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Friday, July 22, 2016

Female smokers at greater risk of brain bleeds

Bleeding inside the lining of the brain or subarachnoid hemorrhage is significantly more common among smokers, especially women, a new study has found.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage results from bleeding into the lining between the brain's surface and underlying brain tissue, researchers said. Although these are more common among women than they are among men, the reasons for this difference were unclear. While smoking is the main risk factor, researchers have now examined the association between smoking habits and subarachnoid hemorrhage.

"Female sex has been described as an independent risk factor for subarachnoid hemorrhage, but we found strong evidence that the elevated risk in women is explained by vulnerability to smoking," said Joni Valdemar Lindbohm from University of Helsinki in Finland. "Our results suggest that age, sex and lifestyle risk factors play a critical role in predicting which patients are at risk for subarachnoid hemorrhage and emphasise the importance of effective smoking cessation strategies," said Lindbohm.

Although cigarette smoking was linked to an increased risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage among both sexes, women faced the highest risk. Researchers found that among light smokers (1 to 10 cigarettes per day), women were 2.95 times more likely to have subarachnoid hemorrhage compared to non-smokers, while men who smoked comparable amounts of cigarettes were 1.93 times more

likely.

Women who smoked 11 to 20 cigarettes per day were 3.89 times more likely to have subarachnoid hemorrhage compared to non-smokers, while men who smoked comparable amounts of cigarettes were 2.13 times more likely, researchers said. Women who smoked 21 to 30 cigarettes per day were more than 8.35 times likely to have subarachnoid hemorrhage compared to non-smokers, while men who smoked comparable amounts of cigarettes were 2.76 times more likely, they said.

The study found that subarachnoid hemorrhage risk significantly decreased among former smokers. Women and men that quit smoking more than six months earlier had comparable risk to non-smokers. "There is no safe level of smoking. Naturally the best option is never to start. Quitting smoking, however, can reduce the risk for subarachnoid hemorrhage in both sexes," said Lindbohm.

The study participants included 65,521 adults in Finish national surveys. Slightly more than half of participants were women, and their average age was 45 years. The findings were published in the journal Stroke.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

who is release the kabali video

Kollywood Unknown 1:19:00 PM

Check how Google is saving 40 per cent on energy bills

Technology Unknown 7:31:00 AM

Google is using artificial intelligence to save as much as 40 per cent of energy it uses to cool its vast data centres.

According to the reports, the energy consumed at these centres, where Google processes all the information consumed by its users, could account around 2 per cent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

However, Google has claimed responsibility of 0.01 per cent of global electricity.

The technology has been created at DeepMinds, a Cambridge-based artificial intelligence company, which was acquired by Google in the year 2014. The company used machine learning to understand the environment at the centres and made it more efficient, aimed towards reducing power usage.

Google said that DeepMind’s software has managed to reduce 15 per cent of total energy usage across 12 centres based in America, Europe and Asia. The company also added that it now gets 3.5 times of computing power out of the same amount of energy as it did five years ago.

In a blogpost, Google said that it is expecting to increase its energy usage at the rate of four per cent from 2014 to 2020. The company is also looking to be completely powered by renewable energy.

According to Google, the data centre algorithm can be used to improve efficiency in other areas.

In addition, the company also plans to benefit separate companies that are running on its cloud from the improved efficiency at the centre.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Producer Planning To File A Police Complaint against Hansika

Kollywood Unknown 10:20:00 PM

Tamil film ‘Pokkiri Raja’s Producer PT Selvakumaris planning to lodge a police complaint against actress Hansika for cheating him.

The producer has already filed a complaint with Tamil Film Producers Council alleging Hansika has breached the agreement. Selvakumar accuses Hansika of not attending the audio launch of ‘Pokkiri Raja’ even after promising him earlier to attend the event.

He added that he had settled entire remuneration of Hansika for Pokkiri Raja and spent lakhs for her stay in a hotel room and traveling but Hansika has given a miss to the event at the last minute, incurring him a huge loss.

He is now demanding Hansika, to pay him the expense of the audio launch. Since Hansika didn’t bother about the complaint in Tamil Film Producer’s Council, Selvakumar plans to lodge a police complaint.

Dhoni praises Indian batting, says spin will come into play in West Indies

Sports Unknown 1:54:00 PM

He does "miss playing Test cricket" and India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is keeping a keen eye on the series against West Indies starting on Thursday, saying spinners will play a huge role in the Caribbean.

"I think wickets will be slower in West Indies but you never know. I think spinners will have a huge role to play," Dhoni told media persons at an event here today.

The skipper said what he finds impressive is that India now has a pool of 8 to 10 genuine quick bowlers. "The more the competition the better it is. It's good that finally we have a pool of 8-10 bowlers who are pushing for selection. If I look at a year back, during an ODI series against South Africa, there were a few bowlers who were injured.

"And we have bowlers with all areas covered. If you want pace we have that. If you want swing, we have that. Of course, we have to be careful about injury management," said Dhoni after his company Rhiti Sports' tie-up with former Australia pace bowler Craig McDermott's company Secured Venture Capital.

Why some people are more intelligent than others

Lifestyle Unknown 1:10:00 PM

The more variable a brain is and the more its different parts frequently connect with each other, the higher a person’s intelligence quotient (IQ) and creativity are, researchers have revealed for the first time.

In a bid to unlock the secrets of the human brain, a team of researchers led by the University of Warwick quantified the brain’s dynamic functions, identifying how different parts of the brain interact with each other at different times to discover how the intellect works.

More accurate understanding of human intelligence could lead to future developments in artificial intelligence.

Nayan’s Remuneration Shocked Producers

Kollywood Unknown 12:58:00 PM

Nayanthara is probably the only actress who made a comeback to films and regained her top place.

While senior actresses like Trisha and Priyamani are struggling to get films, Nayanthara is moving at jet speed with movies opposite both young and senior heroes. She is scoring hits with heroine-oriented films and a pocketing handful of awards as well.

The other side of the coin tells about Nayan’s sky-high remuneration. She is one of the highest paid actresses of South already. Recently, when a producer approached Nayan with an offer to star opposite a senior Tamil hero, Nayan shocked him by quoting Rs 4 Cr remuneration. As she felt that no other heroine suits opposite the senior hero, she made such hefty demand. Even the producer knows she was his only option hence he is said to be reluctantly bargaining with her.

Twitter to give everyone 'blue ticks', verify all accounts

Technology Unknown 10:39:00 AM

Starting today, the social media site, Twitter will provide ‘blue ticks’ badge to all its users. However, a verified status will be offered only to confirmed accounts, not to anonymous ones.

An application form has been made available to users, which requires to be filled with a verified phone number, an email address, a profile photo, and additional information. The account will then be verified by the website if determined to be of public interest.

Earlier, the ‘blue ticks’ badges were made available for the accounts of high-profile figures, such as a public figure, brands, and people in media, television, films, politics, and many more.

‘Our goal with this update is to help more people find great, high-quality accounts to follow, and for creators and influencers - no matter where they are in the world - to easily connect with a broader audience,’ said Tina Bhatnagar, Twitter’s vice president of user service in a blogpost.

As for now, Twitter has around 310 million monthly active users, of which around 187,000 are currently verified.

More than 3,200 migrants rescued in Mediterranean: Italian coast guard

World Unknown 12:45:00 AM

More than 3,200 migrants were rescued from the Mediterranean Tuesday in 25 operations, the Italian coastguard said.

One person was found dead during the rescue efforts, said the coastguard Wednesday, which coordinated the missions conducted by the Italian navy and coastguard, the EU's Eunavfor Med mission and NGOs such as MSF, Sea Watch and MOAS.

The latest arrivals take the number of migrants to have landed in Italy this year to more than 80,000, according to the UN's refugee agency. Most of them are Africans.

Since 2014, more than 10,000 migrants have died or are feared to have drowned while attempting the perilous journey to Europe by sea, most losing their lives in the central Mediterranean, UNHCR says.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

One step closer to the invisibility cloak

Science Unknown 1:41:00 PM

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have made an object disappear by using a composite material with nano-size particles that can enhance specific properties on the object’s surface. Researchers from QMUL’s School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, worked with the UK industry to demonstrate for the first time a practical cloaking device that allows curved surfaces to appear flat to electromagnetic waves.

While the research might not lead to the invisibility cloak made famous in J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels quite yet, this practical demonstration could result in a step-change in how antennas are tethered to their platform. It could allow for antennas in different shapes and sizes to be attached in awkward places and a wide variety of materials. Co-author, Professor Yang Hao from QMUL’s School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, said, “The design is based upon transformation optics, a concept behind the idea of the invisibility cloak. Previous research has shown this technique working at one frequency. However, we can demonstrate that it works at a greater range of frequencies making it more useful for other engineering applications, such as nano-antennas and the aerospace industry.”

The researchers coated a curved surface with a nanocomposite medium, which has seven distinct layers (called graded index nanocomposite) where the electric property of each layer varies depending on the position. The effect is to ‘cloak’ the object: such a structure can hide an object that would have caused the wave to be scattered. The underlying design approach has much wider applications, ranging from microwave to optics for the control of any kind of electromagnetic surface waves. First author Dr Luigi La Spada, also from QMUL’s School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, said, “The study and manipulation of surface waves is the key to develop technological and industrial solutions in the design of real-life platforms, for different application fields. We demonstrated a practical possibility to use nanocomposites to control surface wave propagation through advanced additive manufacturing. Perhaps most importantly, the approach used can be applied to other physical phenomena that are described by wave equations, such as acoustics. For this reason, we believe that this work has a great industrial impact.”

How To Use Whatsapp Without Mobile Number

Technology Unknown 12:40:00 PM

Whatsapp is a very popular messenger app these days. Using whatsapp we can keep in touch with our friends and relatives. We can also make different groups in whatsapp to share different things among different kinds of people. Using whatsapp we share images, audio, video etc with our friends. Whatsapp become commonly used app by all different age groups. We its really easy to use whatsapp on smartphone. Because its really easy to handle whatsapp and to understand its features. But we should be aware of some important features and settings about whatsapp. As we use whatsapp on our smartphone. No doubt smartphone is personal device but our friends and family can easily access. Sometimes by mistake they format smartphone data. In that situation our whatsapp data also got erase. So you can easily recover delete whatsapp messages by following few steps.

Their are multiple whatsapp tricks and hacks. But from all them one of the best famous trick that i like most is to use whatsapp account without mobile number. As anyone can easily view whatsapp id if one having number. So if you really suffering from this and want to use whatsapp anonymously. Then you do not worry because in article we are going to explain about how to use whatsapp without mobile number.

Method To Use whatsapp Without Mobile Number.

Step 1. Firstly you have to download whatsapp messenger in your Android device and install and launch it.

Step 2. If you are old whatsapp user then you have to delete your whatsapp account and download and install whatsapp again.

Step 3. Next step is enter your name and verify your mobile number. But you do not enter your mobile number now.

Step 4. Then we have to verify your mobile number with another way. Download Text+ App in your mobile to verify your mobile number.

Step 5. After launching text + App you have to open the App and go to settings and select contacts.

Step 6. You will get a number for your personal use in the app. Copy that number or write it .

Step 7. Now open your whatsapp messenger and paste the number that you get from the text + App.

Step 8. Click on continue button now you will get a verification code in Text+ app.

Step 9. Get this code and verify your account. Now your whatsapp account is ready without any number.

I hope you like this tutorial and learn how to use whatsapp without mobile number. In case you face any problem regarding this topic please let us know in below comments.

Allu Aravind Reveals Dhruva Poster Launch Date

Tollywood Unknown 4:02:00 AM

Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s upcoming action thriller “Dhruva” is one of the much-awaited films of this year. The shooting of this film is going at a brisk pace in Hyderabad at present. Recently, the film producer Allu Aravind has confirmed the poster launch date, which will be on August 15th.

As for the reports, Producer Allu Arvind has teamed up once again with his nephew Ram Charan for the film “Dhruva”. Talking about the film, he stated that “Ram Charan is working very hard for his role in “Dhruva” and director Surender Reddy is projecting Ram Charan very stylishly in a new avatar. First look poster will be launched on 15th August, and we are planning to release the movie in October on the eve of Dussehra”. Touted to be the remake of Tamil hit film “Thani Oruvan”, Dhruva features Charan as a cop, Rakul Preet as the female lead and Aravind Swamy as a villain.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Sony to unveil new smartphone at IFA 2016

Technology Unknown 6:56:00 AM

Rumour says Sony is set to unveil a range of new smart phones at the IFA 2016, which is scheduled to be held in the first week of September. It is expected to be a continuation of the Xperia Z series but with newer features.

Two devices namely, Sony F8331 and F8332 have been suggested to be a part of the release. Although, these aren’t reliably declared as the official names of the phones; due to the closeness between the two suggested model numbers, they seem to be belonging to the same family.

As per reports, the alleged Sony devices will be equipped with 5.1 – inch 1080p display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor along with a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory. The phone will also consist of a 21MP rear camera and a 12MP front – facing camera. However, the device will run on the same old Android 6.0.1.

What interestingly further confirms the rumour is that the model number, F8331 is the same as the one that recently showed up on GFX Bench. The report hails from Yibada, however; there is no other additional information provided on this matter.

Sony introduced Xperia X range of smart phones during MWC earlier this year. We’ll probably have to wait and watch whether this speculation is true and if it is -- will it be able to fuel the much – needed spark that Sony requires at the moment?

Iru Mugan Audio Soon

Kollywood Unknown 5:51:00 AM

The latest buzz from the Chennai film nagar reveals that the makers of Iru Mugan are planning to launch the audio very soon. They are currently discussing the release dates and will come out with a formal confirmation soon. The makers are planning to have the music launch along with the trailer release on August 2 at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai. The function will be held in a grand manner in the presence of fans and film unit. Also, the makers are planning to launch the audio of Telugu version.

An official confirmation awaited. ‘Iru Mugan’ is the story having so many interesting elements. In the film, Vikram plays a RAW agent and his journey on a mission which takes him to various countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and finally Kashmir. The film is slated for a release on 1st September.

Samantha’s Response to Engagement, Marriage & Honeymoon

Kollywood Unknown 5:35:00 AM

For the past few days, a section of media has begun speculating that Samantha and Naga Chaitanya would enter into wedlock on September 23rd in Hyderabad.

The top actress, who interacted with her followers on Twitter the other day, has revealed many interesting details when her followers brought this news to her notice. She trashed the reports and later had a fun chat session with her fans, in which she joked around about her marriage and honeymoon plans.

When a fan questioned if the 23rd September date for Marriage At Novotel Hotel in Hyderabad was true’, Sam commented, ‘SAID NOBODY’. When someone said few websites have even started to announce her Honeymoon schedule, the chirpy actress replied with ‘Namaskar’. To the query of a fan about the Honeymoon location, Samantha replied may be Paris. She has also hit back at a fan when he asked her to reveal the truth instead of playing around.

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Technology Unknown 3:52:00 AM

Can India forge a lethal bowling attack overseas?

Sports Unknown 1:34:00 AM

That cricket is a ‘batsman’s game’ is well touted. But it is high quality bowling, like we are seeing in the first Test between England and Pakistan underway currently, which makes the sport come alive.

So engaging has been the contest between batsmen and bowlers on the first two days at Lord’s that it has made the raging debate over the size and dimensions of the bat seem academic: at least temporarily.

All eyes were naturally on Mohammed Aamir on his return to international cricket after serving his five-year ban, but the ones who’ve grabbed the wickets — and headlines — have been Chris Woakes and Yasir Shah.

I am not overlooking the splendid century made by Misbah-ul-Haq. This was his first appearance at Lord’s and he made it memorable, saving his team from a crisis (yet again), and also sending out a message to his team as well as cricketers all over the world.

At 42, Misbah has the fitness and desire of somebody 15 years younger. Technical finesse and superb temperament has helped him to an impressive average around 50 though he started his career only when 34.

He is among the most inspirational figures in cricket today. Apart from fine batting ability, there is also the captaincy aspect to Misbah’s cricketing personality that is equally significant.

Under him Pakistan’s players, otherwise notoriously volatile and unpredictable, seem to have settled down and performed with a degree of pride and consistency that was sorely lacking. Only the imperious Imran Khan has been a better captain for his country in my opinion. But that’s a story for another day.

It is the success of bowlers so far in the first Test, particularly Woakes and Yasir, that is germane to this column.

Woakes showed splendid control and fine ability to swing the ball late, making up for the absence of James Anderson. Yasir, back from a three-month ban having failed a dope test, had English batsmen in a tail-spin with his fine repertoire of leg spin bowling.

That Yasir could get a five-wicket haul on the second day itself should dispel the notion that slow bowlers can only succeed in the third or fourth innings, after there has been sufficient wear and tear of the pitch.

The first Test is intriguingly poised and the series promises to be delightfully competitive, in contrast to the disappointingly one-sided contest between England and Sri Lanka earlier in the season.

This would not be possible if both teams did not have quality bowling. England’s surge as a Test team in the past couple of seasons is linked to the success of Anderson, Broad & Co, and Pakistan, despite a struggling batting side are still a threat to any team anywhere because of the bowling.

The larger point is that if not enough emphasis is paid to bowling, it affects a team’s win-worthiness adversely. The instances of a series being won by batsmen alone are negligible in Test history; those won by teams with modest batting but strong bowling is plentiful.

This is the big challenge confronting Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble as India start their four-Test series against the West Indies next week: can India forge a bowling attack that can win matches consistently, more particularly overseas? India’s bowlers have never been able to overrun even modest opponents outside of the sub-continent.

Part of the problem has been ability, of course, but there are other factors too, with fitness and self-belief being paramount. In recent years, the team has often had the opponent on the mat, only to squander the opportunity.

Bowlers would tend to flag, and with that the motivation to win too. The away series’ against South Africa and New Zealand (2013-14), England (2014) and Australia (2014-15) bear this out amply.

This is the mindset and physical limitations that Kohli and Kumble need to overcome. The bowlers can’t be allowed to remain in the comfort zone that they can always prove their credentials in home conditions. The West Indies are not the strongest Test team currently. But how India’s bowlers fare, how many Tests are won and how emphatic these victories are will define how the team evolves going ahead.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Today’s brides and grooms are so mush in love! And they ain’t hiding it

Lifestyle Unknown 11:13:00 PM

Not everyone can build a Taj Mahal to immortalize their love. However, you can certainly express it through different ways and means. And if you do it in a way that touches the heart, nothing can be more moving than this.

In an ongoing trend, people are going all out to express their love for their partners on their wedding day. They are coming up with unique ideas to express their love for each other.

Avinash Dwivedi, who recently tied the knot with his long time actor girlfriend Sambhavna Seth, did something overwhelming at their Mehendi. Seeing his bride-to-be getting his name written on her palm, he decided to do the same. “I saw her putting in so much effort while putting on the mehendi. This was the least I could have done for her,” he says.

Designer Kresha Bajaj took on the mammoth task of stitching her love story on her bridal lehenga. Her inspiration was from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof who immortalized her wedding gown by getting it framed. Little did she know that people are going to adore her work so much.

And not just human beings even animals were involved in the act of “mushy marriage”. Vidisha Shah and Gowrang, who got married in December last year carried their dog along to the aisle because Gowrang had proposed Vidisha by gifting her the dog. And when the D-day came, they didn’t to leave their pet behind.

According to designer Suneet Varma, “Since love marriages are happening more than arranged marriages, most of them have a love story to share and they want it to be remembered. What could be a better way of remembering the moment than picking up a souvenir on the wedding.”

“Clients come to me asking for customized clutches with the couple’s name embossed on it. Couples want something unique and they want to profess it to the world that they are taken,” he adds.

Psychologist Pulkit Sharma feels that this is very creative and personalized expression of love. “I think the goal should be to please your partner instead of showing off to the world how innovative you were in professing your love. That’s where the line has to be drawn.”

Ajith’s 57 Movie Started

Kollywood Unknown 11:43:00 AM

Tamil Star hero Thala Ajith’s 57th film is getting ready to start its regular shooting schedule. This flick is temporarily referred as ‘AK 57’ . It has been launched last week with a formal pooja. It was being said that the regular shooting will start in the 1st week of September, and the film team will soon go to Bulgaria where they are going to shoot some major scenes.

As for the latest updates, Kajal Aggarwal has been confirmed as the female lead in this 57th flick of Ajith. “AK 57” is the third film in Thala Ajith and director Siva’s combination, where the previous two films “Veeram” and “Vedalam” are super hits. This upcoming venture is being produced on a large scale by Sathya Jyothi Films banner, and Ajith will be seen as a detective this time. It was earlier known that after this project, Ajith’s 58th film is going to be produced by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

NASA’s next Mars rover set for 2020 launch

Science Unknown 8:34:00 AM

The US space agency is ready to proceed with the final design and construction of its next Mars rover, currently targeted to launch in the summer of 2020 and arrive on the Red Planet in February 2021, NASA said.

The Mars 2020 rover will investigate a region of Mars where the ancient environment may have been favourable for microbial life, probing the Martian rocks for evidence of past life.

“This mission marks a significant milestone in NASA’s Journey to Mars - to determine whether life has ever existed on Mars, and to advance our goal of sending humans to the Red Planet,” said Geoffrey Yoder, Acting Associate Administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington.

Throughout its investigation, it will collect samples of soil and rock and cache them on the surface for potential return to Earth by a future mission.

“The Mars 2020 rover is the first step in a potential multi-mission campaign to return carefully selected and sealed samples of Martian rocks and soil to Earth,” Yoder noted.

To reduce risk and provide cost savings, the 2020 rover will look much like its six-wheeled, one-tonne predecessor, Curiosity, which landed on Mars in 2012, but with an array of new science instruments and enhancements to explore Mars as never before, NASA said in a statement.

The Mars 2020 rover will use the same sky crane landing system as Curiosity, but will have the ability to land in a more challenging terrain with two enhancements, making more rugged sites eligible as safe landing candidates, the US space agency pointed out.

The Mars 2020 mission has already passed an extensive review process and a major development milestone.

Once a mission receives preliminary approval, it must go through four rigorous technical and programmatic reviews -- known as Key Decision Points (KDP) to proceed through the phases of development prior to launch.

Phase A involves concept and requirements definition, Phase B is preliminary design and technology development, Phase C is final design and fabrication, and Phase D is system assembly, testing, and launch. Mars 2020 has just passed its KDP-C milestone.

“Since Mars 2020 is leveraging the design and some spare hardware from Curiosity, a significant amount of the mission’s heritage components have already been built during Phases A and B,” George Tahu, Mars 2020 Programme Executive at NASA Headquarters in Washington said.

“With the KDP to enter Phase C completed, the project is proceeding with final design and construction of the new systems, as well as the rest of the heritage elements for the mission,” Tahu added.

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