Month: September 2006

Rosiglitazone, an oral drug used to reduce the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood, could help prevent Type 2 diabetes, says a study.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when people cannot produce enough insulin, or do not respond to it …

After Mukhtaran Mai, a case of Mumtaz Mai has come to light in rural Pakistan, where women become victims of tribal warfare, family feuds or quite simply, male violence.

The News International Saturday reported the case of one Mumtaz Mai …

The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished illegal structures in 24 houses, including two flats owned by actress and Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan, during an anti-encroachment drive.

The drive was carried out Thursday on the directives of the Lokayukta, …

“Main hoon Don” which made an impressive entry on the music charts last week is still going strong on the number one slot.

The top 10 Hindi film songs of the week are:

1. “Main hoon Don” – Film: “Don …

Live Punjab News Service

“Main hoon Don” which made an impressive entry on the music charts last week is still going strong on the number one slot.

The top 10 Hindi film songs of the week are:

1. “Main hoon …

Ranchi — Former Jharkhand chief minister Babulal Marandi Thursday won the Koderma Lok Sabha by-election, the seat he vacated when he left the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in June, with a thumping majority of 194,000 votes.

Marandi, who contested as …

Jaipur — Stonemart 2007, an exhibition of stones and stone products to be held in Rajasthan in February, is expected to draw about 100 global participants, more than in its previous editions.

“Preparations for the fair are underway. Bookings and …

by LP News Team – September 3, 2006 – 0 comments
HIV carriers form body in Jharkhand

To draw strength from each other and fight social stigma, HIV carriers in Jharkhand have formed an association.

The Jharkhand Network for People …