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Everything you need to know about Kalyani Hospital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Kalyani Hospital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Sarabjit's lawyer Awais Sheikh has been freed by abducters

May 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Lahore, May 16 (ANI): Awais Sheikh, the lawyer of Sarabjit Singh, who was kidnapped in Lahore on Wednesday along with his son, has now been freed.

Economists allay fears of setback if Bengal chit funds close

May 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Kolkata, May 10 (IANS) With the chit fund catastrophe causing a major public uproar, economists feel even if all shady companies operating in West Bengal are closed down, it would not pose any major setback for the economy, though the already crisis-ridden sectors like service and real estate may be hit.

Allied Blenders acquires distilleries in Bengal

May 9, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) Liquor baron Kishore Chhabria's Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD) has acquired 100 percent stake in Wales Distilleries in West Bengal.

'Marathon mice' and 'couch potato mice' help find key to muscle fitness

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Small pieces of genetic material called microRNAs are identified as the missing link between the 2 defining features of muscle fitness-fuel-burning and fiber-type switching-providing a potential new target for interventions that boost fitness in people with chronic illness or injury.

Mamata asks centre to explain Sarabjit's missing organs

May 4, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday demanded a detailed statement from the central government about the missing vital organs of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner who died in a Lahore hospital a week after a murderous attack in jail.

Paris Hilton shows charitable side in Colombia

April 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) She is known for her high-flying lifestyle, but socialite Paris Hilton took time out from her busy schedule to visit a children's hospital in Colombia.

Kasturba Gandhi Hospital collapse: Two killed, 26 hurt

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Bhopal, April 27 (ANI): With rescue operations in full swing at the site of a collapsed hospital building in Bhopal, which claimed two lives and injured 26, salvage teams have been able to retrieve and save several trapped persons from the debris late on Friday.

Musharraf's lawyers refused entry into 'sub-jail' farmhouse amid talk of torture

April 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 22 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf's team of lawyers was reportedly refused entrance into his farmhouse which is serving as a sub-jail.

56 killed, over 500 injured in China quake

April 20, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Beijing, April 20 (IANS) At least 56 people were killed and more than 500 others injured Saturday when a massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck southwest China's Sichuan province, officials said.

Raped minor shifted to Lok Nayak Hospital

April 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The five-year-old girl battling for life after being repeatedly and brutally raped here for two days, was shifted to the Lok Nayak Hospital for treatment, said hospital sources Friday.

US to go to 'earth's ends' in Boston terror probe (Intro Roundup)

April 16, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) As a shell-shocked America Tuesday looked for answers in the Boston marathon bombings that left three people dead and 176 injured, President Barack Obama said FBI was investigating the "heinous and cowardly act" as an act of terrorism.

US investigates 'act of terror' in Boston (Roundup)

April 16, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) As a shell-shocked America Tuesday looked for answers in the Boston marathon bombings that left three people dead and 176 injured, President Barack Obama said the FBI was investigating the "heinous and cowardly act" as an act of terrorism.

Social networking, texting linked to poor academic performance

April 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) Scientists have reported that rampant use of social networking, texting and chatting on mobile phone can result in lower grades and poor performance of students, says a study.

Midwife apologises for 'Catholic country' comment over Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar's abortion

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): A midwife has apologised for telling the Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who suffered a miscarriage and died, that she could not have an abortion in Ireland because it was a "Catholic thing".

Upbeat Mohun Bagan up against Mumbai FC

April 9, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), April 9 (IANS) Mohun Bagan will look at the morale-boosting 5-1 win against Sporting Clube de Goa in the previous round when they take on Mumbai FC in the rescheduled 14th round match of the I-League football at the Kalyani Stadium here Wednesday.

Taliban attack survivor Malala joins forces with Jolie to launch education fund in Pak

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, who was brought to England after being shot in the head by the Taliban, has revealed the first recipients of her new education charity, with the support of Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.

New MRI machine in India

April 1, 2013 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A new MRI machine that can detect persistent pain in a patient by scanning the body in a standing, sitting and myriad other positions is available in India now.

Shillong Lajong hold Mohun Bagan 2-2

March 28, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), March 28 (IANS) Mohun Bagan were denied victory after leading twice in the match as a determined Shillong Lajong FC forced a 2-2 result in the 22nd round of the I-league at the Kalyani Stadium here Thursday.

New strategy to effectively treat and prevent osteoarthritis discovered

March 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Washington, Mar. 26 (ANI): Researchers have found that adding lubricin - a protein that our bodies naturally produce - to the fluid in our joints may reduce the risk of or even prevent osteoarthritis (OA).

Woman shot dead at Delhi Metro station

March 26, 2013 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was killed Tuesday and her father critically injured after her husband allegedly shot at them outside the Karkardooma Metro station in east Delhi, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official said.

Players perform amid snakes at I-League venue

March 25, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) The footballers of Mohun Bagan and Pailan Arrows had plenty of unwanted company during their I-League game at Kalyani near here Sunday - poisonous snakes which roamed freely on the playground as well as near the dressing rooms.

Pakistani daily pleased to see Malala back at school

March 21, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Teen activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban, has begun to attend a school in Britain, prompting a Pakistani daily to laud the "beacon of hope in a country where girls' education is desperately needed and under siege".

Malala calls first day at Birmingham school 'most important day' of life

March 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

London, Mar. 20 (ANI): Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' rights to education, has attended her first day at school in the UK.

Gerdau acquires majority ownership of India plant

March 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) Gerdau, the leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world, Monday announced acquiring majority ownership of its first plant in Asia at Tadipatri in Ananthpur district of Andhra Pradesh.

Bengal gets Rs.2,250 crores IT investment proposals

March 13, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) West Bengal has received investment proposals worth Rs.2,250 crores in the information technology (IT) sector during the current fiscal, a minister said Wednesday.

Malala's nomination for Nobel a huge honour: Pakistani daily

March 6, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Islamabad, March 6 (IANS) The nomination of Malala Yousufzai, Pakistani teen activist who was shot in the head by the Taliban for promoting girls' education, is a huge honour for her and for Pakistan, a daily said Wednesday.

Navy chopper crashes off Vizag coast, two missing

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) Two Navy personnel were injured and two others missing Tuesday after a helicopter of Indian Navy crashed off the coast of Visakhapatnam, officials said.

Cell phones smuggling 'all-too-common' occurrence in Sri Lankan prisons

February 10, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, Feb. 10 (ANI): Sri Lanka's prison officials have discovered rampant cell phone smuggling into the high security Welikade Prison, in the northern sector of the capital, Colombo.

How to fight fat with fat

February 6, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Washington, February 6(ANI): Scientists have discovered a trigger that turns muscle stem cells into brown fat, a form of good fat that could play a critical role in the fight against obesity.

Malala wants every child in world to be educated

February 5, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, Feb. 5 (ANI): Pakistani teen activist, Malala Yousufzai, who was operated upon by doctors in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to restore her hearing, has said she is getting better day by day and thanked everyone for their prayers.

'32.5 percent in Jharkhand forest suffering from cataract'

January 28, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Ranchi, Jan 28 (IANS) Over 32 percent of people in Saranda forest in Jharkhand are suffering from cataract, a doctor said Monday after conducting an eye camp that was inaugurated by union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Republic Day.

You can 'train' yourself to have more willpower!

January 25, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Washington, January 25 (ANI): With a little practice, it may be possible to strengthen and improve your self-control and lose more weight, researchers say.

Hate speech case: Akbaruddin Owaisi sent to 14 day judicial custody

January 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Hyderabad, Jan.9 (ANI): Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi was remanded to 14 day judicial custody by a magistrate in Nirmal town of Adilabad district in connection with a hate speech case.

I-League: Pune FC out to strengthen position against Prayag

January 8, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), Jan 8 (IANS) Pune FC have their eyes set on maintaining their position on the league table when they face Prayag United Sports Club in the 15th round of I-League football here Wednesday.

Naval probe into sailor's suicide

January 6, 2013 at 8:15 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Indian Navy has ordered an inquiry into the suicide of a young sailor aboard a ship allegedly due to harassment by his seniors, an official said here Sunday.

Pakistani education activist Malala wins international peace award

January 4, 2013 at 11:03 AM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (ANI): Pakistani teenage woman education activist Malala Yousafzai has been awarded the 2012 Tipperary International Peace Award from Ireland.

I-League: Prayag United host table-toppers Dempo

January 3, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), Jan 3 (IANS) Prayag United will look to close the gap on table-toppers Dempo SC when the two sides take on each other in a 14th round I-League match at the Municipal Stadium here Friday.

Two men arrested in Puducherry for abducting, raping minor girl

January 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Puducherry, Jan.3 (ANI): Police in the Union Territory of Puducherry have arrested two persons for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl.

Nine people shot in New York City just five hours into 2013

January 2, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 2 (ANI): Nine people have been shot in the New York City since the city welcomed in 2013, police said.

Special Air India aircraft bringing gang raped victim's body back

December 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.29 (ANI): A special aircraft of national carrier Air India is bringing back the body of the 23-year-old woman who was gang raped on the night of December 16 on a running bus.

Ranbir, Varun celebrate X-mas with cancer-struck kids

December 25, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Basu and actors Ranbir Kapoor and Varun Dhawan put a smile on the faces of cancer-struck children whom they met at a hospital here on Christmas day Tuesday.

Rihanna donates $1.75mn to Barbados hospital

December 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Singer Rihanna has donated $1.75 million to a Barbados hospital in memory of her late grandmother Dolly.

Jacintha Saldanha's body arrives in Mangalore

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Mangalore, Dec 16 (ANI): The body of Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who killed herself following a hoax phone call about the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Mangalore on Sunday afternoon.

Mind wandering while driving responsible for many road crashes

December 14, 2012 at 1:32 PM

London, December 14 (ANI): Researchers have warned that people whose minds wander whilst driving, especially when intense, are significantly more likely to be responsible for a crash and are threatening safety on the roads.

Fear of falling puts seniors with vision problems at risk for social isolation

December 13, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Washington, December 13 (ANI): Between 40 to 50 percent of older adults with visually impairing eye disease limit their activities due to a fear of falling, according to a new study.

Three killed in US chopper crash

December 12, 2012 at 4:32 AM

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Three people -- a pilot and two nurses -- were killed after a medical helicopter carrying them crashed en route to a hospital in the US state of Illinois, a media report said.

Delhi: BJP demands Judicial enquiry into deaths in hospital in Delhi

December 5, 2012 at 4:22 PM

BJP Delhi Pradesh President has alleged that all the Government Hospitals and Trauma centres have become graveyards for the patients. During the last 5 years, 10 thousand children have died due to negligence in Government Hospitals.

Teen girls who smoke put bones at risk

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, December 5 (ANI): Teenage girls who smoke carry a higher risk of developing osteoporosis later in life, according to new research.

Lack of nutrients in diet ups depression risk

November 27, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Washington, November 27 (ANI): Following a diet lacking in folate and vitamin B12 increases the risk of melancholic depressive symptoms, according to a study.

Jumping for joy could land your kids to hospital

November 26, 2012 at 10:47 AM

New York, November 26 (ANI): Inflatable Bounce Houses and Moonwalks - popular entertainment at birthday parties and amusement parks- can be hazardous to your child's health, researchers have warned.

Baby girl undergoes surgery to remove tail

November 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Beijing, Nov 22 (IANS) A four?month?old girl in China has undergone a surgery to remove her six?centimetre tail, a media report said.

Four die as train crashes into parade float in US

November 17, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Washington, Nov 17 (IANS/EFE) At least four people died and 17 were injured when a freight train crashed into a parade float carrying wounded war veterans in the West Texas city of Midland, authorities said.

Sri Lankan prison riot toll rises to 27

November 10, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Colombo, Nov 10 (IANS) The toll in the prison riot here rose to 27 Saturday after prisoners and the military overnight exchanged gunfire, police and prison officials said.

Pak activist Malala's friend Shazia returns home after recovery

November 9, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 9 (ANI): A friend of Malala Yousufzai, the 15-year-old education campaigner, who was also wounded by the Taliban, has returned home after recovering from her injuries.

David Cameron lauds 'beacon of light' Malala's 'extraordinary case' of bravery

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

London, Nov. 2 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has said that Malala Yousufzai is an "extraordinary" case and her courage was a beacon of light to those who believe in human rights, education for all and decency.

We need more women-centric films: Sridhar Pokuru

October 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Telugu director Sridhar Pokuru, whose debut movie "Agnatham" is set to release Nov 16, says the male-dominated film industry needs more women-centric projects.

Malala showing 'good progress', say UK docs

October 29, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Birmingham, Oct. 29 (ANI): Doctors in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham who are treating Malala Yousufzai, the teenaged Pakistani education activist who was shot by the Taliban almost two weeks ago, have said the 15-year-old has shown good progress.

US scientists working to tame space flight infections

October 19, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Washington, Oct 19 (IANS) Scientists in the US have suggested new measures to tackle infections suffered by astronauts during space flights.

U.S. Congressman calls Taliban attack on Pak teen activist Malala 'heartbreaking'

October 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Washington, Oct. 18 (ANI): U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich has called the attack on Pakistani teen education campaigner Malala Yousufzai "heartbreaking".

Bengal Congress for lowering fertiliser, LPG prices

October 16, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) Admitting that high fertiliser prices and cap on subsidised cooking gas cylinders were affecting the common people, the West Bengal Congress Tuesday said it will ask the central government to lower the prices.

SMS me your problems, Mamata tells industrialists

October 9, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) In a unique way of one-to-one interaction with industrialists to woo them, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday urged them to feel free to send her an SMS to apprise her of any problems they face on projects.

George Michael cancels Australian tour

October 1, 2012 at 2:06 PM

London, Oct 1 (IANS) Singer George Michael has cancelled the Australian leg of his tour due to "major anxiety" following his battle with pneumonia.

Heart attack victim Muamba to reveal all in new autobiography 'I'm Still Standing'

September 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

London, Sep. 27(ANI): Fabrice Muamba, who was playing for Bolton Wanderers when he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during an FA Cup quarter-final with Tottenham Hotspurs in March, will reveal all about his pre and post heart attack life in his new autobiography called 'I'm Still Standing'.

Williams becomes proud father

September 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

London, Sep 19 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams' wife Ayeda has given birth to their first child, a baby girl.

'Heartless' will be toughest role of Adhyayan's career: Shekhar Suman

September 17, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actor Shekhar Suman, who is gearing up for his debut directorial "Heartless", a tribute to his late son Aayush, says the movie will prove to be a tough challenge for his younger son, actor Adhyayan.

President to visit West Bengal on a four-day tour beginning tomorrow

September 13, 2012 at 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will be travelling to West Bengal on a four-day visit beginning on Friday.

New research says glaucoma is in one's genes

September 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Singapore, Sep 4 (IANS) Scientists have isolated three new genes linked to Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG), a leading cause of blindness, which affects 15 million people worldwide, 80 percent of whom live in Asia.

Actress Roselyn Sanchez brings joy to kids with cancer

August 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM

San Juan, Aug 31 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez Thursday visited a group of children suffering from cancer at the San Jorge Hospital in San Juan and symbolically gave them a medal for participating in an upcoming triathlon to raise money to fight the disease.

Magic of Banarasi sari recreated on ramp

August 30, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) It was an evening dedicated to Benarasi saris where exquisite range of handwoven saris made in the oldest temple city in the country were presented by Taj Khazana, an in-house lifestyle store of Tata Group's Taj Palace, along with the Zoya, a diamond boutique to revive the dying art.

Williams turns to Victoria for advice

August 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

London, Aug 30 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams, who is expecting his first child with wife Ayda Field, has turned to Victoria Beckham for advice. He has booked a VIP suite at the Portland Hospital here on her recommendation.

Tom Hanks to produce new Kennedy film

August 18, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 18 (IANS) Actor Tom Hanks is set to produce a new drama chronicling the events leading to the assassination of late US president John F. Kennedy.

Bengal's new IT policy to boost animation, hardware jobs

August 16, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government Thursday approved the new information and technology (IT) policy laying special emphasis on jobs linked to hardware, animation and graphics.

Snake causes panic in Kolkata hospital

August 12, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) A viper snake was spotted in the Curzon ward of the government-run SSKM Hospital here, causing panic among patients and staff, an official said Sunday.

Bill Clinton hires personal Buddhist monk to help him relax

August 4, 2012 at 12:33 PM

London, Aug 4 (ANI): Bill Clinton is learning the art of Buddhist meditation to help him relax, as he takes his exercise regime to spiritual heights.

Swapnali wins national mountain biking

July 31, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Mumbai's Swapnali Yadav won four gold medals and the overall championship in the ninth National Mountain Biking Championship organised by the Cycling Federation of India and hosted by the Maharashtra Cycling Association in Pune from July 28 to 30.

'Cheap' diabetes drug could help combat prostate cancer

July 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): Diabetes drug metformin, which costs as little as 2pence a tablet, could offer a major breakthrough in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Former athlete Pinki Pramanik gets bail

July 10, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) A West Bengal court Tuesday granted bail to Asiad gold medallist Pinki Pramanik, who after being accused of being a male had been under judicial custody since June 15 for alleged rape, the athlete's counsel said.

Usher's stepson declared brain dead after jet ski accident in Atlanta

July 9, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Washington, July 9 (ANI): Usher's 11-year-old stepson Kyle Glover has been declared brain dead following a tragic Jet Ski accident on Friday.

Vitamin D could be simple solution for multiple sclerosis

July 7, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Perth, July 7 (ANI): Some neurologists believe that the debilitating forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) could soon come to an end thanks to vitamin D.

Shatrughan Sinha's hospital stay to continue

July 7, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who is being treated at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for a breathing problem, is now absolutely fine but he can't go home as yet, say doctors.

US man strips naked and bites flesh out of another man's arm

June 22, 2012 at 1:56 PM

New York, June 22 (ANI): A man from Florida, USA was arrested on Wednesday after he stripped down, bit a chunk of flesh from another man's arm and resisted repeated attempts by police to subdue him with a stun gun.

US man strips naked and bites flesh out of another man's arm

June 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM

New York, June 22 (ANI): A man from Florida, USA was arrested on Wednesday after he stripped down, bit a chunk of flesh from another man's arm and resisted repeated attempts by police to subdue him with a stun gun.

Low calorie diet could help arthritis sufferers

June 19, 2012 at 7:51 PM

London, June 19 (ANI): A simple diet, which is very low on calorie and high in protein combined with regular exercise, could end the misery of arthritis for millions of sufferers, according to new research.

Government is committed for quality health care facility: CM

June 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Delhi Cabinet today gave its green signal for fully operationalization of its two Super Speciality Hospitals in West and East Delhi

Truck driver says accident was all LiLo's fault

June 10, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Washington, June 10 (ANI): The driver of the truck that Lindsay Lohan crashed her car onto, has come forward to claim that the accident was entirely her fault.

Robot offers soothing words of comfort to dying patients

June 9, 2012 at 2:16 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): An artist has designed a robot that could offer support and comfort in the last moments of someone's life.

Karnataka global investors' meet kicks off

June 7, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Bangalore, June 7 (IANS) The second edition of the Global Investors' Meet (GIM 2012) got underway Thursday amid fanfare to promote the state as a premier investment destination in diverse sectors of the economy across the state.

Overdose of Balakrishna in 'Adhinayakudu', skip it (Telugu Movie Review)

June 3, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Film: 'Adhinayakudu'; Cast: Balakrishna, Lakshmi Rai, Saloni, Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Pradeep Singh Rawat, Brahmanandam, Murali Sharma and others; Director: Parachooru Murali; Producer: M.L. Padma Kumar Choudhary; Composer: Kalyani Malik; Rating: *

Soon, blood test to check whether cancer treatment is working

May 31, 2012 at 11:59 AM

London, May 31 (ANI): A simple blood test is set to revolutionise cancer care by showing patients whether their treatment to reduce tumours is working, say scientists.

Musical device to help premature babies feed better

May 22, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) Many premature babies face typically unpleasant medical procedures, long hospital stays and increased chances of chronic health issues throughout their lives.

Kerala school girl secures 99 percent in ISC

May 19, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IANS) Kalyani Vishnu, a Class 12 student from here, was Saturday declared the top scorer in the Indian School Certificate (ISC) examination, which she passed with 99 percent marks.

Diabetic sues doctor for amputating infected penis

May 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): A man who had decided to undergo a penile implant in a Florida hospital is now suing his doctor after a post-surgical infection resulted in the amputation of his organ.

Obama's own literary agency's promotional booklet claims he was born in Africa

May 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): A promotional pamphlet edited from publishing imprint Acton and Dystel claimed that Barack Obama, then president of the Harvard Law Review, was "born in Kenya".

Egyptian man wakes up at his own funeral

May 13, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Johannesburg, May 13 (ANI): The funeral of a 28-year-old waiter in southern Egypt turned into a celebration when the "dead" body they were burying woke up.

'I fear nothing now' says Muamba after his close brush with death

May 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM

London, May 6 (ANI): Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba, who suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest on the pitch, has said he fears nothing now.

West Bengal to have four hardware hubs

May 4, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Four hardware hubs with 60 units each will be set up in West Bengal, the government said Friday.

Arthritis: key discovery can pave way for better treatment

May 2, 2012 at 1:15 PM

A new discovery has raised the hope for better treatment of arthritis. As per this discovery, muscle inflammation outside the joints is equally responsible for discomfort and reduced mobility in arthritis sufferers as swelling of the joint itself. This discovery can lead to the better treatment of the disease.

Discovery opens way to better arthritis treatment

May 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Sydney, May 2 (IANS) Muscle inflammation outside the joints is as much to blame for discomfort and poor mobility in arthritis sufferers as inflammation of the joint itself, says a new study. It potentially opens the way to better treatment.

37 dead as newspaper offices bombed in Nigeria

April 26, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Lagos, April 26 (IANS) At least 37 people were killed and 100 others injured Thursday when a powerful explosion hit the office of Thisday daily, a leading Nigerian national newspaper, in the capital city Abuja. A second office was bombed in Kaduna state.

Gomez named ambassador of Seacrest's charity

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez has been appointed ambassador of "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest's charity foundation.