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Use of Cement in Hip Replacement Surgeries is Linked to Deaths (Representational Image)

Use of Cement in Hip Replacement Surgeries Linked to Deaths: Study

According to a research by Patient Safety Experts in UK, the use of cement in several hip replacement surgeries conducted every year, is linked to surgery deaths. The study was conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, including Sir Liam Donaldson, the former chief medical officer. Jun 14, 2014
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Reactions flow in on whether Congress should get LoP status or not

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Reaction flow in on whether Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge should get Leader of the Opposition (LoP) post or not. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that Congress should not worry about the opposition party as Narendra Modi has said that the government will move taking everybody along. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi and NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that opposition is essential for the democracy to function and that absence of the same would raise question on government functioning. Further, CPI leader D Raja also said that Congress is still the largest opposition party and should get the post. Jun 13, 2014
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Biologists Solve Plant Sex Mystery

Plants use pollen grains to fertilize flowers. Unlike animals, plants require two sperm cells for a successful fertilization. One sperm joins with the egg cell to produce the embryo, while the other one joins with a second cell to generate endosperm inside the seed. Jun 10, 2014
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FIFA World Cup 2014: Why did India Withdraw from World Cup in Brazil 64 Years Ago?

The much-awaited sporting extravaganza FIFA World Cup 2014 is all set to kick off in a couple of days' time in Brazil. It brings memories of the story of the Indian football team which was supposed to play in the tournament held in the same country 64 years ago. India missed the chance and has not got another one till now. Jun 10, 2014
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Manipur entrepreneurs tap potential of agro industries

Imphal, June 8 (ANI): Fifty four-year-old Thangjam Joykumar ventured into agro Industries by setting up a small food processing unit in Imphal East three years ago. He manufactures different foods and beverage items under the brand name 'Likla', which literally means 'dew drops'. The unit is a source of employment for local youth, as it employs around 200 local youth. Joykumar has received many awards, including the prestigious Governor's Trophy for best entrepreneur in 2011. Jun 8, 2014
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Youth in Tripura make use of bamboo to be self-employed

Tripura, June 07 (ANI): A group of unemployed youth launched Bamboo Enterprises United (BENU), a handicraft workshop and community facility centre, in Katlamara village in 2004. The aim was to be self employed by utilising the locally available Kanakaich variety of bamboo. The village was once a hotbed for militants and lacked proper employment and business opportunities for the youth. These young entrepreneurs provided training to rural artisans to create various bamboo items, including furniture More than 100 people are currently engaged with the project and supply bamboo products in the country and abroad. The Kanakaich variety of bamboo was earlier used only for making police batons. The furniture made of it is quite popular now. Jun 7, 2014
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