I am a PhD student in Hearing Sciences at University College London. There are many studies publised in Science and Nature journals which says mobile phones does not affect hearing. Even the most sensitive measure of hearing is not affected by the exposure to mobile phones. There are many other factors which can cause hearing loss. The authors should have sent the research to a scientific journal and let the experts decide whether the study was conducted properly, rather than trying to get publicity anb create panic among people. If the experts agree on study, it can be made public. Rediff should only publish scientific facts which are reviews by the scientifc community