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

New medical breakthrough reveals key target in diabetes and obesity

June 20, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Washington, June 20 (ANI): A team of researchers have made a breakthrough that may help provide more answers about precise molecular mechanisms by which insulin regulates glucose uptake in fat and muscle cells.

Ben Affleck does not wish to have any more kids

June 18, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Washington, June 18 (ANI): Ben Affleck has revealed that he does not wish to have any more children with his wife Jennifer Garner.

Painkiller receptor variant developed

June 17, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) Researchers have developed a variant of a major painkiller receptor that enables scientists to perform experiments previously deemed difficult or impossible, says a study.

US used false 'chemical weapon' information to justify its 'military aid': Syria

June 15, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): Syria has strongly denied US claims that it used 'chemical weapons' in order to justify its move of providing 'military aid'.

Protein key to breast cancer recurrence identified

June 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have identified a key molecular player in recurrent breast cancer - a finding that suggests potential new therapeutic strategies.

Genetic origins of dyslexia and language impairment unraveled

June 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered genetic variants that can predispose children to dyslexia and language impairment, increasing the likelihood of earlier diagnosis and more effective interventions.

Growing blood forming cells in petri dish

June 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): By transferring four genes into mouse fibroblast cells, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have produced cells that resemble hematopoietic stem cells, which produce millions of new blood cells in the human body every day.

Stressed dads can affect offspring's brain development

June 13, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Stress felt by dad-whether as a preadolescent or adult-leaves a lasting impression on his sperm that gives sons and daughters a blunted reaction to stress, a response linked to several mental disorders, according to a new study.

Restless legs syndrome in men linked to higher risk of early death

June 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Men, who experience restless legs syndrome -RLS- may have a higher risk of dying earlier, according to a new research.

Possible cause for TB drug resistance identified

June 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Pyrazinamide (PZA)-a frontline tuberculosis (TB) drug- is used for treating both drug susceptible and multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) but resistance to PZA occurs frequently and can compromise treatment.

Pakistan Military Intelligence says Supreme Court, police can't proceed against army officials

June 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (ANI): The Military Intelligence (MI) in Pakistan has objected that the Supreme Court and the police had no jurisdiction to proceed against any serving army officer under the Army Act, 1952.

Ex-Pak serviceman seeks re-evaluation of secret agencies' role in targeted killings

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Islamabad, June 10 (ANI): An ex-serviceman in Pakistan is seeking an order for reassessing the role of secret agencies.

Airbus Military launches improved C295W transport for India (With Image)

June 10, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Saville (Spain), June 10 (IANS) Airbus Military has launched an uprated C295W medium transport aircraft with winglets and more powerful engines with an eye on the Indian military and civil aviation market.

Naxals resort to barbaric acts across the country

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): In a shocking revelation, Anup Thakur, a member of the Military Commission of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army, has confessed to his role in stitching a bomb inside the body of a CRPF Jawan in Jharkhand on January 7 this year.

Newly discovered cell shows promise for liver regeneration

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, June 10 (ANI): Liver transplantation is the mainstay of treatment for patients with end-stage liver disease, but a new research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has suggested that it may one day become possible to regenerate a liver using cell therapy in patients with liver disease.

Tourists stranded due to landslide in Gangtok

June 9, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Gangtok (Sikkim), June 9 (ANI): Hundreds of tourists were stranded near Gangtok, following a landslide.

Workers at physically demanding jobs tend to have unhealthy sleep patterns

June 9, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found that people who work in jobs that are more physically demanding tend to be either short sleepers (fewer than 6 hours a night) or long sleepers (longer than 9 hours).

Synergy of services key to battle's outcome: IAF chief

June 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Dehradun, June 8 (IANS) India's future operational experiences will invariably be joint operations where a degree of synergy among the three services will be a key determinant of the final outcome, the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, said Saturday.

631 Cadets pass out from Indian Military Academy, Dehradun

June 8, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Dehradun, June 8 (ANI): As many as 631 Gentlemen Cadets passed out from the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) after a ceremonial parade here on Saturday.

Herpes virus exploits immune response to cause infection

June 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): The herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1), which affects an estimated 50 to 80 percent of all American adults, exploits an immune system receptor to boost its infectivity and ability to cause disease, according to researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues.

Myth busted! You do not catch flu if you use public transport

June 7, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, June 7 (ANI): Doctors suggest that, in spite of popular belief, people who use public transport are no more likely to catch flu than those who drive or cycle.

FBI to track 'hate crime' against Sikhs, AGPC praises American Sikh Caucus for its first success

June 6, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Amritsar, June 6 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has decided to track hate crimes against Sikhs in its uniform crime reporting program.

Cuba seeks to attract more women to military service

June 5, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Havana, June 5 (IANS/EFE) The UJC, the youth wing of Cuba's ruling Communist Party, called for increasing the number of women in military service, the official daily Juventud Rebelde reported.

Republican Senator attributes sexual assaults in military to 'hormone levels created by nature'

June 5, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): A U.S. Senator has called on the military to do more to crack down on sexual assault in its ranks on Tuesday.

Altering neural circuitry could lead to anorexia and bulimia

June 5, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): A new study suggests that the altered function of neural circuitry contributes to restricted eating in anorexia and overeating in bulimia.

Neighborhood with healthier food environments could help prevent obesity

June 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): A five-year study found that significantly fewer people became obese when living in neighborhoods with healthier food environments, compared to those who had fewer healthy food options within a mile of their homes.

International Centre for Journalists announces two journalism scholarships for 9.9 SoC students

June 4, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Washington D.C. based International Centre for Journalists has announced two journalism scholarships for students to pursue the P G Diploma in Applied Journalism and Media Communication at 9.9 School of Communication (9.9 SoC).

Israeli female soldiers punished for posting raunchy pictures in underwear on Facebook

June 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

London, June 4 (ANI): The Israeli military has punished female soldiers who had posted their pictures wearing underwear on Facebook.

Russian military drones inferior to foreign models

June 4, 2013 at 4:25 AM

Moscow, June 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Unmanned air vehicles (UAV), ground-based robotic systems and unmanned submersibles being developed for the Russian defence ministry are inferior to foreign analogs, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

Why humans don't regenerate hair after wounding

June 3, 2013 at 10:17 AM

London, June 3 (ANI): In a study, researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have determined the role of a key growth factor, found in skin cells of limited quantities in humans, which helps hair follicles form and regenerate during the wound healing process.

Al-Qaeda plot to use and smuggle chemical weapons foiled by Iraqi intelligence

June 2, 2013 at 12:01 PM

London, June 2 (ANI): Iraq's military intelligence authorities have arrested five men, linked to Al- Qaeda, for manufacturing chemical weapons and plotting to smuggle them to Europe and North America.

New chemical that causes kidney failure in mosquito key to fighting malaria

June 2, 2013 at 9:21 AM

Washington, Jun. 1 (ANI): Researchers have come a step closer to fighting malaria by isolating a chemical that causes kidney failure in mosquitoes leaving some of the mosquitoes too bloated to survive after feeding.

Mutual friends feature on Facebook not secure enough

May 31, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Washington, May 31 (IANS) A study has shown that Facebook's 'mutual friends' feature may create security risks and privacy issues.

Facebook's 'mutual-friends' feature threat to user privacy, security controls

May 31, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): The mutual-friends feature on social networking sites such as Facebook creates myriad security risks for the users and raises privacy concerns, a new study has revealed.

Past experience can indicate how animals will behave during environmental change

May 31, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Standard theory held that the best response to current circumstances should be unaffected by what has happened in the past.

Acid thrown at 11-year-old boy in China

May 30, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Beijing, May 30 (IANS) An 11-year-old student in east China's Nanjing city was seriously burnt when a 51-year-old man threw acid at him Thursday, police said.

Could eating yoghurt help treat depression?

May 30, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) A new research reveals that probiotics found in natural yogurt could help boost a person's mood because they affect brain function.

Global waters free for Chinese submarines: Official

May 30, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Beijing, May 30 (IANS) Chinese submarines are free to navigate international waters, including the Northwest Pacific, which is also visited by maritime forces of other nations, a defence ministry official said Thursday.

Cure for type 1 diabetes may lie in adult stem cells

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): In type 1 diabetes patients, their immune system attacks the very insulin-producing cells it was designed to protect.

Protein responsible for regulating blood vessel growth identified

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a protein that is responsible for regulating blood vessel growth by mediating the efficient removal of cholesterol from the cells.

'Junk DNA' could promote cancer progression

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): At least one genetic malfunction in a sequence considered junk DNA has a dire and specific effect: promoting cancer growth, scientists at The University of Nottingham have found.

Russia seeks Tajikistan to approve military base deal

May 30, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Astana (Kazakhstan), May 30 (IANS) Russia has urged Tajikistan to ratify the agreement signed by them in 2012 which allows the existence of a Russian military base in Tajikistan.

Probiotics alter brain function

May 29, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 29 (ANI): UCLA researchers have found that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans.

Russia, China to hold anti-terror drills

May 28, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China will conduct joint anti-terrorism exercises in Russia's Urals region in the first two weeks of August, a spokesman for the Central Military District said.

Caesareans and obesity interlinked?

May 27, 2013 at 7:01 PM

London, May 27 (IANS) A new study has revealed that babies born by caesarean section are almost twice as likely to be overweight when they reach their teens.

Odisha, Meghalaya to battle it out in Coca-Cola Cup final

May 27, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Navi Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Odisha and Meghalaya will battle it out Tuesday in the summit clash of the Coca-Cola Cup, a national under-15 sub-junior football tournament, at Father Agnels School, Vashi, here.

Kazakh envoy takes part in International Olympiad valedictory function at Amity University

May 27, 2013 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Kazakhstan's Ambassador to India Doulat Kuanyshev recently participated in the valedictory function of the Second Amity International Olympiad at Amity University.

Ashley Tisdale 'always pretty comfortable' posing for sexy photo shoots

May 27, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): Ashley Tisdale, who recently went nearly topless for her Maxim cover, has revealed that she is totally at ease baring her body in front of the camera.

Tony Blair's old school faces sexual abuse allegations

May 26, 2013 at 6:06 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): British Labour Party politician Tony Blair's old school is facing sexual abuse allegations following a former pupil's claims that he was systematically abused by a long- serving headmaster.

Army chief to undertake four-day visit to France from today

May 26, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Army Chief General Bikram Singh is undertaking a four days tour to France from today.

Foreign defence officials visit Russian military base

May 25, 2013 at 8:06 AM

Moscow, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Members of foreign delegations attending an international conference on European security visited a military base near Moscow that has a motorized infantry division.

Way to make cancer cells more responsive to chemotherapy identified

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A new research from Western University has shed light on why some cancer cells don't respond to chemotherapy, and identified a mechanism to rectify that.

Google boss warns students against 'censorship of net' and 'digital ethnic cleansing'

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, May 24 (ANI): Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt and director of Google Ideas Jared Cohen have warned London School of Economics students against censorship on the internet and the dangers that 'digital ethnic cleansing' pose.

Insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A new study has found neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia.

Chemicals in plastics linked to elevated blood pressure in kids and teens

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Certain types of plastic additives known as phthalates could pose risk to children's heart health, a new study has suggested.

'India will do everything to promote security, stability in Afghanistan'

May 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) In the backdrop of reports that Afghan President Hamid Karzai may have sought increased security assistance from New Delhi during his two-day visit, his third in two years, India said Wednesday it would do everything within its means to promote stability and security in that country.

Amy Winehouse foundation raises 1.9 mn pounds annually

May 22, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 22 (IANS) A foundation set up by late singer Amy Winehouse's father Mitch reportedly raised nearly 1.9 million pounds (over $2,000,000) in a year.

Justin Bieber teams up with 'Child Hunger Ends Here' campaign

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Justin Bieber surprised the young students of a Las Vegas primary school on Friday after he visited the place to declare that he had partnered up with Child Hunger Ends Here campaign.

Bed sharing with parents raises risk of a baby dying from SIDS fivefold

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): An infant has a fivefold increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) when they share their bed with their parents, according to an analysis.

Sleep apnea in seniors linked to Alzheimer's

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): A new NYU study looking at sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and markers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and neuroimaging has supported the growing body of research linking the two.

Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have shown that the effects of trauma persist in certain brain regions even when veterans of combat are not engaged in cognitive or emotional tasks, and face no immediate external threats.

JK Rowling's personal copy of first Harry Potter book up for sale

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): JK Rowling's own copy of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which started the enthralling journey of the Harry Potter series, is all set to go under the hammer.

JK Rowling's personal copy of first Harry Potter book up for sale

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): JK Rowling's own copy of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which started the enthralling journey of the Harry Potter series, is all set to go under the hammer.

New app could help diagnose heart attacks more quickly

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): An experimental, inexpensive iPhone application transmitted diagnostic heart images faster and more reliably than emailing photo images.

Dozens killed in Nigerian military strike against Boko Haram

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Kaduna (Nigeria), May 17 (IANS) Dozens of people have been killed in a military strike launched by Nigerian army since Thursday night in the northern part of the West African country, reported Xinhua citing security sources.

Breastfeeding may keep ADHD at bay in kids

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Breastfeeding could help prevent children from developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life, according to a new research.

Young women 'less healthy' than similar aged men before heart attacks

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Young women most often have poor health and quality of life compared to men of same age before they suffer a heart attack, new research has claimed.

Inhalation of auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'

May 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries, researchers have found in a study done in mice.

Alligators may hold secret to tooth renewal in humans

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): For the first time, a global team of researchers has uncovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators.

Russian defence firm chief fired after fraud scandal

May 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The board of directors of Russia's Oboronservis defence property services company, which has been tainted by a string of fraud scandals, fired its general director, the Russian defence ministry said.

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.

Venezuelan military to bolster crime-fighting efforts

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Caracas, May 14 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Monday launched a plan to fight crime that, in its first phase, will involve 3,000 soldiers in police operations in crime-ridden neighbourhoods in Caracas.

Higher child marriage rates linked to higher maternal and infant mortality

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Countries in which girls are commonly married before the age of 18 have significantly higher rates of maternal and infant mortality, a new study by an Indian origin researcher and her team has found.

Britain to conduct inspection flights over Russia

May 14, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Moscow, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Military inspectors from Britain will carry out observation flights over Russian territory this week under the international Open Skies Treaty, the Russian defence ministry said.

4 new genetic risk factors for testicular cancer identified

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified four new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer.

How defect in cells trigger hearing, vision loss and kidney disease

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Johns Hopkins scientists have unearthed clues about which protein signaling molecules are allowed into hollow, hair-like "antennae," called cilia, that alert cells to critical changes in their environments.

'Devastated' dad learns about son's death after school posts news on website

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A father from Sussex came to know of his 13-year-old son's death in a road accident after the news was posted by the boarding school on their website.

Indian-origin family upset with South African justice system

May 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Durban, May 8 (IANS) An Indian-origin family here has expressed outrage after a court granted bail to an Indian-origin teenager charged with murdering a member of the family.

How brain implant helps relieve depression

May 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): An implanted electronic stimulator is commonly used to treat severe depression in people who don't respond to standard antidepressant therapy, but little is known about how this stimulation works.

Military sexual assaults on rise: Pentagon report

May 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) The US Department of Defense has released a report that saw a sharp rise in sexual assaults in the military, highlighting a pandemic the Pentagon is scrambling to stamp out.

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.

Breast milk ingredient can prevent deadly intestinal problem in premature infants

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): An ingredient that naturally occurs in breast milk might be used to prevent premature babies from developing a deadly intestinal condition that currently is largely incurable, a new study has revealed.

Newly identified protein complex may play role in preventing cancers

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A group of proteins that are mutated in about one-fifth of all human cancers has been identified in a recent study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Afforestt creates first urban jungle in Kerala

May 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Bangalore-based company Afforestt, that works to revive forests, Saturday took the initiative to grow an "urban jungle" in the campus of an educational institution here.

Gene that becomes more active after sleep deprivation identified

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has tried to identify a human gene that is more active after sleep deprivation by studying fruit flies.

Cooper to star in Spielberg's 'American Sniper'

May 4, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper will reportedly star in Steven Spielberg's forthcoming film "American Sniper".

Sick third grade student replaces herself in school with robot

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A third grade schoolgirl, who is suffering from a cardiac pulmonary illness, is using a robot to attend her classes from home.

Twitter users should strategize their tweets to attract more followers: Study

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Twitter users need to strategize their tweets to attract more followers, a new research has revealed.

Making sacrifices for partner after stressful day may not be beneficial

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): While making sacrifices in a romantic relationship is generally a positive thing, doing so on days when you are feeling especially stressed may not be beneficial, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

Teen held for Indian origin schoolboy's murder

April 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Durban, April 30 (IANS) An 18-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Indian origin school student in this South African city earlier this week and attempting to murder his elder brother.

Obesity in early 20s reduces chances of reaching middle age

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Men, who are suffering from obesity in their early 20s, are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or they won't even make it that far, a new research has suggested.

Artery formation after heart attack discovered

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers from Yale School of Medicine and University College London (UCL) have uncovered the molecular pathway by which new arteries may form after heart attacks, strokes and other acute illnesses bypassing arteries that are blocked.

Court acquits Nerpa submarine tragedy suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Vladivostok (Russia), April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Military Court of the Russian Pacific Fleet Monday acquitted two crew members of a Russian Navy nuclear attack submarine, the Nerpa, basing on Friday's jury decision.

Docs less likely to bond with overweight patients

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Physicians build much less of an emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients than with their patients of normal BMI, according to a new study.

76 held for oil theft in Nigeria

April 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Abuja, April 28 (IANS) Nigerian troops operating in the oil-rich Niger delta region have arrested 76 suspects and seized two boats used for oil bunkering, the military said Sunday.

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.

Possible to detect autism in foetus: New study

April 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Scientists have found a way of detecting and quantifying an infant's risk of autism in the womb itself, says a new study conducted by scientists in the US.

Indian American wins Wharton School award

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, April 26 (IANS) ZenKars, a venture of an Indian American and his friend, won the 2013 Perlman Prize at the 2013 Wharton Business Plan Competition.

Motivations behind Pinterest activities: Study

April 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr.24 (ANI): Gender plays significant roles among Pinterest users, a recent study has revealed.

Mushrooms 'contain as much vitamin D as supplements'

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D2 and is as effective as taking vitamin D supplements.