CHENNAI: Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has undergone a successful 'hernia repair laparoscopic procedure' and is recovering well, a hospital bulletin said here today.The 66-year-old Minister underwent the procedure last evening, the bulletin issued by Apollo Hospital, where he was admitted yesterday, said."He is recovering well and will be discharged within a day," it added. -PTI
TULARE, California: Much of the attention on a new U.S. immigration program has focused on the hundreds of thousands of students who are in the country illegally and now have the chance at work permits and deferred deportation. But just as many young workers, especially farm workers, could benefit as well.
``The stereotype about the young people who are eligible...
WASHINGTON: At least three employees at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have made serious complaints alleging inappropriate sexual behavior by a senior Obama administration political appointee and longtime aide to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, according to court records and a letter describing the claims submitted to a congressional oversight committee.
The complaints are related to a sexual discrimination and...
LONDON: Researchers including one of Indian origin have claimed that vaccines and antibiotics may someday join caloric restriction or bariatric surgery as a way to regulate weight gain.
Bacteria in the intestine play a crucial role in digestion. They provide enzymes necessary for the uptake of many nutrients, synthesize certain vitamins and boost absorption of energy from food.
Fifty years ago,...
LONDON: Binge drinkers are not the only ones who need to worry about the health implications of alcohol as even light drinking increases the cancer risk significantly, a new study has claimed.
According to the study led by researchers from the University of Milan, just one alcoholic drink a day may increase the risk of cancer, adding light drinking is...
FLUSHING, NY: Cinema constitutes the most vibrant mirror of South Asian societies. “Representing South Asia on Film,” a year-long festival, from September 12, 2012 to April 25, 2013, planned in conjunction with Queens College’s Year of India program, will reflect South Asia in all its diversity.Beginning with the “eastern western” Sholay (Flames)—the top Hindi blockbuster of all time—the schedule...
The well-known columnist, author and speaker Mr Niranjan Shah has come out with a new book titled "Indian Origins of Ancient Civilizations". For several years Mr Shah, has been known to his readers as 'Grandpa' who dispensed forgotten history of India through his popular weekly column 'A letter From Grandpa' which appeared in "India Tribune" newspaper. This book is...
NEW YORK: Desipina & Co, a fusion arts company focusing in film and theatre, dedicated to promoting cross-pollinations of artistic, political and cultural dialogues – in conjunction with Ma-Yi Writers Lab, will present a workshop of Lonely Leela, a new play by Rehana Lew Mirza (TCG Future Leader Fellow, Lark/IAAC Playwright in Residence).The play is an "Alice in Wonderland"...
NEW DELHI: India and China today decided to resume at "the earliest" bilateral military exercises frozen in 2010 due to diplomatic spats over visa issues and also to enhance peace and tranquility at their border.The steps by the two countries to boost defense ties and confidence-building measures were announced after crucial talks here between Defense Minister A K Antony...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has "shelved" plans to import petrol, diesel and other petroleum products from India till 2014 due to differences in product specifications used in the two countries, according to a media report today.Pakistani refineries produce 'zero-euro' quality oil, whereas Indian refineries produce Euro-3 and Euro-4 quality oil, which is cleaner and more environmentally friendly.Pakistan is still preparing a...