Now, smartphone photography to diagnose eye disease
Washington: Eyephone! A simple and inexpensive technique that uses smartphone photography can help diagnose eye diseases, scientists say. Retinal (or fundus) photography is an essential part of any ophthalmology practice. Commercial fundus cameras can cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, making the technology out of reach for smaller ophthalmic practices and to physicians in third-world countries. In a recent study, researchers at
Fingers can tell if a person has suicidal tendencies!
Berlin: A simple test that measures the sweat gland activity of a depressed person can determine if he or she is suicidal – with 97 per cent accuracy - scientists say. German and Swedish researchers found blood pressure, blood circulation and a
Indian killed in Philippines ambush
Manila: An Indian man has been killed by unidentified gunmen while travelling on a national highway in the Philippines, media here reported on Wednesday. Jaswinder Singh, 38, a resident of Batac City, was driving in his car with his cousin Amarinder
Nairobi mall attack: Alert security man saved Indian family
Thiruvananthapuram: An alert security guard proved saviour for a Keralite family at the terror-hit Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi by hiding them in a dark storeroom and guiding them to safety through an inner passage of the building. Recalli
113 countries sign pledge against sexual violence
United Nations: Ministers from 113 countries have signed a declaration pledging new action to end sexual violence in conflict. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the declaration prohibits amnesties for sexual violence in peace agreements an
Pakistan's 'quake island' spewing methane gas
Islamabad: Methane gas is emanating from a small island created in the Arabian Sea by the deadly earthquake that hit southwest Pakistan, prompting experts to warn people not to go near it. However, the site has fascinated local residents, who ha
Pakistan university fines girls for wearing jeans
Islamabad: A Pakistani university has fined girl students for wearing jeans on the campus, a media report said on Wednesday. The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) made it compulsory for female students to wear dupatta and imposed
Former IPL chief Lalit Modi slapped with life ban
Chennai: A pariah in Indian cricket for three years now, former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi was on Wednesday slapped with a life ban by the BCCI after its disciplinary committee found him guilty on eight charges of "indiscipline and misconduct&q
RBI bans zero per cent interest rate scheme for buying goods
Mumbai: The RBI on Wednesday banned zero per cent interest rate scheme for purchase of consumer goods, a move intended to protect customers but may dampen the festive spirit. The central bank has also said that no additional charges can be levied on
