Therapy for one Ebola strain possible: Indian-origin scientist
Toronto: In a study that holds promise for developing new drugs against the deadly Ebola virus, a team led by Sachdev Sidhu from the University of Toronto has reported a possible therapy that could help treat patients infected with Sudan Ebola virus (SUDV). Although not the strain currently devastating West Africa, SUDV has caused widespread illness. During the study, the team identified an antibody directed against SUDV in mice. They began worki
UK relaxes employment rules of foreign nurses
London: Britain has relaxed rules for employment of foreign nurses, including from India, to try and plug a severe shortage in the country's health system.
Overseas applicants will now face shorter computer-based tests in simulated clinic
Bobby Jindal sues Obama administration over Common Core policy
Washington: Indian American governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal on Wednesday sued the Obama administration, accusing it of hijacking federal grants to coerce states to adopt Common Core educational standards and assessments, thus violating the federal
Raina ton helps India trounce England by 133 runs in 2nd ODI
Cardiff: Suresh Raina smashed his first century outside the sub-sontinent as India began their one-day campaign on a resounding note when they trounced England by 133 runs in the second ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series at Sophia Garden
India to send 1.36 lakh Haj pilgrims, arrangements complete
Jeddah: Over 1.36 lakh Indian pilgrims are expected to perform Haj this year and all arrangements have been put in place to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage, an Indian diplomat here said on Tuesday. South Asian countries will send the biggest continge
3 Indian-origin South African women brutally murdered
Johannesburg: Three Indian-origin women in South Africa have been murdered brutally in separate incidents, two of them allegedly killed by their partners, sending shock waves among the community members. One of the women was buried without her head a
WHO alarmed as Ebola affects medics; 6 Indians from Liberia isolated at Delhi airport
New Delhi: Six Indian nationals who arrived at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning from Liberia, have been isolated and taken for further tests. The Delhi and Mumbai international airports have been put on alert as 112 Indian passengers are arriving fro
Indian-origin woman gets 11 years in UK jail for son's murder
London: An Indian-origin woman in Scotland was today sentenced to 11 years in jail for brutally killing her three-year-old child and hiding his body in a suitcase. Rosdeep Adekoya was jailed by the High Court in Edinburgh for the murder of her son Mi
Indian found murdered in Singapore industrial estate
Singapore: A 26-year-old Indian national was found murdered near his workplace in the industrial estate of Pandan on the west coast of Singapore, according to a media report here on Monday. The victim, Suresh Kumar, was found motionless near his work
