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Everything you need to know about Bhopal University: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bhopal University: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Ability to filter visual motion can predict IQ

May 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Rochester have found that a simple visual task can predict IQ

RPN Singh rules out ban of IPL

May 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Patna/Bhopal , May 24 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh Friday said it would not be right to ban the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of the fresh revelations in the spot fixing scandal, and promised to act tough against the guilty.

'Satyagraha' promotions to begin in Bhopal

May 24, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha will start the promotions of his upcoming film "Satyagraha" in Bhopal, where the movie was majorly shot.

Eva Longoria gets her Master's degree

May 24, 2013 at 1:50 AM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria gladly flaunted a graduation gown after picking her Master's degree from the California State University.

Human brain can be trained to be more compassionate

May 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Until now, little was scientifically known about the human potential to cultivate compassion.

Anti-corruption protests in Kanpur, Bhopal mar government's anniversary

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Bhopal/Kanpur, May 22 (ANI): Anti-corruption protests in Bhopal and Kanpur marred the UPA-II Government's fourth anniversary celebrations on Wednesday.

Hockey sub-juniors in Bhopal

May 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The 3rd edition of the Hockey India (HI) sub-junior men's and women's National Championship (Finals) 2013 will be played in Bhopal from May 21-27.

Apple and Amazon to restrict e-book market using EPUB3 standard

May 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Berlin, May 17 (ANI): Amazon and Apple will enclose their e-book formats in the proprietary e-book formats as they currently use formats incompatible with the formats most independent retailers use at their e-book stores, a recent study has revealed.

NASA's asteroid mission passes confirmation review

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The Origins-Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx), the NASA's first mission to sample an asteroid, passed a confirmation review Wednesday called Key Decision Point (KDP)-C.

Alzheimer's could be predicted years before symptoms develop

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease that could potentially predict which patients will develop the disorder later in life have already been identified.

Captain locked out of cockpit in Air India flight!

May 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) An Air India New Delhi-Bangalore flight had to make an unscheduled landing at Bhopal after the flight commander was locked out of the cockpit, an airline spokesperson said here Tuesday.

Soon, solar panels as cheap as paint

May 14, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): The cost to manufacture, install and maintain solar panels is so high that most people and businesses cannot afford to place them on their rooftops.

Miss India Navneet Kaur Dhillon walks the ramp at RFW

May 11, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Femina Miss India World 2013 Navneet Kaur Dhillon walked the ramp for Bhopal-based designer Shivangee Sharma during the second day of Rajasthan Fashion Week.

Newly engineered biomaterials reverse diabetic symptoms in mice

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Researchers have made a significant first step with newly engineered biomaterials for cell transplantation that could help lead to a possible cure for Type 1 diabetes.

Should be no political interference in university decisions: Tharoor

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) There should be no political interference in the decisions of a university, says Minister of State for Human Resource Development (HRD) Shashi Tharoor after several MPs sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention to stop the proposed four-year bachelors degree course in Delhi University.

Why some autistic kids are painfully sensitive to noise and bright lights

May 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Children with autism see simple movement twice as quickly as other kids of their age, and this hypersensitivity to motion may provide clues to the cause of the developmental disorder, a new study has claimed.

Why some autistic kids are painfully sensitive to noise and bright lights

May 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Children with autism see simple movement twice as quickly as other kids of their age, and this hypersensitivity to motion may provide clues to the cause of the developmental disorder, a new study has claimed.

Electronic nose can detect fruit odours more effectively than humans

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Swedish and Spanish engineers have created a system of sensors that detects fruit odours more effectively than the human sense of smell.

'Satyagraha' trailer launch at Jantar Mantar?

May 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is almost ready with his film "Satyagraha", may release the film's trailer at Jantar Mantar in the capital.

Parliament should be consulted before introducing four-year graduation course in DU, says Yechury

May 7, 2013 at 8:32 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Parliament should be consulted before taking a decision to introduce a four-year graduation course in Delhi University (DU).

'Parkinson's gene could extend lifespan'

May 7, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Scientists have zero-ed in on a gene linked to Parkinson's disease that plays a role in delaying ageing in fruit flies, says a US study.

Bansal, Ashwani must go: BJP

May 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) The BJP Sunday said it will keep pressing for the ouster of union ministers Ashwani Kumar and Pawan Kumar Bansal which, it hoped, will eventually lead to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh quitting.

Mars exploration achievable in next 20 years, say experts

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): Despite big challenges, man could be sent on a mission to Mars over the next 20 years, NASA and private sector experts have said.

Baboons can count just like humans

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A new study with a troop of zoo baboons and lots of peanuts shows that the ability to understand numbers is shared by man and his primate cousins.

Experimental drug prevents influenza deaths

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Researchers have come up with an experimental drug capable of preventing lung injury and death from influenza virus, says a study.

New brown fat cell could help fight obesity

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Humans have two different kinds of brown fat cells and not one kind as previously thought, according to researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Insects' eyes inspire new digital camera with unique imaging capabilities

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Digital cameras with designs that mimic those of ocular systems found in dragonflies, bees, praying mantises and other insects have been created.

Why women tend to binge eat more than males

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Female rats are much more likely to binge eat than male rats, a new study has revealed.

3D printed 'bionic' ear can hear radio frequencies

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Using off-the-shelf printing tools, scientists at Princeton University have created a functional ear that can "hear" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability.

Over 600 pigs die of swine fever in Mizoram

May 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Aizawl, May 1 (IANS) Over 600 pigs have died from swine fever and about 12,200 have been infected in the past two months in Mizoram, officials said here Wednesday.

European science agency celebrates World Wide Web birth

May 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Twenty years have passed since the web was launched in the public domain on April 30, 1993, when the European science agency CERN, where Tim Berners-Lee, the web inventor worked officially, made the W3 software.

Picture books can boost your child's vocabulary

May 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, May 1 (IANS) A study has claimed books having photographs but no words prove ideal for building children's language skills. And, the parents can help their kids the best if they used such books for the bedtime story.

Secrets behind Saturn's youthful appearance revealed

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1(ANI): A new research has revealed how Saturn keeps itself looking young and hot.

Environment awareness campaign in Visakhapatnam Environment awareness

April 30, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Vishakapatnam, April 16 (ANI): Andhra University organized an environment awareness campaign in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday with the aim to educate people about the need to conserve scarce natural resources.

Eating fish and avoiding meat, dairy foods may help preserve memory

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, chicken and salad dressing and avoiding saturated fats, meat and dairy foods may be linked to preserving memory and thinking abilities, the largest study to date has found.

Kasturba Gandhi Hospital collapse: Two killed, 26 hurt

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Bhopal, April 27 (ANI): With rescue operations in full swing at the site of a collapsed hospital building in Bhopal, which claimed two lives and injured 26, salvage teams have been able to retrieve and save several trapped persons from the debris late on Friday.

Under-construction wing of Kasturba Hospital collapses in Bhopal

April 26, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Bhopal, Apr. 26 (ANI): At least 15 persons are feared to be trapped under the debris of an under-construction wing of the Kasturba Hospital, which collapsed here on Friday evening.

Eating mangoes may help lower blood sugar and cancer risk

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Consumption of mangoes may potentially have a positive effect on blood sugar in obese individuals and help to limit inflammation, according to a new research.

Contempt notice to DU for not starting teachers' biometric attendance

April 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued a contempt notice to the Delhi University on its failure to adopt and implement the biometric attendance system for teachers to ensure punctuality.

Gold skin products cause wrinkles and speed up ageing process

April 22, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 22 (ANI): Gold nanoparticles from personal care products, solar cells and certain drug delivery agents can accelerate ageing and the onset of diabetes, new research has warned.

Eating berries may help protect against mental decline

April 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, April 22 (ANI): A new study has found that berries seem to promote autophagy, the brain's natural housekeeping mechanism, thereby reducing the toxic accumulation.

Protesters take to the streets across India over rape of Delhi girl

April 21, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Kolkata/Bhopal/Chennai/New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Mass demo-rallies are being held across India in protest against the rape of a five-year-old in national capital New Delhi.

Goodricke Group eyes on-line packet tea sales in big way

April 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) In a major move to sell packet tea online, especially in overseas markets, tea major Goodricke Group has initiated measures to upgrade its website for international transactions, a top company executive said Saturday.

Grains of sand from supernova found in meteorites

April 20, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Scientists have been studying stars by looking at specks of dust carried to Earth in meteorites.

Caffeine as cancer-cell killer generates buzz among researchers

April 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): University of Alberta researchers are abuzz after using fruit flies to find new ways of taking advantage of caffeine's lethal effects on cancer cells-results that could one day be used to advance cancer therapies for people.

RRB Bhopal Jr. Engineer Final result, Check result

April 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

RRB Bhopal has declared the final result for the various post of Junior Engineer. Written exam for the test was held on 09-09-2012.

Arjun Rampal to play DJ at Lap Friday

April 18, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) National Award winning actor Arjun Rampal, who was recently in Bhopal to shoot for "Satyagraha", will entertain guests at his high-end nightclub Lap Friday by spinning the disc.

Now, 'smart' fabrics that change color and shape in response to body movement

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Imagine a dress that changes shape and colour on its own, or a shirt that can capture the energy from human movement and use it to charge an iPhone.

New method devised to detect autism in children

April 18, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Toronto, April 18 (IANS) Scientists have come up with a new technique to detect autism in children based on their brain activity, says a study.

New method detects autism with 94pc accuracy

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Neuroscientists have come out with an efficient and reliable method of analyzing brain activity to detect autism in children.

Exercise may help prevent brain damage caused by alcohol

April 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Aerobic exercise can help former heavy drinkers to reverse the damage alcohol has done to the brain, researchers say.

Male moths go by first impressions when choosing mates

April 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Researchers have found explanation to why there are so many hybrid moths in nature.

I want to be in people's hearts, not in people's minds: Dharmendra

April 15, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra, who ruled showbiz in the 1970s and 1980s, says he only wanted to be in people's heart and not in people's mind, and was never in the ball-game of being called the number one actor.

Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh in zonal junior hockey final

April 15, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Maharashtra entered the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (West Zone) played at the Mahindra Stadium here Monday.

New bird flu strain 'seen adapting to mammals, humans': Study

April 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): A genetic analysis of the avian flu virus responsible for at least nine human deaths in China portrays a virus evolving to adapt to human cells, a study has said.

Maharashta boys beat Rajasthan 9-1 sub-junior hockey

April 13, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Hockey Maharashtra defeated Rajasthan 9-1 in the Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (West Zone) here at the Mahindra Stadium Saturday.

New bird flu strain 'adapting to mammals, humans': Study

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): A genetic analysis of the avian flu virus responsible for at least nine human deaths in China portrays a virus evolving to adapt to human cells, raising concern about its potential to spark a new global flu pandemic, a study has said.

Now, new technology that allows users to hide secret messages in Facebook pics

April 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Sydney, Apr. 12 (ANI): A new technology will now enable Facebook users to encode secret messages in the pictures they upload on the social networking website.

Som Breweries to raise $30 mn from Europe-based investment bank

April 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Bhopal, April 11 (IANS) With a vision of establishing itself as a world class brewery, Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited (SDBL) has engaged an European investment bank to raise close to $30 million in the form of additional equity for funding its growth plans.

Eating watermelons helps lower blood pressure

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Karachi, April 11 (ANI): Watermelon can be an effective natural weapon against prehypertension, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, a new study has revealed.

Coming soon, anti-inflammatory drugs sans side effects

April 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Researchers at Georgia State University have found a potential new strategy for developing new drugs to control inflammation without serious side effects.

Prakash Jha to direct comedy post 'Satyagraha'

April 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his movies on serious issues, says he will try his hand at comedy post his political drama "Satyagraha".

Mars may have been warm enough to support liquid water

April 9, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): A new study of how carbon is trapped and released by iron-rich volcanic magma gives hint about the early atmospheric evolution on Mars and other terrestrial bodies.

Its official! Men with larger penis 'more attractive' to women

April 9, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Johannesburg, Apr. 9 (ANI): A team of international scientists have said that women do find men with larger penis more attractive.

Its official! Men with larger penis 'more attractive' to women

April 9, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Johannesburg, Apr. 9 (ANI): A team of international scientists have said that women do find men with larger penis more attractive.

Indian democracy is good: Lord Swaraj Paul

April 8, 2013 at 10:37 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) NRI industrialist Lord Swaraj Paul Monday said that people do not need to be disappointed with Indian politics as its democracy is as good as it is anywhere.

'Satyagraha' team to shoot video for youth

April 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is busy shooting his new political drama "Satyagraha" in Bhopal, has decided to shoot a video for youth, which will talk about equality, corruption, and injustice.

Kamala Harris accepts 'old pal' Obama's apologies over 'good looks' remark

April 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Apr 7 (ANI): California Attorney General Kamala Harris has accepted Obama's apologies, after the US president made inappropriate remarks about her during a fundraiser in Atherton this week.

Caffeinated products raising fears for health

April 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, Apr. 6 (ANI): A new line of caffeinated gum by Wrigley's, which promises to sooth commuters on the run, has raised concerns among health experts about the proliferation of such products.

Blocking protein may be key to prevent obesity related diseases

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Obesity is associated with the widespread epidemics of diabetes and heart disease, but a lesser-known fact is that the weight can also lead to autoimmune disease.

Himachal still relies on decade old forest survey

April 4, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Shimla, April 4 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government relies on more than a decade old data when it comes to assess the state's forest cover.

Astronomers start mission to find 100 billion Earth-like planets

April 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Researchers at The University of Auckland have proposed a new method for finding Earth-like planets, and they anticipate that the number will be about 100 billion.

US to test impregnable body armour made of 'nanofoam'

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California, San Diego will undertake a three-year research program to investigate nanofoam for protection.

'IT Act ineffective, toothless' (Second of a two-part series)

April 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India has of late witnessed a rise in cyber crime and experts attribute this to a "toothless" Information Technology (IT) Act that has been ineffective in tackling the problem.

Approval for four laning of Jabalpur-Bhopal section of NH-12 in MP

April 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the four laning with Paved Shoulders (PSS) of the Jabalpur-Bhopal section of National Highway-12 in Haryana under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) Phase III, on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis in Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) (Toll) mode of delivery.

5 points increase in BMI could increase heart risk by 23 pc in women

April 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

A recent study has claimed that for every five-unit increase in BMI in women, there is raise of 23 percent heart disease risk in them.

How Geckos keep firm grip even in wet natural habitat

April 2, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, April 2 (ANI): That geckos can scurry up walls, Spider-Man style, is a known fact.

Five point increase in BMI 'raises heart risk by 23 pc in women'

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr. 2 (ANI): Each five-unit increase in BMI raises incidence of heart disease in women by 23 per cent, a study has claimed.

Petrol price cut evokes mixed reactions

April 1, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Bhopal/Hyderabad/Lucknow, Apr. 1 (ANI): The decision to cut the price of petrol by 85 paise per litre has evoked mixed reactions from people across the country.

Overlapping galaxies that look like Japanese amulet 'magatama' found

April 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Washington, April 1 (ANI): While studying young galaxies at a distance of 11.6 billion light-years from Earth, a team of astronomers has noticed a strangely shaped galaxy that looks like a "magatama", an ancient, comma-shaped Japanese amulet made of stone.

Dialogue best way to solve Ayodhya dispute: Uma Bharti

March 31, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Bhopal/New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) BJP leader Uma Bharti, who was Sunday appointed party vice president, said the best way to find a solution to the Ayodhya dispute was through talks.

Big B gears up for hectic travel schedule

March 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is gearing himself for a busy schedule in the coming months involving a lot of travelling.

Most elderly with dementia can successfully be taken off 'harmful' antipsychotic drugs

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Antipsychotic medication, used to control behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in older people, is known to have negative side effects and increases the risk of stroke and death.

Early-onset balding linked to prostate cancer

March 29, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Washington, Mar. 29 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that there is a connection between early-onset balding and prostrate cancer.

In male-dominated India, sex discrimination begins in womb

March 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): Women in India are more likely to get prenatal care when pregnant with boys, according to ground-breaking research that has implications for girls' health and survival.

Political leaders celebrate Festival of Colour Holi

March 27, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi/Patna/Bhopal, Mar. 27 (ANI): Cutting across party lines,political leaders put their inhibitions aside and celebrated the festival of colour Holi with traditional gusto and gaiety, and in the process, welcomed the onset of spring and the harvest season.

New study sheds light on early language development among infants

March 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Researchers are digging deeper into whether infants' ability to learn new words is shaped by the particular language being acquired.

Pregnant women who sleep on their back at increased risk of stillbirth

March 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Pregnant women in Ghana who slept on their back (supine sleep) were at an increased risk of stillbirth compared to women who did not sleep on their back, a new study has revealed.

Japan breaks China's monopoly on rare metals with sea-mud discovery

March 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

London, Mar. 25 (ANI): Japanese scientists have found vast reserves of rare earth metals on the Pacific seabed that can be mined cheaply.

Soon, genetically modified apple that causes no allergic reaction

March 23, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Washington, Mar. 23 (ANI): Italian scientists and researchers are trying to develop a hypo-allergenic apple, which could provide a new frontier for the genetically modified food market.

Big B meets Christian Louboutin

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid a visit to French footwear designer Christian Louboutin's newly opened store here. The actor, known for his stylish choice of apparel and accessories, says he shares a good rapport with the designer.

'Satyagraha' novel in the making?

March 21, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who is busy shooting his new political drama "Satyagraha" in Bhopal, has plans to turn the film's story into a novel that will be published post the movie's release.

Sleep helps in learning new tasks

March 21, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Washington, Mar. 21 (ANI): Researchers at University of Chicago have claimed that sleep plays an important role in the brain's ability to consolidate learning when two new competing tasks are learned in the same day.

'Desperate' CA in overdrive to fast-track Pak refugee Ahmed's citizenship

March 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Sydney, Mar 21 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA), who is facing a dearth of world-class spin bowlers, is desperately trying to convince country's immigration minister to fast-track Pakistani refugee Fawad Ahmed's citizenship in order to utilize the glorified leg-spinner for this year's Ashes series.

Old Facebook pics, comments can help treat 'depression': Research

March 19, 2013 at 10:57 AM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): Facebook could be used to treat depression as 90 percent of users log on to the social networking site to remember happier times, experts have said.

'Absolute liability must on nuclear suppliers'

March 17, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The nuclear liability act, passed after the India-US civil nuclear deal, should ensure "absolute" responsibility of suppliers to pay adequate compensation to victims in the wake of accidents, experts said here Sunday.

When weather calmed Manoj (Movie Snippets)

March 17, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actor Manoj Bajpayee was nervous before his shot for upcoming film "Satyagraha", but says the pleasant weather calmed him down.

SC asks states to provide offices to green tribunal

March 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday took Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal governments to task for not providing office infrastructure and other facilities necessary for the functioning of Pune, Bhopal and Kolkata benches of the National Green Tribunal.

Kids of divorced parents likelier to smoke

March 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): Children of divorced parents are significantly more likely to start smoking in comparison to their peers from intact families, according to a new study.

Playing action videogames can enhance visual search skills

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): Playing shooting or driving videogames, even for a relatively short time, improves the ability to search for a target hidden among irrelevant distractions in complex scenes.