Indian scientist finds virus link to obesity

Dr Nikhil Dhurandhar believes obesity may be caused by a virus. P Rajendran reports. Nearly 20 years ago, Nikhil Dhurandhar was chatting at the home of S M Ajinkya, a family friend who happened to......

Are you fat? Blame this virus!

The reason behind obesity is not just limited to poor eating habits and a less active lifestyle, for viruses may also play a role in making people obese, an expert has suggested. In an article......

Aus police to bring 'Dr Death' back

An Australian police team is ready to fly to the United States to bring back India-born surgeon Jayant Patel so that he can face manslaughter charges linked to the death of his patients as soon as......

'Dr Death' faces murder charges

An Indian-trained surgeon linked by health officials to the deaths of at least 87 patients in Australia over two years should be charged with murder, a government inquiry recommended Friday. Jayant......

Monsters vs. Aliens' world premiere

California girl Susan Murphy [Reese Witherspoon] who is understandably excited over her impending wedding is blind to the central flaw in her fiance, the newscaster Derek Dietl [Paul Rudd]. He is......

Milestones to Test match #2000

As India and England prepare to square off in the first Test of the four-match series at Lord's, Rajneesh Gupta presents the many landmarks on the road to the 2000th match of cricket's longest......

Highest partnership in an overseas Test

The 303 run-partnership between Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman for the fifth wicket is the highest partnership for any wicket for India in an 'away' Test. The previous best was 255 run-partnership......