United Kingdom

‘Brits being used as guinea pigs for unproven cosmetic surgery’

London, Sept 28 : Plastic surgeons are warning British men and women not to fall for “miracle” anti-wrinkle treatments in the country, for some of the products being offered are from companies that have been refused licences elsewhere.

Surgeons warn that a lack of regulations over non-surgical procedures means that women are being used as ‘guinea pigs’ to test unproven cosmetic treatments.

UK watchdog raps ad ‘exaggerating’ health benefits of tea

London, Sept 27 : The Advertising Standards Authority has rapped the UK Tea Council for a poster that suggested drinking four cups of tea as a part of a healthy diet.

The council claimed that the beverage has abundant antioxidants that are found in vegetables and fruits.

"Five portions of fruit and veg plus four cups of tea. It all adds up to a healthy diet,” the BBC quoted the poster, as saying.

An independent expert told the ASA that the evidence about tea’s benefits is ‘promising but inconclusive’.

Madame Tussauds immortalises Camilla in wax

London, Sept 27 : Prince Charles’ wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has been immortalized in wax by the UK outpost of Madame Tussauds.

The royal’s wax model will now stand alongside those of her hubby, and steps sons Princes William and Harry in the newly-refurbished Royal Zone.

Looking on is the waxwork of Diana, Princess of Wales - placed 15ft away, facing the Duchess.

For the model, not only did Camilla sit the sculptor at Clarence House, but also picked out her outfit and accessories.

Geelani condemns India-UK military exercise in Ladakh

Srinagar, Sept. 27 : The Chairman of the hardline faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani has condemned the high-altitude military exercise by India and Britain in Ladakh.

Geelani said Ladakh is part of disputed Kashmir and the joint military exercise is in contravention of agreements.

Manners, not looks, matter to women looking for Mr Right

London, September 26 : When it comes to choosing Mr Right, it’s not so much a man’s killer looks or IQ that matters to a woman, but his manners.

The findings are based on a survey commissioned by Etiquette authority Debrett's.

During the survey, nearly two-thirds of women said that manners were the most important quality in the man of their dreams, while around a third chose intelligence. On the other hand, only one in 20 women said that she would want her partner to have handsome looks.

Glaxo Gets EU Nod For Cervical Cancer Vaccine 'Cervarix’

Glaxo Cervical Cancer
London: GlaxoSmithKline has stated that it has got nod from the European Commission for its cervical cancer vaccine ‘Cervarix’, which cleared up its way to launch the drug in European markets as one of its key new products.

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