Passive smoking can increase platelet activation in the blood

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Passive smoking can increase platelet activation in healthy people leading to formation of blood clots which can damage many organs including the kidneys, heart and brain.

Researchers from the Erciyes University in Turkey found that passive smoking increased levels of platelet activation, lactate and carbon monoxide in the blood. Platelet activation is indicated by Mean platelet volume (MPV) that is increased in acute thrombotic events.

In thrombotic events, microscopic clots are formed in the small blood vessels.

Human lungs can sweep out intruders

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Human lungs rely on sticky mucus to expel foreign matter, including toxic and infectious agents during a cold or an allergy that causes a running nose and a wet cough, says a study.

The study by Brian Button and colleagues from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, helps to explain how human airways clear such mucus out of the lungs.

The findings may give researchers a better understanding of what goes wrong in many human lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis (CF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, the journal Science reported.

Coal block allocation: Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm

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Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Monday as the BJP refused to allow Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to make a statement on coal block allocation.

Earlier too, both Houses were adjourned till noon after slogan-shouting BJP members disrupted proceedings compelling the presiding officers to order the adjournment.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) kept up a chant demanding the Prime Minister’s resignation, effectively drowning out all attempts by him to speak. His statement was finally laid on the table of the two respective houses.

Crime In Hyderabad (27.8.2012)

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Man ends life by hanging

(Siasat News): A man committed suicide at Gagan Pahad in Shamshabad RGI police limits. According to police, B Srinivas, 45, resident of Gagan Pahad and a driver by profession, had complained about the chest pain.

However, the pain increased yesterday and became unbearable for him. When he could not bear the pain any longer, he took the extreme step of ending his life by hanging.

Small businessmen scared of loan sharks’ harassment

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Keeping in view the immense shopping spree during the month of Ramadan, the small businessmen had taken loan on high interest for a period of one month, with the promise of returning the capital amount along with interest shortly after the Eid.

The loan sharks become active ahead of Ramadan and through their agents they persuade small businessmen to take loan on interest. Since the loan is taken on high interest the small businessmen fail to make lump-sum payment. It has been told that sometimes the interest is as high as 20 to 30 percent for short duration.

Govt. obligated to provide every facility to Hajj aspirants: Mrs. Mohsina Khidwai

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Every person associated with Holy pilgrimage wishes to provide better facilities to the Hajj aspirants. Khadim-ul-Hujjaj (Hajj Volunteers) play key role in providing facilities to elderly Hajj pilgrims during the Holy pilgrimage. Mrs. Mohsina Khidwai, chairman central Hajj committee told this yesterday while addressing a training camp conducted for Hajj volunteers. She told that the Hajj volunteers should take it as a blessed opportunity, as serving Hajj pilgrims is an honour.

Mr.Aziz Pasha criticizes those who seek votes in the name of religion

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Addressing on the occasion of the inauguration of CPI’s parallel organization, INSAF at Amberpet. Mr. Syed Aziz Pasha, former Rajya Sabha M.P criticized the political parties who seek election on the basis of religion. The purpose of such leaders is to strengthen their own personality not their community. He further told that corruption, scams and other irregularities have become the fate of people’s life for which public have to suffer.

TRS blames TDP for misleading people

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TRS alleged TDP that it is misleading the people on Telangana issue.

Telangana Forum members of TDP say that Mr.Chandrababu Naidu would send a letter to Central Govt . in 1st week of September in favour of Telangana State whereas the senior TDP member from Rayalseema Region Mr.P.Keshav told that the question of Mr.Naidu sending a letter to Govt of India in support of Telangana does not arise.

APJ Abdul Kalam supports FDI in retail

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Pitching for foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail, former president APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday said the country should build capacity for aggressively marketing its products at the global level.

Averring that the factors separating the developed and the developing world were “aggressive marketing” and “competitiveness”, Mr Kalam said: “As long as we can build the capacity of aggressiveness in marketing and competitiveness, FDI is not a dangerous thing.”

New device removes clots from brain

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A new device that removes clots from the brain could be a game changer in the treatment of strokes, say researchers.

In a recent clinical trial, the SOLITAIRE Flow Restoration Device, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration this March, outperformed the standard treatment. SOLITAIRE is among an entirely new generation of devices designed to remove blood clots from blocked brain arteries.

TRS Minorities leaders demand to withdraw warrant against Harish Rao

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Minority leaders of TRS condemned the non bailable warrant issued against Mr. T. Harish Rao, MLA for agitating against the injustice done to the farmers by implementing power cuts.

Talking to newsmen at Telangana Bhavan yesterday, Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali, President of Minority Cell of TRS and Mr. Shabbir Ahmed,TRS incharge of Yakutpura condemned the attitude of the police. They said the behavior of police with the political leaders of other parties is soft.

Recently, police provided protection to Mr. Chandrababu Naidu and BJP leaders when they led agitation against energy crisis.

Jagipet Muslims donate Rs,40,000 in Assam Relif Fund

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Giving proof of their firm faith in Islam, the Muslims of Jagipeth donated Rs 40,000 in Assam Relif Funf. They expressed their sympathies to the victims of the brutal killings in Assam. They had collected these donations on the occasion of Ediul Fitr.

A delegation led by the Secretary of the Eidgah, Mr. Mohammed Ismail, retired Headmaster, Mr.Hafiz Mahboob Ali and Mr. Arshad Mohiuddin, Staff Reporter of Siasat at Jogipet met Mr.Zahid Ali Khan, Editor, Siasat and handed over the collected amount to him. They donated garments also.

Anti Social elements are active near Hyderabad University

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The activities of anti social elements are on the increase around the area of the Central University of Hyderabad.
These miscreants residing at Chandanagar and Gopanpally areas are targeting the commuters taking advantage of less traffic during evening hours. Looting the passengers and beating them up for no reason has become a routine for them.

India should build n-deterrent against China: book

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India will be able to forge durable relations with China only when it emerges as a stronger, if not an equal, military and economic power with a nuclear deterrent, says a new book.

Former foreign secretary Muchkund Dubey also says that India should not expect China to change its negative position on or seriously address the issues of concern to India.

To stand up to China, India must maintain and impart momentum to the dynamism acquired by its economy and strengthen its military power, Dubey says in “India’s Foreign Policy: Coping with the Changing World” (Pearson).

Hindus not migrating: Pakistani panel

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Hindus are not migrating to India and giving up their Pakistani citizenship, said a committee that was formed to look into reports of mass migration of the minority community.

It recommended that those behind conversion of Hindu girls should be exposed regardless of their party affiliation. “It’s in no way migration. It’s not easy to get Indian citizenship. People are settling in countries like the UAE, Canada, UK or America but they have not given up their Pakistani citizenship. They have left for greener pastures,” Dawn Monday quoted a source saying.

US acts on its own: Pakistani daily

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Drone strikes show that there has been no real change in the relations between the US and Pakistan, said a daily that criticised Washington for continuing “to act in its own interests”.

“The drone issue has reared its ugly head once again. Within the last two days, at least 18 and possibly more people have been killed in strikes in the North Waziristan area,” said an editorial in the News International Monday.

BJP sticks to ‘quit PM’ demand, parliament adjourned

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Both houses of parliament were adjourned Monday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) persisted with its demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over coal block allocation.

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 12 noon soon after they met as the BJP raised slogans demanding the prime minister’s resignation.

In the Rajya Sabha, members paid tributes to Chowdhary Ram Sevak, a former member, who has passed away. Chairman Hamid Ansari later complimented the Indian cricket team for winning the under-19 World Cup.

Pakistani PM faces SC on contempt order

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Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf Monday appeared in the Supreme Court to face a show-cause notice for failing to implement the order to write to the Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Jostled by crowds, Ashraf waved before stepping inside the court building.

The apex court had issued the notice Aug 8.

The order said it was unfortunate that the prime minister had failed to implement the court’s directives.

Saudi Arabia ‘best place for seeking jobs’

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Saudi Arabia’s financial situation is stable and is the best place for seeking jobs, according to a consumer confidence survey conducted by Bayt.com in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Thirty-eight percent of Saudis who participated in the survey said the present financial condition was good, while 33 percent remained neutral in their opinion about the Kingdom’s financial condition.

Kejriwal to protest in Bhopal on Tuesday

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Alleging that there is no “Opposition” left in the country, activist Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he will sit on a dharna outside the residence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhopal to protest the police action against his supporters there.

He alleged people were “beaten up very badly” in Bhopal while protesting against corruption by Chouhan.

“Is there any difference between UPA in Centre and BJP in MP? Same character, same arrogance of power, same corruption and same oppression,” he said in a statement.

Mushaira represents our culture – Shukoor

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Mushaira is not only our cultural heritage but it is also promoting in the development of Urdu language and literature. In and around the city of Hyderabad, Mushaira has assumed the status of a cultural festival. Mr. Miskeen Ahmed is worth congratulating that he has been organizing Musharias for the past eight years without any entry ticket. He has been fulfilling the literary taste of the people of Hyderabad.

Power cut for five hours – Public worried

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In the wake of power cut for 5 hours in the city of Hyderabad, people are forced to think whether they are living in the city or in a remote village area. In order to overcome the energy crisis, three hours power shut down was declared and the schedule to load shedding in various areas was also notified. Electricity officials are implementing undeclared power cut for another two hours which means public have to suffer for five hours without electricity.

Libyan interior minister resigns

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Libyan Interior Minister Fawzi Abdelali resigned Sunday after being attacked for the performance of the security forces during a surge of violence, Al-Jazeera TV reported.

The country’s security forces were criticised for double car bombings that killed two people on the day Muslims celebrated the feast of Eid-ul-Fitr a week ago in Tripoli and attacks on several Muslim shrines in the past few days, Xinhua reported.

The criticism has come mainly from the General National Congress, which Sunday accused the interior ministry’s High Security Committee of being lax.

Israeli missile kills militant in Egypt

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A motorcycle-borne militant was killed in Egypt by a missile launched from an Israeli plane, Xinhua reported.

The militant — identified as Ibrahim Nasser, a Bedouin — was hit while he was riding a motorbike in Rafah area, 15 km from the Egypt-Israel border.

The man was arrested a few days ago by the Egyptian army but was released later.

Officials told Xinhua Nasser was involved in killing some Israeli tourists near the border and was listed as terrorist in Israel.

AP govt urges people to save electricity

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Faced with an acute shortage of power, Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday appealed to the consumers to take measures for saving power.

In an open letter to the 2.5 crore electricity consumers in the state, the Energy Coordination Cell, Energy Department of Andhra Pradesh government has urged them to inculcate the habit of energy conservation by treating it as a social responsibility.