Working for change in UP: A lot can be done (Comment, With Image)
February 9th, 2012 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
This isn't a work of fiction, nor is it constructed to bash politicians or start a revolution, especially at a time when this sprawling state is going to the polls. It's ... Read more...
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PM to set up panel for senior citizens’ welfare
February 1st, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will constitute a council for welfare of senior citizens, a statement from the prime minister's office (PMO) said Wednesday.
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Nearly 1,000 British cops have criminal records
January 3rd, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 3 (IANS) At least 944 serving police officers in Britain as well as community support officers have criminal records, according to official figures.The offences include causing death by ... Read more...
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New York City had over 50 mn tourists in 2011
December 21st, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Dec 21 (IANS) New York's "quality of life" led around 50.2 million tourists to visit the city this year, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said."Five and half years ago, ... Read more...
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Quit smoking - feel happier, healthier
December 14th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) Some smokers have concerns that their quality of life may deteriorate if they stop smoking but research shows that those who kick the butt feel more ... Read more...
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Britons fear downfall in their kids’ living standards
December 5th, 2011 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 5 (IANS) About two-thirds of Britons are worried that the present generation of children will have a low living standard than their parents cherished, a study has found.The ... Read more...
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Restless legs? There could be brain malfunction
November 18th, 2011 - 12:21 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 18 (IANS) Researchers have found that people suffering from restless legs syndrome, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the limbs, have reduced function in an area of the brain ... Read more...
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Majority have trouble falling asleep
November 14th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 14 (IANS) A British study has found that over 50 percent of people have trouble falling asleep, which may prove quite detrimental for their health.
Some 51 percent ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Testosterone might not be the fountainhead of youth
October 23rd, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 23 (IANS) Ageing men who look to testosterone for a bit of rejuvenation might be in for disappointment to know that it is not all that effective.
Researchers ... Read more...
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Exercise as good as drugs in staving off migraines
October 11th, 2011 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 11 (IANS) The belief that exercise may be as good as drugs in staving off migraines -- the excruciating headaches -- seems to be validated by latest research.A ... Read more...
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Solar power to light up Dubai parks
September 29th, 2011 - 9:39 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, Sep 29 (IANS) All parks in Dubai will soon use solar-powered lights in a bid to reduce consumption of electricity and use more natural resources, a top official has ... Read more...
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Life quality-lows for Britons over 50
August 16th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 16 (IANS) The quality of life for Britons aged over 50 has been witnessing a rapid decline for the last nine months following rising inflation and unemployment, a ... Read more...
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Music eases anxiety among cancer patients
August 10th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Music may be useful as a complementary treatment for people with cancer as it eases their disease-related anxiety.Researchers analysed evidence from 1,891 patients taking part in ... Read more...
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Britons shun care homes over fear of neglect
August 8th, 2011 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) Three quarters of people in Britain won't send their elderly relatives to care homes because they fear about neglect in such places, a media report said ... Read more...
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Kidney cells could help do away with transplants
July 28th, 2011 - 1:04 pm ICT by IANS
Syndey, July 28 (IANS) Around 60 million people worldwide have chronic kidney disease and many need dialysis or transplants. But thanks to a vital breakthrough, patients' own kidney cells collected ... Read more...
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NHRC to review government programmes, submit report to UN
July 15th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Highlighting the large inefficacy of various government schemes, including flagship programmes, because of corruption at different levels, India's apex human rights body Friday said it ... Read more...
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China focuses on quality of life in family planning
July 12th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 12 (IANS) China's family planning policy will now focus on population management so as to improve the quality of life, an official said.Li Bin, minister of the National ... Read more...
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ADB gives $100 mn loan to China
June 25th, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 25 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $100 million in loan to help China's remote counties build new infrastructure and boost tourism.The projects include construction and ... Read more...
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Pidilite founder wins award (With Image)
June 6th, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Balvant K. Parekh, chairman of Pidilite Industries, the makers of Fevicol brand of adhesives, was Monday selected for the prestigious J. Talbot Winchell Award, making him ... Read more...
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‘Smart bandage’ to speed up wound healing
June 6th, 2011 - 12:27 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 6 (IANS) Smart bandages that can change colour to reveal the progress of wound healing, besides speeding up their recovery, are in the offing."We hope that the dressing ... Read more...
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Gabrielle Giffords recovering from her skull wound
May 19th, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is on course to recover from a gunshot into her head, doctors say. Doctors on Wednesday carried out a milestone operation on ... Read more...
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Krishna condoles Khandu’s demise
May 4th, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) In the first official condolence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu's death in a chopper crash, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Wednesday said ... Read more...
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Study finds disconnect between health and behavior in young adults
May 3rd, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new survey has found that eight out of 10 people between ages 25-44 years old think they are living a healthy lifestyle and are more likely to ... Read more...
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Poor sleep linked to worse health outcomes in diabetics
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Scientists have found that people with diabetes who sleep poorly have higher insulin resistance, and a harder time controlling the disease.The result suggests that poor sleep may contribute ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi to have separate paths for cycling
May 1st, 2011 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 1 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi will develop pathways for pedestrians and bicycles in a bid to improve transport options as well as the quality of life, officials said.The ... Read more...
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New opportunities lure Indians, Chinese back home
April 28th, 2011 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 28 (IANS) Thanks to economic opportunities back home and a deeply flawed US immigration system, skilled immigrants from India and China are now leaving the US in droves, ... Read more...
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Brain bypass regenerates lost brain tissue
April 25th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 25 (IANS) Neurosurgeons have successfully regenerated lost brain tissue through brain bypass surgery in patients whose blood flow to the organ was impaired by strokes.
This loss of ... Read more...
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Bihar roads better than in many parts of Europe: EU MPs
April 13th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, April 13 (IANS) A delegation of European Union (EU) MPs met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday and offered to help in the state's development. The lawmakers said ... Read more...
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Serbians rally to show support to quake-hit Japanese
April 11th, 2011 - 6:05 am ICT by IANS
Belgrade, April 11 (IANS) Over 3,000 Serbians participated in a rally to express their support to the Japanese people who have been struggling with the consequences of devastating earthquake ... Read more...
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Rat problem in NYC is hampering tourism
April 7th, 2011 - 8:17 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York City, April 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pest control officials in New York City have warned that cutting funds to the program would only harm the city’s tourism. Officials are demanding that ... Read more...
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Kharge inaugurates State-of-the-Art ESIC hospital at Manesar
March 28th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by ANI
Manesar (Gurgaon), Mar 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge inaugurated the 100-bedded state-of-the-art ESIC Hospital at Manesar, near Gurgaon in Haryana on Monday.In his inaugural speech, Kharge ... Read more...
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Worrying about breast cancer returning can hit women’s quality of life
March 28th, 2011 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 28 (ANI): Some women with early stage breast cancer are vulnerable to excessive worrying about cancer recurrence, according to a new study.The study also indicates that worrying about cancer recurrence ... Read more...
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For terminally ill, quality of life more important than length of time left
March 24th, 2011 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 24 (ANI): A new study has found that more people would want to improve the quality of their life if they were terminally ill rather than lengthen it.The majority surveyed ... Read more...
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Gorkha Janmukti Morcha continues tea export ban
March 22nd, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Darjeeling, Mar.22 (ANI): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), a regional outfit in West Bengal, has said it will continue its call for a ban on the export of Darjeeling Tea till the ... Read more...
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DSIIDC allots 304 industrial plots
March 19th, 2011 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corp (DSIIDC) has allotted 304 industrial plots to applicants under the Relocation Scheme of Industries here.DSIIDC chairman-cum-managing director Chetan ... Read more...
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