NEW YORK, FEB 28, (DNA) -Children born with heart defects, even minor ones, perform worse than other kids on third-grade reading and math tests, a new study finds. “While it was not surprising to see this finding in children with severe heart defects, it was a surprise to see that children with heart defects that are often considered mild may likewise have challenges in school,” lead author Dr. Matthew Oster from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta told Reuters Health.
Architects convection to be held on March 10
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA) – The Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) Rawalpindi / Islamabad Chapter has announced the largest Annual Building Products Exhibition & Architects’ Convention in the region to be held in Islamabad from March 10-12, 2017. Annual Building Products Exhibition & Architects’ Convention is based on the theme “Sub-Urban Perspective – Defining the periphery”. All the major brands related to architecture and building materials are participating in the event. More than 70 stalls will attract visitors across Pakistan to give them unlimited choice of Building interiors and exterior.
Something extreme might need to happen to get back together, KJo on Kajol
FEB 25, (DNA) – Karan Johar in his latest interview, Rajeev Masand has said on Saturday that perhaps now something extreme might need to happen for him and Kajol to be drawn back to each other.Masand interviewed KJo recently and was given a tour of the director’s new Dharma office which is less than a year old and quite near to Yash Raj Films.Through the course of interview, the filmmaker talked openly about what his relationship with Kajol Devgan meant to him. Masand drew Johar to what he has candidly written in his memoir, ‘An Unsuitable Boy’, released last month.
Fariha Pervez quits entertainment industry
KARACHI, FEB 22, (DNA) -Singer Fariha Pervez has decided to bid farewell to the entertainment industry. According to reporter Hanif, she made the reason due to personal reason. She was upset after her recent divorce with singer Nouman Javaid.Family sources mentioned that Pervez has started working as a property dealer and her plaza is under construction at Bahria Town Plaza in Lahore. She stated she will never step foot in the showbiz industry ever again and has left for the United States to start a new chapter in her life.
‘Lego Batman’ spanks ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ at box office
LOS ANGELES, FEB 21, (DNA) -The Lego Batman Movie” spanked “Fifty Shades Darker” for a second weekend running at North American box offices, an industry group said on Sunday.Featuring the voice of Will Arnett as the caped crusader, the Warner Bros spinoff of the “The Lego Movie” finished on top with a projected $43 million over the long President’s Day weekend for a two-week total of $107.5 million, the box office tracker Exhibitor Relations predicted.
Pakistan supports Azerbaijan on Nagorno Karabakh issue: speakers
ISLAMBAD, FEB 21 (DNA) -The Khojaly genocide of the 20th century is one of the most serious crimes in history not only against the people of Azerbaijan but humanity as a whole.This was stated by Ali Alizada, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, during his keynote address, at a Seminar on “Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing – Khojaly 25” organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with the Embassy of Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
Farida Jalal becomes victim of death hoax
MUMBAI, FEB 20, (DNA) – On Sunday, news that Bollywood veteran actor Farida Jalal has passed away started doing rounds on social media. Farida Jalal trended on Twitter where fans from all around started to mourn her death, paying tribute to the much loved actress. Farida Jalal ji you will be remembered for forever one of my favorite actress pic.twitter.com/zbchia9iMp However, the actress has dismissed death rumors saying that “I am hale and hearty.”
Smartphones can be used as a pocket doctor
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
