London, Nov 5 : Scientists have developed a new drug that mimics the effects of an ingredient in red wine, which may be a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity and diabetes.

While testing the compound, called SRT1720, researchers found that it protected mice from weight-gain and insulin disorders – even when they ate a high-fat diet.

They also found that the drug appears to increase energy levels when exercising.

Washington, Nov 5: Archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be the world''s oldest known grave of a shaman in northern Israel, which includes an elderly female of the mysterious Natufian culture, animal parts, and a human foot.

According to a report in National Geographic News, the grave dates back to 12,000 years, and is unique in its construction, contents and arrangement.

"From the standpoint of the status of the grave and its contents, no Natufian burial like this one has ever been found," lead archaeologist Leore Grosman said. "This indicates the woman had a distinct societal position," he added.

The Nagpur Police Commissioner, Praveen Dixit, confirmed reports of JeM threat to ace cricket player Sachin Tendulkar stating, "The Central government has issued a high-alert for Sachin...They have information that the JeM has issued a threat to him."

However, keeping in mind the terror threats on the Aussies, he took a U-Turn and said, "There is no specific threat to any individual player and there is no threat input".

He further added that the security arrangements would be usual and uniform.

Mexico City - Was it an accident or was it an attack? Mexican authorities were beginning to investigate the cause of the plane crash that claimed the life of Mexican Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mourino and at least seven other people.

However, it was clear to observers that the death Tuesday night of the man who came second in Mexico's government hierarchy was the hardest blow that President Felipe Calderon has suffered since winning the presidency in late 2006.

In order to support the local airline firms the government scrapped basic customs duty of 5% on the fuel on Friday.  

Following suit, the Oil Companies reduced jet fuel prices by Rs 2,100 per kilolitre. Ever since October, the oil companies have reduced jet fuel prices by over 16 percent in response to the fall in international prices. The price cut will be effective from midnight of 3 November. The fuel will now sell at Rs 44,965.70 a kilolitre in Delhi and Rs 46, 518.85 a kilolitre in Mumbai.

Few nurses at the NRS Medical College and Hospital protested against the hospital authorities. The nurses claim that staff nurse Kaveri Bhowmik died due to negligence of the hospital authorities.

Death certificate of Staff Nurse Kaveri Bhowmik says that she had suffered a stroke but fellow nurses claim she showed the symptoms of dengue or encephalitis. They also say that she was not given proper treatment, not even given a bed and was also not given proper attention by the head of the nursing staff.