London, Apr 20 : In what is being called as a "big step" towards answering one of medical science''s great questions, Scottish scientists have discovered genetic "brakes" which could slow down or stop diseases such as multiple sclerosis and cancer.

The findings by the researchers at the Roslin Institute could lead to new treatments and even cures for illnesses, which affect the immune system.

London, Apr 20 : Cancer is not just down to genes, unhealthy diet and poor lifestyle also contribute to the potentially fatal disease, say experts.

Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) dispelled the myth insisting lack of exercise and being overweight - causes three times as many cases of cancer as genetics.

According to her, 39 per cent of the most common cancers, including breast and bowel, could be prevented through a good diet, exercising and keeping weight under control.

Islamabad, Apr. 20 : Former Pakistan President General (r) Pervez Musharraf has claimed that no child or woman was killed in the controversial military operation conducted in Lal Masjid in 2007.

"It is time to end the lies. Those who say women and children were killed and several hundreds died in the Lal Masjid operation are telling white lies. Only 94 people were killed and all of them were terrorists and extremists. Not a single woman or child was killed," the Dawn quoted Musharraf, as saying.

London, Apr 20 : In wake of the ongoing recession, about a third of workers in UK are ready to accept a pay cut if it helped colleagues keep their jobs, according to a new survey.

The research commissioned by campaign group Keep Britain Working showed that about more than 30 pct of the employees are ready to take pay cuts, while one in five would apply for a sabbatical on reduced pay

Half would agree to change their role entirely if it helped avoid redundancies.

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Kolkata, Apr 20 : Students of various private schools and their guardians protested against an unprecedented fee hike in Kolkata.

The protesters were out on the streets to block traffic in the city and demonstrate against the 50 to 80 per cent hike in tuition fee.

Students of St. Anthony, St. Aloysious, St. Paul''s, Don Bosco, St. Mary, and St. Loyola formed a human chain and blocked traffic for nearly an hour, demanding a roll back.

They are unhappy because they were not informed in advance regarding the fee hike.