Jammu & Kashmir Academy releases Saqafat
Region: India
Srinagar, October 18(Scoop News) - Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages today released the maiden issue of its 12-page bi-monthly Urdu newsletter, Saqafat, documenting the rich cultural scen... more
Views: 716Faiz Award 2011 is the biggest award of my life - Ch. Fateh Mohammad
Region: Pakistan
Salima Hashmi presenting the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Award 2011 to veteran Kissan leader Chaudhry Fateh Mohammad. The Pakistan-American Democratic Forum has nominated veteran Kissan leader Chaudhry Fateh Mohammad for the Faiz... more
Views: 1047Huge oil, gas reserves found in FATA, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa
Region: PakistanBy Asad Zia PESHAWAR: The Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC) will start drilling in FATA, while number of multinational companies has shown keen interest in this region for oil, gas and other minerals expl... more
Views: 1467Michelle Obama Takes Fire for Discussing Malia, Sasha During Obesity Event
Region: United StatesDid Michelle Obama Send the Wrong Message With Obesity Comments? First Lady’s Mention of Daughters While Discussing Obesity Triggers Debate For The Full Story and Reaction to Michelle Obama's "Fat" Comments... more
Views: 2885Report: Howard Stern sidekick Artie Lange stabbed self 9 times
Region: United StatesStern sidekick in suicide try NEW YORK, U.S. comedian and radio personality Artie Lange stabbed himself nine times in an apparent suicide attempt, a law enforcement source told the New York Post. full story and Vdieo of ... more
Views: 1023How your body shape determines your chronic stress reactions
Region: California
Is your cortisol (fight or flight hormone) making you obese in only one area of your body--your abdomen? Your job or life at home could be perceived by your body as a chronic stressor without you even realizing it. Stress ... more
Views: 3871Want to get thin? Eat more
Region: India
Calorie-burning fat may seem like science fiction, but a study released on Wednesday found that adults have small blobs of metabolism-regulating brown fat previously believed to exist only in babies and children. This "... more
Views: 1260Palm Oil Production Results in Habitat Destruction of Orangutans
Region: IndonesiaA recent report revealed the discovery of an estimated 1,000 or more orangutans on the eastern border in a remote part of Borneo. The orangutan, considered endangered, is found predominantly in Indonesia and Malaysi... more
Views: 2740Research promises to predict obesity by a simple blood test
Region: United StatesThis study opens doors to new tests to identify millions of people who are at risk. According to a new research from the Monell Center, the degree of change in blood triglyceride levels following a fatty meal may indicate ... more
Views: 1714Burger King Cuts Trans-fat
Region: United States
After lagging behind other fast food chains like Wendy's, KFC and Taco Bell, Burger King is finally hopping onto the bandwagon. It originally announced in July 2007 that it will make a full switch by Dec 2008, but has... more
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