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Maternal smoking linked to poor infant immunity

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): A new study has revealed that smoking during pregnancy is associated with both respiratory and non-respiratory infections in infants, resulting in increased risk for hospitalization and death. "We've known for a long time that babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy are at high risk for serious medical problems relating to low birth weight, premature delivery and poor lung development," lead study author Abigail Halperin, MD, MPH said. Oct 23, 2013
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Sania Mirza breaks back into top 10 women's doubles rankings

Bhopal, Oct 22 (ANI): Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza has jumped to the ninth spot of world Women’s doubles rankings by WTA. Mirza expressed happiness over her comeback on the WTA rankings. She was occupying the 11th position in the previous rankings list and moved up as other players dropped points. In further interaction with the reporters, the 26-year-old tennis player shared her views on Cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement decision. Oct 22, 2013
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Asia's animators draw inspiration from Japan's Miyazaki

As Oscar-winning animator Hayao Miyazaki heads into retirement, industry watchers say the next generation of Asian filmmakers stepping out of his shadow will struggle to match the Japanese master's box office domination. Duration: 01:31 Oct 16, 2013
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Big B turns 71, launches scheme to light up homes

Mumbai/ Kanpur, Oct 11 (ANI): Bollywood's living legend and megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned 71 on Friday. On this occasion, Bachchan launched a scheme for those whose homes are still dark without electricity. Bachchan said that he felt relaxed after launching the scheme through the trust named after his father, the renowned Hindi poet, Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Bachchan was a rage among the Indian cine goers in the 1970s and 1980s and is still amongst the most popular in the country. Bachchan later, also conveyed unhappiness on the retirement of Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who announced he will retire next month after playing his 200th test match at home against West Indies. Fans across India celebrated the birthday of Bachchan with great fervour. Oct 11, 2013
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Sri Lanka's cricketers pay tribute after Sachin Tendulkar's retirement announcement

Colombo, Oct 11 (ANI): Sri Lanka's cricket players on Friday paid tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, the world's most prolific international run-scorer, after he announced his retirement. Tendulkar said on Thursday (October 10) that he was retiring from all forms of cricket after playing his 200th test match against West Indies next month. Sri Lankan Cricketer Kumar Sangakkara said it was the end of an amazing career. Former Sri Lankan opening bowler and the current bowling coach of the national team, Chaminda Vaas said Tendulkar was a tough opponent. Oct 11, 2013
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Tribute pours in for Sachin Tendulkar by Bollywood

Mumbai, Oct 11 (ANI): As the cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar announced that he would be retiring from international cricket after playing his 200th Test against the West Indies; Bollywood actors said that Sachin Tendulkar can never retire in anybody’s eyes and he is a legend. Earlier Sachin Tendulkar had announced that he would be retiring from international cricket after playing his 200th Test against the West Indies. Oct 11, 2013
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Sachin, an inspiration for all the team members, says K. Srikkanth

Chennai, Oct 11 (ANI): As the cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar announced that he would be retiring from international cricket after playing his 200th Test against the West Indies, Former India opener and Captain K. Srikkanth said that he was the inspiration for all the team members. Oct 11, 2013
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Pakistani cricket fans pay tribute on Tendulkars retirement

Lahore/ Karachi, Oct 11 (ANI): The cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar finally calls it a day, and there goes an entire nation mourning the same. But, master-blaster has his magic beyond the borders too as Pakistani cricket lovers too paid tribute to Tendulkar after he announced his retirement. Tendulkar, who made his debut against bitter rivals Pakistan in 1989 as a sixteen-year old, has gone on to accumulate 15,837 runs in 198 tests and 18,426 runs in 463 one-day internationals. In Pakistani home to cricket, Lahore, a local coach dubbed Tendulkar’s retirement as shock to cricket on Thursday. Oct 11, 2013
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Sachin has defined cricket in India: Shashi Tharoor

Trivandrum, Oct 11 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor said that the Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has defined cricket in India and people will miss his extraordinary performances on the ground. Oct 11, 2013