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Everything you need to know about Kallada Irrigation Project: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Kallada Irrigation Project: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

AIDS programme gets Rs.2,550 crore

May 23, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Thursday approved a proposal for the implementation of National AIDS Control Support Project (NACSP) under the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) at an outlay of Rs.2,550 crore, an official statement said.

Russian delegates meet Sheila Dikshit

May 22, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A five-member Russian delegation Wednesday met Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit here and offered expertise in the area of water treatment.

Russia to scrap world's biggest n-subs

May 22, 2013 at 1:26 AM

Moscow, May 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will decommission and scrap two of the world's largest submarines by 2018, a defence industry source has said.

Prenatal exposure to traffic linked to respiratory infection in kids

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A study has claimed that exposure to traffic during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection being developed in young children by the age of 3.

'Only music didn't make business sense for Channel V'

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) From a pure music channel to a youth-oriented general entertainment channel -- the transition of Channel V, which now boasts of a mix of drama content and reality shows, was an important business decision, says its spokesperson.

UAE to raise standard of education

May 19, 2013 at 6:14 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 19 (IANS/WAM) The announcement of the UAE's Ministry of Education about the School Leadership Project to raise standards in the country's education sector is an important initiative which needs to be highly commended, a UAE daily has said.

Russian navy gets advanced stealth corvette

May 16, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Kaliningrad (Russia), May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's newest Baltic Fleet warship, the Project 20380 Boiky corvette, was handed over to the navy Thursday, a fleet spokesman said.

Bihar annual plan for 2013-14 finalized at Rs. 34000 crore

May 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The Planning Commission has approved an annual plan outlay of Rs. 34,000 crore for Bihar for the financial year 2013-14.

INS Vikramaditya gets finishing touches in Russia

May 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya has been put in dry dock at Russia's Sevmash shipyard for cosmetic repairs, ahead of final sea trials and delivery to the Indian Navy later this year, the company said.

UP minister declines US varsity invite

May 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav Friday turned down an invitation to him and his ministry officials from the US' Johns Hopkins University.

How the brain tracks fast-moving tennis balls

May 9, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): How does tennis icon Venus Williams see the oncoming ball, let alone return her sister Serena's 120 mph serves?

US varsity invite for UP minister

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Lucknow, May 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav has been invited by the US' John Hopkins University to share his experiences on flood control and expediting a water sector restructuring project in his state, an official said Thursday.

Russia to commission new warship this month

May 7, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's newest Baltic Fleet warship, the Project 20380 Boiky corvette, will be handed over to the navy May 16, St. Petersburg's Severnaya Verf shipyard said.

Jennifer Aniston delays wedding plans because of Brangelina

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, May 02(ANI): Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly postponing their nuptials because they want to avoid a possible overlap with her former husband Brad Pitt's big day with fiancee Angelina Jolie.

Mid-Himalaya Project increases Himachal's rural economy

May 1, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Shimla, May 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Forest Minister Thakur Singh Bharmouri Wednesday said that a nine percent increase has been registered in the average income of families living in the state's rural areas after the Mid-Himalaya Project implementation.

Herschel space telescope closes its eyes on universe

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): ESA's Herschel space observatory has now run out of its supply of liquid helium coolant, ending more than three years of pioneering observations of the cool Universe.

Three n-subs to join Russian navy this year

April 24, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Navy will take delivery of two Project 955 Borey-class ballistic-missile submarines, the Alexander Nevsky and the Vladimir Monomakh, and one Yasen-class attack submarine, the Severodvinsk, by the end of the year, a defence ministry official said.

Calvin Harris attacked with drink during performance

April 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, April 23 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Calvin Harris was reportedly attacked while performing at Project Club here during the weekend.

Commission Kudankulam plant only after probe: Achuthanandan

April 21, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 21 (IANS) Contending serious defects are now surfacing at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP), CPI-M leader V.S. Achuthanandan Sunday demanded theta it should be commissioned only after a probe to find out lapses in safety measures.

CAG slams Maharashtra for incomplete irrigation projects

April 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Spelling fresh troubles for Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the CAG Thursday pulled up the Maharashtra government for hundreds of incomplete irrigation projects across the state with massive cost overruns amounting to around Rs.27,000 crore.

U.S. tortured detainees after 9/11 terrorist attacks: Report

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 17 (AI): It is 'indisputable' that the United States tortured detainees in the years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a non-partisan panel has said.

Screening men before 50 can lower prostate cancer mortality rates

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): Focusing prostate cancer testing on men at highest risk of developing the disease is likely to improve the ratio between benefits and the harms of screening, a new study suggests.

McLaren strengthens environmental commitment

April 9, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Woking (Surrey), April 9 (IANS) McLaren Mercedes, the world's first carbon-neutral Formula 1 team, has re-confirmed its carbon-neutral status and has formed a partnership with CNI (UK) Limited, who will join the team as an associate partner for sustainability.

5 habits of happiest couples

April 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, April 8 (ANI): There are couples who even after years together still can't seem to get enough of each other.

FIFA goal project to shore up football development in Ghana

April 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Accra (Ghana), April 3 (IANS) The FIFA Goal Project is helping modernise the management and administration of football in Ghana, a senior official of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said here.

UAE carries out 64 water projects in Pakistan

March 31, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Islamabad, March 31 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has completed 64 water projects being carried out in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the northwest and southern region at a cost of about $5.80 million.

India unlikely to fine Russia for delay in warship delivery

March 28, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Langkawi, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) India is unlikely to bill Russia for the delay in the delivery of the refitted aircraft carrier Vikramaditya caused by engine problems last year, said Viktor Komardin, deputy general director of Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport.

Very few people post information, experiences on health online: Study

March 26, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): While most of us go online regularly for help in diagnosing health issues, very few of us actually post information, questions or experiences on health topics, a study has said.

NASA's LRO sees GRAIL's fiery farewell on lunar surface

March 20, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) helped astronomers to witness the last moment of the agency's twin GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) spacecraft, when they were intentionally crashed into a mountain near the Moon's north pole on Dec. 17, 2012.

Jitish Kallat, Raqs Collective at first Asian Art Basel

March 18, 2013 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Indian contemporary artist Jitish Kallat and a multi-discipline art collective Raqs Media Collective will represent India at the first Asian edition of Art Basel in Hong Kong.

DNA of extinct frog revived

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): A team of scientists has revived and reactivated the genome of an extinct Australian frog.

50 pc of first babies born in US to unwed moms

March 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 16 (ANI): Almost half of first babies in the US are being born outside of wedlock, a new report has revealed.

25 percent of American teenagers access Internet with smartphones

March 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, Mar. 14 (ANI): Teenagers in America continues to lead the nation in smartphone use, with one-quarter of teens accessing the Internet mostly from their cell phones, a new study has found.

India is playing key role as an emerging development partner: US

March 14, 2013 at 10:45 AM

Amid the much speculation regarding the India?s development and its economic emergence, now experts think that it is playing a key role as an emerging development partner for neighbours and also for other countries. Experts assume that it has been playing key role especially

New high-tech instrument reveals exotic nature of 4 planets orbiting nearby star

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Using a new high-tech gadget, astronomers have observed four planets orbiting a star relatively close to the sun in unprecedented detail, revealing the roughly ten-Jupiter-mass planets to be among the most exotic ones known.

BJP central leaders to pick Karnataka party unit chief

March 9, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Bangalore, March 9 (IANS) The BJP central leaders will pick a new head for the party's Karnataka unit within a week as no consensus emerged at Saturday's discussions here to find a successor to K.S. Eshwarappa who quit the post Thursday, party sources said.

Karnataka BJP meet Saturday on new state party chief

March 8, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Bangalore, March 8 (IANS) BJP leader Arun Jaitley will meet senior Karnataka party leaders here Saturday to select a new head for the state unit following incumbent K. S. Eshwarappa's resignation Thursday.

Theron to launch denim line

March 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron is teaming up with her stylist, Leslie Fremar to design the new Theron Jeans line.

Southampton Varsity lists seven genetic risk factors associated with common eye disorder

March 6, 2013 at 1:15 PM

London, Mar. 6 (ANI): An international group of researchers, including scientists from the University of Southampton, has discovered seven new regions of the human genome-called loci-that are associated with increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness.

Russia to resurrect titanium subs

March 6, 2013 at 6:19 AM

Moscow, March 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Navy will refit, modernise and recommission two Sierra class (Project 945) titanium-hull nuclear-powered attack submarines by 2017.

GOP strategist says party needs to 'get up off mat, find more diverse candidates'

March 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): US Republican strategist Karl Rove has said that rebuilding the GOP brand in California will be a difficult task, and the party must recruit candidates who reflect the diversity of the country, and in particular, California.

Loughborough Varsity research to create Gen Next materials that operate in toughest environments

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

London, Mar.1 (ANI): Loughborough University is leading a new 4.2 million pounds research project to develop next-generation materials able to operate in the most extreme environments.

Loughborough Varsity research to create Gen Next materials that operate in toughest environments

March 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

London, Mar.1 (ANI): Loughborough University is leading a new 4.2 million pounds research project to develop next-generation materials able to operate in the most extreme environments.

Budget belies expectations of 'aam aadmi': Naveen Patnaik

February 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday slammed the national budget for 2013-14, saying that it belied the expectations of the common man and bypassed the developmental needs of his state.

Google reveals what users of wearable computer 'Project Glass' will see

February 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, Feb 21 (ANI): Google has revealed for the first time what view users will get through its 'Project Glass' wearable computer.

Pakistan's hydropower project Neelum needs to be resigned after India wins dispute in International

February 20, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 20 (ANI): After India won the Kishanganga dispute in the International Court of Arbitration at the Hague against Pakistan, the 969MW Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project would be badly affected and would have to be redesigned.

Russian firm to showcase new battlefield radars

February 16, 2013 at 8:17 AM

Moscow, Feb 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's air-defence systems manufacturer Almaz-Antei will for the first time show mockup models of advanced battlefield surveillance radar systems at an international arms exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

'Ailing' Gascoigne thanks pals for help in his battle against booze

February 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Ailing Paul Gascoigne paid a poignant tribute to fans, chums and professionals who have rallied round to support him in his latest battle with booze.

'.pk' domain under renewed risk of cyber attacks

February 8, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Karachi, Feb. 8 (ANI): PKNIC - a shared registry system that manages the .pk domain name space (DNS) for Pakistani websites - which was hacked twice in the last three months, remains vulnerable to basic-level cyber attacks.

Most Facebook users 'taking pause' from social media site, finds study

February 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Sydney, Feb. 6 (ANI): Facebook users are taking a break from the world's biggest social networking site for weeks at a time due to too much drama, boredom and scads of irrelevant information, a new US study has found.

Deputy PM and foreign minister of Turkmenistan calls on President Mukerjee

January 22, 2013 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan.22 (ANI): Mr. Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday.

Christine Bleakley sparkles in silver gown on Dancing on Ice

January 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM

London, Jan 21 (ANI): Christine Bleakley looked dazzling in a flowing silver bespoke Project D gown on Dancing on Ice on Sunday.

Russia to build two more n-subs in 2013

January 14, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Moscow, Jan 14 (IANS) Russia will build two more nuclear-powered strategic submarines of the Borei A class this year, the official Rossiyskaya Gazeta daily reported Monday.

Only five percent Arsenal fans want Wenger to stay as club manager, poll reveals

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

London, Jan 12(ANI): Only five percent Arsenal fans believe Arsene Wenger should stay as club's manager with almost half of respondents from one of Gunners' biggest supporters' groups feel boss should go.

Butail elected Himachal assembly speaker

January 9, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 9 (IANS) Five-time Congress legislator and leading tea grower Brij Behari Lal Butail was Wednesday unanimously elected as the Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker.

Innovative terrace farming unearthed in ancient Middle East city

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Researchers have unearthed innovative terrace farming techniques in the ancient desert city of Petra, now in Jordan, which was made famous by Steven Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" and "The Last Crusade".

Thiruvananthapuram airport to be accessed by all modes

January 4, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4 (IANS) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has agreed to consider a Kerala government proposal to make the international airport here accessible through all transport modes such as road, rail, water and monorail, state Health Minister V.S. Sivakumar said Friday.

National Water Policy: Managing demand, maximising storage

January 3, 2013 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) With India's per capita availability of water having reached what are called "stress" levels, Inida's new national water policy calls for strategies aimed at managing demand and improving storage efficiency, particularly in agriculture, that accounts for over 80 percent of water use.

Indian Navy set to issue tender for new submarines

January 2, 2013 at 11:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Indian Navy is set to "very soon"issue a RfP (Request for Proposal or tender) for a new line of six submarines with AIP (Air Independent Propulsion) capability.

Medha Patkar leads protest against land scam in Mumbai

January 1, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan. 1 (ANI): Social and environmental activist, Medha Patkar led thousands of beneficiaries whose allotted land plots have been supposedly usurped by the government of Maharashtra at Mumbai to stage a mass protest on Tuesday.

Russian Navy to get latest N-sub

December 30, 2012 at 7:33 AM

St. Petersburg, Dec 30 (IANS) Yury Dolgoruky, Russia's latest ballistic missile nuclear submarine, will be put into service with the navy Sunday.

'Project X' crowned most pirated movie of 2012

December 28, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Sydney, December 28 (ANI): 'Project X', a widely panned film which is said to have been inspired by Australian party boy Corey Worthington, was the most pirated film of 2012, TorrentFreak has revealed.

Gehlot demands Rs.51K crore grant, special status for Rajasthan

December 27, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec.27 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded a special category status and Rs.51000 crore grant from the 12th Five-Year-Plan for facing some difficult problems due to geographical conditions like regular draught and famines situations, scarcity of water etc. in the state at the National Development Council (NDC) Meeting in New Delhi today.

Heidi Klum and Seal to reunite at Christmas for kids

December 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New York, Dec 25(ANI): Heidi Klum and her estranged husband, Seal, have made peace for the sake of their four kids, and are also planning to reunite for Christmas.

Russia to float out new Borey class sub Dec 30

December 20, 2012 at 5:41 AM

Moscow, Dec 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Sevmash shipyard will float out a third Borey class strategic nuclear submarine - the Vladimir Monomakh - Dec 30.

HIV may have infected humans much earlier than believed

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Washington, December 19 (ANI): Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is thought to have originated from chimpanzees in central Africa that were infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), a retrovirus.

Historic flood channel in Kashmir becomes dysfunctional despite funds provided by state govt.

December 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Srinagar, Dec. 16 (ANI): An ancient flood channel in Srinagar has become dysfunctional despite the state government sanctioning the release of funds for its restoration and other water bodies of the valley.

Growing tiger deaths: new guidelines, but is it enough?

December 16, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Worried over 82 tiger deaths this year in India, the highest in a decade, the environment ministry is finalising a standard operating procedure (SOP) that for the first time will give forest officials clear guidelines on investigating such deaths. But tiger conservators feel it may be too little and too late.

Initiative to fight non-communicable diseases launched

December 13, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A five-year programme to fight the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India with an initial focus on improving outcomes for people with diabetes and high blood pressure was launched here Thursday.

Berger mulls tie ups to offer entire home decor range

December 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Berger Paints, which currently enjoys the number two position in domestic decorative paints segment, is mulling tying up with furnishing and lighting firms to offer a complete home decor range to customers, a top company official said Thursday.

Berger mulls tie ups to offer entire home decor range

December 13, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Berger Paints, which currently enjoys the number two position in domestic decorative paints segment, is mulling tying up with furnishing and lighting firms to offer a complete home decor range to customers, a top company official said Thursday.

Gut microbes identified as new genetic fingerprint

December 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Washington, December 10 (ANI): A new study has suggested that just as human DNA varies from person to person, so too does the massive collection of microbial DNA in the intestine.

Mediterranean diet 'not affordable by poorest anymore'

December 6, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Washington, December 6 (ANI): Mediterranean diet, which is an international star acclaimed by the scientific community as the best dietary paradigm, seems to creak under the burden of the economic crisis scaring the food trolley of millions of families worldwide, researchers say.

Northeast culture under government's lens: Minister

December 5, 2012 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The central government Wednesday said it was committed to promoting the culture of northeastern India with financial aid under various development schemes that provide money to professional groups and private exponents of culture.

Kejriwal launches party in Maharashtra, seeks irrigation 'scam' probe

December 2, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Roha (Maharashtra), Dec 2 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal launched his Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Maharashtra unit Sunday with a rally from Mumbai to Roha in Raigad district.

Kejriwal launches AAP in Maharashtra

December 2, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Mumbai/Roha (Maharashtra), Dec 2 (IANS) Civil activist Arvind Kejriwal launched his Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Maharashtra chapter Sunday with a rally from Mumbai to Roha in Raigad district.

London mayor meets Dikshit, offers assistance

November 26, 2012 at 11:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) London's Mayor Boris Johnson Monday met Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and offered his city's expertise in higher education, public transport and other infrastructural areas for India's capital.

Kashmir's River Jhelum depleting due to encroachment

November 25, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Srinagar, Nov.25 (ANI): Authorities and residents of Srinagar have expressed concern over encroachments alongside the River Jhelum, claiming it to be one of the major roadblocks to a beautification project.

Bombay HC to Mahrashtra Govt: White Paper, reply on irrigation scam by Dec.20

November 22, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Mumbai, Nov.22 (ANI): The Bombay High Court was informed by the Maharashtra Government on Thursday that it would come out with a White Paper on the alleged multi-crore irrigation scam within three weeks.

ADB loans $200 mn to China

November 22, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Beijing, Nov 22 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has loaned $200 million to China to boost farm productivity.

Delhi government clears Rs.584 crore for roads, drains

November 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday approved 31 projects worth Rs.584 crore, of which Rs.492 crore would be spent on battered roads maintained by corporations.

Robust heart can extend lifespan by 14 years

November 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) A robust heart in the middle age may help extend your lifespan by a maximum of 14 years, than peers who have two or more cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, says a study.

Ashwani Kumar to inaugurate conference on equitable access to justice

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Law and Justice Minister Dr. Ashwani Kumar will inaugurate and deliver the keynote address at a two-day international conference on "Equitable Access to Justice: Legal Aid and Legal Empowerment" here tomorrow.

Land grab charges: Panthers Party to move SC against Taj Mohi-ud-Din

November 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Srinagar, Nov. 13 (ANI): The Panthers Party of Jammu and Kashmir will move to the Supreme Court against National Conference leader and Minister for Irrigation, PHE and Flood Control, Taj Mohi-ud-Din after dissolution of the probe panel investigating the land grab charges against him.

Apple again tops 10 most innovative companies

November 13, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) For the third year in a row, Apple was named number one in a new annual survey of the top 10 most innovative companies.

Giant gap in disk around Sun-like star suggests presence of multiple planets

November 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Washington, November 10 (ANI): Using the High Contrast Instrument for the Subaru Next Generation Adaptive Optics (HiCIAO), a large international team of astronomers has observed and examined PDS 70, a young star about 10 million years old with a mass similar to that of the Sun.

Irrigation scam whistle-blower to continue in service

November 9, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Vijay Pandhare, the prime whistle-blower in the Maharashtra irrigation scam and a government officer who had sought voluntary retirement, Friday decided to continue with his job.

Keeping heart healthy could add 14 years to your life

November 6, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Washington, November 6 (ANI): People who have optimal heart health in their middle age may live up to 14 years longer, free of cardiovascular disease, than their peers who have two or more cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.

Social media becoming important tool for political engagements in America: Report

November 4, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Washington, Nov. 4 (ANI): A recent research report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project has said 'the use of social media is becoming a feature of political and civic engagement for many Americans'.

Myanmar to build airport

November 1, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Yangon, Nov 1 (IANS) Myanmar is looking at building an airport in Rakhine state, a media report said Thursday.

1st map combining human genetic variation at different scales revealed

November 1, 2012 at 12:28 PM

London, November 1 (ANI): Scientists behind the 1000 Genomes Project have developed a map of normal human genetic variation - everything from tiny changes in the genetic code to major alterations in our chromosomes.

BJP targets Kejriwal over fresh allegations against Anjali Damania

October 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Training his guns on RTI crusader Arvind Kejriwal over reports that Mumbai-based activist Anjali Damania bought farm land and then sold it after changing land use, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Friday said it is very sad that the so-called civil society activists are making wild allegations against those with established record of public service on the basis of information supplied by people who have a very dubious past.

'Social Media can be game changer in Indian retail if used to full potential': Study

October 19, 2012 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 19 (Business Wire-ANI): Even as retail sales are still primarily being dominated by hypermarkets, supermarkets, and specialty stores, the influence of social media and Internet on offline purchasing is becoming increasingly important, acting as a complete 'game changer', a new study has revealed.

Arvind Kejriwal pulls up Gadkari over 'chillar' remark

October 18, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Kaushambi, Oct 18 (ANI): India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari over his 'chillar' remark, saying the revelations against the latter is a matter of the life and death for the farmers, who are committing suicides.

British children spend more than 100 minutes online everyday, finds study

October 17, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, Oct. 17 (ANI): British children spend more than 100 minutes online everyday, compared to their European counterparts who spend an average time of 88 minutes, a new study has found.

Joe Kittinger says watching Baumgartner's record-breaking space jump 'was like deja vu'

October 17, 2012 at 11:32 AM

London, Oct 17 (ANI): Joe Kittinger, the man whose record Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner broke when he fell 24 miles to Earth, has described watching the daredevil's death-defying leap as 'deja vu'.

Rape not increasingly being used as 'weapon of war', finds new study

October 11, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Ottawa, Oct. 11 (ANI): A new Canadian study has revealed that there is no compelling evidence to support a host of widely held beliefs regarding wartime sexual violence.

US Air Force designs of supersonic flying saucer from 1950s revealed

October 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM

London, October 8 (ANI): Even though official alien existence may never have been recorded, but their supposed preferred method of transport has come close to becoming a reality - flying saucers.

Chavan confirms ordering probe in irrigation scam

October 7, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), Oct 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Sunday confirmed that he has ordered a probe against 45 officials of the Vidharbha Irrigation Development Corporation (VIDC) for their involvement in the alleged scam.

No chocolate boy roles for me: Fahad Ali (With Image)

October 5, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Fahad Ali, seen as rebellious teenager Keshav Desai (KD) in Channel V's "The Buddy Project", likes doing intense roles and says that he is fond of grey undertones in his character.