Everything you need to know about Annua: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Annua: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Ghaziabad, May 5 (IANS) BJP leader Rajnath Singh Saturday advocated the introduction of Hindi and other Indian languages in the Supreme Court of India.
Manila, May 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday expressed confidant that the Indian economy would return to the pre-global crisis growth path in the coming years.
Manila, May 5 (Xinhua-ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) predicted at its 45th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors that the problems of hunger and poverty would intensify in the Asia and Pacific region in years up to 2050.
Washington, May 5 (ANI): Sandra Bullock will be honoured for her charitable donations to Warren Eason Charter High School, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has dismissed the media reports that he is the frontrunner for the prestigious post of President of India
Bangkok/Manila, May 4 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said that if his name is doing the rounds for the post of president, it was speculative.
London, May 3 (ANI): Scientific studies have found that men have better spatial awareness skills, whereas women are stronger with verbal fluency and greater memory for objects.
Beijing, May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): The third Annual U.S.-China high-level consultation on people-to-people exchange working session kicked off on Thursday in Beijing with nearly 30 topics scheduled to be discussed by 150 delegates from the United States and China.
New Delhi, May 2(ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will leave on three-day visit to Manila and Dhaka on Thursday. In Manila, Mukherjee will attend the Asian Development Bank's (ADB's) 45th Annual Board of Governors' meeting and discuss issues relating to global economic situation, infrastructure development, urbanization, energy security, regional and South-South Cooperation.
Manila, May 1, (Xinhua-ANI): Delegates have begun arriving at the Philippine International Convention Center to register for the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) 45th Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors, which begins Wednesday, a ADB statement said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday informed that Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme has been extended to 20 more Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts.
Washington, April 30 (IANS) Patients can now instantly download their medical scans and images from an internet-based "cloud" system and distribute these to their physicians for diagnosis wherever they might be located.
Sydney, April 30 (IANS) Determining the habitability of rocky, earth-like planets will be crucial for us as a species, but the good news is that they are probably more abundant than stars, says a new study.
Manila, April 26 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $21.72 billion in financing operations to Asian developing countries in 2011, a 14.5 percent year-on-year increase, according to its 2011 Annual Report.
Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will visit Britain May 8-13 to attend an annual review meeting on bilateral relations, the Pakistani foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Washington, April 25(ANI): An amateur paleontologist has recently discovered a very large and very mysterious fossil in the Cincinnati region, United States, which has left the professionals puzzled.
Washington, April 22 (IANS) As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) doubled its lending power with over $430 billion pledged to a reinforced safety net to bail out countries during global financial crises, India stressed that contributions should be voluntary and not linked with future voice or governance reform and should be able to bail out "innocent bystanders" affected by them.
Washington, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have called for further efforts on inclusive growth and poverty reduction amid fragile global recovery.
Washington, April 20 (ANI): Goldie Hawn insists daughter Kate Hudson and her fiance Matt Bellamy will tie the knot "when they're ready".
London, April 20 (IANS) Exercise in the open air is good for you, but you can only reap its full benefits if you head for the coast or the countryside rather than an urban park.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Friday played down the row over Chief Economic Adviser Kaushik Basu's comment on the slow pace of economic reforms, saying reforms are always needed to be done and the government is focussing on bringing the economy back on track.
Washington, April 19 (ANI): The trauma caused by online dating scams is worse than any other, because the victims experienced 'double hit' - loss of money and loss of 'romantic relationship hit' - says an expert.
Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) UK-based Camellia Plc, which owns a 74 percent stake in tea major Goodricke Group, Wednesday said it was 'very interested' in buying out tea gardens in Assam to expand its business of the brew in India.
Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally agreed to go for a constitutional amendment to spilt the role of the president by creating a new post of chairman who won't have any voting rights.
Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked West Indies great Clive Lloyd to continue as the chairman of the cricket committee until the executive board reviews the current terms of appointment.
Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally agreed to go for a constitutional amendment to spilt the role of the president by creating a new post of chairman who won't have any voting rights.
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Marathon champion Paula Radcliffe has warned protesters not to sabotage her Olympic dream on the streets of London this summer.
Washington, April 16 (ANI): Scientists believe use of a new drug to detect the beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that are hallmark signs of Alzheimer's disease may help doctors diagnose the disease earlier.
New York, April 16 (IANS) With India focused on developing itself as a global hub for innovation, New Delhi wants the business community to explore new ways to advance India-US trade and investment ties to the next level.
Bankura (West Bengal), April 13 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday inaugurated the Trans Damodar Coal Mining Project at Barjora in Bankura district.
Dubai, Apr 12(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly suspended its grants to the USA Cricket Association (USACA) due to poor governance.
Dubai, April 12 (IANS) Dubai will host an international investment meet next month to help connect foreign investors seeking new destinations with fast growing economies.
Beijing, Apr 10 (ANI): Vice Chairman of India's Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, has called for closer economic cooperation between India and China for mutual benefit over the next 20 years.
Dubai, April 8 (IANS/WAM) Dubai will host the 10th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Press Clubs (IAPC), which is expected to be participated by 22 press clubs from 10 countries.
Dubai, April 8 (IANS) Dubai will host the 10th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Press Clubs (IAPC), which is expected to be participated by 22 press clubs from 10 countries.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) With an ambitious programme for development, South Africa plans to conduct road shows and business events in major Indian cities to attract investments in sectors as diverse as information technology, financial services and agro-processing.
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Leading business lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has offered all help for Nepal's economic development.
Chennai, April 6 (IANS) The Indian government should allow at least the processing of imported raw pulses for export markets so that the domestic milling industry occupies the slots now occupied by units located in neighbouring and other countries, said an official of the industry association.
Darbhanga, Apr 6 (ANI): "The current age is the era of knowledge and not of weapons, and only through education and knowledge can one break out of the abject poverty". Wise words from Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who believes that times have changed since his government took over: now is the time to pick up the pen and discover its power.
Washington, April 3 (ANI): Scientists say the chemical (S)-N'-nitrosonornicotine, or (S)-NNN, which is present in smokeless tobacco products, is a strong oral carcinogen.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Children in government schools in rural areas have poorer mathematical skills compared to those in private schools, says the Annual Status of Education Report by NGO Pratham.
Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber revealed that he had to shave his head after he got doused in green goo at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards.
Beijing, Apr 2 (ANI): Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang has said that his country will deepen reforms and opening-up to remove institutional obstacles to transfer growth mode and drive socio-economic development.
Washington, April 2 (ANI): Scientists have identified a pair of proteins that could play a crucial role in treating drug- resistant breast cancers.
Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) Pakistan and China have the potential to enhance economic ties, and bilateral trade can reach the target of $15 billion in the next three to four years, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Sunday.
Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) Pakistan will purchase 1,100 MW of electricity from Iran in a bid to overcome the energy shortage in the country, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Sunday.
Abu Dhabi, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Over 24,000 counterfeit products were seized last year by the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Once ostracised and stigmatized, eleven HIV-affected people rubbed shoulders with football teams from various embassies in the The Football4Hope - "United Cup 2012" here to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The BRICS group of five emerging economies Thursday voiced concern over the slow pace of governance and quota reforms in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): BRICS countries, which comprise the emerging economic powerhouses of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, on Thursday voiced concern about the slow pace of reforms within the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a draft summit declaration.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) Paramedics can practically halve a patient's chances of a heart attack or dying by promptly administering a mixture of glucose, insulin and potassium (GIK).
Washington, March 27 (ANI): Eating foods that contain isoflavones - a key compound in soy milk, tofu, green tea and even peanuts - every day may help young adults lower their blood pressure, say experts.
Washington, March 27 (ANI): An Indian origin scientist has revealed that getting too little sleep - or even too much - may lead to heart problems.
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented a marginally revenue-suplus state budget for 2012-13, extensively focusing on infrastructure, social, health and tourism sectors.
Washington, March 26 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a first-ever link between tiny genetic molecules called microRNAs and the imminent threat of a heart attack.
Washington, March 26 (ANI): A new interventional radiology treatment, prostatic artery embolization may help men who suffered with acute urinary retention due to an enlarged prostate, say researchers who pioneered its use.
Washington, March 26 (ANI): A minimally invasive endovascular treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency is safe and may produce "significant," short-term improvement in physical- and mental health-related quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis, say scientists.
Washington, March 26 (ANI): Men with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin without a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) were at higher risk for major cardiovascular events (e.g., death, heart attack, stroke) compared with men who had a history of CVD, researchers have revealed.
Jorhat, Mar 23 (ANI): As the demand for Assamese silk rises across the country, both the state and the central government are taking several initiatives to promote the sericulture industry in the region.
Islamabad, Mar.23 (ANI): One cannot help but feel peevish at the engineered and fraudulent yet barren ecstasy that engulfs Pakistan on March 23 every year. Frustration comes from the disturbing level of collective intelligence of our citizenry to understand history and shameless lies that the state and media continue to propagate with impunity. How such distortions could manufacture the psyche of a whole generation even if it is as little a thing as changing the dates of events, is evident, seeing today's Pakistan.
Islamabad, Mar.23 (ANI): One cannot help but feel peevish at the engineered and fraudulent yet barren ecstasy that engulfs Pakistan on March 23 every year. Frustration comes from the disturbing level of collective intelligence of our citizenry to understand history and shameless lies that the state and media continue to propagate with impunity. How such distortions could manufacture the psyche of a whole generation even if it is as little a thing as changing the dates of events, is evident, seeing today's Pakistan.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Patients with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than their peers, and researchers say these poor dental hygiene behaviours could increase their risk of endocarditis.
Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Stroke survivors who appreciate music, painting and theatre have a significantly higher quality of life than those who don't, according to a new research.
Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Stroke survivors who appreciate music, painting and theatre have a significantly higher quality of life than those who don't, according to a new research.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Patients with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than their peers, and researchers say these poor dental hygiene behaviours could increase their risk of endocarditis.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Wednesday presented the railway budget in the Lok Sabha.
New Delhi, Mar.14 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday, described Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi's maiden budget for fiscal 2012-13 as a forward looking one.
New Delhi, Mar.14 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday, described Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi's maiden budget for fiscal 2012-13 as a forward looking one.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Wednesday presented the railway budget in the Lok Sabha.
Anterrashtriya Murkh Maha Sammelan will be held at Chandni Chowk on 8th March 2012. Fools Day also falls on the same day. Famous personalities are honored with this award on the Annual conference which is held every year.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Alexandra Burke has sparked romance rumours with Tottenham Hotspurs footballer Jermain Defoe, when she cheered him on Twitter despite being a Manchester United supporter.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Alexandra Burke has sparked romance rumours with Tottenham Hotspurs footballer Jermain Defoe, when she cheered him on Twitter despite being a Manchester United supporter.
London, Mar 2 (ANI): Katie Holmes, who wowed onlookers as she debuted a brand new sleek look on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night, went back to her old scruffy ways as she scraped her hair back into a greasy topknot on her way to dance class on Wednesday.
London, Mar 2 (ANI): Katie Holmes, who wowed onlookers as she debuted a brand new sleek look on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night, went back to her old scruffy ways as she scraped her hair back into a greasy topknot on her way to dance class on Wednesday.
New York, Feb 27 (ANI): On the biggest night in Hollywood, 'The Artist' emerged as the loud and clear winner at Sunday's Academy Awards, and took home five Oscars including those for Best Picture, Director and Actor.
New Delhi, Feb.27 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will be coming to India on Wednesday for discussions with his Indian counterpart S.M.Krishna.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Expressing surprise over China's objection to his visit to Arunachal Pradesh on February 20, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday made it clear that this strategically-located state is an integral part of India, and it his duty to ensure that all borders of India are safe.
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez appeared to have suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she presented the honour for Best Costume Design and Best Make Up with Cameron Diaz at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Stating that India has always been at the forefront of cooperative and collective endeavours in addressing regional and global challenges, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday called for global efforts to uproot the threat of piracy.
New Delhi, Feb.27 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will be coming to India on Wednesday for discussions with his Indian counterpart S.M.Krishna.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Stating that India has always been at the forefront of cooperative and collective endeavours in addressing regional and global challenges, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday called for global efforts to uproot the threat of piracy.
New York, Feb 27 (ANI): On the biggest night in Hollywood, 'The Artist' emerged as the loud and clear winner at Sunday's Academy Awards, and took home five Oscars including those for Best Picture, Director and Actor.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Expressing surprise over China's objection to his visit to Arunachal Pradesh on February 20, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday made it clear that this strategically-located state is an integral part of India, and it his duty to ensure that all borders of India are safe.
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez appeared to have suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she presented the honour for Best Costume Design and Best Make Up with Cameron Diaz at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.
Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen has been allowed to attend Sunday's 84th Annual Academy Awards, dressed as General Alladeen from his new movie 'The Dictator'.
Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen has been allowed to attend Sunday's 84th Annual Academy Awards, dressed as General Alladeen from his new movie 'The Dictator'.
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Cigarette smoke has long been considered the main risk factor for heart disease, but a new study has found that nicotine itself can contribute to the disease process.
The adverse effects of cigarette smoking is known for long and it is considered the prime risk factor for cardiac problems, but a new study has revealed that nicotine itself can add to the disease process.
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Cigarette smoke has long been considered the main risk factor for heart disease, but a new study has found that nicotine itself can contribute to the disease process.
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Women who have migraine or have had them in the past are more likely to develop depression compared to those who have never had migraine, say researchers.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Mothers who suffer migraine headaches are more than twice as likely to have babies with colic than mothers without a history of migraines.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Singapore - a country that looks good economically - has been listed as the unhealthiest nation in a new economic and environmental index that includes 152 countries around the world.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Singapore - a country that looks good economically - has been listed as the unhealthiest nation in a new economic and environmental index that includes 152 countries around the world.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Mothers who suffer migraine headaches are more than twice as likely to have babies with colic than mothers without a history of migraines.
Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Replacing smoking products with e-cigarettes or modern, spit-free smokeless tobacco can greatly reduce risk of disease and death in smokers, say scientists.
London, Feb 20 (ANI): David Beckham was awarded the most stylish athlete at a children's award show in Los Angeles.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Environmental influences such as maternal depression or a bilingual upbringing can affect the timing of language development in babies, according to a new study.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Scientists from the UK and US are working to engineer or enhance photosynthesis to benefit food and fuel production.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Scientists from the UK and US are working to engineer or enhance photosynthesis to benefit food and fuel production.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Environmental influences such as maternal depression or a bilingual upbringing can affect the timing of language development in babies, according to a new study.
