On Monday, Orissa govt. stated forcefully that it will not permit the state-wide shut-down on Christmas day called by some Hindu groups.

Announcing this in side assembly Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "No shutdown will be permitted Dec 25. The government will come down heavily on those who try to create any trouble.”

Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati Sradhanjali Samiti (SLSSS), an organization linked to Hindu out-fits has threatened to observe Orissa Bandh on Dec 25 if the Govt. fails to arrest all those involved in the murder of Swami Laxmananda Saraswati. 

The police have already arrested seven persons, including four on Sunday in connection with the killing of Swamiji.

It was found that people under 50 with panic disorders have a higher risk of subsequent heart attacks. Researchers from the University College London said panic disorders might trigger nervous system changes which could help clog arteries. Lead researcher Kate Walters said, “The symptoms of panic attacks can closely mimic those of a heart attack or acute cardiac disease, and it seems that there may be a complex relationship between them.”

British researchers have identified a potential new avenue for encouraging lung growth in unborn babies. Researchers have discovered an important player, a well-known molecule called the calcium receptor in early lung development which is a potential drug target for treating very premature babies with small, immature lungs. The results of the study could lead to better outcomes for the premature babies.

According to a new study, 60 minutes of strenuous aerobic exercises on a treadmill is better than 90 minutes of weight-lifting in suppressing the urge for food. By aerobics exercise, human body release two key appetite hormones called as ghrelin and peptide YY, while weightlifting affects only the level of ghrelin.

After witnessing the lowest temperature of 6.7 degree Celsius on Saturday, Delhi still faces the cold waves with minimum temperature below 10 degree Celsius for the third consecutive day on Monday.

According to meteorological department sources, the nip in the air seems to have settled in India’s national capital with the minimum temperature 8.5 degree in the morning as against Sunday's 7.3 degrees.

Due to a change in wind direction, the minimum temperature was hovering around 14 degree Celsius last week.

Virgin Media, the UK's leading broadband provider, has rolled out its ultra fast 50Mb broadband service in UK.

With nearly nine times(1) the average headline broadband speed, the service comes with a new DOCSIS3.0 modem, a wireless 'N' router offering the UK's fastest wireless connection, plus free anti-virus and anti-spyware software as well as unlimited downloads.