Interrupting protein can help boost immunity: Study
byLos Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Interrupting for a short period a protein responsible for immune functions can help boost the body’s immunity against viral…
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Gerard Butler organised private screening for US marines
byLos Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Actor Gerard Butler reportedly organised a private screening of his new film “Olympus Has Fallen” for US Marines to…
When Jack Osbourne’s wife dreamt about DiCaprio
byLondon, April 12 (IANS) Television personality Jack Osbourne’s wife Lisa Stelly says she had strange dreams of actor Leonardo DiCaprio when she was expecting…
Nobel medal for discovery of DNA auctioned
byNew York, April 12 (IANS) The Nobel medal awarded to Francis Crick in 1962 for his discovery of DNA was sold here at an…
Nothing justifies bribe-taking, say ex-top cops
byMumbai, April 12 (IANS) Former chiefs of Maharashtra and Mumbai Police expressed disgust over video pictures of 36 policemen caught taking bribes and said…
Amethi, Rae Bareli lose 24×7 power supply
byLucknow, April 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh has ended 24×7 power supply to Amethi and Rae Bareli, represented in parliament by Rahul Gandhi and Sonia…
Social networking, texting linked to poor academic performance
byWashington, April 12 (IANS) Scientists have reported that rampant use of social networking, texting and chatting on mobile phone can result in lower grades…
IMF warns of potential risks of loose monetary policy
byWashington, April 12 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned central banks to be alert to the potential financial risks of super-loose monetary…
Cuba approves internet domain rules
byHavana, April 12 (IANS) The Cuban government has approved a set of guidelines on internet domain names, according to a decree. The guidelines establish…
‘North Korea on way to miniaturizing n-weapons’
bySeoul, April 12 (IANS) North Korea is believed to be on its way to miniaturizing nuclear weapons, the South Korean defence ministry said Friday….