London, Apr 27 : Scientists from The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research have identified a novel way to boost immune response to cancer.

During the study, the research team led by Dr. Pamela Ohashi, co-director, CFIBCR combined interleukin-7 (IL-7), a key component of the immune system, with a viral vaccine to improve the ability of the cells of the immune system to attack tumours.

They found that the combination improved immunity to tumours.

Melbourne, Apr 27 : About a quarter of Aussie parents believe that it is acceptable to let their kids drink before they reach legal age, a new study has found.

According to The Generation Next Parental Research Study, 24 per cent of parents believe 16 is an appropriate age for their children to start drinking under adult supervision.

Nearly 11 per cent said that they are happy to serve alcohol to children under 16, despite growing evidence of the harm it can cause.

Colombo, Apr. 27 : Sri Lankan armed forces have launched a new assault in the northern war zone despite the Tamil Tigers'' call for a cease-fire.

The rebel TamilNet web site said the military attacked an area in the northeast with heavy gunfire early on Monday even as international protests against the offensive mount, notably in in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where the chief minister has gone on an indefinite fast to save what he calls the lives of innocent Lankan Tamil civilians.

London, Apr 27 : Kids' much-loved `clean-shaved' cartoon character Bob the Builder was originally grumpy with a moustache and was named Bill.

On the occasion of completing 10 years on TV, Bob the Builder creator Keith Chapman released its early sketches, which he drew after spotting builders on his way to work.

"I saw a JCB digging up the road in Wimbledon and stood there and sketched it on my way to work. I sketched other machines, a dump truck, a crane, a cement mixer and a steam roller," the Telegraph quoted Chapman, as saying.

The ‘youngest’ (at heart) actress in Bollywood Shammi turned 80 on Sunday with a grand bash hosted by her son Iqbal Rizvi.

The guest list at the birthday party held at China Garden on Saturday night read like the who’s who of the film industry. Everyone from Yash Chopra to Vidya Balan made an appearance to wish the actress who has been actively a part of the film industry for more than 60 years.