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India has planned a manned space mission in 2021: Dr Harsh Vardhan

May 10, 2015 at 6:32 PM

The Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan has urged India's scientific community to celebrate the spirit of 'Make in India' by conceptualising processes and products that cover everything from space conquest to the building blocks of life to mundane construction material

Indian community in Russia has contributed significantly: Pranab Mukherjee

May 10, 2015 at 5:43 PM

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee attended a reception hosted by Shri P.S. Raghavan, Ambassador of India to Russia for the Indian community today in Moscow.

Xiaomi Mi 4i to be available through Flipkart on 30 April at a price of Rs 12,999

April 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM

The recently launched Xiaomi Mi 4i to be available through Flipkart on 30 April at a price of Rs 12,999.

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Xiaomi Mi 4i launched in India at Rs 12,999

April 24, 2015 at 12:45 PM

The latest Smartphone from Xiaomi, Mi 4i is launched in India at a price of Rs. 12,999 and the phone will be available through Flipkart on 30 April.

The Satellite Rights Of Emraan Hashmi's Upcoming Film Fetch 25 Crore

April 16, 2015 at 2:03 PM

he television premiere deal for the Emraan Hashmi- starrer 'Mr. X' has been inked for approximately 25 crore........

India-France Sign MoU to establish a Marine Biology Institute

April 12, 2015 at 4:56 PM

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in the presence of Prime Ministers of India and France during the visit Shri Narendra Modi to France, for establishing an Institute for frontier Marine Science & Technology Research in the five years.

Need to promote agri-entrepreneurship in medicinal plant cultivation: Dr. Harshvardhan

April 12, 2015 at 4:47 PM

Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan urged the Scientists to Exploit Wide Gene-Pool Available in Nature for Developing Superior Varieties of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan, has said that India has the potential of becoming the world's largest supplier of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) given her rich tradition in this field.

Vivo X5Max Specification

January 15, 2015 at 1:26 PM

The Vivo X5Max smartphone is the latest phone with 5.50 inch 1080x1920 display and the phone is powered by 1.7GHz processor. Phone is fitted with 2GB RAM and come with 13-megapixel rear camera.

Sydney: Indian among the hostages inside Lindt cafe

December 15, 2014 at 2:43 PM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu told reporters that one is among the hostages inside the outside Lindt cafe in Sydney.

Nita Ambani unveils Hero Indian Super League trophy

October 5, 2014 at 9:30 PM

Hero Indian Super League unveils the Pride of Indian Football in Mumbai Today. Mrs Nita Ambani said that its momentous day for all of us.

Bollywood ace choreographer Sandip Soparrkar says No to Bigg Boss season 8

September 10, 2014 at 11:42 AM

Bigg Boss every season grabs eyeballs and the excitement begins every year and it has always remained a show providing enough masala and every kind of entertainment to its viewers.

Micromax Canvas Nitro: Launched at a price of Rs. 12,990

September 9, 2014 at 9:16 AM

The India Mobile phone manufacturer Micromax launches Micromax Canvas Nitro at a cost of Rs, 12,990.

Nobel laureate seeks reversal of US austerity measures

May 3, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 3 (IANS) Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has called for more government spending and an end to US austerity measures in a bid to jolt the sluggish economy back to life.

US CEOs paid 231 times more than average workers

May 3, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Last year, the average U.S. chief executive earned more than 11 million dollars in salary, stock options and other compensation, a new analysis by the Economic Policy Institute has revealed.

Indians less likely to be attacked in Australia, says Immigration Minister

May 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Following a high-level meeting with India's Overseas Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has claimed that Indian students were 'less likely' to be attacked vis-a-vis locals in Australia.

Osama buried 200 miles below ocean off Surat coast, says adventurer

May 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.

Britain's Prince Andrew visits naval command in Mumbai

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Britain's Prince Andrew, who is on a week-long visit to India since Sunday, has toured the western naval command headquarters in Mumbai Wednesday, local media reported Thursday.

Osama buried 200 miles below ocean off Surat coast, says adventurer

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.

Indians less likely to be attacked in Australia, says Immigration Minister

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Following a high-level meeting with India's Overseas Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has claimed that Indian students were 'less likely' to be attacked vis-a-vis locals in Australia.

Osama buried 200 miles below ocean off Surat coast, says adventurer

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.

India allows FDI from Pakistan

May 2, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): India on Wednesday said that it would allow foreign direct investment (FDI) from Pakistan in a bid to increase economic engagement between the two countries.

Tendulkar inaugurates cricket museum in Pune

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Pune, May 2(ANI): Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated a cricket museum here on Wednesday.

Health experts urge hygiene score for tattoo parlours

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Health experts are saying that tattoo parlours should be rated according to their hygiene standards in the same way as restaurants and takeaways.

Air China launches new flight to Mumbai

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Chengdu, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Air China on Wednesday launched a new regular flight between the southwestern city of Chengdu and the Indian city of Mumbai, marking the first direct air route between the Chinese mainland and the Indian economic center.

'US gives security to Indian workers in Afghanistan'

May 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indians working at American military bases in Afghanistan are being looked after by the US authorities, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vyalar Ravi told the Lok Sabha Wednesday.

Fiat to manage distribution of Indian subsidiary

May 2, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) To further develop its brand in India, international automobile major Fiat Wednesday said it will form a new company to handle distribution and service activities of its Indian subsidiary which operates in partnership with Tata Motors.

Indian defence forces record 83 fratricides in 12 years

May 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India's army, navy and air force have lost a total of 1,362 personnel in suicides and another 83 soldiers to fratricides since the year 2000, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

'Chinese chopper violated Indian air space'

May 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Admitting to violation of Indian airspace by Chinese helicopters in March this year, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday said these incidents were taken up with Beijing through diplomatic channels.

Government has nothing to hide in defence deals: Antony

May 2, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Union Defence Minister A.K. Antony has clarified in parliament that there is nothing to hide and fear for the government in the Indian

Vodafone was told about tax liability in Hutchison deal

May 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Indian government Wednesday said Vodafone Plc was duly informed about its tax liability in the $11.2 billion acquisition of Hutchison's stake in Hutchison-Essar in 2007.

Scientists think up way to beat smart hackers

May 2, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) Cryptographers have demonstrated that even the most secure computers are vulnerable to attacks -- and the increasing popularity of cloud computing makes the threat even greater.

UK-based rights activist and experts condemn Maoist menace in India

May 2, 2012 at 4:18 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Experts have described Maoists as the growing threat to India's internal security, and one of the ways it can be tackled is by focussing on inclusive growth in areas under their influence.

Fish oil capsules may benefit kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis

May 2, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Taking fish oil capsules may help improve outcomes for kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis by reducing cardiovascular complications, says a scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute.

'Indian defence procurement system still not perfect'

May 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) With time and cost escalations plaguing military acquisitions, Financial Advisor (Defence Services) A.K. Chopra admitted Wednesday that the procurement systems are still far from being perfect and are still evolving.

Indian cinema to turn 100, celebs applaud its accomplishments

May 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The Indian film industry will celebrate 100 years of its existence in 2013. Celebrities are excited and say that the progress and growth of the cinema in the last 10 decades have been outstanding.

Indian scientists spot bot to stop a botnet

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Computer scientists in India have come out with a two-pronged algorithm that can detect the presence of a botnet on a computer network and block its malicious activities before it causes too much harm.

'India on par with others in electronic warfare'

May 2, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) India is on par with other countries in electronic warfare, senior scientist Saktipada Dash, who took over as director of a prestigious defence electronics research laboratory, said Wednesday.

Oldest blood cells found in wounds of iceman

May 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Scientists have discovered the oldest known blood cells in the wounds of Otzi, the stone age "Iceman" whose body was found on an Alpine mountainside after being preserved in ice 5,300 years ago.

Robotic vision may phase out walking stick to help blind navigate

May 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Researchers are adapting technologies - originally made for robot navigation - to help visually impaired people navigate indoor and outdoor spaces independently.

Vit D blood level for lowering key medical risks in older adults identified

May 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): In testing older patients' blood vitamin D levels, there is ambiguity about where the dividing line falls between enough and not enough.

'Rotating Snakes' may help explain how illusions trick our brains

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Researchers have explored the neural bases of illusory motion in Akiyoshi Kitaoka's striking optical illusion, dubbed "Rotating Snakes."

Bigger gorillas attract more mates and better at raising offspring

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Larger male gorillas living in the rainforests of Congo seem to be more successful than smaller ones at attracting mates and even raising young, researchers have found.

Kabul attack: No Indian casualties, situation being monitored

May 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Clarifying that there were no Indian casualties, India Wednesday said it was closely monitoring the situation in Kabul after eight people were killed and 17 injured in suicide bombings and a gunbattle in the Afghan capital.

Daredevils trounce Royals by six wickets

May 1, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils defeated Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in an Indian Premier League match here Tuesday.

US stocks rise on upbeat manufacturing data

May 1, 2012 at 10:26 PM

New York, May 1 (IANS) US stock jumped Tuesday, with the blue-chip Dow rallying to a fresh four-year high, as market sentiment was boosted by upbeat manufacturing data.

Deccan Chargers beat Pune Warriors by 13 runs

May 1, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Cuttack, May 1 (IANS) Deccan Chargers beat Pune Warriors by 13 runs to record their second victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Barabati stadium here Tuesday.

Subway targets to have 1,000 outlets in India by 2015

May 1, 2012 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Restaurant chain Subway Tuesday said it is targeting to raise the number of its outlets in India from the existing 263 to 1,000 by 2015 with an investment of $58 million.

Indian family of four found dead in Australia

May 1, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Melbourne, May 1 (IANS) A young Indian family, including two children aged five and three, was found dead Tuesday in their home in this Australian city.

'Brake gene' switched off in pancreatic cancer

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Researchers have explored a new class of drugs, which may bring treatment of aggressive pancreatic tumours closer to reality.

Hairless rodents offer hope for baldness cure

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Japanese researchers have claimed to have successfully grown hair on hairless mice, raising new hopes of a cure for baldness.

Oil marketing firms losing Rs.518 crore per day

May 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Oil marketing companies are losing Rs.518 crore per day on sale of diesel, kerosene and domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), government data showed Tuesday.

India designs its own 'seductive' image as global power

May 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): India's image has transformed drastically in the last decade from an aid recipient nation to a global power, experts say.

Himalayan glacial lakes' size growing: Study

May 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Lanzhou (China), May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): The number of glacial lakes in the Himalayas has reduced in recent years, but their total area has increased, a research revealed here on Tuesday.

Delhi to get international poll institute

April 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Expressing hope it would develop as a world class facility on poll management, Chief Election Commissioner of India S.Y. Quraishi Monday laid the foundation stone of new campus of India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management at Dwarka.

New record for deep-sea drill depth

April 30, 2012 at 10:02 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) A Japanese research team has set a new record for deep-sea drilling depth, reaching 25,400 feet below the Pacific Ocean's surface.

Hope for baldness cure

April 30, 2012 at 10:02 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) New hopes of a cure for baldness have been sparked after Japanese researchers claimed to have successfully grown hair on hairless mice, The Independent reported Monday.

Fortnightly edited by Indian-origin scribe wins top British media award

April 30, 2012 at 7:46 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) Asian Lite, a fortnightly focussing on British Asian events and issues and edited by Indian-origin journalist Anasudhin Azeez, has won the prestigious How-Do newspaper of the year award for 2012.

Essar unleashes cloud power with Windows Azure

April 30, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Aiming to cut costs by nearly 65 percent while improving scalability, multinational conglomerate Essar Group has rolled out Windows Azure, Microsoft's cloud services platform, offering web-based applications with high performance and scalability.

Students take up fight against smuggling, counterfeiting

April 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Thousands of students from almost 100 schools in Delhi and the national capital region are participating in a five-day campaign against smuggling and counterfeiting, organisers said.

Chinese scientists turn kitchen waste into fuel

April 30, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Hangzhou, Apr 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Researchers in east China's Zhejiang Province are working on a project that aims to convert kitchen waste into biofuel.

Parliament passes IIT bill

April 30, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Parliament Monday passed a bill which will make the six new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) capable of granting degrees to the engineers that pass out.

Now, Ekta Kapoor in front of the camera

April 30, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) After becoming a successful producer, Ekta Kapoor faces the camera for the first time for her media school.

'Middle-ear' microphone may make cochlear implants more convenient

April 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Cochlear implants have restored basic hearing to around 220,000 deaf people, still a microphone and related electronics must be worn outside the head, raising reliability issues, preventing patients from swimming and creating social stigma.

Sharapova beats Azarenka to win Stuttgart WTA title

April 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Berlin, Apr 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Second-ranked Maria Sharapova made short work of top-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Stuttgart WTA title for her first crown of the year.

Indian shooters return after being forced to spend night in hotel lobby

April 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): The Indian shooting contingent, including Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang, returned home on Monday after being forced to spend a night in a hotel lobby due to managerial negligence.

Now Radiation tags compulsory for cell phones

April 30, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Now all the cell-phone would have been soon be carrying radiation tags and for this it will have to displayed the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

Telenor writes down remaining Indian assets worth $680 mn

April 30, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Oslo, April 30 (IANS) Norwegian telecom giant Telenor said Monday it has written down its remaining assets in India worth $680 million owing to the "increased uncertainty" in the country's telecom sector.

Techno-addicts 'go up to 48 hours without speaking to another human'

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Technology-addicts often go 48 hours without talking to anyone in person, according to a new study.

Sharapova beats Azarenka to win Stuttgart WTA title

April 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Berlin, April 30 (IANS) Second-ranked Maria Sharapova made short work of World No.1 Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-4 to win the Stuttgart WTA title for her first crown of the year.

India, Japan pledge to promote more cooperation in energy sector

April 30, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): India and Japan on Monday decided to intensify cooperation in energy efficiency and conservation sector as well as environmental issues.

Habitable planets more abundant than stars: study

April 30, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Sydney, April 30 (IANS) Determining the habitability of rocky, earth-like planets will be crucial for us as a species, but the good news is that they are probably more abundant than stars, says a new study.

Anthelio eyes Indian healthcare market

April 30, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Anthelio, the US-headquartered IT solutions and business process services company for the healthcare industry, plans to enter the Indian market next year and is already in talks with a few hospitals.

Motorsports: Sharath scripts history for Mahindra Racing

April 29, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Monza (Italy), April 29 (IANS) Mahindra Racing's young Indian rider Sarath Kumar scripted history at the CIV-Italian Championship in Monza where he finished third, his first podium finish here Sunday.

10 lakh students appear in all-India engineering entrance test

April 29, 2012 at 10:50 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Around 10 lakh students Sunday appeared in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) 2012 at 1,735 centres across the country.

Foreign visits itinerary not made by President's office: President Patil

April 29, 2012 at 10:42 PM

On-board special aircraft, Apr 29 (ANI): Dismissing the criticism surrounding the large number of visits to foreign countries, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on board a special aircraft to Seychelles said the itinerary for her foreign visits was not made by the President's office but by the central government.

Mumbai Indians shoot out Deccan Chargers for 100

April 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Deccan Chargers were all out for 100 in 18.4 overs against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

Should Prince Harry be ordered to find a black, asks Historian David Starkey

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Historian David Starkey, who seems to be undeterred by the furore over his claim that Britain had undergone a cultural shift and whites had "become black", has ventured back into the delicate field of race relations.

Japanese vessel Chikyu sets record for deep-sea drilling

April 29, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): A Japanese research institute has claimed that its deep-sea drilling probe has set a new record for depth by reaching 25,400 feet below the Pacific Ocean's surface.

Ayurveda:The Better way to be healthy

April 29, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Ayurveda is the most ancient and holistic way of treatment which has linked with medicine with the spirituality.

Aditya gets India Asian snooker title after eight years

April 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Doha, April 29 (IANS) Aditya Mehta defeated compatriot Pankaj Advani in the final to give India the Asian Snooker Championship title after eight years here Sunday.

Sri Lanka rejects Indian offer to upgrade refinery

April 29, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Colombo, April 29 (IANS) Sri Lanka has rejected an Indian offer to upgrade a refinery that is built to refine only Iranian oil, a minister said Sunday.

Business confidence recovering but concerns remain: CII

April 29, 2012 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Most Indian firms have recovered business confidence, but stagnancy in reforms, high interest rates and increased raw material costs still remain top concerns, according to a survey by industry lobby, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Sri Lanka rejects Indian offer to upgrade refinery

April 29, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Colombo, April 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka has rejected an Indian offer to upgrade a local refinery which is built to refine only Iranian oil, a minister said on Sunday.

Financial stress may cause heart attack, back pain and migraines

April 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Worrying about money can increase risks of several significant health problems - such as heart attack, ulcers, migraines, back pain etc. - a new study has suggested.

Risat-1 satellite raised to its intended orbit

April 28, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) India's own Radar Imaging Satellite (Risat-1), launched Thursday, has been placed in its final intended orbit, said the country's space agency said Saturday.

Maruti Suzuki's Q4 net profit down three percent

April 28, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Passenger car major Maruti Suzuki Saturday reported a decline of three percent in its net profit which stood at Rs.639.8 crore for the fourth quarter of 2011-12 and also said its total diesel engine production will reach four lakh this year.

Advani, Mehta enter semis of Asian Snooker

April 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Doha, April 28 (IANS) India's Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta continued to make steady progress as both the Indian top seeds reached the semi-finals of the Asian snooker championship here Saturday.

More medical research needed: Azad

April 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Chandigarh, April 28 (IANS) More medical research was needed in the country to position it among the global best, union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Saturday and also asked doctors to put more service in rural areas.

British hospitals running out of vital drugs: Indian-origin MP

April 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

London, April 28 (IANS) At least 19 health trusts in Britain have written to the department of health warning it of shortage of vital medicines to treat high blood pressure, asthma and Parkinson's disease, Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz has found.

Akhilesh's laptop, tablet poll sop to materialise soon

April 28, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Lucknow, April 28 (IANS) Taking a step towards providing free laptops and tablets to students who have passed class X and XII, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has formed a committee to oversee their purchase and subsequent implementation of his Samajwadi Party's poll promise.

Avoid protectionism, Indian envoy tells US

April 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) India's Ambassador Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the "stifling effects" of protectionism as it is retrogressive and hinders economic growth and development in the age of globalisation.

Delhi to host ADB board meet in 2013

April 28, 2012 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi will host the 46th annual meeting of the board of governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in May 2013, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said while releasing the logo of the event in the national capital Saturday.

Nepal offers to train Indian peacekeepers

April 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Kathmandu, April 28 (IANS) Nepal has offered to train Indian Army officers who will take part in the United Nations peacekeeping operations under various international assignments.

Cuban lab makes medicine from banana peel

April 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Hanoi, April 28 (IANS) Scientists from a pharmaceutical laboratory in Cuba have demonstrated a new and "highly-effective" medical product made from banana peel, Cuba's Prensa Latina news agency reported.

Rats may have 'best bite of rodent world'

April 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Mice and rats have evolved to gnaw with their front teeth and chew with their back teeth more effectively than rodents that 'specialise' in one or other of these biting mechanisms, according to a new study.

PCB chief Ashraf says Pakistan League won't be IPL replica

April 28, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Karachi, Apr 28(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has said that the Pakistan League will not be a copy of the Indian Premier League and added the oard is eager to capture investments from the Indian market for the tournament.

Indian women should try messy, classic look: French hairstylist

April 28, 2012 at 11:14 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The clean cut is not fashionable, says well-known French hairstylist Laurent Decreton, who believes older Indian women should not shy away from trying a messy or classic look. He also suggests that brides be more adventurous by adopting trendy hairstyles for their D-day.

'lobSTR' brings DNA fingerprinting into 21st century

April 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): As any crime show buff can tell us, DNA proof identifies a victim's remains, fingers the guilty, and sets the innocent free.

Maryland governor in US celebrates Vaisakhi

April 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) Maryland state governor Martin O'Malley, who last November led the largest state trade delegation to India, opened his house to celebrate Vaisakhi to recognize the Sikh community's growing influence in the state.

Indian envoy cautions US against protectionism

April 28, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the "stifling effects" of protectionism as it hinders economic growth and development in the age of globalisation.

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