic children.

“I think children are exactly who they are when they’re born. And if there is a trauma, it can drastically change who they are,” dailymail.co.uk. quoted Jolie, 38, who is engaged to Brad Pitt, as saying.

“If you look at baby photos of our kids, the way they were, the way they looked, what their energy was – whether they were a sweet, elegant, private little person, or a funny, open person, or a bold person – they’re still the same.

Urdu class conducted at Siasat office

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Urdu class was conducted at Siasat office on Sunday, June 1. A fictional story “Alazmatu Lillahi” from “Raushan Rahen” was read and written. At the end Urdu translation of English sentences was done. Students in general and women in particular are showing enthusiasm towards Urdu classes being conducted by Siasat. The next class will be held on June 8; from 5 pm to 8 pm. Dr. Sabiha Nasreen will take the class. For further details dial or send sms to 9052193788.

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Sugary drinks may lower semen quality

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Sugar-sweetened drinks such as soda can lower semen quality, a new study has found.

Researchers have found that high consumption of sugary drinks is associated with low sperm motility, or sperm movement – but this was true only for healthy, lean men.

The researchers found no relationship between sugary drink consumption and sperm motility in overweight or obese men.

Urdu exams of Abid Ali Khan Educational Trust on june 29

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Abid Ali Khan Educational Trust, in collaboration with Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu is conducting Urdu Dani, Zaban Dani, and Insha exams on June 29 from 10 am simultaneously at 76 centres of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, besides 14 centres in districts and 6 centres in neighboring states. All exams will be written. Question papers and answer sheets will be issued from the office of Abid Ali Khan educational Trust. Centre in charges who have obtained exam forms must submit the filled in applications on or before June 15.

Bad hair day common among British women

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Women might want their tresses to look perfect throughout the year. But a new research reveals that over three in five British women admitted to suffering from a bad hair day at least once a week.

The research from Remington shows that although British women are more critical of their hair (with a tenth convinced that every day is a bad hair day), British men are similarly in tune with their stray strands as 41 percent also admit to having a bad hair day at least once a week, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

British women spend an average of 18.52 pounds per month on their beauty regime.

Chandrasekhara Rao sworn-in as first CM of Telangana

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Hyderabad, June 02:

Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) chief K Chandrashekhar Rao was on Monday sworn in as the first Chief Minister of Telangana, which became the 29th state of India.

Rao was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor ESL Narasimhan in a simple ceremony at the Raj Bhavan here around 8.47 am.

Eleven ministers have also taken oath in K Chandrasekhar Rao’s Cabinet in the new state of Telangana.

The ministers, who took oath today, include Mahmood Ali, Dr T Rajaiah, Nayani, Etala, Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, Harish Rao and KT Rama Rao.

Man with stolen GPS calls police for help after getting lost

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A man from US, who stole GPS (Global Positioning System), was arrested after he called police to ask them for help because he got lost.

Andrew James Joffe was unaware that a warrant had been issued for his arrest on driving offences when he contacted the authorities in Polk City, Florida, Metro.co.uk reported.

Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County said that they had people with warrants who called them to turn themselves in before, but it was unusual for someone with an active warrant, who just burgled a car, to get lost and calling them for help.

PM to meet council of ministers today

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday meet his council of ministers to deliberate upon the steps required for efficient governance and implementation of programmes.

According to reports, Modi will highlight his thrust areas and call for suggestions from his ministerial colleagues at the meeting.

The discussions held and decisions taken are likely to be reflected in President Pranab Mukherjee’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament next week.

How flight attendants disguise dead people on board revealed

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A BBC documentary about British Airways has revealed the techniques which flight attendants use to deal and disguise people who die when on flight.

According to the Sunday People, to avoid chaos in between the aircraft cabin crew has to use some bizarre methods to hide the dead body, the Mirror reported.

A woman trainer told that earlier they used to mask them with vodka and tonic, a newspaper and eye shades but now they just cover up the body with blanket up to the neck.

Telangana: India’s 29th state

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Following are the major events in the history of Telangana, which Monday came into being as 29th state in India.

1948: Indian Army annexes princely state of Hyderabad, which comprised different regions including Telangana.

Nov 1, 1956: Telangana merged with Andhra State, which was carved out of Madras State, to form Andhra Pradesh, a united state for Telugu-speaking people.

1969: ‘Jai Telangana’ movement for separate statehood to Telangana began. Over 300 people killed in police firing.

Prakash Javadekar congratulates people of Telangana

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Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has congratulated the people of Telangana on the creation of India’s newest state.

He said, “We congratulate people of Telangana and we are very happy about formation of separate state of Telangana. We will go ahead with the development plank. We firmly believe that both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will co-exist peacefully and progress rapidly.”

The Union Minister also explained that the Central government will do justice to both the states and those who are lagging behind will get more help .

Japan encourages casual dress in workplace to save energy

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The Japanese government Monday started a campaign to encourage people to dress casually in workplace in a move to avoid excessive use of air conditioners to save energy.

In contrast to common impression of Japanese workers who are always in suits with ties, the “Super Cool Biz” campaign is an improved version of the “Cool Biz” started 10 years ago, which allowed government employees to work without wearing usual suits, Xinhua reported.

During the “Super Cool Biz” period, workers are allowed to wear polo shirts, sneakers and even Hawaiian aloha shirts in offices.

PM Modi greets Telangana people, first chief minister

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Assuring his full support to India’s 29th state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said om Monday Telangana was born due to years of struggle and sacrifices and congratulated its first Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao.

“India gets a new state! We welcome Telangana as our 29th state. Telangana will add strength to our development journey in the coming years,” the prime minister tweeted minutes after Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rao.

Reducing emissions is primary way to fight climate change: Study

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Researchers have said that reducing emissions will be the primary way to fight climate change.

Daniela Cusack, the study’s lead author and an assistant professor of geography in UCLA’s College of Letters and Science, said they found that climate engineering doesn’t offer a perfect option.

She said that the perfect option is reducing emissions.

Market cap of top 7 Sensex firms down by Rs 90,452 crore

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The top seven Sensex companies saw a cumulative loss of Rs 90,452.18 crore in their market capitalisation (m-cap) last week, with energy majors ONGC and RIL taking the steepest hit.

The seven companies whose market valuation eroded in the week ended Friday (May 30) include RIL, ONGC, ITC, CIL, SBI, Infosys and ICICI Bank.

On the other hand, TCS, HDFC Bank and new entrant in the top 10 list Larsen & Toubro made gains.

The market capitalisation of ONGC dropped Rs 25,024.81 crore to Rs 3,23,611.41 crore, while RIL suffered a loss of Rs 20,266.28 crore to Rs 3,44,284.41 crore.

One arrested for raping 29-year-old woman at gunpoint

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One of the accused in the rape case of a 29-year-old woman in Mumbai has been arrested on Monday while another accused is on the run. The woman was lured by two men on the pretext of getting her job and then raped at gunpoint inside a car outside Bhayander station on Friday.

The survivor had just completed an event management course and was in search of a job.

While one of the accused allegedly raped her, the other threatened her with a gun. The accused have been booked under sections 376, 377, 506 (2) and 34 IPC. And under sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act.