Reality Tv Star Teresa Giudice out Of Prison
(Photo by Jeff Daly/Invision/AP) Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Reality TV star Teresa Giudice, who was sentenced to 15 months in jail in October 2014 on charges of fraud, was released from prison after…
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Gujarat, Goa Lead in Buying Sexual Wellness Products
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) People in states like Gujarat, Goa, Bihar and Kerala lead in the purchase of sexual wellness products in the country, according to a new study. Gujarat leads in the number…
Hepatitis C Infection May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
Taipei, Dec 24 (IANS) Hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by a virus, may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a common degenerative brain disorder. “Many factors clearly play a role in the development…
Intolerance Holding Sway over Our Lives: Goa Archbishop
Panaji, Dec 24 (IANS) There is an increasing intolerance holding sway over our lives today, Goa’s top Catholic leader said on Thursday. “Sadly we find an increasing dose of intolerance holding sway over our lives….
Highlights of Odd-Even Formula
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi government has announced an odd-even formula for restricting the number of motor vehicles on public roads, which is to be implemented from Friday, January 1, 2016. According to…
Arthur Charles Roy Jailed for Threatening Friend over ‘Star Wars’ Spoiler
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) An 18-year-old has been jailed in Montana for threatening to shoot a Facebook friend for disclosing a subplot from newly-released ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ a media report said. Arthur…
Music Therapy Helps Recovery from Respiratory Disorders
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Music therapy can increase an effectiveness of standard rehabilitation that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory disorders receive, said a new study. COPD is a…
New Technology Turns Smartphones into 3D Scanners
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) An algorithm developed by Brown University researchers may help bring high-quality 3D scanning capability to off-the-shelf digital cameras and smartphones. “One of the things my lab has been focusing on…
Rapper King Louie Shot at, Recovering
Chicago, Dec 24 (IANS) Chicago rapper King Louie was reportedly shot in the head in the city’s Southwest Side Ashburn neighbourhood. He is alive and recovering. The incident took place on Wednesday, reports hollywoodreporter.com. The…
Low Vitamin D Levels Don’t Worsen Sleep Apnea
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Contradicting common perception, researchers have found that low levels of vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, does not cause or worsen sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes repeated awakenings…
Saliva Can Reveal Risk Of Early Death
London, Dec 24 (IANS) Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality and could be an early indicator of risk, researchers from University of Birmingham have found. The team…
Musharraf Could Face Fresh Legal Jeopardy: Daily
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf talking to the media during a press conference in New Delhi on November 17, 2012. (Photo: PP Sarkar/IANS) Islamabad, Dec 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s former military strongman General Pervez Musharraf could…
Charlie Sheen Dreams to Discover HIV Cure
Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen, who is HIV-positive, says he was so angry that he contracted the disease that he told his mother that he would “discover a cure” for it. “I…
Security Tightened in Ayodhya
Lucknow, Dec 24 (IANS) Security was beefed up and intelligence units stepped up vigil in Ayodhya in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh after a group of Muslims put up a small model of the now-demolished…
Kejriwal Unveils Odd-Even Scheme, Seeks Public Support
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Transport Minister Gopal Rai announcing the odd-even transport formula in New Delhi on Dec. 24, 2015. (Photo: Sunil Majumdar/IANS) New Delhi, Dec…
Try Pole Fitness for a Perfect You
Los Angeles, Dec 24 (IANS) Christmas and New Year can be pretty tough for fitness fanatics with lots of partying. Try fitness using a pole to stay in shape. Pole fitness combines dance, strength training,…
J&K CM Mufti Muhammad Sayeed in Delhi AIIMS for Treatment (Lead)
Srinagar/Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed was on Thursday flown to New Delhi and admitted in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for treatment. State government sources said…
Why Are Indian Students Being Deported from US?
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) India has questioned the deportation of some students from India when they came to the US with valid student visas to study at two Silicon Valley institutions which have denied being…
Electronic Toys Affect Language Used During Infants’ Playtime
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Does your toddler play with electronic toys that produce lights, words and songs? A new study warns that children playing with electronic toys get to make less use of language…
UK Muslim Family Barred from Boarding Flight to US
London, Dec 23 (PTI) A British Muslim family heading to Disneyland was barred from boarding a flight to Los Angeles by US authorities at Gatwick airport here, prompting a lawmaker to seek Prime Minister David…