New York, March 27 (IANS) Why do so many people get a heart attack or stroke at 6.30 a.m.? Researchers will now make you understand why. The levels of a protein in people’s blood that slows the breakdown of clots peaks exactly at 6.30 a.m., the researchers from Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Oregon Health […]
New York, March 27 (IANS) Certain compounds in peaches can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells and their ability to spread, a promising research shows. These compounds could be a novel addition to therapies that reduce the risk of metastasis – the primary killer in breast and many other cancers, say researchers from Washington State […]
Washington, March 27 (IANS) In a ray of hope for people at the risk of retinal blindness, identifying ways to leverage our immune system to clean out abnormal blood vessels in the retina may lead to treatments that could prevent or delay blindness or even restore sight. Scientists have discovered that the body’s innate immune system […]
Rio de Janeiro, March 27 (IANS) Flamengo may be forced to cull their squad if they fail to advance beyond the Copa Libertadores group stage, the club’s president has warned. Flamengo are currently last in Group 7 and need to win their remaining matches against Ecuador’s Emelec and Mexico’s Leon to qualify for the knockout phase, […]
Abu Dhabi, March 27 (IANS/WAM) From the Chinese Jade Hair Ornament to the Bird-shaped Pestle from Papua New Guinea, 100 objects depicting world history will be displayed in a unique 100-day exhibition, starting next month, to be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Being organised by Tourist and Cultural Authority […]
Bogota, March 27 (IANS) Colombian police authorities announced Wednesday they had captured Hector Alonso Castro, believed to be the country’s largest distributor of synthetic drugs, the media reported. There were no details as for when or where Castro, 38, was caught. Castro was also accused of charges including ordering several killings, Xinhua quoted RCN Radio network […]
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Fashion designer Rina Dhaka collaborated with lifestyle technology brand Nokia for her autumn-winter collection, which was presented here at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2014. The collection primarily focused on black and white colours, which she said was inspired by Nokia Lumia handset in same colour combination. The contemporary […]
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil took the audience through an architectural nostalgia of pre-independence era through their collection titled ‘The shadows within’ at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week here. “It is more about story telling. It is about imaginative character called Vanessa, who lived in the 1930s and 1940s […]
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Designer Rahul Mishra, the first Indian to win the coveted International Woolmark Prize (IWP) in Milan, was Wednesday honoured at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) autumn-winter 2014 for his achievement. Sunil Sethi, president Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), presented Mishra with a black cashmere scarf for winning the […]
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani Wednesday opened the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week autumn-winter 2014 with his impressive collection and actress Shilpa Shetty, known for well-maintained figure, heightened the glamour quotient when she hit the ramp in a kanjeevaram outfit. Tahiliani’s autumn-winter pieces were terrific. Right from ivory cascade jacket with zardozi […]