London, Feb 19: Researchers at the University of Oxford and Imperial College London have shown the way meningitis bacteria masquerade as human cells to evade our body''s defences.

The Nature study could pave way for the development of new vaccines that give better protection against meningitis B.

Meningitis involves an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and the spinal cord as the result of an infection. The infection can be due to a virus or bacteria, but bacterial meningitis is much more serious with approximately 5 percent of cases resulting in death.

The most common cause of bacterial meningitis is the bacterium Neisseria meningitides. It comes in different forms, causing different strains of the disease.

Sony has added a new eco-friendly BRAVIA line-up, headed by the innovative WE5 series, a trendy and stylish designed LCD TV that stands apart from others.

As compared to its predecessor, the new stylish LCD TV consumes over 50% less power.

One of the most energy-efficient HDTV, the new BRAVIA WE5 series LCD TV’s are available in two screen sizes (40-inch, 46-inch).

The BRAVIA WE5 comes with a new micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HCFL) backlight that boosts efficiency without compromising superb BRAVIA picture quality.

London, February 19 : Jade Goody has sought to comfort her family by telling them they could turn to the sky and she would be the "brightest star up there" when cancer consumes her.

The `Big Brother' celebrity, who has been receiving treatment for cervical cancer, revealed she feared what lay ahead but was ready nevertheless.

The 27-year-old was seen preparing her sons Bobby, five, Freddie, four, and her partner of three years Jack Tweed for the tragic news.

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 19 : Muslim clerics have come out in a big way to fight against polio in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Health authorities say Muslims are apprehensive about administering polio drops to children because of some unfounded concerns.

They used an annual religious procession to convey messages on polio eradication with the help of banners and exhorted people to join the fight against the scourge.

The procession was named as ''Saabri Jhanda Jalus ir''.

Washington, February 19 : Dita Von Teese lived up to her reputation of the temptress when she stunned audiences with her strip-tease performances around a statuesque martini glass.

The Burlesque Queen first "stripped down to a barely-there diamond-studded g-string with tiny stick-on studs up top" before slipping into a sparkling gold tub at a launch party for pal Amanda Eliasch''s "Cloak & Dagger Butterfly."

New York, Feb. 19 : A Muslim-American television executive, who allegedly beheaded his wife days after she filed for divorce, continues to remain in jail without bail following a court appearance in western New York.

According to Fox Sports, Muzzammil Hassan, 44, did not speak during a brief appearance Wednesday before Judge Philip Marshall in Orchard Park Village Court, where an attorney waived Hassan''s right to a felony hearing.

Officials at the Erie County District Attorney''s Office told Fox News that Hassan will now be held for possible grand jury action within 45 days.

Hassan, who was shackled at his wrists and ankles during his first court appearance, wore a tan suit, white shirt and a tie.