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

Infections up risk of mood disorders

June 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, June 18 (ANI): A new research found that every third person who is diagnosed for the first time with a mood disorder has been admitted to hospital with an infection prior to the diagnosis

Sis Ram Ola: Veteran Rajasthan leader returns to Centre (Profile)

June 17, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Inducted into the Manmohan Singh government Monday, Sis Ram Ola, a veteran Congress leader from Rajasthan, had also served as cabinet minister in the first UPA government, holding charge of the labour and employment ministry and then mines.

Gulf states unable to build adequate security despite large spending powers

June 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Manama, June 16 (ANI): The Gulf states have reportedly witnessed a steady increase in public and foreign debt that amount to 40 percent of the GDP and to 7,45,000 dollars per citizen respectively, as the region's per capita military spending is the highest in the world.

Google pledges to donate 5 mln dollars to charities to rid web of child porn

June 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, June 16 (ANI): Technology giant Google has reportedly vowed to spend a whopping five million dollars to remove child pornography and abuse from the web through 'hashing' technology depicting each picture with a web 'fingerprint' that can be identified and eliminated.

Mumbai gets special cancer centre for women

June 15, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Maharashtra's first integrated centre for cancer to cater exclusively to women was launched here Saturday.

'Chalo assembly' stir: TRS calls for Telangana shutdown

June 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Hyderabad, June 15 (ANI): Alleging that the Andhra Pradesh Government resorted to repressive measures during the 'chalo assembly' march, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) has called for a Telangana shutdown on Saturday in protest against the arrest of its workers.

McGrath to work with Australian cricketers in India

June 14, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Melbourne, June 14 (IANS) Australian bowling legend Glenn McGrath will spend the next two weeks in India working with a group of Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholars from Cricket Australia's (CA) Centre of Excellence in Brisbane.

Lindsay Lohan almost kicked out of Betty Ford Centre?

June 14, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Los Angeles, June 14 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan was reportedly on the verge of being kicked out of the Betty Ford Centre at Rancho Mirage in California before she moved to Cliffside in Malibu to complete her rehab treatment.

Hyderabad turns fortress ahead of 'chalo assembly' march over Telangana

June 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Hyderabad, June 14 (ANI): Unprecedented security arrangements have been made in and around Hyderabad to thwart the proposed 'Chalo Assembly' march by pro-Telangana groups to the Assembly today.

Telangana Joint Action Committee reiterates demand for separate state

June 12, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Hyderabad, June 12 (ANI): Terming the demand for creation of a separate state of Telangana as logical, the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) on Wednesday gave a call for 'Chalo Assembly' (March towards assembly).

'Country indifferent to science, philosophy'

June 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) Physicist Bikash Sinha said here Tuesday that the central government was indifferent to science and technology.

Pakistani, Russian reporters win journalism award

June 11, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A seasoned Pakistani journalist known for courageous muckraking reports and a reporter investigating corruption in Russia have won a prestigious journalism award.

US institution to open 100 Spark!Labs in India

June 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A prestigious US institution proposes to open a network of 10 pilot hands-on invention activity spaces, called Spark!Labs, throughout India with the goal of jumpstarting an Indian-run network of up to 100 labs.

Early exposure to compound found in baby bottles can damage teeth

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Early exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound used in the composition of plastics and resins, might damage the enamel of teeth, a new study has revealed.

Kids of working mums do not suffer academically

June 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): Children's academic performance is not harmed if their mothers go out to work during the initial years of their lives, a new research has revealed.

Apple unveils new operating system, refreshed MacBook Airs

June 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) Apple Inc. has unveiled an operating system for its iPhones and iPads that will radically overhaul how users' touchscreens look, a top company official said.

Monsoon covers whole of Odisha

June 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) The southwest monsoon, which arrived in Odisha two days ago, advanced rapidly and covered the entire state Monday, an official said.

Calories important for body: Expert

June 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Hot and crispy fried snacks, sweets, carbohydrates-rich food and much more should be avoided if you want to keep a check on your weight, but do provide calories to your body, say experts.

Centre to start Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan to improve teaching

June 9, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Guwahati, June 9 (ANI): The Centre has decided to start Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) to focus on equity based development, improvement in teaching-learning quality and research.

Watch what you eat to control weight gain

June 8, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Avoid hot and crispy fried snacks, sweets, carbohydrates-rich food if you want to keep a check on your weight, but don't forget to consume some calories for your body's well-being, say experts.

Odisha CM Patnaik opposed to NCTC in present form

June 7, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), June 7 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that he is opposed to the proposed creation of a National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in its present form.

Pippa Middleton to write for magazine

June 7, 2013 at 8:17 AM

Los Angeles, June 7 (IANS) Socialite Pippa Middleton, younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, will put her writing skills to use for a leading fashion and lifestyle magazine.

Opposition questions Govt.'s idea of bringing NCTC

June 6, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, leaders of various political outfits on Thursday questioned the Congress-led UPA Government's move idea of bringing a new anti-militancy body, the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), to control terrorism in the country.

Oz team develops fabric that can conduct and store electricity

June 6, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Wellington, June 6 (ANI): A team of Australian engineers has developed a super strong and flexible yarn which conducts and stores electricity, and could power wearable medical devices or fashion accessories.

Jharkhand governor favours anti-terror centre

June 5, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmed Wednesday favoured a mechanism like the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) for a coordinated centre-state approach towards tackling terror.

India gets its 8th Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE)

June 5, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): India got its 8th Telecom Centre of Excellence here today with RailTel Corrporation signing an MoU with IIT Roorkee for establishing RailTel IIT Roorkee Centre of Excellence in Telecom (RICET).

Karnataka against 'unbridled powers' to NCTC

June 5, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Congress-ruled Karnataka Wednesday cautioned the party-led central government against "unbridled powers" to the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).

ITC Green Centre sets an example for Gurgaon

June 5, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Gurgaon, June 5 (IANS) The ITC Green Centre, certified as one of the world's greenest buildings last year, showcases how such structures can be both eco-friendly yet commercially viable, even in a city reeling under acute water scarcity and sinking groundwater level.

UK to provide 18 million dollar aid to Bangladesh factory workers

June 5, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, June 5 (ANI): The UK government has declared that it will donate 18 million pounds as aid for the safety and skills training of low-skilled Bangladeshi factory workers.

Centre, states must work together to deal with Maoist menace: PM

June 5, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): Asserting that Maoist violence has no place in democratic India, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday called upon state governments to work with the Centre in combatting this menace.

Need of cooperation between Centre, State to combat Naxalism: PM

June 5, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that there is a need for cooperation betwwn Centre and state governments to work must together to combat Naxalism.

Conservationist Prasad to be honoured on environment day

June 4, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Kochi (Kerala), June 4 (IANS) India's noted ecologists and greens will gather here Wednesday to celebrate World Environment Day and honour renowned nature conservationist M.K. Prasad, who played a pioneering role in protecting the country's flora and fauna heritage over the decades.

Scientists to retrace 100-year-old Antarctica expedition

June 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Sydney, June 4 (IANS) Scientists will retrace Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911-14 expedition to gthe Antarctica in November, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) announced Tuesday.

Watching porn may not impact young people's sexual behaviour

June 3, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Sydney, Jun. 3 (ANI): For long, watching porn has been blamed for increase in sexual practices among teens but a new study has suggested that explicit material only has a small impact.

Cambodia hosts film heritage festival

June 2, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Phnom Penh, June 2 (IANS) The first international film heritage festival has kicked off here, aiming at encouraging interest in preserving classic films, Xinhua reported.

Western Odisha continues to reel under heat wave

June 1, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Western Odisha continued to reel under heat wave conditions Saturday, with a town in the region recording a maximum of 42.4 degrees Celsius, the highest for the day in the state, an official said.

Hope Centre Academy hosts "Colours of Spring" event in Nagaland

June 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Dimapur (Nagaland), June 1 (ANI): Dance and Music are an integral part of life in north eastern India.

Muslim Internet users outside US 'favour' the West

June 1, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Johannesburg, June 1 (ANI): According to a survey, Muslims who use the Internet outside US have a more favourable opinion of the Western culture than those who do not go online.

Kapil Sibal launches e-Gov application store

May 31, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Communications and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal today launched the pilot e-Gov application store.

Red Centre in Australia may offer clues on Mars: Researchers

May 31, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Sydney, May 31 (IANS) The similarity of Australia's Red Centre with Mars geologically may help explain why the country holds the world's largest deposits of opal, a gemstone, researches at the University of Sydney have said.

Chhattisgarh all-party meet on Naxals for better coordination to tackle menace

May 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Raipur, May 30 (ANI): An all-party meeting convened by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh here on Thursday on the Maoist issue urged the Central Government to come out with a work plan, and called for better coordination to tackle the threat.

NGOs to draft charter for UN on rights for disabled

May 29, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Around 25 leaders from several organisations working for the disabled in 15 states gathered here Wednesday to draft a charter on disability, which will soon be submitted to the UN.

Southwest monsoon may hit Odisha on time

May 28, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) The southwest monsoon may arrive in Odisha as per schedule by June 15, an official here said Tuesday, bringing some relief to the state from the blistering heat.

New sight correction surgery launched

May 24, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) There is new hope for those who are sick of their glasses but have been refused Lasik surgery for sight correction as their cornea was too thin or irregular. A new method now assures complete vision correction through a quick and ablation-free technique.

Assimilate Tagore's belief that 'wealth is not precondition of wisdom': Mukherjee

May 24, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Shimla, May 24 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Tagore Centre for the study of culture and civilization and delivered the first Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Lecture at Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla here on Friday.

Genetically modified purple tomatoes 'tastier and longer-lasting'

May 24, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Tomatoes, believed to be the most popular fruit in the world, could be made to taste better and have a longer shelf life.

Centre launches three Aadhar-based services for beneficiary identification

May 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Central Government on Friday launched three Aadhaar-based services to authenticate beneficiaries before delivering services to them .

Majority of teenagers now flocking to Twitter as Facebook enthusiasm wanes: Study

May 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Teenagers are now turning to Twitter as their enthusiasm for Facebook is waning, a new study has found.

Daily dose of calcium helps women live longer

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a research.

Centre asks farmers to protect plant varieties for quality agriculture produce

May 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Centre on Wednesday asked the farming community to protect and conserve plant varieties to achieve higher and quality production in the agriculture sector.

Azad meets US Health Secretary Sebelius

May 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Geneva, May 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad met US Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius here yesterday to discuss matters relating to bilateral cooperation covered under the Indo-US Health Initiative launched in 2010.

Indian film festival to be held in Seoul

May 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Seoul, May 22 (IANS) An Indian film festival, where hugely popular Bollywood movies like "Lage Raho Munnabhai" will be screened, is to be held here to commemorate the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea.

Centre extends RTI e-filing facility to MHA, Agriculture Ministry

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): In a step towards enhancing transparency, the Central Governmnet has extended the facility of e-filing of RTI applications to ministries of Home Affairs and Agriculture.

US lawmakers seek more internal-security cooperation with India

May 21, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) Ahead of the second US-India Homeland Security dialogue here Tuesday, the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans has sought expanded cooperation between the two countries on internal security issues.

Ban on tobacco display leads to lower sales: Study

May 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (IANS) An international tobacco control survey has found that a ban on tobacco advertisements, especially where tobacco is sold, leads to lower sales of cigarettes.

Musharraf should leave Pak before elected govt. takes charge: PML-N tells Kayani

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 19 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which is set to lead the government at the Centre, has reportedly told Army Chief Ashfaq Pervez Kayani that Pervez Musharraf should leave Pakistan before the elected government takes charge from the caretakers.

NHRC summons Odisha chief secretary

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned the Odisha chief secretary for failing to submit a report on the problems faced by patients and Ayush doctors in the state, a petitioner said Saturday.

Justin Bieber hit with huge bill for monkey's shelter pay

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Justin Bieber has been hit with a hefty bill by the quarantine centre caring for his pet monkey.

Centre to announce mechanism for implementation of minority welfare schemes

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The government is considering a proposal to raise the eligibility criteria of income for people availing minority welfare schemes.

Bieber gets hefty bill for pet monkey

May 18, 2013 at 8:38 AM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Pop sensation Justin Bieber will have to pay hefty bills to the quarantine centre caring for his pet monkey Mally.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N invites JUI-F to join govt. in Centre

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Islamabad, May 17 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has invited Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) to join its government at the Centre while turning down the latter's offer to form a coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where its rival Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has emerged as the largest party in May 11 polls.

Centre to launch DBT for LPG in 20 districts from June 1

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): The Central Government willl launch Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for LPG in 20 districts from June 1.

Quake rocks Tibet

May 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Beijing, May 15 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Tibet in southwest China Wednesday, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said.

Abu Dhabi among world's 100 busiest meeting destinations

May 15, 2013 at 1:18 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi has been named among the top 100 busiest global destinations for meetings, in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings.

SUCI seeks proper probe into chit fund scam

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) The students wing of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) Tuesday staged demonstration in central Kolkata demanding a proper probe into the chit fund scam, arrest of those involved and compensation to the depositors.

Centre committed to progressive reforms, says Shinde

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Latehar, May 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, who visited Jharkhand's Latehar District on Tuesday, assured the locals that the Central Government is determined to institute progressive reforms.

Government increases monetary assistance in housing scheme for poor

May 14, 2013 at 1:55 PM

The Central Government has hiked the monetary assistance to the poor class by Rs.25,000 under its housing scheme with special primacy to Scheduled Castes, tribals and minorities.

Centre hikes monetary assistance in housing scheme for poor

May 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Central Government has hiked by Rs.25,000 the monetary assistance under its housing scheme for the poor, giving primacy to Scheduled Castes, tribals and minorities.

Apple's chief Tim Cook's 'time' bid for 6,05,000 dollars at charity auction

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, May 14(ANI): An anonymous bidder has paid 6,05,000 dollars, the highest amount ever, for a half an hour meeting with Apple's chief Tim in a charity auction for celebrities' time.

Climate change can cause widespread global-scale loss of flora and fauna

May 13, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Climate change could lead to decline in more than 50 per cent of common plants and 33 per cent of animals can see this century, a research has suggested.

Diesel prices go up by a rupee and two paisa

May 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Diesel prices have been hiked by one rupee two paisa per litre. This came into a effect from Friday night.

Human rights activists demand death penalty must go

May 10, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Several human rights activists Friday demanded the abolishment of death penalty in India, saying that capital punishment is serving agenda of political class.

JNU, DU English departments among world's top 100

May 10, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Jawaharlal Nehru University's Center of English Studies has once again been ranked amidst the top 100 English departments in the world by prestigious QS World University Rankings 2013.

Naxals recruiting children in their ranks: ACHR

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Delhi-based Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has in its latest report titled "India's Child Soldiers", said that Naxals and other insurgent outfits are recruiting children to fulfill their objectives.

CLAT Online Admit Card 2013 authentication

May 10, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Students, who have filled the application form for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2013 and have not received the CLAT Admit Card 2013 so far via speed post, can download it from the CLAT official website " http://clat.ac.in/clat/admit.php "

There can be no power without culture: Forum d'Avignon

May 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Governments and businesses cannot build a sound future without co-opting the $2.7 trillion creative and culture industry that accounts for 6.1 percent of the world's output and eight million direct jobs, says a leading think tank that seeks to promote cultural diversity.

Most Americans want immigration fix, differ on how

May 10, 2013 at 9:26 AM

Washington, May 10 (IANS) As the US Congress opened a debate on comprehensive immigration reforms, a poll found wide variation in the Americans' views on how to deal with 11 million undocumented immigrants, including some 260,000 Indians.

'I have not damaged any party, says Yeddyurappa on BJP rout in Karnataka

May 9, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Thursday rubbished speculation that his newly-floated political outfit Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) helped the Congress to register a thumping victory in the state.

Bizarre 12 cm-long skeleton baffles scientists and UFO enthusiasts

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A bizarre 12-centimetre-long skeleton found in a pouch in a ghost town in the Atacama Desert of Chile ten years ago has confused scientists and UFO enthusiasts.

ACHR says Sanaulla's death taken up with NHRC, urges govt.to pay Rs.25 lakhs

May 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) on Thursday filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) against the custodial death of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay at the PGIMER, Chandigarh due to multiple organ failure.

Odisha towns sizzle at 44.8 degrees

May 9, 2013 at 11:12 AM

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) It's turning out to be a sizzling summer in Odisha with the the mercury touching 44.8 degrees Celsius in the towns of Sambalpur and Balangir, an official said Thursday. And the heat wave conditions will last for at least the next two days.

SC rejects repatriation of Pak prisoner Sanaullah

May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court (SC) today said of repatriation of injured Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay does not arise as he has not completed his jail term.

LiLo moaning about rehab centre

May 7, 2013 at 2:56 PM

London, May 07(ANI): Lindsay Lohan is keen to leave the Betty Ford Centre, days after her newly rehired lawyer cut a last-minute deal to let her go there.

Nepal take WCL title, Bermuda finish on losing note

May 7, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Hamilton (Bermuda), May 7 (IANS/CMC) Half-centuries by Pradeep Airee and Sharad Vesawkar helped Nepal beat Uganda by five wickets to secure the 50-overs ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 3 title at the National Sports Centre.

ACHR says Delhi Varsity introducing Hindi, other MILs without assessment

May 7, 2013 at 11:21 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in a press release today stated that Delhi University has decided to introduce compulsory Hindi and other Modern Indian Languages (MILs) in its four-year course programme for undergraduates without assessing the capacity of the faculty on MILs.

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.

India has been active in international forums relating to environmental protection: Ansari(Update/A

May 4, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Jaipur, May 4 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Saturday said India has been active in international forums relating to environmental protection, and is party to 94 multilaterals environmental agreements such as the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES), Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), among many others.

Spain's consumer confidence improves

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Madrid, May 4 (IANS) Spain's consumer confidence in April increased by 4.6 points to 56.7, according to data published by the Sociological Research Centre (CIS) in Spain.

Champion trophy pick Marsh says learnt lesson from 'out of proportion' off-field mistakes

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): Young Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh, who has been recalled to the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, has said that he has learnt from his mistakes made off the field, although he said that he felt that his lapses of the past year have been blown out of proportion.

Khurshid visiting Iran from Friday

May 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is paying a three-day visit to Iran from Friday, during which development of the Chabahar port that would provide India a vital link to transport its goods to Afghanistan is to figure prominently.

Odisha reels under heat, mercury rises to 43.7 degrees

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Odisha continued to reel under intense heat, with one of its towns Thursday recording 43.7 degrees Celsius, the day's highest in the state, an official said.

Supreme Court commutes death penalty of murder convict Das to life

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday commuted the death sentence awarded to murder convict M N Das to life imprisonment.

Australian selectors give Mitchell Marsh another chance

May 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Melbourne, May 1 (IANS) The Australian cricket selectors have given maverick Mitchell Marsh a big chance to put his career back on track by ignoring his current form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to pick him in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy June 6-23.

EUFF to celebrate womanhood

April 30, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The 18th European Union Film Festival will screen movies like "Fast Girls", "Beyond" and "My Name Is Ki", which focus on different aspects of womanhood.

New warning system can predict dengue outbreaks weeks in advance

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): It will be possible to forecast the outbreak of dengue fever up to 16 weeks in advance, with the help of a warning system which measures the risk of dengue incidence using precipitation and air temperature.

Six-year-old sexual assault victim recovering: Doctors

April 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A six-year-old girl who was found unconscious near a public toilet in Badarpur, south Delhi, with critical injuries Friday is recovering, a doctor treating her said Sunday.

No discrimination in allocation of funds: PM to Odisha Congress team

April 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has reportedly told a delegation of Odisha Congress members that there has been no discrimination in the allocation of funds to the state from the Central Government.

Biju Janata Dal corners UPA Govt. for step-motherly attitude towards Odisha

April 26, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr. 26 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said the Biju Janata Dal has called for a peaceful 'hartal' through out the state against the Centre's continuous negligence.

Spurt in tech-addict kids suffering from chronic ailments

April 26, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (ANI): Children as young as eight years are suffering from severe back pain and headaches caused due to over-indulgence in iPads and smart phones.

Ex players MacGill, Mallett set to give 'new direction' to Oz spin attack

April 26, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Sydney, Apr 26 (ANI): Former Australian cricketers Stuart MacGill and Ashley Mallett, who have been appointed by Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence as coach and consultant respectively, are reportedly set to give a new direction to the country's spin attack.