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Ahmedabad - Gujarat Minister of State for Health Shanker Chaudhari has tested positive for swine flu and is undergoing treatment at his house in Gandhinagar.

"Shanker Chaudhari's report, which came today evening, has revealed that he is having swine flu. He is now being treated at a special isolation room created at his residence in Gandhinagar," said state Health Commissioner J P Gupta.

Earlier in the day, Chaudhari attended the state Assembly session which commenced today. He also took part in a discussion on the steps taken by the state government to control the outbreak of swine flu in the state.

On Friday, Gujarat Assembly Speaker Ganpat Vasava had been tested positive for H1N1 virus and was admitted in a Surat-based hospital.

Washington, Feb 23 : Jennifer Lopez opted for a cleavage-baring sparkling gold colored gown to turn million heads at the 87th Annual Academy Awards.

New Delhi, Feb 23 : Bahrain Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national capital.

The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries before discussing matters of mutual concern to both nations.

A release by the Prime Minister's Office stated that the visiting dignitary expressed the deep 'emotional bonds of friendship' that exists between Bahrain and India, reiterating his nation's commitment towards deepening bilateral relations, especially in the fields of defence, security, counter- terrorism and trade and investment sectors.

Washington, Feb 23 : Scientists have identified over 30 genes that drastically affect an antibody that is involved in allergies and asthma.

According to the researchers from Canada, the UK, Sweden and the US, found that the genes are concentrated in eosinophils, a white cell that ignites inflammation in asthmatic airways. The genes indicate when the eosinophils are activated and primed to cause the most damage.

The research team used a novel technique, known as an "epigenome-wide association study," to discover these genes. Epigenetic changes to DNA do not alter the underlying sequence of the genetic code, but can still be passed on as cells divide. They program the cells to form specialized types and tissues.

London, Feb 23 : Julia Stiles has revealed that men are her biggest weakness and she doesn't have any explanations for that, and should consult her therapist for it.

Melbourne, Feb 23 : Kim Kardashian has revealed that she was obsessed with Johnny Depp when she was a teenager as she used to find the actor hot.