Scandinavians split on ads Norwegian firms that refuse to remove or
alter offensive adverts face a hefty fine of 62,500 euros.
gene therapy
Huge advance for blindness Each of the patients inherited a condition called Lebers congenital amaurosis, which affects one in 80,000 people in Britain. The condition is caused by a faulty gene which gradually destroys the retina, leaving most patients completely blind by their late 20s.
Music at fingertips... Three pairs of hands from the Austrian music group 'Iband' with their music instruments made with iphones in Vienna. Six fingers and three iphones are enough to set up a music band: with its touch screen and some softwares, the Austrian musicians of Iband turn the latest Apple mobile phone into music instruments, guitars, pianos and drums.AFP
Many candidates have made it a habit to change parties just to contest elections. Should people of Karnataka reject the party-hoppers lock, stock and barrel? DH had invited readers’ opinion on the issue. Not surprisingly, most readers called the turncoats as a sign of decadence in democracy and ideology, and that they should be written off with the bullets of the ballot. Voting for stable, honest and ideal-driven candidates, requires maturity on the voters’ part, said some.
There were a handful who felt that it was okay to be search for “greener pastures” to seek gain and sure enough, hop and jump.
