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Is depression a form of 'sickness behavior'?

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that depression is a result of inflammation caused by the body's immune system. Depression does involve psychology, but it also involves equal parts of biology and physical health, a leading daily reported. According to the study, a family of proteins called cytokines sets off. Both cytokines and inflammation have been shown to rocket during depressive episodes and in people with bipolar to drop off in periods of remission. Healthy people can also be temporarily put into a depressed, anxious state when given a vaccine that causes a spike in inflammation. Jan 5, 2015
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Sports Ministry recommends Sainas name for Padma Bhushan

Haridwar/ Bengaluru, Jan 05 (ANI): The Sports Ministry has recommended Badminton player Saina Nehwal’s name for Padma Bhushan after she said she was hurt as her name was not recommended to a panel for the award. Expressing her joy, Nehwal said that she was happy at the quick action taken by the Sports Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal. She also said that she was upset at the kind of news spread by media regarding the way her request was put up as a demand. She added that being a sports person her duty is to play for the country irrespective of the fact whether she gets the award or not. Meanwhile, Wrestler Sushil Kumar congratulated Saina for being recommended. Kumar’s coach and a former wrestler Satpal Singh hailed Nehwal’s achievements, but described Kumar’s contribution to sports as “outstanding”. Jan 5, 2015
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Has Selena Gomez moved on from Justin Bieber?

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Selena Gomez has been spotted with a new man Harith Bukhash in Dubai which gives wings to the fact that the singer has moved on from Justin Bieber. The 22-year-old singer posted some of her vacation pictures of New Year in the United Arab Emirates on Instagram and captioned it that she was the luckiest girl in the world, as she has met the most beautiful people on this trip, a leading daily reported. The former Disney star was tagged in the pictures uploaded by the new guy in her life named Bukhash, who is supposedly a tour guide. A source informed that the singer had the best time of her life in Dubai, and Bukhash treated the American actress like an absolute princess. The 'Heart Wants What It Wants' singer had a rollercoaster love life with Bieber, but it looks as if it's over for good as she's reportedly moved on with a businessman Bukhash in Dubai. Jan 5, 2015
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BJP delegation meets PDP leaders to discuss JandK govt formation

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): A delegation of BJP leaders headed by party President Amit Shah on Monday met PDP leaders to discuss government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP leader Ram Madhav said that BJP has received majority in Jammu region while PDP has received majority in Kashmir region so these two parties should together decide upon forming government in the border state. Madhav also said that the suggestion was to take forward talks with PDP. Jan 5, 2015
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PM Narendra Modi launches National Programme for LED bulb distribution

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the LED bulb as a 'Prakash Path - way to light' as he launched a scheme for LED bulb distribution under the domestic efficient lighting programme in Delhi and a national programme for LED-based home and street lighting. Prime Minister Modi also symbolically replaced one bulb in South Block, with an LED bulb. Replacement of all bulbs in South Block with LED bulbs will enable savings of 7,000 units of energy each month. The prime minister called for making energy conservation through the spread of LED bulbs, a people's movement. Jan 5, 2015
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Youth hurls shoe at Manjhi during Janata Darbar, detained

Patna, Jan 05 (ANI): A youth hurled shoe at Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday while the leader was addressing people at the Janata Darbar in Patna. However, the shoe did not hit Manjhi. According to the reports, the youth is a resident of Chhapra region. The agitated youth repeatedly said that Manjhi's 'janata durbar' is a farce. The youth has been detained by the Patna Police and is being interrogated. CM Jitan Ram Manjhi every week holds 'Janata Darbar' outside his residence where the he meets common man and listens to their grievances. Jan 5, 2015
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Vijay's 58th is Puli. Officially Announced!

Its a surprise, because just a couple of days back, Vijay told that he will announce the title of his current film in production 'on pongal'. we dont know what happened, but its been officially announced already. Vijay too confirmed that the films title is 'Puli' which earlier belonged to Actor Director SJ Surya! Jan 5, 2015
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'Tevar' has all the ingredients of a good film, says Arjun Kapoor

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Arjun Kapoor, who is on a promotional spree for his upcoming home production 'Tevar', has said that the film has all the ingredients of a good Bollywood movie. Speaking exclusively to ANI in New Delhi, Arjun and Manoj Bajpayee, spoke about the film, music and much more.Directed by Amit Sharma and produced by Sanjay Kapoor and Boney Kapoor the film also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead roles and is scheduled for a 9th January, 2015 release. Jan 5, 2015
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Aamir Khans PK crosses 300 Crores At The Box Office!

History has repeated itself with Aamir Khan once again emerging as the biggest player of the year, twice in a row. After almost touching the 300 Crore figure with Dhoom: 3 at the end of 2013, Aamir has now managed to hit the triple century mark with PK. Check out the video for the full scoop! Jan 5, 2015

Annual Magh Mela starts in Allahabad amidst tight security

Allahabad, Jan 05 (ANI): With the annual Magh Mela beginning on Monday, police have stepped up security in Allahabad city of Uttar Pradesh. During the Magh Mela, thousands of elated Hindus stream to Allahabad for taking a dip at Sangam, the confluence point, where rivers Ganges and Yamuna meet a third mythical river. Several cultural events such as dramatic portrayals from Hindu Epics with music and dance performances, folk theatre are a part of the grand event. Free food and accommodation is provided to Hindu sages and people attending the fair. Reportedly over 25 lakh pilgrims are expected to turn up on the first day of this month-long event. In order to ensure that no untoward incident takes place, the police are leaving no stone unturned in matters of security. Inspector General (IG), Allahabad zone, Daljeet Chaudhary said that cameras had been installed at all strategic points to keep an eye on every movement. Jan 5, 2015

MEA briefs about Indian labourers' dispute in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Monday briefed about the dispute between Indian labourers and a Sri Lankan company in Colombo. Akbaruddin said that the Indian Foreign Ministry is maintaining continuous contact with the High Commission in Colombo to keep information updated. He added that the Indian authorities have also been giving the labourers allowance. He added that a counselor team has gone to the company and they are working to ensure that the labourers are repatriated at the earliest. Jan 5, 2015
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Won't form alliance in J-K in haste, says BJP

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Asserting that all options are open for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Jugal Kishore on Monday said that his party would not form an alliance in haste as they want a stable government which would last for six years. Earlier, the BJP had stated that any attempt to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir without its inclusion will be a travesty of the mandate given by the people of the state. The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections threw up a hung verdict, with the PDP emerging as the single-largest party winning 28 seats. The BJP won 25 seats while the National Conference and Congress won 15 and 12 seats respectively. Jan 5, 2015
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Is Salman Khan Ready For fatherhood?

Ask any kid in India and chances are that he or she is a massive Sallu fan. But this mystery kid seems to have claimed the superstar all for himself. Watch the video for the full story! Jan 5, 2015
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Congress to move SC against education qualification in Rajasthan panchayat polls

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): The Congress is all set to file a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday against an ordinance brought by the Rajasthan government setting a minimum education qualification for candidates contesting panchayat polls. The ordinance stipulates a minimum education qualification of secondary education (Class X) for candidates contesting zila parishad or panchayat samiti polls and Class VIII pass to be eligible to run for the post of sarpanch. Party leader AM Singhvi and Pradesh Congress Committee president Sachin Pilot claimed that the ordinance is discriminatory and against the constitutional right to equality and highly disruptive for all candidates and political parties. Pilot also reiterated that this ordinance will make SC, ST candidates and rural women ineligible to contest the panchayat polls. Jan 5, 2015
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All have right to choose their religion & also to disagree with my view: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Jan 05 (ANI): After raising controversy over his statements, Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Mondauy said that every citizen has the right to choose their religion in a democratic nation. Owaisi said that what he has said was hi personal belief and people have every right to disagree with the same. The MIM Chief also tried to make a point on ‘forceful conversion’ being done by the RSS and VHP. Earlier, Owaisi had said that Islam is the 'real home' of all religions and hence the real 'home coming' will be when people of other religions embrace it. He had also maintained that all are born as Muslims and are later converted to other religions. Jan 5, 2015
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Politicos react as Congress leads, BJP loses in Chhattisgarh civic polls

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Monday after Congress leads in Chhattisgarh civic polls defeating the BJP-led state government. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that there is no fixed political party to rule a particular state because power keeps changing from party to party in democracy. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that people have now lost faith in BJP as it did not fulfill the promises. NCP leader Majid Memon said that such results will be seen in the future also. Jan 5, 2015
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Hindu Mahasabha's demand for replacing Gandhi's image on currency notes sparks controversy

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Leaders of various political parties on Monday slammed the Hindu Mahasabha over its demand of changing the image of currency notes. In a fresh move, the Hindu Mahasabha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Mahatama Gandhi's photo be replaced on Indian currency notes with that of Veer Shivaji, Maharana Pratap along with image of B R Ambedkar who gave the country the Constitution post-Independence. Many politicos termed it as a 'non-issue' and added that the country should instead focus on issues which are more relevant. Jan 5, 2015
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John Kerry certifies aid for Pak, says US approves of action against LeT, JeM; politicos react

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): US secretary of state John Kerry has signed off on a certification that makes Pakistan eligible for an aid package under the Kerry-Lugar Bill. The bill requires the US administration to certify that the Pakistan government has taken action to prevent "al-Qaida, Taliban and associated terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba from operating in the territory of Pakistan". The certification has sparked outrage in India. Jan 5, 2015
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Politicos react after at least three lost eye-sight during cataract surgery at NGO camp in Mathura

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Monday after at least three people lost their eye sight during cataract surgery at an eye camp in Mathura. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that such surgeries should be conducted under government’s supervision. BJP leader Vijay Bahadur Pathak said that such camps which are meant to provide relief to the general public in turn prove to be dangerous, so proper investigation should be conducted before their set up. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the government should be careful when such camps are conducted. Jan 5, 2015
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