A survey reveals increasing levels of obesity in India

A survey reveals increasing levels of obesity in IndiaAccording to the survey commenced by National Family Health Survey, it was revealed that approximately 30 million Indians are obese and approximately 20 per cent of school children are in the lieu of becoming overweight.

The survey put lights on increasing levels of obesity across the world and India has also joined the race of obesity. The survey shows that mostly developed countries across the world have unexpected levels of obesity.

Blissful moment for peace and Patience

It was a blissful moment for peace, patience and their parents after these twins gets separated by the doctors. The twins had come from Nigeria to get themselves separated.

The twins had been operated on June 7 at the Narayana Hrudayala Women and Child Institute and got separated. Before flying to their home in Benin; they were kept in rehab in Bangalore for three weeks.

The girls' father Emmanuel is delighted to see her both daughter separated. He was happy that her daughters would be able to live normal and healthy life like any other children.

Swine flu gets hold of West Bengal Minister

Swine flu gets hold of West Bengal MinisterSwine flu has also reached West Bengal and gets hold of West Bengal Minister, taking the total count of affected persons to 12 in the city.

State health department's nodal officer for swine flu Asit Biswas said that Nandagopal Bhattacharya, West Bengal Water Resources Minister has been diagnosed with the infection.

Bhattacharya's throat swab and soon after he shows the symptoms, he was rushed to the city clinic where he was admitted and brain haemorrhage, has tested positive, said by Health Minister Suryakanta Mishra.

Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Twilight’

Ekta Kapoor Indian TV empress Ekta Kapoor is busy cooking up the desi version of the hit `Twilight Saga'. The original series features heart-throb Robert Pattison and is a love story that involves vampires. Ekta has decided that Robert Pattison's character would be played by Vivan Bhatena. The lead character is called Abhay. The character of Abhay is based on that of Pattison.

Suriya And Raktha Charithra

Suriya And Raktha CharithraKollywood star Suriya was recently the center of attraction for all when he landed in Bengaluru to be present at the magnificent launch of the film Jogayya. The film is his friend Shivaraj Kumar's 100th flick.

He was seen at the Urvashi theatre on Monday. He was with his fans and all of them watched Singam, his current block buster. Afterwards this charismatic star joined the entire team of Jogayya and was a part of the entire grand celebration. He was accompanied by his friend Puneet Raj Kumar. Post-party Suriya went on to meet Rebel Star Ambareesh.

Demand fears pulls down US crude prices below $77

Demand fears pulls down US crude prices below $77Due to weak U. S. economic figures and dampened trader prospects for demand growth, U. S. crude oil futures fell on Thursday to settle below $77 a barrel.

Though, less than expected, natural gas prices were up on a government inventory report, showing a stockpile increase.

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