Noah's flood may have been real , canceer cure , telepathic communication and filling city tower blocks . There are learn to read lessons on Hindi, Urdu and other languages.
December 98
The film , video , exports , science , computer , technology , lyrics and learn html pages have been updated.
Sep 24
Telescope bigger than earth
A technique of combining radio waves from smaller telescopes , one located outside the earth enables one to see objects smaller than a grain of rice in Tokyo from LA ! On other pages a vaccine for melanoma , curing menier's disease and deafness and a free 1997 two CD Rom edition of the world famous World Book Enyclopaedia with the Nov issue of PC Advisor. The exports page has been updated. A reminder that there are Urdu , Hindi and other lessons on the web site
Aug 17 98
Antibiotic for Alzheimer
Researchers have found evidence of infection by chlamydia pneumonia in brains suggesting that an antibiotic could prevent this form of dementia. On other pages of www.ukindia.com cheap long distance Internet phone calls , an affordable solar power radio and raising new land from the sea with sulfuric acid. Rakesh writes on how to get an invitation to the Queen's party. There are gif lessons on learning Urdu , Hindi , Punjabi and other languages . We welcome comments.
July 26 98
Personal TV
Eye track is a new invention which allows commuters to watch giant screen tv on the way to work. On other www.ukindia.com pages cloning could save endangered animals , drugs which arrest Alzheimers and web browsers which allow you to type just part of the address. Rakesh writes on his meetings with celebrities at the Queens Garden Party. The personal pages have been updated.
July 5 98
Immense new fertile areas
Scientists are reported to have cried when the results of using just half a tonne of iron -about that in one or two rusting cars -resulted in great profusion of plankton and fish in barren areas of the sea. On other www.ukindia.com pages news of the world's smallest hi-fi system, choosing the sex of the next baby and car talk a way to download sound files in minutes to listen to the latest news in the car. The August issue of PC Direct has a free Urdu desktop publishing program with Lahori and other fonts - point size limited to 25 . The film page has been updated. We welcome comments.
Blue cotton in the fields
Genes from flowers translpanted into cotton plants enable blue and khakhi cotton to be grown in the fields eliminating the need for dyes. On other pages an insulin inhaler ends the need for injections , fuel cell batteries which last for weeks in mobile phones and sending and receiving free email to India and other countries. The Urdu Shairi and Learn to read Hebrew pages have been updated.
Light cooks in seconds !
Using visible and infra red light . On other pages Intranet for schools , a galaxy being devoured by a black hole and a nearly 100% nasal flu vaccine.Rakesh writes on friends.
All cancers cured !
News that drugs have been discovered to cut off the blood supply to cancers and kill them and that these work on all types of hard to treat cancers. On other pages end of tooth decay with a new lotion and Professor Abu Bhakar discovers a way to cool trucks with solar cells . This months Computer Shopper is giving away the Microsoft Encarta Atlas free on 30 day trials with incredibly detailed satellite pictures of the whole planet. The lakes behind dams can be clearly seen and a measuring tool gives distances very accurately. Amritsar for example is only 47.7 km from Lahore
Antimatter trapped !
Dr Bita Ghaffry has invented a more efficient way of trapping anti matter particles bringing nearer the day of Star Trek like antimatter engines. On other pages Yellowstone may soon explode as the biggest volcano ever threatening large parts of the earth , treatment for lymphoedema and amazon bookshop arrives in the UK. We welcome comments.
End of Life on Earth
A star near the earth -the Red Giant in Orion is about to explode as a supernova ending all life on earth due to cosmic ray damage. On other pages a spoon that gets one asleep , new treatment for lymphoedema and DVD RAM writers which store over 2 Gbytes . We welcome comments
End of flies
Charged powder puts paid to files . On other pages a robot to catch insects, asthma admissions cut by steroids and medical transcription centers being set up in Punjab. Rakesh writes on smart sayings .
Fast Internet by electric wires !
Internet connections always on at 50 times current speeds ! A great way for developing countries to leap frog the West. On other pages frogs predict UV disaster , treatment for autism, and a way of getting translators everywhere. Rakesh writes on funny failed pick up lines. We welcome comments.
Common cold is dangerous
Monoclonal antibodies can treat the common cold which is much more dangerous than realised being implicated in many cases of asthma and chest infections. On other pages a compressed air car which runs for 200km and can be recharged in a minute. A proposal to put a computer in every home in Britain and drilling into a lake isolated for millions of years. ''Red tape holds up new bridge'' -this and other funny headlines can be read on Rakesh's page. We welcome comments.
An asteroid on collison course with the earth !
On other pages -This month's PC Guide has the excellent CD Rom Dr. Scheuller's Medial Adviser -UK edition -free as the cover CD. This has thousands of still pictures, video clips of procedures and operations and a glossary of drug names. Highly recommended.- end of asthma and implications of water on the moon. Rakesh writes on doing business in India.
Turning coastal areas into fertile gardens
Vast desert areas can now be turned into fertile areas by pumping up cold sea water. On other pages why eating spices and curries makes you live longer , bacteria causing heart disease and an affordable protable 1 Gbyte drive.
Rakesh writes on your sexual horoscope with pictures from the Kama Sutra . We welcome comments .
Digital VHS recorder
DVHS can record for three movies on one small tape , Journals start to come out on DVD , brain pacemakers help to control parkinson's and vaccine skin patches. Reminder of Great free Urdu Software from this site http://leb.net/compcorp/pagecom3.zip can be downloaded. It has true Urdu looking characters rather than the Arabic ones current fonts use. And as one types a word the inital and middle letters are changed automatically in shape and joined to the next letter. If anybody is able to print posters using this software please let us know.
Great free Urdu Software from this site
http://leb.net/compcorp/pagecom3.zip can be downloaded. It has true Urdu looking characters rather than the Arabic ones current fonts use. And as one types a word the inital and middle letters are changed automatically in shape and joined to the next letter. If anybody is able to print posters using this software please let us know. The March issue of PC home has probably the best medical CD Rom - Home Advisor Pro as a free cover disc. On other pages diagnosis of depression , cause of RSI and a new speedmask to see better underwater. Rakesh has some funny medical definitons.We welcome comments .
Free Astronomy disc.
The February 98 edition of PC Format has a free cover Redshift 2 CD Rom. It has ten video tutorials on astronomical topics including the birth of the Universe from being smaller than an atom , structure of galaxies , how to read a star chart and thousands of pictures and the star chart for any day from any place. Please note ukindia cannot help in getting this disc. On other pages a cause for Repetitive strain injury , a vaccine to end traveller's diarrhea and hoovertractors. Rakesh writes on odd signs..Pervaiz Khan is showing a multimedia exhibition on the partition of 1947 at the Leeds University Galaxy from Feb 26 to April 98. More details at www.lmu.ac.uk.arts/azadi .
Feb 8 98
First educational DVD Rom
DK have made the world's first educational DVD . An atlas it allows people to fly full screen at better than laser disc quality over the whole world over an incredibly detailed 3D view of the terrain underneath. South Asian movie makers have a great chance to get in on this technology which is much cheaper than VHS to make in quantity. On other pages new treatments for psoriasis and tinnitus and Internet via digital audio radio. The lyrics page has been updated. We welcome comments and articles.
Feb 1 98
End of Spectacles
A permanent solution to short and long sight with a new laser technique. On other pages discovery of antigravity , web TV and NEC technology exhibition. Rakesh writes on miniature Islamic paintings. There is a recipe page on cooking. We welcome comments.
60 mile ocean
On Europa has been confirmed by Galileo with possible exotic lifeforms . On other pages a compressed air car that runs for 600 miles and is negatively polluting ! A CD Rom on South Asian food. News on asthma . Rakesh writes on Sony Asian TV a 24 hour channel in the West . A reminder that Asianett shows weekly news roundups of half hour as well as daily news sometime. We welcome comments.
Jan 18 98
Eternal life!
May be realisable on earth , a new compound lets cells live forever instead of dying after 50 divisions. It may also be possible to lengthen telomeres so we grow younger as we grow older !g Eating a high fat diet without getting heart disease. Free email for all kids this year , a 76 year old goes into space and Kwik kork . Rakesh writes on EU and racism . Golshani has made a page comparing different alphabets. We welcome comments.
Jan 11 98
Human clones promised in America, full cream milk is good for weight control , mini discs recordingly directly from the net and how third world residents could watch Western cities. The film page has been updated.
Dec 14 97
Lung biopsies show that Mycoplasma appears to be the cause of Asthma . On other pages Dr Puri discovers a cure for cancer , virtual surgery practice and a CD Rom on Carnatic music. The Urdu shairi page has been updated.
Dec 6 97
Operating times cut in half by a new type of scissors , how to pop the cork , asthma helped by anti dandruff shampoo and a 200Mb floppy disk. The Urdu shairi pages and Ali Ikram's movie review have been updated. We welcome comments.
Nov 30 97
A doctor has written a computer program to cut down note taking by 90%. Donating blood reguarly can cut the risk of heart attacks by 15%. UV light begins to affect mammals in the Northern Hemipshere and the Rajasthan Govt sets aside an area bigger than Israel and Lebanon put together for grants for solar power. Readers are reminded of a big exhibition of colorful Pakistani folk costumes at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London till March next year.
Nov 23 97
Gene therapy for blocked blood vessels
Injecting genes into leg muscles causes new blood vessels to be formed - news of immense interest for South Asians who are facing an epidemic of diabetes. On other pages a tiny electric scooter , how to cut the juvenile crime rate by 80% and how the developing world could keep an eye on Western city streets. Lessons on learning Html have been updated. We welcome comments. Primus at http://www.primustel.com are offering cheap phone calls -9p to USA and 59p per minute to India and Pakistan. Primus are at 0800 036 1997
Nov 16 97
The antibiotic minocycline has been found useful in Rheumatoid arthritis . On other pages 3D ultrasound to spot defects early , a drug to cure baldness and on line electronic shops. Easy to learn Html lessons have been started for thosw who want to design their own web pages. We welcome comments.
Nov 9 97
Digital VHS can record 49hrs on one tape , Einstein proved right again, why Asthma etc are less at high altitudes and the new 2gbyte Jaz disks. We welcome comments .
Nov 2 97
DNA analysis machines are now small enough to use in doctor's offices. End of cash , could mad cow disease be spreading by blood transfusions and a robot office cleaner. Rakesh writes on a flute concert . New Pakistani and Indian movies on Zee in Nov have been listed ( Judai is one of them) and the lyrics page has been updated with a translation of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's inspired cheez hai mast mast from Mohra. We weclome comments.
Oct 26 97
Archaelogoists studying ancient Mayan fields have found techniques that could make bare mountainsides in Pakistan and India and other places fertile again. A vaccine for children's diarrhea. The world's largest bookshop without a store and Professor Goswami discovers a way to eliminate airborne bacteria and midges for asthma sufferers. Rakesh writes about Quakers . We welcome comments .
Oct 19 97
The ever inventive British break through the sound barrier in a car -and live ! On other pages a contraceptive neem cream , could Einstein be wrong ? , and a 15 Gbyte HDTV disc. A new lyrics page of top Pakistani and Indian songs has been started and Ali Ikram has updated his page. Rakesh writes on the Queen's visit to India.
Oct 12 97
Advanced Tissue sciences have discovered a way of growing hearts and other organs in artifical incubators . On other pages houses which generate surplus power, Professor Naqvi plans to make fertile vast areas of Pakistan's salt affected soils and videos you never have to return . Rakesh takes a light hearted look at your sexual horoscope. We welcome comments.
Oct 5 97
Ukindia is back after a three week break. A small personal DVD player has gone on sale in Japan . On other pages internet for all schools , deformed frogs and a cure for the common cold. Rakesh takes a light hearted look at you sexual horoscope and zee movie listings for oct have been updated. We welcome comments.
Sep 14 97
Workers prefer women bosses !
On other pages a free CD Rom - National Geographic of all the photographs and articles - on India , Pakistan , Science topics of all the last three years issue with this months PC Format magazine . More details from http://www.futurenet.com/pcformat/pcformat.html . DVD players go on sale next month in Britain and mad cow disease in the USA. Rakesh writes on soldiers of the Raj.
Sep 7 97
Internet delivery free of phone charges by microwave , making paraplegics walk again , the benefits of meditation and a car which will do more than 700mph. Bengali lessons have been updated . We welcome comments
August 31 97
Digital radio will bring us crystal clear radio with pictures. El Nino will cause trouble. New treatment for a common infection and how to send an electronic postcard for free. Rakesh writes on Bangladesh food and we have compiled new lessons in Learn to Read Bengali script with the help of Sameer Khan. Ali Ikram reviews Daud. We welcome comments.
August 24 97
12 year old wins University place
Sufia Farooq beomes the youngest person ever to start to read Maths at Oxford University. On other pages minidisc which will soon replace audiocassettes . New method of treating fibroids and one gigabyte Ram. Michelle writes on Indian miniature paintings. We welome comments and articles.
August 17 97
Full Color Holograms
Using red green and blue lasers giving very realsitic looking holograms , a CD Rom on Pakistan, why people are aggressive , and effective learning . Rakesh writes on a Raj Museum and ukindia has started with permission putting Ali Ikram's movie reviews. We welcome comments.
Life on Moon !
Of Mars that is , NASA reports discovery of fossil evidence of life in rocks from Phobos one of the moons of Jupiter. On other pages AZT in breast cancer , GPS addresses for everyone and Prof Ramaswamy invents a new animal cart which could have a revolutionary impact on third world economies. A reminder that there are learn to read the alphabet Urdu , Hindi , Punjabi , Gujarati and other lessons on ukindia . We welcome comments.
August 3 97
Fathers responsible for bad behaviour !
The X chromosome from the father is the one which determines how a girl will behave. On other pages correcting genetic defects , a trip in a small submarine and how Indians may well be the first to get super fast Internet access. Rakesh writes on Dance Akademi . The film and personal pages have been updated. We welcome comments and contributions.
July 27 97
Super Science Exhibits !
The Natural History museum has superb full scale models of a blue whale , T Rex head , the Dodo and many others on scientific subjects. On other pages India frees the Internet , vaccine to prevent liver cancer , and solar power boats . Rakesh writes on awards and the Urdu Shairi page has been updated. We welcome comments and contributions.
July 20 97
Electric power for bicycles !
Sir Sinclair has invented Zeta 2 a battery add on for bicycles which could revolutionise commuter transport in 3rd world countries. On other pages very good news for South Asians who may be prone to heart attacks , Internet via the mains supply and news that we are all Africans. Rakesh writes on the Cardiff Mela to celebrate Pakistan and India's fiteeth independence anniversary and reader Michelle has sent in some very good low calorie tandoori recipes. We welcome comments and contributions.
July 13 97
Cheap solar cooking
A cardboard covered with aluminium foil makes a very efficient solar cooker and may save the world's forests. On other pages Dr Talwar's anti pregnancy vaccine completes successful animal tests , ultrasound heals ulcers and a protonic memory chip which retains crashed information. We welcome comments and contributions. alt.culture.uk.southasian has been created for all those interested in affairs of the subcontinent .
July 6 97
Driving a car on Mars !
On 4th July live coverage on TV of the Mars rover a car which will be driven by remote control from Earth . On other pages artifical soil which could turn large parts of the planet green , an outstanding fast non invasive invention to spot narrowing of heart arteries -an illness which kills more South Asians than any other and a PC DVD kit to watch DVD movies on TV or Computer. Rakesh writes on Kiranjit's book giving her side of the story of why she killed her violent husband . With permission we have put two of Ali Ikram's excellent reviews on Virasat and Judaii in the film page . We welcome comments and contributions.
June 29 97
Learn to Swim in a week !
On the science page about the International Swimming School - 01404 822553- in Devon near Exeter where for less than $1000 a week inclusive of lodging they teach absolute beginners to swim. On other pages Rakesh writes of the Royal Academy . A flywheel electric car , turning grey hair black and sending 3D model info over the net for perfect reproductions . Zee page has been updated . We welcome comments .
June 22 97
New nuclear reactors to turn the desert green !
Pakistani engineers have developed a new nuclear reactor which can desalinate 10m gallons of sea water daily !. On other pages why you should get your genes checked for vulnerability to heart attacks, NASA plans to protect the earth and a web site to tell you when your favourite sites have changed . Rakesh writes on Soho Spice a London restaurant . We welcome comments and contributions.
June 15 97
Cheap phone service for third world countries
Radio waves can do it at a fiftieth the price. On other pages the discovery of a gene for female intuition , bee stings for multiple sclerosis and Indian scientists create a diamond coating. Rakesh tells you about an exhibition and web site devoted to Krishna . The letters page has a link to a website for learning Chinese characters . We welcome comments and contributions.
June 8 97
Radioactivity good for you !
Research studies show that people exposed to low level radioactivity actually live longer ! On other pages a CD Rom on South Asian cooking, why large meals should not be eaten before bedtime and Pakistani engineers invent a new turbine. Rakesh writes on Independence celebrations in July and the learn Sanskrit page has been updated. Indiadomain are advertising a web design service. We welcome comments and contributions.
June 1 97
Get your own webpage free!
Geocities are offering a free web page for all. One good example is the Afghan news update. More info on the computer page. On other pages why some women may be getting recurrent thrush infections, sunlight tubes and how children can be taught to behave . Rakesh writes on a website dedicated to celebrating Pakistan and India's 50th independece anniversary celebrations. We welcome comments and contributions. Readers are reminded that alt.culture.uk.southasian has been created and they should get their ISP to get this group and post articles , meeting times of events in UK and Europe. The Internet is the most effective way to communicate. We welcome comments and contributions
May 25 97
Cheap Solar power
Dr Karni appears to have cracked the problem of converting solar power to useful energy on a cost effective basis. On other pages using glue instead of stitches, repeat prescriptions over the internet and why women go to work. The personal ad pages have been updated. We welcome contributions.
May 18 97
Force field Developed
Dutch scientists have developed a magnetic force field which repels living creatures. On other pages cheap slide scanners which will revolutionise lectures , using ultrasound to clear heart arteries, an incentive to Scientists in India which is likely to produce remarkable results . Sanskrit and movie pages have been updated . We welcome comments.
May 11 97
Potatoes could feed the world !
Potatoes yield five times as much as wheat per acre and can grow in mountain and desert areas and could make Asian countries self sufficient in food. On other pages a personal rail car to solve traffic congestion , chemical from skin of frogs and catching criminals by Internet. On the exports page -gold jewellery from Singapore. Jafry Media producers of some Asianet programs are looking for ideas to celebrate Pakistan and India's fifteeth independence celebrations. We welcome comments.
May 2 97
Evolution scientifically proved !
Lizards released on some islands have evloved precisely as evolution theory predicted over the last 14 years. On other pages web phone - an invention likely to change our lives, super glue to cover sjkin cracks and swatch small cars. Zee movie and exports page has been updated . A new recipe page has started. Some elementary lessons to read Arabic and Hebrew. We welcome comments.
April 27 97
30 Non Satellite channels by air ! -whats new on ukindia
Britain will be the first country in the world to have 30 digital channels free to the home via transmitters in the next few months . DTN one of the bidders promises internet channels as well . This technology could provide a great leap forward for third world countries . On other pages Mirena a miracle contraceptive that may be the answer to third world population problems. Doctors in America getting their letters typed in India and a brain pace maker . We welcome comments.