fasting for short periods may be the best way to combat cancer and boost effectiveness of its treatment, according to a new survey held at a university in Southern California

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

The order of the Bombay High Court against former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh for granting film producer Subhash Ghai 20 acres in Film City, finds prominence in the press. The Indian Express writes, 'Court slams Deshmukh, scraps land he gave away to the Ghai Film School'.

'Maldives on edge, arrest warrant out for former President Mohammed Nasheed', writes the Hindustan Times. 'Don't harm ousted President, India tells Maldives', headlines the Times of India.

The issue of the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team, that reportedly found nothing to substantiate the allegations against Narendra Modi, is also highlighted in the dailies. The Indian Express writes that Zakia Jaffery and two civil rights groups have filed applications seeking copies of the SIT report on Modi.

'Age row, crucial hearing today', reports the Statesman. The Pioneer writes that the stage is all set for a pitched legal battle in the Supreme Court today.

'India and China may tie up for fuel hunt', headlines HT Business, with the two largest economies of the world joining hands in their pursuit to acquire oil and gas assets abroad, coinciding with External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna's visit to China.

The Hindu reports that Al-Qaeda's Chief in Pakistan, Badar Mansoor, who was once active in J&K, was among the four terrorists killed in a US drone attack in the North Waziristan tribal region on Thursday.

And finally, the Times of India reports that fasting for short periods may be the best way to combat cancer and boost effectiveness of its treatment, according to a new survey held at a university in Southern California.