FEB 19, (DNA) – Smartphones will soon become mobile laboratories which can monitor bone density, calculate red blood cell levels and even predict if an asthma attack is imminent.Scientists are repurposing the technology which already exists within phones, such as accelerometers, camera flashes and microphones to use as medical tools.Professor Shwetak Patel, of the University of Washington is currently devising an app which can detect red blood cell levels simply by placing a finger over the camera and flash, so that a bright beam of light shines through the skin.
Heart attack risk rises in winter, dips in summer
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18, (DNA) -The risk of getting a heart attack is highest in winter and lowest in summer, according to latest research based on analysis of more than 100,000 patients in seven European countries. The researchers found that levels of several cardiovascular risk factors (such as blood pressure, waist circumference and total cholesterol) were higher in winter (January to February) and lower in summer (June to August) compared to the annual average, Science Daily reported.
Mawra Hocane determined to complete her education in LLB
LAHORE, FEB 18, (DNA) – Stunning actress Mawra Hocane has decided to resume her LLB education which she discontinued due to busy schedule in showbiz industry.The actress has said she feels weak when she fails to complete any task she has started. She said she has never taken education as a way for livelihood.Completing my education would give me more spark in my career, she added. Responding to a question, Mawra said she has also got diploma certificate in law from London University. =DNA
Bushra Ansari wishes to work with Shabnam in TV drama
KARACHI, FEB 17, (DNA) -Veteran actress Shabnam has said that Bushra Ansari has expressed desire to work together in a TV drama. While talking exclusively to Daily Dunya, Shabnam said that Bushra Ansari is writing a drama in Bangali background. The drama will see Shabnam in the role of a rich Bengali woman whereas Bushra will feature as a poor woman. Shabnam is quite fond of Bushra Ansari and is all praises for her acting talent and versatility. Sources reveal that Shabnam will stay in Pakistan for a month is in hopes of working in a TV drama.She has also contacted many producers in this regard as she is prioritizing dramas over films.=DNA
Norwegian embassy shifted to Serena Business Complex
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16(DNA) – The Norwegian embassy in Pakistan has shifted its premises from Sector F 6/2 to Serena Business Complex. To formally inaugurate the new premises the Norwegian ambassador, Tore Nedrebo hosted a reception on Thursday.
In his brief speech the Norwegian ambassador unfurled details of the decision to move embassy to the new location adding the decision was taken primarily on security grounds.
Momina Mustehsan breaks silence on engagement bust-up
LAHORE, FEB 14, (DNA) – In a Snapchat post on Tuesday, singer Momina Mustehsan has apparently confirmed her break-up with Ali Naqvi whom she was engaged to last year in September.Investment banker Ali Naqvi and coke studio fame Mustehsan announced their engagement last year however, within months, there were rumours over their break-up but no official statement was made in this regard.In fact, the singer who also is an ambassador of Islamabad United of Pakistan Super League criticised media for turning ‘it into a joke and source of entertainment’.
Pakistan: Lecture “Renaissance from the Perspective of BiH”
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14, (DNA) – In the organization of the Embassy of BiH in Pakistan, in Islamabad was held a lecture on “The Renaissance from the perspective of BiH,” by the professor at the University of Sarajevo (Faculty of Philosophy, Department of English), Prof. Dr. Shahab Yar Khan.Within the lecture was made a comparison between the Renaissance and the works of Hasan Kafi Pruscak, and emphasized that BiH always represented a philosophical and moral model for Europe.
New picture of Kareena’s son Taimur sets internet on fire
FEB 13, (DNA) – Much hullaballoo surrounded the baby of Kareena, who was later christened Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, moments after he was born. And seems the media are reluctant to take the limelight off the little angle.On Sunday night, Taimur started trending again. For once, it had nothing to do with his name, it had to do everything with his — as mom Kareena would say — good looks, good looks, good looks.A picture of Taimur went viral on social media. He looked very different from when we saw Saif Ali Khan and Kareena taking him home from the hospital after he was born on December 20. The young nawab had a quizzical look on his face, a pout to kill for and making of one lovely baby.=DNA
Madonna granted permission to adopt twins from Malawi
MALAWI, FEB 08, (DNA) – Malawi’s High Court on Tuesday granted Madonna permission to adopt twins from the Southern African country, a judiciary spokesman said.The U.S. singer has previously adopted two children from Malawi, stirring anger among some Malawians who accused the government of allowing her to skirt laws that ban non-residents from adopting.Madonna was inside the courtroom when the approval ruling was delivered, judiciary spokesman Mlenga Mvula said. Reuters could not reach representatives for Madonna for comment.”Madonna has demostrated over the years that she has passion for Malawi and her children and therefore the court was satisfied and could not stop the adoption of the twins,” Titus Mvalo, a lawyer for Madonna in Malawi.
Indian actress gifts Rs.2 crore flat to yoga guru
MUMBAI, FEB 07, (DNA) – Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has gifted Rs.2 crore apartment to her yoga guru Surya Narayan Singh, Indian media reports said.When she was 18, long before her Bollywood debut, Kangana Ranaut ran into a man who was doing gymnastics at Juhu Beach.
