TomKat welcome with open arms, say Sydney Scientologists

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Melbourne, May 11 (ANI): The Australian arm of the Church of Scientology are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Katie Holmes, and her husband Tom Cruise to welcome the devotees "with open arms". The actress is expected to jet into the country for the filming of her upcoming flick Don't Be Afraid ...

Buddha Jayanti celebrated in Leh

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Leh, May 9 (ANI): Thousands of enthusiastic Buddhism devotees converged at Leh in Ladakh region of Kashmir to celebrate Buddha Jayanti or, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha on Saturday. The festival was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety at several monasteries located in Ladakh and also in Kargil. A huge ...

Nathu La trade draws low response in its fourth season

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Nathula (Sikkim), May 9 (ANI): The fourth season of trade between Sikkim and the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) through the Nathu La Pass of Sikkim has reflected disappointment among Indian traders who still haven't received travel passes since border trade was opened on May 4. The travel passes of around 62 ...

Job loss can really make you sick

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Losing a job can lead not just to financial hardships but could also increase the risk of developing health problems such as high blood pressure and heart attacks, says a new study. Even when people find a new job, there is a raised risk of developing a ...

Einstein’s ‘bee demise’ hypothesis ‘a myth’: Experts

Friday, May 8th, 2009

London, May 08 (ANI): Albert Einstein once speculated that 'if the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.' Now, scientists have described the idea as a 'myth'. Honeybees pollinate many of the vegetables and fruit eaten by humans and that ...

COPC launches seven new certifications

Friday, May 8th, 2009

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI/Business Wire India): COPC, the world's leading Business Excellence certification in the contact center industry worldwide, has recently launched secen new certifications in association with QAI, their exclusive implementation partner in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Starting April 2009 companies have the flexibility of going for ...

Maoists continue street protests in Nepal

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Kathmandu, May 7 (ANI): Maoist cadres on Thursday continued demonstrations against President Ram Baran Yadav's decision to reject the dismissal of the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Rookmangud Katawal. The Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Women Association (Revolutionary) staged demonstrations in the capital. Police ...

Genes behind breast cancer’s spread to the brain identified

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

London, May 7 (ANI): A group of scientists have identified three genes that specifically mediate the metastasis, or spread, of breast cancer to the brain and how. Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) have found that COX2 and HB-EGF - genes that induce cancer cell mobility and invasiveness - are ...

Happy, focused kids grow up to be healthier adults

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Children who can stay focused and react less negatively to situations have a better shot at good health in adulthood, says a new study. The research added, findings are especially true for girls. "Certain characteristics already evident early in life are likely to spark positive or negative emotions, ...

Amitabh Bachchan felicitates Oscar winner Resul Pookutty

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Mumbai, May 6 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan felicitated Oscar winner Resul Pookutty of the 'Slumdog Millionaire' fame here last evening. The function was organised by Western India Motion Picture and TV Soundngineers Association. Pookutty, who hails from Kerala's Kollam district, shared the Sound Mixing Oscar with Ian Tapp and Richard ...