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Everything you need to know about Balua High School: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Climate Change fuelled ancient human cultural innovation

May 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Rapid climate change during the Middle Stone Age, between 80,000 and 40,000 years ago, sparked surges in cultural innovation in early modern human populations, a new study has revealed.

Foldable electronics come closer to reality with inkjet-printed graphene

May 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Bendable tablet computer or an electronic newspaper that could fold to fit in a pocket may not be so far off.

Annual report of Australia-India Institute-Australia India Youth Dialogue Partnership launched

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The annual report of the Australia-India Institute-Australia India Youth Dialogue Partnership was launched at the Australian High Commission here last evening in the presence of Australian High Commissioner Patrick Suckling and Australia-India Institute (AII) Director Professor Amitabh Mattoo.

Joint replacement surgery might be avoidable in future

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 20(ANI): Osteoarthritis (OA) is often seen as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, but Johns Hopkins scientists now have evidence that the bone underneath the cartilage is also a key player and exacerbates the damage.

Michelle Obama jokes about hubby's failures

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Michelle Obama made light of the failures that her husband, Barack, faced in his life.

Newly discovered solar twin unveils 'future of sun'

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Astronomers have found the farthest known solar twin in the Milky Way Galaxy-CoRoT Sol 1, which has about the same mass and chemical composition as the Sun.

Dark choco a day, keeps doctor away

May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Craving for chocolates, but don't want to gain those extra pounds? Worry not! Go for a dark chocolate, which contains a good amount of vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium and magnesium.

S&P maintains negative outlook on India

May 17, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Global ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) Friday said its outlook on India remained negative and there is a one-in-three chance of a downgrade within the next 12 months.

Understanding Pakistani politics, the chicken way

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) High chicken prices in the run-up to Pakistan's May 11 elections are proof of the resourcefulness of contestants keen to feed their supporters and people are happy that some stability has been restored to chicken rates, a newspaper said in a tongue-in-cheek editorial Friday.

Unlikely hobbies of celebs revealed

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): From Johnny Depp's Barbie collection to Paris Hilton's frog hunt, celebrities have bizarre hobbies that one can never imagine.

ICSE board results 2013 for 10th and 12th to be declared today

May 17, 2013 at 9:51 AM

The Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) will declare the ICSE Board results 2013 for class 10th and 12th today on May 17 at 3 p.m.

British High Commissioner takes notice of Pak minister's 'separating Karachi' comments

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner Adam Thomson has taken notice of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain's statements of "separating Karachi".

India, Azerbaijan sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): India and Azerbaijan have signed a treaty on mutual legal assistance in crminal matters.

Symptoms of Obesity

May 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Obesity is widely regarded as the modern epidemic that is responsible for wide array of health complications. hough being overweight with a bulky figure is commonly regarded as most important of all the symptoms of obesity.Some physical problems and challenges that directly follow your being obese are major symptoms of obesity. Let us now have a closer look at some of the main symptoms of obesity.

Ashley Tisdale's stalker turns up at her home

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress-singer Ashley Tisdale has reportedly been troubled by a fan, who posted over thousands tweets on her Twitter account, and then turned up at her doorstep.

Live-in relationships discussed by experts at Amity Law School seminar

May 14, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 14 (ANI): Experts participated in a seminar on the pros and cons of live-in relationships that was hosted by the Amity Law School-II here today.

India-Africa festival opens in Johannesburg

May 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Johannesburg, May 14 (IANS) With an eclectic blend of cinema, music, art and photography exhibitions, entrepreneurs and bloggers workshops and panel discussions the 12-day Indiafrica Festival 2013 began here Monday aiming to reach out to the youth of South Africa. .

Less detailed information 'better' while betting

May 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): A new study has found that people are worse at predicting whether a sports team will win, lose, or tie when they bet on the final score than when they bet on the overall outcome.

Sex injury compensation case lands in High Court

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, May 14 (ANI): A compensation case about a woman, who got injured while having sex on a work trip, has reached the High Court.

96 percent UAE school students pass Kerala board exam

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Dubai, May 9 (IANS) School students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who appeared for the higher secondary examinations held by India's Kerala state, recorded a 95.9 pass percentage.

US high school 'hotness tournament' sparks controversy

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A high school in Washington is courting controversy after the students anonymously started May Madness - a competition that pits female students against each other in a bracket to determine who is the "hottest."

Nicole Richie fashion inspires Ashley Tisdale

May 8, 2013 at 1:04 AM

Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) "High School Musical" actress Ashley Tisdale says her fashion choices are inspired by Nicole Richie and she is a big fan of her bohemian look.

Functional 3-D 'heart patch' created in lab

May 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Making a breakthrough in cell-based therapies, Duke University biomedical engineers have grown three-dimensional human heart muscle that acts just like natural tissue.

Canada envoy leads business delegation to Kathmandu

May 6, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Canada's High Commissioner to India and Nepal Stewart Beck, is leading a four-day business mission to Nepal from May 5 to 8, 2013.

Vanessa Hudgens flashes panty after beau steps on trousers

May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Vanessa Hudgens was left clinging to her modesty when her boyfriend Austin Butler accidentally stepped on the hem of her trousers, exposing her underwear.

Liam Gallagher blasts brother Noel for playing Oasis songs

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 AM

London, May 5 (IANS) Beady Eye singer Liam Gallagher has slammed his brother Noel and abused him because he still plays songs from their previous band Oasis at shows even four years after their split.

Kobe Bryant in court battle to stop mum from selling mementoes

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New York, May 4 (ANI): Kobe Bryant is involved in a court battle with his mother to keep her from auctioning off mementoes from his high school days in Pennsylvania and his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Gene mutations associated with nearsightedness identified

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness, according to a study at Duke Medicine.

Sri Lanka hits out at Canada

May 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Colombo, May 3 (IANS) Sri Lanka Friday said that Canada's "hostile criticism" of Colombo strengthened "evil forces" and did not contribute to the reconciliation process in the island nation.

Lipsticks 'laced with toxic metals'

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health detected lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other metals in lipsticks, some of which were found at levels that could raise potential health concerns.

Why people suffer from persistent pain after traumatic events

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new study has identified a genetic risk factor for persistent pain after traumatic events such as motor vehicle collision and sexual assaults.

Meghalaya HSSLC Result 2013 to declare on 4th May at 10 AM

May 3, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Meghalaya Board of School education is likely to declare the Results of HSSLC 2013 on 4th May 2013 at 10:00 AM. The HSSLC Results 2013 will be declared tomorrow as per given schedule.

Construction workers and mechanics highest daily users of maths

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): It turns out that it's not just accountants and bankers which need to know their numbers, blue-collared workers are among the biggest users of maths in their daily jobs.

Pakistan reduces tariff on Sri Lankan goods

May 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan has now eased tariffs on three commodities it directly imports from Sri Lanka, the industry and commerce ministry said Thursday.

Scale down ties with Pakistan: BJP

May 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The BJP Thursday demanded that diplomatic ties with Pakistan be scaled down and the Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan be asked to return after the death of Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

Now, ads that track your eyes in supermarkets

May 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): Researchers have created an advertising system, which is able to track people's eye movements while they shop.

Molecular messages that tell prostate and breast cancers to spread decoded

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): For the first time, scientists at the University of Michigan have decoded the molecular chatter that ramps certain cancer cells into overdrive and can cause tumors to metastasize throughout the body

Sarabjit still unconscious, on ventilator: Pakistan foreign ministry

April 27, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Saturday said that doctors are working hard to revive Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who remains unconscious on a ventilator after an attack in prison.

Indian American students shine in California science fair

April 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New York, April 27 (IANS) Indian American students shone in this years's California State Science Fair, grabbing the top award, six first place honours and various other awards.

Socializing in workplace doesn't always bridge gaps of racial division

April 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): Work events created to unite employees - particularly a group of workers who are racially dissimilar - don't always work out, a news study has revealed.

Pakistan grants consular access to Sarabjit

April 27, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) The Indian High Commission has been granted consular access to death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was admitted to a Lahore hospital Friday after a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in Kot Lakhpat jail, a media report said.

Efron snogs blonde for 'Townies'

April 27, 2013 at 1:16 AM

Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Actor Zac Efron shot a kissing scene with blonde actress Halston Sage on the set of a new movie "Townies" here.

Take care of Sarabjit, India urges Pakistan

April 26, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Following reports of an attack on death row convict Sarabjit Singh in a Lahore jail, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad has urged the Pakistani government to provide the necessary medical and other help to him, official sources said Friday.

India seeks consular access to Sarabjit Singh

April 26, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Almaty (Kazakhstan), Apr. 26 (ANI): India has sought consular access to Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, after he was admitted to a hospital in Lahore with serious head injuries.

High alcohol intake ups chronic liver disease risk among overweight people

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): The harmful combination of high alcohol intake and high body mass index (BMI) causes an increased risk of chronic liver disease, a new study has found.

Roundworm infection fights obesity and related metabolic disorders

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Infection with nematodes (also known as roundworms) can not only combat obesity but ameliorate related metabolic disorders, a study in mouse model has found.

'Prophet Muhammed' online poster threatens US Catholic school of Boston-style massacre

April 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): An anonymous online poster with the name 'Prophet Muhammad' is being probed for sending a threat to a Catholic high school in Virginia.

Husband convicted of rape despite wife's consent for sex

April 25, 2013 at 9:32 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) A British court has ruled a man could be convicted of rape even if the woman agreed to have sex.

UAE students shine in Kerala board exam

April 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Dubai, April 25 (IANS) Students of schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who appeared this year for the class 10 examinations conducted by the Kerala State Education Board, have come out with flying colours, posting a 98.8 percent pass rate.

Pakistani court rejects Musharraf's bail in Benazir murder case

April 24, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Islamabad, April 24 (Xinhua-ANI): A Pakistani court on Wednesday rejected bail of former President Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 assassination case of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, prosecutors said.

Myleene Klass granted quickie divorce in hearing lasting just 100 seconds

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, April 24 (ANI): Myleene Klass was granted a quickie divorce from her former bodyguard husband - in 100 seconds on Tuesday.

Vision, passion most important for designers: Dhruv Kapur (With Image)

April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Vision and passion are a must to succeed in the fashion world, says Dhruv Kapur, who keeps his designs "minimal" and focuses on "finishing and detailing".

Gen-next monster icons to hit Indian toy market

April 23, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Cleo de Nile, Clawdeen Wolf and Lagoona Blue along with their friends attend Monster High, a school where they face their teenage battles and fulfil their dreams. Their other friends are Draculara and Frankie Stein. Sounds familiar?

Myleene Klass wants 'quickie' divorce from estranged hubby

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, Apr. 23 (ANI): Myleene Klass is asking the High Court to officially end her marriage with estranged husband Graham Quinn, after he left her last April.

New method uses black holes to measure universe's rate of expansion

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Scientists have developed a method to measure the rate of the universe's expansion using certain types of active black holes that lie at the center of many galaxies.

EU lifts Syria oil embargo, Myanmar sanctions

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Beijing, April 23 (Xinhua-ANI): The EU has decided to lift its oil embargo on Syria, as well as its sanctions on Myannar. The decision was announced by European Union foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg. Andrew Dupuis has more.

'No proposal to induct women into combat duties in defence forces', says Antony

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that there is no proposal at present to induct women into combat duties in the defence forces, including as fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force.

Freezing nerves with ice could ease chronic pain in neuralgia

April 22, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 22 (ANI): Patients of neuralgia, a condition where nerves are damaged by surgery, can get relief from a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment called cryoneurolysis that places a tiny ball of ice on damaged nerves.

Zac Efron fancies supermodel Tyra Banks

April 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Actor-singer Zac Efron says supermodel Tyra Banks is the only girl he fancied as a teenager.

Afghan girls hit by suspected gas poisoning

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kabul, April 21 (IANS) Thirty Afghan girl students were hospitalized Sunday due to possible gas poisoning in the northern province of Takhar, an official said, in the second such incident within week.

I had a crush on Tyra Banks, says Zac Efron

April 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, April 21(ANI): Zac Efron has revealed that he had a huge crush on Tyra Banks as a teenager.

Spike in brain activity may deter Alzheimer's

April 20, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Tel Aviv, April 20 (IANS) Short bursts of brain activity may help protect from Alzheimer's, says a study conducted by researchers in Israel.

Remove Musharraf's paintings: Pakistani Senate

April 19, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) Pakistan's upper house of parliament, the Senate, Friday unanimously passed a resolution, demanding that the government remove portraits of former president Pervez Musharraf from all public buildings.

Now, robot hands could be sensitive enough to detect gentle touch

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a very inexpensive tactile sensor for robotic hands that is sensitive enough to turn a brute machine into a dextrous manipulator.

Interference with brain activity at high frequency linked to Alzheimer's

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): A Tel Aviv University study has revealed the missing link between brain patterns and Alzheimer's disease.

Heritage education for youth important, say educators

April 18, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Educating youngsters about heritage and culture is as important as awareness about other issues, said educators and heritage conservationists here Thursday on the occasion of the World Heritage Day.

Exports driving Spain's incipient recovery: Economists

April 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Zurich, April 18 (IANS/EFE) A new focus on exports - now 30 percent of Spain's GDP - as opposed to construction is crucial to the turnaround underway in the country's economic cycle, the executive director of Spain's Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, said Wednesday in Switzerland.

Australia, India to partner on telecommunications standards

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): Australia's High Commissioner to India Patrick Suckling today welcomed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between India's Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and Australian industry skills councils Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) and E-Oz Energy Skills Australia (E-Oz).

High heart rate at rest linked to increased risk of death

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): Irrespective of level of physical fitness, people with high resting heart rates have higher risk of death than those with lower heart rates, a new study has found.

How 'bad cholesterol' ups risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease

April 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): High levels of blood cholesterol increase the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and heart disease, but it has been unclear exactly how cholesterol damages the brain to promote Alzheimer's disease and blood vessels to promote atherosclerosis.

Mahindra Youth Football Challenge to kick off from April 17

April 15, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The inter-city leg of the third edition of the Mahindra Youth Football Challenge will kick-off from April 17 in Bangalore.

Skin cells morphed into functional brain cells to treat multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy

April 15, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, April 15 (ANI): Scientists at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have discovered a new technique that directly converts skin cells to the type of brain cells destroyed in patients with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and other so-called myelin disorders.

Nanosponges soak up toxins released by bacteria and venomous snakes

April 15, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 15 (ANI): A "nanosponge" invented by engineers at the University of California, San Diego can safely remove a broad class of dangerous toxins from the bloodstream - including toxins produced by MRSA, E. coli, poisonous snakes and bees.

Ashley Tisdale rules out nude scenes

April 15, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) "High School Musical" actress Ashley Tisdale has no plans to go topless on the screen.

High-tech body scanner gives shoppers a custom fit

April 14, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Washington, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Imagine being able to try on 10 different pairs of jeans in 10 seconds. Now, imagine they all fit. Perfectly. And come in the exact shade and style you prefer.

Nobody from High Commission injured in Bangladesh blasts, assures MEA

April 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that nobody has been injured in the explosion that took place in Bangladesh near the car, which was being used by the Indian envoy.

No one from Indian mission hurt in Bangladesh blasts

April 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The external affairs ministry Saturday clarified that no one from the Indian High Commission was injured in the crude bomb attacks that took place Friday near where the Indian envoy was attending a function in Khulna, Bangladesh.

Shanghai seizes 6,000 tonnes of foreign waste

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Shanghai, April 12 (IANS) A staggering 6,000 tonnes of waste tailings have been seized in China's Shanghai city during a crackdown on illegally imported garbage last month, officials said.

RTE has put 11 million more children in school: Unicef

April 11, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Right to Education Act has ensured that the education budget in most states has doubled - 11 million more children are now enrolled in schools, Louis-George Arsenault, Unicef India representative, said Thursday.

Michelle Obama delivers emotional speech on reducing gun violence in Chicago

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 11 (ANI): First Lady Michelle Obama delivered an emotional speech on reducing gun violence that focused on slain Chicago teenager Hadiya Pendleton.

Sarah Jessica Parker's 'Sex and the City' shoes set for charity auction

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, April 11(ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker is auctioning three pairs of shoes from her Carrie Bradshaw days in 'Sex and the City' to raise money for a New York high school.

Kids as young as 2 can understand grammar, but chimps can't

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): Children as young as 2 understand basic grammar rules when they first learn to speak and are not simply imitating adults, a new study from the University of Pennsylvania has shown that.

Ashley Tisdale flashes sideboob for Maxim cover

April 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Washington, April 10 (ANI): Ashley Tisdale flashed a jaw-dropping amount of sideboob in a low-cut white shirt with no bottoms as she posed for the May issue of Maxim magazine.

Hot and cold senses interact

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): A study from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has provided new insights into how the nervous system processes hot and cold temperatures.

High mercury levels in humans ups diabetes risk by 65pc

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): Young adults who consume high levels of mercury increase their risks for type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent, a new study has found.

UFO-themed playground based on Westall spaceship landing to be installed in Oz

April 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 8 (ANI): The first time a UFO was seen in Clayton South, back in April 1966, it sparked mayhem, as dozens of screaming school pupils ran towards the pine grove where silvery saucer-shaped object descended from the sky.

Scientists discover genes linked to Alzheimer

April 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM

According to a recent study scientists have discovered genes linked to Alzheimer's disease that could provide new insights for the treatment of the disease, says a recent study.

Madonna's daughter dating 'Homeland' actor?

April 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New York, April 5 (IANS) Madonna's 16-year-old daughter Lourdes Leon is reportedly dating TV show "Homeland" actor Timothee Chalamet.

Genes linked to Alzheimer's discovered

April 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) Scientists have detected genes related to Alzheimer's disease that could provide a new tool for therapy, says a recent study.

Taliban attack survivor Malala joins forces with Jolie to launch education fund in Pak

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, who was brought to England after being shot in the head by the Taliban, has revealed the first recipients of her new education charity, with the support of Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.

Madonna's 16-year-old daughter dating teen actor Timothee Chalamet

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New York, April 4 (ANI): Madonna's 16-year-old daughter, Lourdes Leon, has been dating 'Showtime' star Timothee Chalamet.

Curiosity rover's parachute on Mars flaps in the wind

April 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Photos from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has shown how the parachute that helped the Curiosity rover land on Mars last summer has subsequently changed its shape on the ground.

British envoy calls for tolerance in Sri Lanka after tourist deported for Buddha tattoo

April 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Beijing, Apr. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Following the deportation of a UK national for having a Buddha tattoo on his arm, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka John Rankin has called for religious tolerance and understanding of cultural divisions.

'Disease in kids curable with old drug ingredient'

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) Scientists have shown that a compound in old drugs can provide a new approach to treating a rare disease affecting children globally, says a study.

Indian American as top judge: Obama seeks swift confirmation

April 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, April 2 (IANS) The White House has urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Chandigarh-born Indian-American legal luminary Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan to what is "often called the nation's second-highest court", the US court of appeals for the American capital.

Shoe hurling shows Pakistanis feeling miserable: Daily

April 1, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) A shoe thrown at former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf shows Pakistanis are feeling miserable since they have been "suffering greedy politicians and generals for too long", a Pakistani daily said Monday.

How Lou Gehrig's disease develops

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, April 1 (ANI): A type of central nervous system cell other than motor neurons plays a fundamental role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal degenerative disease that is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to Johns Hopkins scientists.

Scotland's first Islamic high school set to open in Glasgow

March 31, 2013 at 4:58 PM

London, Mar. 31 (ANI): Scotland's first Islamic secondary school is set to open in Glasgow by a group of Muslim parents.

Sindh High Court extends Musharraf's protective bail for 15 days

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Islamabad, Mar 29 (ANI): Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's application to extend his protective bail for another 15 days has been accepted the Sindh High Court.

Petition filed in Pak SC seeks high treason proceedings against Musharraf

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 28 (ANI): The Lahore High Court Bar Association has filed an application in the Supreme Court seeking high treason proceedings against former president Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the constitution.