Medical device approved to treat epilepsy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device to help reduce the frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients who have not responded well to medications. The RNS Stimulator
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Sala Budha – Tale of Human Values and Generosity
The Director of the Odia film, ‘Sala Budha’ (The Stupid Old Man) Sabyasachi Mohapatra has said that instead of looking at elderly people as liability by the younger ones, he
Six killed in rain-related incidents caused by cyclone Helen in Andhra
In coastal Andhra Pradesh, atleast six people were killed in rain-related incidents caused by cyclone ‘Helen’. Crops in 1.70 lakh hectares were damaged. The cyclone has gradually weakened into a
Indian govt. against imposing any curbs on social media – Manish Tiwari
Union Minister for information and broadcasting Manish Tiwari said that the Centre is against imposing any curbs on the social media unless it threatens the country’s safety. Talking to media
My films are Celebration of life – Jiri Menzel
The director of the directors and the recipient of the lifetime Achievement Award at the 44th International Film Festival of India, Jiri Menzel said, ‘life is good for living and
3 PIOs among 50 richest people in Africa – Forbes Magazine
According to a list released by Forbes magazine, three persons of Indian-origin are among the 50 richest people in Africa. It says rising stock prices and new business deals are
India & Ukraine to R&D in pharmaceuticals and bio-pharmaceuticals
India and Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in joint ventures and research and development in pharmaceuticals and bio-pharmaceuticals. Both countries also agreed to work towards early
Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda) is currently a powerful tropical cyclone crossing the central Philippines. Haiyan, which means petrel in Chinese is one of the most
7 to 9 hours of sleep each night maintains a healthy lifestyle
3 new studies show just how critical it is for adults to seek treatment for a sleep illness and aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night in
Lao Airlines Flight 301 crash
Lao Airlines Flight 301 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Vientiane to Pakse, Laos. On 16 October 2013, the ATR 72-600 aircraft operating the flight crashed into the Mekong