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Energy-saving fluorescent lights linked to increasing eye diseases
Energy-saving fluorescent lights can harm eyes, say scientists. A new research, led by the Australian National University, has warned that the global trend towards using fluorescent globes instead of incandescent ones as a strategy to beat climate change could be increasing eye disease.
Gulzar and Amitav Ghosh to attend Goa Literary festival in December
Legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar will be inaugurating the second edition of Goa Art Literary festival, scheduled in December this year, which is expected to draw over 40 renowned artists and writers including Amitav Ghosh. .
Animated movie on Shirdi Sai Baba to be released in January
The Delhi-based 'Shirdi Sai Baba Foundation' is gearing up to release an animated movie titled, 'Shirdi Sai Baba' in January 2012.
Malayalam novelist Kakkanadan passes away
Eminent novelist George Varghese Kakkanadan, one of the pioneers of modern Malyalam literature passed away today after battling cancer for the past few years.
Manufacture, sale of Letrozole suspended
Letrozole is an oral, anti-estrogen drug that is used for treating postmenopausal women with breast cancer, and is being used in India for helping infertile women conceive.
Recession gloom 'driving men to extra-marital affairs'
Researchers at the University of Kansas said that the economy today threatens survival and in such times, men might be more inclined to spread their genes.
Shocker: Darshan's wife forgives and makes-up
Darshan's wife Vijayalakshmi, who appeared with him at a press conference, termed the episode as a "bad phase" and said they want to put it behind and move forward.
McDonald's goes hi-tech: Launches apps for smartphones
Customers who enter McDonald's stores would be able to download applications on their Android and iPhones, and can witness illusions being created in the air and around them of images of different products.
Embarrassed people 'more trustworthy, generous'
The researchers point out that the moderate type of embarrassment they examined should not be confused with debilitating social anxiety or with "shame".
Indians most peeved at work; loud talkers, ring tones top triggers: Survey
India was the "most peeved country" among the 16 nations surveyed.
Indian cities victim of 'acute' respiratory problems: WHO
The report said categorically that countries which are experiencing maximum growth and industrialisation, particularly "China and India," are experiencing the maximum health problems due to polluted air.
Tata DoCoMo ad draws ire of Domestic servants association
The Gharkamgar Molkarni Sanghatna, an association of domestic servants, has objected to a TV ad of Tata DoCoMo, saying it depicted their profession in a bad light.