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How eggs of dengue-carrying mosquito survive found

New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) Eggs of the mosquito that carries the viruses responsible for dengue and Chikungunya can survive extreme dehydration by altering their metabolism, according to a study that offers potential new ways to control the spread of the diseases. Researchers at the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine in Bengaluru and the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi noted that cells are made mostly of water, and desiccation is a potentially fatal event for any organism, since the structures of many proteins and other cellular molecules are dependent on adequate hydration. While many types of microbes

What foods are good for diabetes?

New Delhi, Oct 27 (Diabetes UK) We know that everyone’s experience of diabetes is different. Whether you’re living with diabetes or care for a loved one who does, we’re here for you. It is still important to make healthier food choices. Research tells us that there are even certain foods that are linked to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Here are our top tips for healthier food choices you can make, to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Eating with diabetes If you, or someone in your family, has type 1, type 2 or another type of diabetes, you’ll know

ED arrests Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in money laundering case

Kolkata, Oct 27 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate has arrested West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in a money laundering case linked to an alleged multi-core ration distribution scam in the state, official sources said on Friday. The minister was apprehended under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in the early hours of Friday following over 17-18 hours of questioning, they said. He will be produced before a local court where the ED will seek his custody.”I am a victim of a great conspiracy,” the TMC minister said after being arrested by ED in connection with the alleged ration distribution scam. Earlier

India ‘exploring all legal options’ after Qatari court sentences 8 Indians to death for spying

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian government on Thursday vowed to explore “all legal options” after a Qatari court handed death sentences to eight Indian employees of a Qatari company on spying charges. According to Indian media reports, the eight men are retired Indian naval officers who worked for the consulting company Al Dahra, advising the Qatari government on the acquisition of submarines. India’s External Affairs Ministry said in a statement it was awaiting the detailed judgment in the case. “We are in touch with the family members and the legal team, and we are exploring all legal options,” it

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