Antony commissions Indian Navy's first MiG-29K fighter squadron

AK-AntonyDabolim (Goa), May 11 : Defence Minister A. K. Antony Saturday commissioned Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 303, the navy's first MiG 29K fighter squadron, at INS Hansa here, saying India has to maintain an edge over its adversaries in defence preparedness.

He said defence prparedness has to be enahnced through acquisition of new technology and better training of the personnel given that the securty scenario in the region was changing at rapid pace.

Antony said he was confident that the squadron "will make a significant contribution in enhancing peace and stability in our area of operations".

Dementia affecting people early: Study

Dementia affecting people early: StudyLondon, May 11 : New research shows that dementia and other neuro degenerative diseases are increasingly affecting people from an earlier age.

Professor Colin Pritchard's latest research published in the journal Public Health has found that the sharp rise of dementia and other neurological deaths in people under the age of 74 cannot be put down to the fact that people are living longer.

To quit smoking, US woman slaps policeman

Etta-Mae-LopezWashington, May 11 : A woman slapped a sheriff's deputy in the US state of California so that she could get arrested and be put in jail, where she would not be allowed to smoke cigarettes.

Deputy Matt Campoy said the 31-year-old woman, Etta Mae Lopez, blocked his way as he left his shift at the Sacramento County Jail, CBS 13 reported.

"All of a sudden, she stepped into me and slapped me in the face," he said.

Lopez was detained at once. She apparently wanted to use California's ban on tobacco in prisons to kick the habit.

"She told us that she needed to quit smoking," Campoy said.

'Its easier to impress my father-in-law than my wife'

DhanushMumbai, May 11 : National award winning Tamil actor Dhanush, who is married to superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya, says his father-in-law connected with him through his films and it was easier to vibe with him.

The 29-year-old actor tied the knot in 2004.

"It was very easy to impress Mr Rajinikanth because he loves the art, he really loved my film and he immediately connected with me," Dhanush told reporters here during a press conference to promote his debut Bollywood film "Raanjhanaa" directed by Ananad L. Rai, Friday.

Sushant still open to working on small screen

Sushant-Singh-RajputMumbai, May 11 : Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who forayed into films after doing television, has no qualms about again working for the small screen again provided the work being offered is good.

At the DVD launch of his debut film "Kai Po Che!" when asked if he has been approached for new chapters of Tv serials "Punar Vivah" and "Pavitra Rishta", Sushant said: "I haven't been approached till now. But if I am then I will definitely think about it."

"Wherever there is good work I will work, whether it is films or TV," he added.

Piramal acquires 10% equity stake in Shriram Transport Finance for Rs 1,652cr

Piramal acquires 10% equity stake in Shriram Transport Finance for Rs 1,652crOn Friday, diversified conglomerate Piramal Enterprises announced that it has struck a Rs 1,652 crore deal with Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited, to acquire a 10 percent equity stake in company which is part of the $9-billion Shriram Group. Piramal acquired the equity stake from US-based private equity major TPG in an open market transaction.

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