A recent study indicted that 50% people are not aware of the fact that they are suffering from high BP whereas more than half of people diagnosed with high blood pressure do not have it under control. Untreated High blood pressure can cause a range of problems, including atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), stroke and heart failure.

Washington, Nov 15: Researchers from ETH Zurich’s Department of Power Electronics have developed a drilling machine that can achieve over one million rpm (revolutions per minute), which is a new world record.

Up to now, industrially deployed motors have normally reached 250,000 revolutions per minute.

But, the drive system developed by ETH Zurich, in cooperation with its industrial partners, can achieve over 1,000,000 rpm.

Melbourne, Nov 15 : Australian star Hugh Jackman has reportedly spent 21 million dollars on a Manhattan apartment.

The move clearly indicates that the ‘Kate & Leopold’ star is unaffected by the world economic crisis.

A spokeswoman for the actor confirmed that he had bought the palatial pad in one of New York''s most salubrious buildings, the Meier Towers.

It came as a great shock and surprise to many South Indian music buffs to hear the split between music director Harris Jayaraj and director Gautham Vasudev Menon.

In a press release, the ace music director Harris said that he is parting ways with Gautham.

Washington, Nov 15: The space shuttle Endeavour has lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, along with its seven-member crew, to repair and remodel the International Space Station.

Endeavour’s STS-126 mission will carry to space about 32,000 pounds, which includes supplies and equipment necessary to double the crew size from three to six members in spring 2009.

The new station cargo includes additional sleeping quarters, a second toilet, a water reclamation system and a resistance exercise device.