Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi

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Central Institute of Psychiatry is situated in Ranchi, the capital of Indian state of Jharkhand. This institute is under the direct control of government of India. The central institute of psychiatry abbreviated as CIP is known for the excellent mental health treatment facilities it offers. As the institute is situated in the Kanke locality of Ranchi it is famous known as Kanke hospital in the adjoining areas. CIP came into existence during the British rule in India. At the establishment of this institute in the year 1918 its name was Ranchi institute of Lunatic Asylum. In the beginning its services were limited to the European patients only. At the time of beginning of this hospital was under the control of the then government of Bihar. The central institute of psychiatry of now has gone various name changes and in 1922 the name of the institute was changed to European Mental Hospital. In the same year the institute got affiliation from the University of London. With this affiliation the institute became entitled to run Diploma in Psychological Medicine examination and became the first institute to offer such course in India. Since then the institute has added a number of courses and faculties to its fold making its one of the premier institutes in India with latest therapeutic techniques available. Due to facilities offered by the institute CIP Ranchi latest news can be found in all the leading media.

JMM rules out poll pact for 2014 polls

May 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Ranchi, May 22 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Wednesday ruled out any pre-poll tie-up in the state assembly and Lok Sabha polls in 2014.

Child abuse increases risk of adult obesity

May 22, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent likelier to be obese in adulthood, according to a new study.

Breather for Delhi teacher on 'fake' caste certificate

May 22, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A Delhi government school teacher, facing departmental proceedings for allegedly submitting a fake caste certificate for the job, has got relief from the Central Administrative Tribunal, which has annulled the action against her and ordered an inquiry into the veracity of the document.

Restricting caloric intake delays nerve cell loss in mice

May 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Activating an enzyme known to play a role in the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction delays the loss of brain cells and preserves cognitive function in mice, a new study has found.

Aam Aadmi Party criticises new CAG's appointment

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Tuesday criticized the appointment of former defence secretary Shashi Kant Sharma as the new Comptroller and Auditor General, accusing the United Progressive Alliance government of accusing of weakening constitutional institutions.

Newly identified immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks

May 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): An immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have been destroyed, has been identified by Melbourne researchers.

Childhood ADHD could lead to obesity in adulthood

May 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A new study conducted by researchers at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone Medical Center found that men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese in a 33-year follow-up study compared to men who were not diagnosed with the condition.

Air and noise pollution raise cardiovascular risk

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Both air and noise pollution may increase an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study in which both factors were considered simultaneously.

Mediterranean diet may help boost ageing brain power

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to a new research.

83 percent Indians see China as threat: Opinion poll

May 20, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) As many as 83 percent Indians consider China a security threat though 63 percent would like relations with it to improve, reveals an opinion poll conducted with samples across India.

US team visiting India to boost women's numbers in ICT

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) A tech delegation of top women executives in the information and communication technology sector is visiting India this week to explore ideas to increase the number of women in ICT professions and academia.

Malaysian Indian Congress leader denies quitting party post

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Singapore, May 20 (IANS) K.P. Samy, a member of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), has denied reports that he would quit the post as he was not offered a senatorship in the upper house of the Malaysian parliament.

Malaysian Indian Congress to hold working committee meeting May 23

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Singapore, May 20 (IANS) The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) will hold its meeting Thursday, thereby setting into motion the process of holding the party's presidential election.

Nestle invests $130 mn in Mexico plant

May 20, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Mexico City, May 20 (IANS/EFE) Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto inaugurated a 1.6-billion-peso ($130-million) expansion of a Nestle instant coffee factory in the central city of Toluca.

Vietnam successfully test-flies drones

May 19, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Hanoi, May 19 (IANS) Vietnam Sunday successfully conducted test flights of six indigenously-made unmanned aerial vehicles, a media report said.

Ketamine holds promise for people with treatment-resistant depression

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): In a new study, patients with treatment-resistant major depression saw dramatic improvement in their illness after treatment with ketamine, an anesthetic.

Ansari heading to Uzbekistan in first vice presidential visit

May 18, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari is heading to Uzbekistan, a key Central Asian country, from May 21-24 for talks with President Islam Karimov that are expected to focus on Afghanistan and counter-terrorism cooperation among other issues.

Prayers for Panchen Lama's release mark 'International Tibet Solidarity Day' in Dharamsala

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Observing the 18th year of disappearance of their spiritual leader, the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Cheoki Nyima, scores of exiled Tibetans participated in prayer meetings here on Friday to mark the International Tibet Solidarity Day.

Metals from antibacterial clay to help fight superbug MRSA

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Researchers have now turned towards clay - a naturally occurring substance recognized since antiquity for its medicinal properties - to kill a range of pathogens.

Malayasian Chinese leader asked to apologise to Indians

May 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Singapore, May 18 (IANS) A Malaysian Indian politician of the Democratic Action party (DAP) has asked the party's Chinese-origin secretary-general to apologise to the Indian members of the party.

Near-Earth asteroids and Mars' 2 moons considered for future space missions

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Researchers from the SETI Institute, the Mars Institute, NASA Ames Research Center, and the space robotics company Honeybee Robotics, have successfully completed a first series of field tests aimed at investigating how humans will explore and work on near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) and eventually the two moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos.

Elephants crush two to death in Jharkhand

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Ranchi, May 18 (IANS) Rampaging elephants trampled two people to death in a village on the outskirts of the Jharkhand capital Ranchi Friday, an official said Saturday.

Inmates clash in Goa jail, probe ordered

May 18, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Panaji, May 18 (IANS) Prison authorities Saturday ordered a probe into a clash between inmates that left three under-trials injured in a Goa jail late Friday.

Boozing during puberty may lead to higher intake of alcohol in future

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): People who have their first drink during puberty have a greater risk of developing alcohol problems later in life, new research has suggested.

Violent winds on Uranus and Neptune confined to upper atmosphere

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Uranus and Neptune have long been known to harbor swirling clouds and violent winds churning up their atmospheres.

How male reed warbler ensures he's real daddy of chicks

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): To ensure paternity, male reed warblers aggressively try to chase off competitors and to keep potentially "double-dealing" females in line, a new study has found.

97pc scientists agree humans are causing global warming

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Most scientists agree that human activity is causing global climate change, according to an extensive analysis of the abstracts or summaries of scientific papers published over the past 20 years.

Low IQ linked to genetic risk for schizophrenia

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Reduced IQ may be linked to the risk for developing schizophrenia, a new study suggests.

Global health policy 'undermining men's health'

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Men experience a higher burden of disease and lower life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations.

Retirement 'bad for health'

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Retirement has a harmful impact on mental and physical health, a new study has revealed.

Injectable nanogel may free diabetics from painful pinpricks

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Researchers at MIT have developed an injectable nanoparticles that may someday eliminate the need for patients with Type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin.

Women spend almost twice as much time on housework and childcare than men do

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Sydney, May 17 (ANI): Researchers from Australia have found that women spend almost twice as much time on housework and childcare than men, even when they increase their time in paid employment.

IPL: Pune post 170/4 against KKR

May 15, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (IANS) Pune Warriors scored 170 for four against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League encounter here Wednesday.

US accolade for developing diarrhoea vaccine

May 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Wednesday congratulated India for developing an indigenous rotavirus vaccine for prevention of diarrhoea.

Entrench civilizational values in young minds, says Mukherjee

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Lumami, May 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday called upon universities and academic institutions to take the lead in meeting the moral challenge of our times and ensuring that our civilizational values of love for motherland; performance of duty; compassion for all; tolerance for pluralism; respect for women and elderly; truth and honesty in life; discipline and self-restraint in conduct, and responsibility in action are fully entrenched in the young minds.

'Our economic progress will depend on our ability to innovate': Mukherjee

May 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Lumami, May 15 (ANI): Asserting that the country's economic progress will depend on the ability to innovate, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said India lags behind some of the major economies in innovation.

Entrench civilizational values in young minds, says Mukherjee

May 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Lumami, May 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday called upon universities and academic institutions to take the lead in meeting the moral challenge of our times and ensuring that our civilizational values of love for motherland; performance of duty; compassion for all; tolerance for pluralism; respect for women and elderly; truth and honesty in life; discipline and self-restraint in conduct, and responsibility in action are fully entrenched in the young minds.

Life sentence for Congress MLA in Jharkhand

May 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (IANS) A Jharkhand court here Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to a state Congress legislator Sawana Lakra and three others convicted in a murder case.

Garcia leads Cuban team in regional swimming championship

May 15, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Havana, May 15 (IANS) Olympic finalist Hanser Garcia leads Cuba's eight-member national team that will take part in the 2013 Central American and Caribbean Swimming Championship (CCCAN) slated for July 1 to 7 in Costa Rica.

Fan celebrates Madhuri Dixit's birthday in Ranchi

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Ranchi, May 15 (ANI): A die-hard fan of Bollywood actress, Madhuri Dixit celebrated her 46th birthday with fervour in Ranchi on Wednesday.

Working while standing proves beneficial for health

May 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Melbourne, May 15 (ANI): Employees who spend half of an eight-hour working day standing use 13 percent more energy than colleagues who are seated, a new study has found.

Industrialist arrested in 2012 horse trading case

May 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Ranchi, May 14 (IANS) The CBI Tuesday arrested industrialist R.K. Agrawal, who contested the 2012 Rajya Sabha poll as an independent candidate. The poll was countermanded by the Election Commission after Rs.2.15 crore in cash was recovered allegedly from Agrawal's vehicle.

Yuvraj launches Cancer Detection Centre in Ranchi

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Yuvraj's YOUWECAN in collaboration with Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital launched the centre.

Procure relief material, equipment in advance to increase capacity to deal with natural disasters:

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Central Government has asked the states to procure relief materials and equipment in advance to increase their capacities to deal with natural disasters effectively.

Kava plant holds promise against anxiety

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Melbourne, May 13 (ANI): Australian scientists believe that the South Pacific kava plant could be an effective and safe treatment for anxiety.

Shinde to review security situation in naxal-hit areas of Jharkhand

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Ranchi, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will review progress in the security situation and development initiatives in the Naxal-affected districts of the Jharkhand today.

Home Ministry to host annual conference on disaster management

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here today to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon and to discuss other disaster management related issues.

Disaster management during monsoon, conference in Delhi tomorrow

May 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here tomorrow to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon.

Emotional strategy may influence anxiety

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): The way an individual regulates their emotions, in bad times and in good, can influence whether - or how much -they suffer from anxiety, a new research has suggested.

Malaysian Indian Congress elections this year

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Singapore, May 13 (IANS) The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) will hold its organisational elections, postponed due to the country's general elections May 5, later this year.

Jharkhand Congress legislator found guilty of murder

May 13, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Ranchi, May 13 (IANS) A Ranchi court Monday convicted Jharkhand Congress legislator Sawana Lakra and three others of murder.

New type of 'superwheat' to increase productivity by 30 pc

May 12, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): British scientists have claimed that they have developed a new type of wheat which could increase productivity by 30 percent.

Jharkhand to get Rs.800 crore for forest livelihood project

May 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Jharkhand is all set to get Rs.800 crore for advancement of livelihood and forestry for ecological security, an official said Sunday.

Met Costume Institute gala 'sucked', says Gwyneth Paltrow

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New York, May 12 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has said that Costume Institute gala was 'un-fun' and 'too crowded' and she's never going again.

Subway not much healthier than McDonald's

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Adolescents are just as likely to consume too many calories at Subway, which they considered a healthy dining option, as at McDonald's, a new UCLA study has revealed.

Chronic pain sufferers often experience anxiety as well

May 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders.

Root cause of 2 types of leukaemia identified

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A new study has suggested that patients with two forms of leukemia, who currently have no viable treatment options, may benefit from existing drugs developed for different types of cancer.

Joe Biden thanks firefighters for saving his '67 Corvette

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden cracked a joke thanking the firefighters for saving his Corvette, while honouring them at the 25th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner of the Congressional Fire Services Institute.

New magnetic graphene could transform electronics industry

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Researchers have managed to give graphene magnetic properties - a breakthrough that opens the door to the development of graphene-based spintronic devices, that is, devices based on the spin or rotation of the electron, and could transform the electronics industry.

Proper dose of exercise needed for depressed patients revealed

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): There's now sufficient research data to provide specific guidance on how to prescribe exercise for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers including an Indian origin.

New bacteria can make mosquitoes resistant to malaria parasite

May 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) Researchers from the Michigan State University in the US have found that a strain of bacteria called Wolbachia bacterium can infect mosquitoes and make them resistant to the malaria parasite.

Technology transfer institute to come up in Kerala: Chandy

May 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 10 (IANS) To further scientific advancements in Kerala, the state government will set up a Central-State Institute for Technology Transfer jointly with the central government, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy announced Friday.

Parental addictions raise kids' depression risk in adulthood

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol increase their offspring's risk of suffering from depressed in adulthood, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers.

Male gene more ready at fertilization than female's

May 10, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): A new study has found that dads' genome is more ready for fertilization than of mothers'.

Koda surrenders, sent to 14 days judicial custody

May 10, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Ranchi, May 10 (IANS) Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda surrendered in a Ranchi court Friday and was sent to 14 days' judicial custody. He was on three weeks provisional bail that ended a day before.

Policeman arrested for human sacrifice, skeletons recovered

May 10, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Ranchi, May 10 (IANS) A senior constable was arrested in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on charges of trying to sacrifice two girls, police said Friday.

Four policemen die in Jharkhand accident

May 8, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Ranchi, May 8 (IANS) Four Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) policemen were killed Wednesday in Jharkhand when their vehicle collided with a truck, police said.

Spanish court suspends charges against King's daughter

May 7, 2013 at 9:44 PM

Madrid, May 7 (IANS) A Spanish court Tuesday suspended charges against Princess Cristina over her links to a corruption case involving her husband, reported Xinhua.

73.15 percent students pass matric exams in Jharkhand

May 7, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Ranchi, May 7 (IANS) About 73.15 percent students passed the matric (secondary) examination in Jharkhand this year, an official said Tuesday.

Direct repatriation of injured Pakistani prisoner, SC urged

May 7, 2013 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court was Tuesday moved seeking direction to the central government to repatriate critically injured Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay in the interest of "universal justice and equity".

DNA profiling technology set up to nab criminals

May 7, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Minister of State for Home M. Ramachandran has informed that the government has set up DNA profiling technology at Centre and State levels to nab criminals in the country.

Jharkhand JAC Class 10th results 2013 declared: Check results here

May 7, 2013 at 2:35 PM

JAC 10th Results 2013 or Jharkhand board class 10th results has been declared by the Jharkhand Academic Council today on Tuesday, May 7 at 1.30 p.m. The result of Annual Secondary Examination 2013 is published at the official website of Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi.

Jena to confer third national awards for Petrochemicals and Plastic processing industry

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Statistics and Programme Implementation Srikant Kumar Jena Tuesday will give away the third national awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemical and Downstream, Plastic Processing Industry for their outstanding contribution in the relevant industry............................

Jena to present national awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals, Downstream Plastic Pro

May 6, 2013 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Statistics and Programme Implementation Srikant Kumar Jena will give away the third national awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemical and Downstream, Plastic Processing Industry tomorrow.

Indian law institute launches LL.M. - 1 year degree programme

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): The Indian Law Institute has launched an innovative LL.M. - one year degree programme, with a better curriculum and innovative approach for research excellence, from the ensuing academic year 2013-2014.

Facebook could make you mentally ill

May 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Facebook and other social networking sites can affect your mental health, scientists have claimed.

Karzai says CIA promised to continue cash payments to Afghan govt. offices

May 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said he has received assurances from the US Central Intelligence Agency's station chief in Kabul that it will continue delivering cash to his offices.

Want to keep stress at bay? Join a laughter club (May 5 is World Laughter Day)

May 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As dawn breaks, a group of men and women standing in a circle in a neighbouring park twirl their arms in the air, waddle like penguins and start laughing. They are part of an increasing number of people who are choosing laughter therapy to cure distress.

India and Iran discuss developments in Syria, call for peace

May 4, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Tehran, May 4 (ANI): India and Iran has expressed deep concern over the continuing and unabated violence in Syria and called upon all sides to abjure violence and resolve all issues peacefully through discussions taking into account the aspirations of people of Syria.

Costing institute lends support in investigating Ponzi schemes

May 4, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): The Institute of Cost Accountants of India on Saturday said it wishes to extend full support to the government's efforts in arresting the incidence of corporates defrauding investors by inducing them with logically improbable returns on investment.

Mesa in charge of Cuban baseball team till 2017

May 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Havana, May 4 (IANS) Cuban baseball manager Victor Mesa, who led the national team to a fifth place at the III World Classic, will continue for the next fours years till 2017.

How a black hole is formed

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): When a massive star exhausts its fuel, it collapses under its own gravity and produces a black hole, a new study has revealed.

Wall Street sets new milestones on encouraging payrolls report

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks continued to rally on Friday, with the S and P 500 closing above the 1,600 milestone level and the Dow hitting 15,000 points for the first time in history, boosted by optimistic U.S. nonfarm payrolls report in April.

Obama does not 'foresee' sending U.S. ground troops in Syria

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama said here Friday he does "not foresee" a circumstance under which Washington would send ground troops to war-torn Syria.

LiLo upset with last minute rehab switch

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan is finally going to rehab after getting a last-minute switch from a New York to a California based facility.

Why most weight loss diets fail

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Most people are able to lose weight while dieting but once the diet is over, the pounds come back.

UK scientists slam Chinese researchers for creating new strains of influenza virus

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): Senior scientists in the UK have accused researchers in China of "appalling irresponsibility" for deliberately creating new strains of influenza virus in a veterinary laboratory.

Extreme abnormal fetal growth linked to autism risk

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Babies whose growth is at either extreme in the womb, either very small or very large, are at greater risk of developing autism, a new study has revealed.

DST - Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme has 30 winners

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): The DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme concluded another successful year by announcing 30 winners for the year 2013.

XAT 2013 results declared; Download XAT 2013 score cards

May 2, 2013 at 3:51 PM

XAT 2013 results have been declared by XAT 2013 results declared by The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI). Candidates appeared for Xavier Admission Test (XAT) 2013 can check their results and download their score cards by visiting the official website of XAT at: http://xatonline.net.in/

Healthy diet with anti-ageing supplements may help reverse blood vessel abnormality

May 2, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables - combined with "anti-ageing" supplements - improves blood vessel function, a new study has found.

Jargons becoming annoying with office staff

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, May 2 (ANI): A new survey has found that management-speak and all-staff emails have become some of the biggest office bugbears.

2 better than 1 when it comes to parenting

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Dual parenting may be more beneficial than single parenting, a new study suggests.

Facebook to delete decapitation videos following charities' pressure

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, May. 2 (ANI): Facebook has said it will delete videos of people being decapitated that are on its site following pressure from charities.

New blood test could predict Alzheimer's risk

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Melbourne, May 1 (ANI): Scientists in Australia are working on a blood test that could lead to routine screening for Alzheimer's disease.

Karzai confirms receiving cash deliveries from CIA for past 10 yrs

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Kabul, Apr. 30 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has acknowledged that the Central Intelligence Agency has been dropping off bags of cash at his office for a decade, and saying that the money was used for "various purposes".

India elected member of SIAP Governing Council

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Tokyo, April 30 (ANI): India on Tuesday was elected to the governing council of the prestigious Statistical Institute of Asia Pacific (SIAP), one of the most active organs of the United Nations.

Spain's year-on-year inflation rate falls

April 30, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Madrid, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Spain's year-on-year inflation rate fell by one percentage point to 1.4 percent in April, compared to the previous month, the National Statistics Institute, or INE, said in its preliminary consumer price index for the month.

Early pregnancy lowers breast cancer risk

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Getting pregnant while you are still young is known to protect a women against breast cancer, a new study suggests.

NASA's Cassini gets close-up views of large hurricane on Saturn

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Thanks to NASA's Cassini spacecraft, scientists have obtained the first close-up, visible-light views of a behemoth hurricane swirling around Saturn's north pole.