Daffodils could provide a natural cure for cancer!
A study undertaken at the RNA Molecular Biology Laboratory has found a link between cancer and an extract from daffodils that is naturally anti-cancer. Scientists have extracted a natural anti-cancer compound from the European-native Daffodils called haemanthamine. They observed that this compound blocked the production of a protein which is essential for the growth of cancer cells. “Cancer cells are...
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This supermarket in Amsterdam has the world’s first no-plastic aisle
The world’s first no-plastic supermarket aisle has just opened in Amsterdam. The entire aisle at Ekoplaza supermarket – that has more than 700 grocery items on display – does not have even a single item that is plastic-packaged. Instead, food is displayed in glass, metal and cardboard containers, as well as materials that can be composted. The idea sprouted from the international environmental...
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Muslim clerics in Lucknow agree to shift namaz timings to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations
Few days ago, the Chief Minister of north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh urged his officials to discuss with the Muslim clerics the possibility of shifting namaz timings in order to ensure peaceful Holi (a Hindu festival) celebrations. In a heartwarming response, the clerics in Lucknow have decided to shift namaz timings for Jumah prayers this Friday to accommodate the large-scale Holi celebrations that take...
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This 5th grader is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of his choking classmate
Benjamin Ford, a 5th grade student of Greenwood Elementary school, Virginia, is being applauded for his quick thinking and timely action that saved the life of his choking classmate. At lunch, Benjamin noticed one of his classmates starting to turn colors and gasping for breath. He sprang into action almost immediately and relied on information that he learned in a documentary a few years ago. Though he was...
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Woman chases down a thief, then takes him out for coffee
Tess Aboughoushe was coming back from a chiropractor appointment when she heard a woman scream: ‘Stop. Thief. He took my wallet.’ Being a long-distance runner herself, Aboughoushe wasted no time and took after the man. After chasing him for two blocks, the Canadian woman found him hiding behind a dumpster. Aboughoushe said she approached the man cautiously, fearing he may have a knife. But instead of...
Read MoreTribal man gets lynched for allegedly stealing rice as onlookers click selfies with him – Rest in peace, Humanity
A hungry, mentally challenged man allegedly steals rice and groceries from a shop. He gets beaten to death by a mob. Instead of coming to his rescue, people click selfies with the helpless man. This has become a world we all should be scared of living in! Totally devoid of sympathy and humanity. What makes matters worse is the fact that this incidence took place in the South Indian state of Kerala, which prides...
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Bollywood superstar Sridevi’s death marks the end of an era
The news of iconic Bollywood actress Sridevi’s untimely demise sent a wave of shock and grief among her fans all over the world. She was a legend, an inspiration to many and one of the finest actresses and dancers produced by the Indian film industry. Indian cinema has not just lost a beautiful and talented actor, but a wonderful human being too. Apart from her love for films, the versatile actor was also...
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Wales to end use of wild animals in circuses
The Welsh government is on its way to end the use of wild animals in circuses. The move is inspired by Scotland’s decision to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses which was widely appreciated by the general public and animal activists. Labour’s rural affairs secretary in Cardiff, Lesley Griffiths, announced the move targeting touring performance shows, saying it was “important the...
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This young acid attack victim from India gets engaged to the love of her life on Valentine’s Day
Almost nine years after that fateful day when she was attacked with acid by a man whose marriage proposal she rejected, 25 year old Pramodini is now ecstatic over getting engaged to the man of her dreams Saroj Sahu – that too, on Valentine’s Day. Way back in 2009, in Odisha’s Jagatpur, a young Pramodini not only suffered 80% burns but even lost her eyesight when she became a victim of acid attack. “I...
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Cop dived into freezing water to save a drowning man, and he can’t even swim
Police Constable Mohammed Nadeem witnessed a man fall off of a bridge into the freezing fast-moving waters of River Irwell in Bury this Saturday. Seeing the man was in danger of drowning, the brave cop jumped into the river to rescue him, even though he himself didn’t know how to swim. Nadeem later told the BBC: “I can’t swim. I’m not a good swimmer at all and having all the extra body gear was very hard...
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