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Syed Akbar Journalist
http://www.syedakbarindia.blogspot.com
All About Science Journalist Syed Akbar and a few of his writings
Recent Posts
Visa guidelines for Indians travelling to the UK; a word of caution for Indian students against bogus agents
By Syed Akbar The UK government has issues a set of guidelines for people including students seeking visas to the United Kingdom. Here are the guidelines: "The UK welcomes genuine travellers. If you intend to travel to the UK, you require a valid pas...
Economic slowdown has no impact on Indian students pursuing higher studies in the UK, says British deputy high commissioner, Chennai
2009 By Syed Akbar Hyderabad, Nov 17: The economic slowdown had little impact on Indian students seeking higher education in the United Kingdom, says Mike Nithavrianakis, British deputy high commissioner. Mike, who was in the city on a maiden visit a...
Gulf Immigration racket: Illegal, unregistered job recruitment agents adopt a new strategy to "push" illiterate Indian women to Arab countries
Immigration racket has assumed a new menace. After Kallivalli, it's "pushing". Pushing, in immigration racketers parlance, is greasing the hands of immigration officials to literally push through ineligible and illiterate women and men for jobs abroa...
National Epilepsy Day November 17: Myths, misconceptions, stigma still continue with epilepsy or seizures
By Syed Akbar Hyderabad, Nov 15: Epilepsy shrouds in myths. No other disease is as enigmatic as epilepsy and despite so much advancement in science, people continue to hold their myths about this neurological disorder. The common myth is that it is a...
National Epilepsy Day November 17: What triggers epilepsy, do\'s and don\'ts in case of seizure
===================== Do's & Don'ts ===================== 1. Follow doctor's prescription. Do not change the medicine or alter the dose 2. Do not change regular food habits or regular sleep time 3. Do not get excited 4. Do not take alcohol and ...
National Epilepsy Day November 17: Common symptoms of Epilepsy, seizures or fits
============================ Common symptoms ============================ 1. Attack of "fits" may be brief or long. There many be simple muscle jerks or severe and prolonged contractions of the muscles. 2. There may be temporary loss of awareness an...

