HPV vaccination in boys can save cost of treating throat cancer
Washington, April 13 (IANS) Vaccinating 12-year-old boys against the humanpapilloma virus (HPV) may be a cost-effective strategy for preventing oropharyngeal cancer -- a cancer...
Aanand L. Rai confirms Salman’s rejection to play dwarf
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Director Aanand L. Rai has confirmed that superstar Salman Khan turned down an offer to play a dwarf in his...
Humidity sensors to combat proliferation of bacteria
London, Jan 23 (IANS) Spanish researchers are developing new sensors that can combat the proliferation of bacteria in very high-humidity environments.
Humidity is one of...
‘Depressed people may hold on to the blues’
London, June 24 (IANS) Even when depressed people have the opportunity to decrease their sadness, they do not necessarily try to do so, says...
Nobel Peace Center breaks ties with FIFA
Zurich, June 16 (IANS) Nobel Peace Center on Tuesday announced the termination of its association with corruption-plagued FIFA, dealing a fresh blow to the...
Decoded: How genes can trigger drop in IQ levels
Toronto, Jan 27 (IANS) Have you heard of Chromosome 16? No, it is not an upcoming science-fiction film but stark reality where a missing...
DNA changes affect nicotine consumption: Study
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Small differences in a particular region of the mouse genome can alter nicotine consumption, a new study has found.
"We...
Salman shakes a leg on ‘Ye Hai Mohabbatein’
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, awaiting the release of his forthcoming drama film “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, was seen dancing with the cast...
Issues need to be sorted out for Pakistan series: BCCI
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) The Indian cricket board on Monday said "certain issues" need to be sorted out before the resumption of bilateral series...
I was like a needle in a haystack: Damian Lewis
Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Actor Damian Lewis has recalled his rise to stardom, saying he was like "a needle in a haystack".
The 44-year-old...
