Over 80 pc of Chinese toy factories are 'substandard': Survey

London, Nov 2 : Over eighty percent of toy factories in China's manufacturing hub are substandard, according to a survey.

Miandad surprised at reaction of Chief Selector Salahuddin

Karachi, Nov 2 : Pakistan’s former captain and coach Javed Miandad has expressed surprise at the reaction of Chief Selector Salahuddin Ahmed over the criticism levelled at the team’s selection duri

Estrogen-derived drug may help treat breast cancer

Washington, Nov 2 : A study conducted on mice has found that an estrogen-derived drug may hold a promising treatment for breast cancer and breast cancer metastases to bone.

Power Grid To Set Up Base In Dubai

New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation Limited (PGCIL) has announced publicly that it would set up base in Dubai, and is also considering 20 percent stake in Philippines National Transmission Company for $800 million.

While discussing the growing prospects and added plans, R.P. Singh, PGCIL Chairman and Managing Director stated that the scheme to build up a base in Dubai was to target West Asian projects that are liked to consultancy and infrastructure.

Additionally, Mr. Singh said that the company was looking at Saudi Arabia and Africa, comprising South Africa for running system operations and handling transmission and distribution projects.

Breast is best - unless mom is asthmatic

Washington, Nov 2 : Breastfeeding has its own advantages as nursed babies have less diarrhoea and fewer ear infections and incidents of wheezing in early life.

Infiltration continues in Kashmir: Lt. Gen. A.S. Sekhon

Srinagar, Nov 2 : Lieutenant General A.S. Sekhon, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15 Corps, has said that infiltration still posed a threat in Kashmir.

Lieutenant General Sekhon said rebels continue to cross over the military ceasefire line from areas under Pakistan’s control.

"The attempts are still being made. So, that means there are people in sufficient numbers, some may be under their control, some may not be under their control. But the fact remains that the infrastructure is still there," Sekhon said on the sidelines of a seminar on Thursday.

He further said that army has vacated schools and hospitals occupied by them.

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