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Elli AvrRam was born in a jacuzzi!

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

Mumbai: Swedish-Greek actress Elli AvrRam claims she was born in a jacuzzi, in a new post on social media. In an Instagram picture she posted on Friday, Elli strikes a pose …

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) in collaboration with a urologist Salil Tandon, have developed a herbal medicine that will dissolve kidney stones. The new medicine, URO-05, provides a non-invasive alternative to remove stones from kidneys. The cost-effective medicines has been developed through five years of research. The technology of the drug was transferred for production to NBRI on Tuesday which also marked the 67th annual day of the institute. The drug which is to be orally administered, is set for production and will be available in the market within six months. The clinical trial of this drug was done at King George Medical University (KGMU) and the tests, so far, have been quite encouraging. The drug was found effective for up to one-centimetre stone size. Initial results have shown about 75 per cent reduction in stone size with no adverse effects," said Tandon. He said that the drug also helps in post lithotripsy (removing kidney stone using sound wave) stone expulsion. About 65 per cent patients have shown very good symptomatic relief from pain, burning, frequency and urgency of urine. The IITR has checked the medicine for toxicity and found no major side effects of consumption. The medicine is prepared from five plants found in the Gangetic plain. Not only this, the vegetation is also available in abundance, due to which there will be no problem of raw materials for the manufacture of medicines. Scientists claim that herbal medicine is as effective as the allopathic drug Temsulosin given for stone. Also, being herbal, it does not have any side effects.

Health / Special

NBRI develops herbal drug for kidney stones

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

Lucknow: The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) in collaboration with a urologist Salil Tandon, have developed a herbal medicine that will dissolve kidney stones. …

Tara Sutaria and the 'sweetness of doing nothing'

Entertainment

Tara Sutaria pairs opposite Tiger Shroff in Heropanti 2

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

Mumbai: Actress Tara Sutaria has been roped in to play the female lead in the second installment of Heropanti, starring Tiger Shroff. Sharing the news among her followers, Tara, who featured …

National / News Update

AAP MLA booked for obstructing NIA officials during raids

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has booked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Amanatullah Khan after the complaint by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) over the charges of disrupting the raids of …

News Update / Sports

This one was for the fans, says Jadeja post thrilling win over KKR

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

Dubai: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed gratitude to the fans for their support during the ongoing Indian Premier League edition in which the three-time champions failed to qualify …

Sanjana Sanghi is breakout star of IMDb for 2020

Entertainment

The Fault In Our Stars author John Green praises Sanjana Sanghi for Dil Bechara

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

Mumbai: Actress Sanjana Sanghi received a message full of praise for her performance in Dil Bechara from author John Green, whose book The Fault In Our Stars inspired the Hindi romantic …

National / News Update

Delhi man held on charge of forging Rs 392-cr input tax credit

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: A Delhi resident was arrested by a team of Directorate General of GST Intelligence’s (DGGI) Gurugram Zonal Unit on charges of creating and operating fictitious firms on forged documents …

Entertainment

Alia Bhatt invests in a woman-led company with Indian roots

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: Yet another Bollywood celebrity to join in the business world is youth icon Alia Bhatt. The young superstar has made a personal investment in leading omnichannel lifestyle retailer, …

National / News Update

Security forces seize arms, ammo from militant hideout in J&K

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

Jammu: Security forces busted a militant hideout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday and seized arms and ammunition. Police said that counterinsurgency Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and police launched a …

Special

Researchers develop face mask that makes wearer less infectious

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

New York: People wear face masks to protect others — not merely to protect themselves. With this in mind, researchers have developed a new concept for a mask that aims to …