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Everything you need to know about Lady Harding Medical College: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

US First Lady laments culture of African Americans aspiring to be 'baller or rapper'

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Michelle Obama urged graduates of Bowie State University to encourage more young African Americans to follow in their footsteps and focus on education.

Woman dies of swine flu in UP

May 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) A woman died here of swine flu late Friday, health officials said Saturday.

Drug target to prevent hardening of arteries identified

May 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Researchers have come a step closer towards limiting arterioscelorosis disease - an illness in which hardening of arteries occurs and the supply of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body is squeezed off.

Ancient 'scissor-handed' creature named after Johnny Depp

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A scientist has named an ancient extinct creature with 'scissor hand-like' claws, which he discovered in fossil records, in honour of his favourite movie star Johnny Depp.

Body fat makes arteries stiffer after middle age

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): According to a new study, having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age.

Why women tend to live longer than men

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a new study has claimed.

Why women live longer than men

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a new study has claimed.

Now, shoes that generate electricity

May 16, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Houston, May 16 (IANS) Four US students have developed shoes that extract energy with every step to power portable electronics and, perhaps someday, life-preserving medical devices, US media reported.

Marijuana users have better blood sugar control

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Researchers have revealed that regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control.

Living fit life in middle age cuts heart disease risk

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Getting fit during middle age can reduce your risk for heart failure, according to a new study led by an Indian researcher.

Brain rewires itself after damage or injury

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function.

Passenger car drivers likelier to die in crashes with SUVs

May 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Apart from price and fuel efficiency, car safety ratings are one of the things that consumers rely on when buying an automobile.

Jharkhand approves act to protect doctors, hospitals

May 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Ranchi, May 14 (IANS) The Jharkhand government has approved the Medical Protection Act 2013 to protect doctors, nursing homes and hospitals in the state from violent attacks, an official said Tuesday.

Work stress and unhealthy lifestyle ups heart disease risk

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, a new study has found.

SC clears decks for admissions to medical colleges

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) In a big relief to aspiring medical students, the Supreme Court Monday paved the way for government and private medical colleges to admit students to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for the 2013 session.

Students relieved after SC verdict

May 13, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a sigh of relief for thousands of students as the Supreme Court Monday cleared the decks for admissions to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for 2013 in state government and private colleges.

Tips to 'treat painful sex'

May 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A physician specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy has offered some tips to deal with dyspareunia, the technical term for pain during sexual intercourse, which can be related to mental or physical causes.

SC clears decks for admissions to medical colleges

May 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday cleared the decks for admissions to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for 2013 in state government and private institutions as it lifted its stay on the declaration of the results of the entrance tests conducted by them.

Best workout partner keeps verbal encouragement to minimum

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): The best workout partner may be one who understands that silence is golden, a Kansas State University researcher in the College of Human Ecology has stated.

Demi Lovato wants Britney back on 'X Factor'

May 12, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 12 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato wants pop star Britney Spears to return to the US version of singing reality show "The X Factor".

Leukemia drug targets Parkinson's proteins

May 11, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) Scientists have tapped into the restrictive action potential of a leukemia drug to hinder accumulation of deadly proteins linked to Parkinson's, a new study says.

New anti-cocaine vaccine passes key test in primates

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A novel anti-cocaine vaccine developed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College has been successfully tested in primates, bringing them closer to launching human clinical trials.

Proper dose of exercise needed for depressed patients revealed

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): There's now sufficient research data to provide specific guidance on how to prescribe exercise for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers including an Indian origin.

Former Nigeria football coach dies at 72

May 10, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Lagos, May 10 (IANS) Former Nigeria national football coach Joseph Ladipo passed away in the southwest city of Ibadan. He was 72.

Now, robot that tells you when you stink

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Japan researchers have created a pair of robots- a girl and a dog - whose odour sensors can determine just how bad you smell.

New cooling cap helps prevent chemotherapy hair loss

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A new scalp-cooling system is being rolled out in parts of London to help chemotherapy patients prevent hair loss during therapy.

Pets may help reduce heart disease risk

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, an American Heart Association scientific statement has said.

Careers after 12th: Commerce field

May 9, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Which career should a Commerce students pursue after 12th class will be haunting all the parents and even the children. There is no need to panic, as there are many fields and opportunities available after 12th for commerce field. Student just has to decide, which field they want to go in.

Pope to visit Brazil slum, meet young offenders

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Vatican City, May 9 (IANS/AKI) On his first foreign trip as pontiff, Pope Francis will tour a Rio de Janeiro slum in July and meet juvenile offenders, the Vatican said.

Now, masks that give you superhuman abilities

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A group of students at the Royal College of Art in London have created two masks that can give you superhuman sight and hearing.

Fergie retirement news surpasses Thatcher's death with 1.4 mln Twitter hits

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement announcement has got a whopping 1.4 million mentions on Twitter, even more than the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

New theory shows humans descended from aquatic apes

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Scientists, academics and medics gathered this week in a London hotel to discuss a topic that has been virtually unmentionable in academic circles for decades - did humans descend from "aquatic apes" that spent more time swimming than dragging their knuckles on the ground?

Declare thalassemic patients as disabled: Himachal trust

May 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Shimla, May 8 (IANS) Shimla-based public welfare trust Umang Foundation Wednesday asked the state government to include thalassemics in the category of disabled so that they could avail facilities being provided to the physically challenged.

Meet 5-yr-old kid who can recite every US president's name including facts

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New York, May 8 (ANI): A five-year-old from California can recite the full name of every US president, with a bevy of interesting facts about each one.

Pak prisoner's family members meet him at PGI, Chandigarh

May 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Family members of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was battered inside a Jammu jail last week, met him at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Tuesday and appealed to the Indian Government to let him go back to his country.

Giuliana Rancic opted for Falguni-Shane at Met Gala(Lead)

May 7, 2013 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) American TV personality Giuliana Rancic decided to opt for Indian designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock's creation at the annual Met Gala in New York.

Giuliana Ricic opted for Falguni-Shane at Met Gala

May 7, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi May 7 (IANS) American TV personality Giuliana Ricic wore a creation of Indian designer Falguni and Shane Peacock at annual Met Gala in New York.

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's family members arrive in India

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Amritsar, May 7 (ANI): Two members of the family of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, arrived in Amritsar via the Wagah-Attari border.

Injured Pak Prisoner's kin set to visit India today

May 7, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Two family members of injured Pak prisoner Sanaullah Ranjey, whose medical condition is still very critical, are reaching today at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh as India has granted Visa to them, Pakistani official informed to media........................

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's relatives get visas to visit India

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Islamabad has granted visa to two relatives of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail.

Salman Bashir visits Sanaullah at PGI, seeks impartial probe

May 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Chandigarh, May 6 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner Salman Bashir, who visited compatose Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Monday, sought an impartial probe into the attack on him.

Sanaullah's medical condition precludes any movement to Pakistan: India

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 6 (ANI): With Islamabad seeking the evacuation of Sanaullah, who was attacked in a Jammu jail by fellow inmates last week, India on Monday said the Pakistani prisoner's medical condition is such that it does not permit any movement.

16 pc high school students electronically bullied in past year

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): One in six high school students (16.2 percent) reported being electronically bullied within the past 12 months, according to a new study.

5 'sudden symptoms' of stroke that could save lives

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability, but quickly recognizing the signs of it and seeking immediate medical care from specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life, say an expert at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Prenatal exposure to flame retardants linked to learning problems, hyperactivity

May 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Mothers exposed to flame retardants during pregnancy may put their offspring at high risk for learning problems and hyperactivity in their early childhood, a new study has warned.

Magnesium may be as important as calcium for kids' bone health

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Most parents make sure that their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods, as it helps build strong bones.

Juventus coach dumped into ice bath to celebrate

May 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Rome, May 6 (IANS) Juventus head coach Antonio Conte said he had been dumped into an ice bath as his side celebrated their triumph of retaining the Serie A title following a 1-0 win over Palermo.

Gene causing motor development disorder found

May 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a discovery that is paving the way for the diagnosis and treatment of a rare genetic disorder related to the brain's functioning, a team of researchers has identified the causative gene behind the disease, which delays development of motor activities in children.

Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah's condition remains critical

May 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Chandigarh, May 5 (ANI): Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, on Sunday remained critical at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here.

Injured Pak prisoner's condition remains critical, say PGI doctors

May 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Chandigarh, May 4 (ANI): Doctors treating injured Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Saturday said that his condition remains critical.

Geelani condemns attack on Pak prisoner inside Jammu jail

May 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Srinagar, May 4 (ANI): Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday condemned the attack on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah inside the Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu, and said that this is an established act of revenge.

Self-affirmation can prevent stress

May 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says.

'IAS officer's pen is mightier than scalpel'

May 4, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) He firmly believes that the "pen is mightier than the scalpel" in the service of people at least in India and A. Arun Thamburaj would soon wield his weapon on entering the prestigious Indian Administrative Service.

Unhealthy habits affect cardiac disease risk and brain function

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, May 4 (ANI): Bad habits, which increase heart disease risk, could also be affecting brain function in people as young as 35, a study has suggested.

Sarabjit gets a martyr's send-off; autopsy doctors say motive was to kill' (Roundup)

May 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Bhikiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who died after a murderous attack in a Lahore jail, was Friday cremated with full state honours of a martyr as tens of thousands of people joined in to bid him a tearful farewell.

Pakistani prisoner admitted to Chandigarh's PGIMER

May 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was critically injured in an assault on him inside Jammu's Kot Bhalwal jail, was brought here and admitted to the ICU of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Friday evening, hospital sources said.

Army will decide on job to Delhi acid attack victim

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) A nursing graduate from Delhi who was a victim of an acid attack will have to approach army authorities who will decide the status of her employment with them, a defence official said here Friday.

Ebola bug's secret mechanism revealed

May 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Houston, May 3 (IANS) Scientists have shed light on the deadly Ebola virus's mechanism of disrupting the immune system of patients, says a study.

Arthritis could be less painful with new synthetic oil

May 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Boston, May 3 (IANS) Scientists have created a synthetic polymer that functions as a joint lubricant aimed at providing relief to arthritis patients, says a study.

Pakistan seeks consular access to injured prisoner

May 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan Friday expressed serious concern over the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu and sought immediate consular access to him.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in Jammu jail, in coma

May 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner in the high security Kot Bhalwal jail here was critically injured when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner, police said Friday, a day after Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died after being attacked in Lahore.

Pakistani prisoner attacked in Jammu jail

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Pakistani prisoner in Kot Bhalwal jail on the outskirts of Jammu was critically injured when he was attacked by a fellow prisoner, a senior police official said Friday.

Now, 'oil for the joints' to help soothe joint pain

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new joint lubricant could bring longer lasting relief to millions of osteoarthritis sufferers, say researchers who developed it.

How Ebola virus evades human immune response

May 3, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers have discovered the mechanism used by the Ebola virus to disarm the adaptive immune system.

Zoe Saldana was too overwhelmed to do 'Star Trek' sequel

May 2, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Actress Zoe Saldana, who is featuring in "Star Trek" sequel, says she was a little overwhelmed after "Avatar" and almost refused the offer to act in "Star Trek Into Darkness".

How meditation and yoga help reduce stress and enhance wellness

May 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new study has found that elicitation of the relaxation response - a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing and prayer - produces immediate changes in the expression of genes involved in immune function, energy metabolism and insulin secretion.

Brain region that holds key to ageing discovered

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): As the search for the Fountain of Youth continues, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of ageing"- the brain region known as the hypothalamus.

College on Wheels for Delhi students

May 1, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Delhi government will give assistance to University of Delhi for starting "College on Wheels", a study tour for students across the country, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday.

Body's internal clock triggers late-night snacking

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A recent study has found that the body's internal clock, the circadian system, increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings.

Longer sleep duration linked to raised cancer risk

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A new study has found a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly.

Flying could turn you into an airhead

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): Air passengers should avoid making important decisions whilst cruising at altitude, according to Britain's first professor of aerospace medicine.

Pak doctors say Sarabjit's condition deteriorating

April 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Lahore, April 30 (ANI): Doctors treating comatose Indian death row convict Sarbajit Singh at Lahore's government-run Jinnah Hospital, on Tuesday said his condition has deteriorated, but he has not been declared brain dead.

Cheryl Cole's success is pot luck, says Sarah Harding

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Sarah Harding has slammed Cheryl Cole, claiming that the 29-year-old's mega success is down to luck and not talent.

Antidepressants linked to increased risks after surgery

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - one of the widely prescribed antidepressants -have been associated with increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, hospital readmission and mortality when taken around the time of surgery, a new study has revealed.

Obese men in 20s may die in middle age

April 30, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, April 30 (IANS) Families of chubby youngsters, beware! Men who turn obese in their early 20s are significantly less likely to reach their middle age, a new study published in the British Medical Journal has suggested.

7 golden rules to live longer revealed

April 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): A few simple changes to diet and lifestyle can protect you against a string of killer diseases and add years to your life, a landmark study has shown.

52 new AIDS patients admitted in Islamabad

April 28, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) As many as 52 new AIDS patients have been registered in the first four months of this year at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) here in the capital.

Web-based programmes for weight-loss

April 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) Web-based programmes are the new effective measures in weight loss and weight management, according to a study.

Australian couples demand 'girl-child' abortions

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, Apr.28 (ANI): Female feticide is not only a practice prevalent in India, but has also spread its influence in Australian abortion clinics where doctors have revealed that they are facing parents' requests to know the sex of unborn babies and demands for abortion if and when it is a girl child.

Japan's Omron Co. Ltd. develops blood pressure monitor and 3G telecommunication service

April 28, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Tokyo, April 28 (ANI): High blood pressure is one of the reasons for grave illnesses such as strokes, heart and renal diseases.

Beauty claims for pregnant women debunked

April 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, April 28 (ANI): Women around the world face many claims surrounding their beauty regimens during pregnancy.

Prince Harry and girlfriend's romance 'on the rocks''

April 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): Prince Harry's romance with his girlfriend Cressida Bonas is in trouble, as she is reluctant to get married.

One-third of patients suffer depression after stroke

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, April 28 (ANI): A study by Loyola University Medical Center physicians have found that about one-third of patients suffer depression following a stroke, and depression in turn increases the risk of stroke.

OMRON develops World's first blood pressure analysis system

April 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Kyoto (Japan), April 27 (ANI): Omron Corporation Limited, one of the world's biggest medical equipment makers, has developed world's first blood pressure analysis service named 'Medical Link'.

Six-year-old girl raped in New Delhi

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): A 6-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in a public toilet in Badarpur in Delhi on Saturday.

Six-year-old girl raped in New Delhi

April 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): A 6-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in a public toilet in Badarpur in Delhi on Saturday.

Indian origin man gunned down in Kuala Lumpur

April 27, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Singapore, April 27 (IANS) A 29-year-old Indian origin man was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants while he was driving his car in Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur.

Crosswords and Sudoku help protect against mental decline

April 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): A daily crossword or Sudoku puzzle can help boost brain power and keep mind alert in old age, a new study has claimed.

Medical board formed to treat Sarabjit

April 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) A medical board has been constituted to treat Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was admitted to the ICU of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital after a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in Kot Lakhpat jail Friday, a media report said.

Over five lakh kidney patients require dialysis or transplant

April 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Around 5.5 lakh patients in the country require dialysis or kidney transplant, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research.

International DJ Zedd set for India debut

April 26, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) International electronic music artist and disc jockey (DJ) Zedd is set for his first India tour, during which he will regale audiences in Delhi and Mumbai.

Designing for tattoo artists excites Falguni-Shane (With Image)

April 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Indian designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock will design an underwater themed wedding gown for tattoo artist Kat Von D, who got engaged to electronic music artist Joel Zimmerman, a.k.a. Deadmau5, in December last year.

Elton John asked Lady Gaga to be son Elijah's godmother

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish were so impressed with Lady Gaga's guidance as a godmother to their son Zachary, 2, that they asked her to perform same duties for their second child Elijah.

Margaret Thatcher's funeral cost just 3.6m pounds

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, Apr. 26 (ANI): The actual price of Late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral cost taxpayers 3.6 million pounds.

Barbara Bush says' we have had enough Bushes' as president

April 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Barbara Bush, the wife of former US President George H.W. Bush, has said two presidents in her immediate family is enough.

Barack Obama's gift list released

April 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Federal Register has posted a list of presidential gifts that could end up in Barack Obama's future library.

Now it's platinum locks for Gaga!

April 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga has tried lots of colours on her tresses - purple, pink and even green. Now she has been spotted sporting blonde locks once again. But she has gone extreme with a platinum hue this time.

Hillary Clinton hits speaking circuit with $200,000 per appearance fee

April 25, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's paid speaking circuit has begun.

Delhi gets hospital for orthopaedics, spine and rheumatology

April 24, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The capital Wednesday got a state of the art hospital dedicated to orthopaedics, spine and rheumatology.

Dhaka: Eight-storeyed building collapsed, 70 Killed

April 24, 2013 at 5:49 PM

In a shocking incidence, at least 70 people were killed and over 600 injured when an eight-storeyed building crumbled on the outskirts of capital Dhaka. The incidence took place around 8:45 a.m. The building housed a market, several garment factories and a bank branch