HIV

HIV: 1st Trial Aiming to Cure Virus With Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Set to Begin, Reports Say

The National Organization of Transplants in Madrid recently said it plans to begin treating its first HIV-positive patient between December and January, news outlets reported.

Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi: Arun Shourie Calls Prime Minister's Government 'Congress Scaled Plus a Cow'

Shourie, a former Union minister, criticized Modi’s government for its “lack of direction” at a panel discussion in Delhi following the launch of a TN Ninan book.

Amazon

Amazon: Online Retailer Sues 1,114 Defendants Accused of Selling 'False, Misleading' Reviews

The suit filed in Washington Superior Court claims the unidentified defendants were selling reviews on online marketplace Fiverr.com. Fiverr is said to be cooperating with Amazon.

V.K. Singh

V.K. Singh: Union Minister Says Government Is Not Responsible for Deaths of 2 Dalit Children

"If someone throws stones at a dog, the government is not responsible,” Singh said Thursday with regards to the murders earlier this week, according to multiple news outlets.

Nestlé

Nestlé: Company Says It Will Bring Maggi Noodle Products Back to Stores After Lab Tests

The company said in a statement that it plans to put Maggi noodle products back "at the earliest" after tests showed all samples had lead "much below permissible limits.

Man Booker Prize

Man Booker Prize: Marlon James Named as Winner of Literary Award for 'A Brief History of Seven Killings'

James is the first Jamaican writer to win the prize in its history. "It was a unanimous decision, a little bit to our surprise," Michael Wood, the chair of judges, said.

Sachin Tendulakar

Sachin Tendulkar: Former Indian Cricket Captain Set to Play in US Exhibition Tour of 3 Cities

Tendulkar, along with former Australian player Shane Warne, announced a 10-day all-star cricket tour in November in a bid to increase the popularity of the sport with Americans.