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

Delegation from Moscow met Sheila Dikshit for cooperation

May 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

A five-member delegation led by Mr. S.E. Cheremin, Minister, Government of Moscow today called on Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in her office at Delhi Secretariat. The visiting Minister and Dikshit interacted on number of civic amenities available in both the cities.

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.

Annapurna joins global campus network

May 3, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM) Friday announced today that it represented Indian media industry in Ryerson University's Global City Project, a live TV show that was streamed online to film students around the world.

India-ASEAN trade in goods robust

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): Describing as robust the India-ASEAN trade in goods, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur said India seeks to have stronger ties with the bloc through joint development programmes in infrastructure and human resource development.

Kalki supports use of recycled products in schools

April 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin Saturday promoted the use of recycled products, including stationery and furniture, made out Tetra Pak cartons, for school children.

Last Soviet-era n-sub to be dismantled by 2014

April 3, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Moscow, April 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Nerpa shipyard is to dismantle the last Soviet-era nuclear submarine by 2014, the yard said.

Russian Navy develops mini submarines

March 30, 2013 at 2:42 AM

Langkawai (Malaysia), March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian shipbuilders are developing new "super mini" submarines, the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) state holding company said Friday.

New technology to record whale songs in Antarctica

March 28, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Sydney, March 28 (IANS/EFE) Scientists have managed to capture up to 26,545 blue whale songs in the Antarctic in a study for which they used - for the first time - new acoustical detection and tracking techniques to locate and observe them.

India eyes $100 billion trade with Africa by 2015

March 18, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India targets to boost trade with African countries to $100 billion by 2015 from nearly $65 billion registered last year, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Monday.

Five-fold increase in India-Africa trade: Minister

March 18, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India and Africa have witnessed a five-fold increase in their trade volume in the past seven years at $65 billion and both sides are poised to scale it up further, said Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur here Monday.

Same genetic strategy enables humans and chimps to fight against pathogens

February 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Washington, February 15 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered at least six regions of the genome where humans and chimpanzees share the same combination of genetic variants.

In 2013, firms resolve to wean employees away from electronic devices

January 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM

New York, Jan.3 (ANI): Resolutions to change behaviour are common around the start of the New Year, and some corporates around the world have reportedly resolved to wean their employees away from their electronic devices.

Tiny turbulent swirls may heat up solar wind

December 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Washington, December 19 (ANI): Scientists have used ESA's Cluster quartet of satellites as a space plasma microscope, to zoom in on the solar wind and reveal the finest detail yet.

GVK Hancock signs deal for coal transportation

December 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 11 (IANS) Hancock Coal Infrastructure Pty Ltd (GVK Hancock) has signed a deal with QCoal company of Australia to provide coal transportation services for its undeveloped coal projects in Australia's Queensland state.

Women and men benefit in different ways from AA participation

December 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Washington, December 6 (ANI): participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps men and women differently in maintaining sobriety.

Curiosity finds 'complex chemistry' within Martian soil

December 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Washington, December 4 (ANI): NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has, for the first time, used its full array of instruments to analyze Martian soil and found a complex chemistry within the Martian soil.

U.S. 'planned to blow up Moon' with nuke during Cold War era to show Soviets might

November 26, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Washington, Nov. 26 (ANI): The U.S. had planned to blow up the moon with a nuclear bomb in the 1950s.

'Most parents seek being friends with kids on Facebook in bid to keep tabs'

November 21, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Johannesburg, Nov. 21 (ANI): American parents are keeping close tabs on their teen aged kids' activities on Facebook and other social networks, provoking a "mixed" reaction from the youngsters, a new survey has revealed.

Reagan and Clinton rated among best recent US presidents on economic performance

November 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Washington, Nov. 3 (ANI): Former presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have been rated among the best recent US presidents.

Quarter of nine to ten yr-olds in UK routinely lie about age to access social websites, finds study

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

London, Oct. 16 (ANI): Primary school students in the UK are routinely lying about their age to circumvent social websites such as Facebook, a new study has revealed.

New weapons detail reveals true depth of 'Cuban Missile Crisis'

October 13, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Washington, Oct 13(ANI): The Cuban Missile Crisis transpired 50 years ago this October, when Soviet leaders and US pulled back from the very brink of nuclear war.

Now, dive into 'The Great Barrier Reef' with help of Google Earth!

September 26, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Sydney, Sep 26 (ANI): Search engine Google's virtual globe and geographical information program, Google Earth, is offering a "virtual dive" off The Great Barrier Reef for Internet users.

Britons more likely to support anti-Muslim party: Survey

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, Sept. 16 (ANI): Britons would support a political party that promises to stop immigration or promises to reduce the number of Muslims than one that encourages multiculturalism, a survey conducted in the United Kingdom after the Olympics Games revealed.

One in five US women now on Pinterest: Survey

September 15, 2012 at 4:28 PM

London, Sept 15 (ANI): One in five women in America are now using image-based social networking service Pinterest, a survey has revealed.

India inducts third indigenous stealth frigate

July 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Adding teeth to its surface combatants fleet, India Saturday commissioned INS Sahyadri, the third of its indigenously designed and built warships which will enhance the country's blue water capacity and ensure maritime security.

Antony to commission Indian-built warship Saturday

July 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) With the induction of the stealth frigate INS Sahyadri in Mumbai on Saturday, the Indian Navy will add teeth to its surface combatants' fleet, apart from the country showcasing its advances in indigenously designing warships.

Brit teenage girls are Europe's biggest binge drinkers: Report

July 2, 2012 at 7:27 PM

London, July 2(ANI): Teenage British girls are the biggest binge drinkers in the whole of Europe as more than half of 15-year-olds drink to excess at least once a month, according to a report by drawn up by UK's Department of Health.

India's third indigenous stealth frigate commissioning July 21

June 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Indian Navy will add teeth to its surface combatants' fleet with the induction of the indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri on July 21 in Mumbai.

International support for Obama's foreign policy drops sharply: Survey

June 14, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): International approval for US President Barack Obama's foreign policy has fallen steeply, according to Pew Research survey.

Human body is teeming with over 10,000 species of bacteria

June 14, 2012 at 10:31 AM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): A consortium of scientists has identified thousands of microorganisms that reside in and on the human body using advanced DNA-sequencing techniques.

Father's love greatly influences child's personality development

June 13, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): A father's love contributes as much - and sometimes more - to a child's personality development as does a mother's love, researchers have found.

LOFAR Telescope captures images of colliding galaxy cluster

May 24, 2012 at 9:42 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): The International LOFAR Telescope has made the first images of galaxy cluster Abell 2256 in the frequency range of 20 to 60 MHz.

Cheetah translocation was cabinet decision: Jayanthi

May 9, 2012 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) With the Supreme Court putting on hold the government's ambitious project to import the cheetah from Africa, Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan Wednesday said her ministry would respond after reading the court orders.

Purpose in life may protect against harmful effects of Alzheimer's

May 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Greater purpose in life may help stave off the harmful effects of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Boat made from wood used in Mary Rose and Jimi Hendrix's guitar to be launched

May 8, 2012 at 4:38 PM

London, May 8(ANI): Around 1,200 pieces of wood were required to craft a boat, which contains flotsam and jetsam from the Mary Rose and Jimi Hendrix's guitar, and the artful boat would be launched on Tuesday as part of a national art project to mark the Olympics.

India stands ready to be equal partner in Seychelles' development: Patil

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Victoria (Seychelles), Apr 30 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Monday said India stands ready to be a full and equal partner in the development of Seychelles through financial assistance and initiatives that support capacity building.

Kings XI to don green caps for 'One watt' campaign

April 17, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Chandigarh, April 17 (IANS) When Kings XI Punjab take to their home ground, the PCA stadium at Mohali, against Kolkata Knight Riders for their Indian Premier League (IPL) match Wednesday, the players will don green-coloured caps to spread the message of conserving energy.

It's official: Fast food is linked to depression

March 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): Eating commercial baked goods like fairy cakes, croissants, doughnuts, and fast food like hamburgers, hotdogs and pizza is linked to depression, a new study has revealed.

'Pakistan to seek Russia's financial help for Iran-Pak gas pipeline project'

March 29, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Islamabad, Mar 29 (ANI): Pakistan will seek Russia's financial help for the multi-billion dollars Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project.

India, World Bank sign IDA credit for improving accountability of health services in UP

March 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): India and the World Bank today signed an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$ 152 million to finance the Government of India's (GOI) efforts to help improve the efficiency, quality, and accountability of health services in Uttar Pradesh, one of the low-income states with some of the poorest health indicators in the country.

India, World Bank sign IDA credit for improving accountability of health services in UP

March 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): India and the World Bank today signed an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$ 152 million to finance the Government of India's (GOI) efforts to help improve the efficiency, quality, and accountability of health services in Uttar Pradesh, one of the low-income states with some of the poorest health indicators in the country.

After 244 Years, Encyclopaedia Britannica going out of print

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New York, Mar.14 (ANI): After 244 years, the Encyclopaedia Britannica is going out of print.

After 244 Years, Encyclopaedia Britannica going out of print

March 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

New York, Mar.14 (ANI): After 244 years, the Encyclopaedia Britannica is going out of print.

India acquiring weather re-connaissance aircraft for better cyclone forecasting: NDMA

February 28, 2012 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Vice Chairman Shashidhar Reddy on Tuesday informed that India is acquiring weather re-connaissance aircraft to ensure better cyclone forecasting.

Salma Hayek sports 'milk moustache' in new campaign ad

February 25, 2012 at 5:59 PM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): Salma Hayek is seen with a "milk moustache" in her first advert for her "got milk" campaign in the US.

Recent geological activity on moon captured

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft have revealed that the moon's crust is being stretched, forming minute valleys in a few small areas on the lunar surface.

Recent geological activity on moon captured

February 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft have revealed that the moon's crust is being stretched, forming minute valleys in a few small areas on the lunar surface.

Google working on 'secret testing lab' worth $120mln

February 14, 2012 at 3:49 PM

London, Feb 14 (ANI): Google is reportedly working on a secret laboratory at its California headquarters worth 120 million dollars, which the Internet search giant will use to test a range of new experimental products.

Egypt's crackdown on US funded NGOs to have 'chilling effect': Analysts

February 13, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Cairo, Feb 13(ANI): A crackdown on U.S.-funded pro-democracy groups and a proposed bill that would further restrict nongovernmental organizations has impeded development work in Egypt, analysts have said.

Coming soon: Robot farm to boost agriculture in tsunami-devastated areas of Japan

January 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Tokyo, Jan 6 (ANI): The Japanese Government is planning to launch a robot farm as part of an experimental project on the land, which was devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Coming soon, 'supercomputers' that can predict the future

December 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

London, Dec 5 (ANI): The European Union is all set to fund a 900 million-pound scheme to produce a computer system that could predict spread of diseases and impending financial meltdowns.

Quack medicines and what eats what in nature revealed by DNA barcodes

November 28, 2011 at 7:16 PM

Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): Scientists have deployed the newfound scientific power to quickly "fingerprint" species via DNA to unmask quack herbal medicines, reveal types of ancient Arctic life frozen in permafrost, expose what eats what in nature, and halt agricultural and forestry pests at borders.

Secret net Tor asks Amazon cloud users to help boost bandwidth

November 24, 2011 at 4:39 PM

London, Nov 24 (ANI): Amazon's cloud computing service is now being used to boost the bandwidth on The Onion Router (Tor), a system intended to enable online anonymity.

The ingredients that form the recipe of the perfect job

October 28, 2011 at 5:12 PM

Melbourne, Oct 28 (ANI): Australians consider the perfect job to be one in which one can dodge peak hour rushes, allow time for a lunchtime siesta, include a workday workout, and permit to take a time-out day when needed, according to a new survey.

Employees feel they can do better if given more flexibility, less interrupted

October 12, 2011 at 3:58 PM

Melbourne, Oct 12 (ANI): A new survey has suggested that bosses could get more out of staff by letting them get on with their jobs, with fewer interruptions and shorter meetings, but keeping their hands off Facebook.

Employees 'open to pay cuts for workplace flexibility'

October 7, 2011 at 4:44 PM

Melbourne, Oct 07 (ANI): A new survey has found that most workers are willing to give up their pay for more flexibility at work.

Venus has ozone layer over atmosphere just like Earth and Mars

October 7, 2011 at 11:15 AM

Washington, Oct 7 (ANI): A spacecraft orbiting Venus has discovered an ozone layer high in the planet's atmosphere, similar to that surrounding Earth and Mars, astronomers say.

MJ's three brothers defend timing of tribute concert 'This is it' during trial

October 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

London, Oct 05 (ANI): King of pop Michael Jackson's three brothers have defended the decision to stage a concert in Cardiff in his memory while the trial of his doctor is underway in the US.

How humble earthworms can help save our planet

October 2, 2011 at 2:32 PM

Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): Earthworms, which have burrowed their way through the ground for 300 million years, have become the latest secret weapon in the war against climate change.

Google helps publishing ancient Dead Sea scrolls online

September 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM

London, Sept 27 (ANI): The Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest of biblical manuscripts, are now available online after search giant Google helped digitise the ancient texts.

Australia, New Zealand to host Square Kilometre Array radio telescope project

September 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep.16 (ANI): Australia and New Zealand have submitted their written proposal to host the Square Kilometre Array, the most powerful radio telescope ever conceived and one of the most ambitious projects of our time.

Klum, Diaz, Morgan named 'most dangerous cyberspace celebrities'

September 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Heidi Klum, Cameron Diaz and Piers Morgan have topped the list of the most 'dangerous' celebrity stars that cyber criminals use to lure people to websites laden with malicious software.

'Mars500' astronauts 'mentally drained after 15 months isolation'

September 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Sydney, Sept 13 (ANI): The 'Mars500' astronauts, participating in a simulated mission to the red planet, has just 60 days left to return to Earth, but has already reached their mental limits.

Films subsidized by state promote smoking among youth

August 24, 2011 at 5:18 PM

Washington, August 24 (ANI): The governments in the US, UK and Canada are promoting youth smoking and undermining tobacco control efforts by subsidising major motion pictures that depict smoking, a US scientist says.

Cisco sued for aiding dissidents' torture in China's Golden Shield Project

August 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM

Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): Cisco, one of the world's largest technology companies, is in the dock for allegedly aiding the Chinese Communist party to implement the 2000 Golden Shield Project.

Calcium channel discovery could help treat certain human diseases

June 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Washington, June 20 (ANI): A team of researchers including an Indian-origin has ended a 50-year search for the calcium channel that links many essential biological processes such as neurological disease and diabetes.

India prepared to tackle militants crossing over from Pak: Pallam Raju

May 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Kathua, May 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, has said India is fully prepared to fight militants trying to infiltrate into the country.

India prepared to tackle militants crossing over from Pak: Pallam Raju

May 10, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Kathua, May 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, has said India is fully prepared to fight militants trying to infiltrate into the country.

US army creates application store to empower soldiers

May 8, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): The US Army is creating an online application marketplace in order to empower its soldiers and boost efficiency.

Bin-Laden's death comes as "double blow" to already 'wounded' al-Qaeda: Experts

May 3, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): The death of Osama bin-Laden had has come as a severe blow to the al-Qaeda, leaving it "wounded" and disorganised, experts have claimed.

Soy food safe for breast cancer survivors

April 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): A new study has revealed that soy food consumption does not increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death among survivors of breast cancer.

Indian Govt., World Bank sign agreement for watershed project in Uttarakhand

March 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): The Government of India and the World Bank signed agreements amounting to IDA credit of 7.98 million dollars additional finance for the Uttarakhand Decentralized Watershed Development Project which will support the ongoing watershed development Project in Uttarakhand.

'I've already died twice,' says Gazza

March 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has candidly revealed that he has come back from the dead twice while trying to overcome his addiction to alcohol and drugs.

NASA scientists' breakthrough in determining hyperactivity of black holes

December 21, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Scientists have been able to determine how often the biggest black holes have been active over the last few billion years, thanks to a new study from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.

NASA scientists' breakthrough in determining hyperactivity of black holes

December 21, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Scientists have been able to determine how often the biggest black holes have been active over the last few billion years, thanks to a new study from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Each of us carries up to 100 of the genes linked to cancer, diabetes: Study

October 28, 2010 at 3:06 PM

London, Oct 28 (ANI): A new study has found that each of us carries up to 100 of the genes responsible for diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

SBI-AISECT introduce mobile banking services

October 20, 2010 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 20 (ANI): Financial Inclusion Scheme has taken a new turn with the State Bank of India (SBI) launching mobile banking services in Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) in collaboration with Bhopal-based organization AISECT.

'The Exorcist' voted 'Most Disturbing Film Of All Time'

August 20, 2010 at 11:52 AM

London, Aug 20 (ANI): Horror classic The Exorcist has been named the 'Most Disturbing Film Of All Time'.

'Cat hoarding women put felines' health at risk'

July 29, 2010 at 3:42 PM

New York, July 29 (ANI): Women are usually the ones who hoard cats, and even they have the animal's best interests at heart, they may be harming their health.

One third of Brit couples use Church of England's online wedding planner

July 19, 2010 at 3:20 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): The Church of England has entered cyberspace with an online wedding planner that is now used by one third of Brit couples. The under-trial website has been designed to guide people through the order of service as well as providing a selection of hymns, readings and vows to choose from.

Coriander, turmeric key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

July 19, 2010 at 1:51 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): Curry spices such as coriander and turmeric could help cut down greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study.

Coriander, turmeric key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

July 6, 2010 at 4:58 PM

London, July 6 (ANI): Curry spices such as coriander and turmeric could help cut down greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study.

Maheshwar Dam oustees on indefinite hunger strike

April 22, 2010 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (ANI): Over a thousand oustees of the controversial Maheshwar Dam all on an indefinite hunger strike over a demand for the immediate suspension of construction.

Government of India to spend 6500 million on strengthening statistics

March 22, 2010 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): The Union Government on Monday approved a new centrally sponsored scheme-"India Statistical Strengthening Project(ISSP)" to strengthen the capacity and operations of the Indian Statistical Systems.

Oz women were better off in the 1950s, claims new report

February 10, 2010 at 4:46 PM

Melbourne, Feb 10 (ANI): A new study has revealed that women were better off in the 1950s than they are now.

Good News: You're never too old for sex!

January 28, 2010 at 4:16 PM

New York, January 28 (ANI): Researchers surveying people aged 57-85 have found that many seniors continued their intimacy in the bedroom.

State Labour Ministers' conference to be inaugurated on Jan 22

January 20, 2010 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): The Ministry of Labour and Employment will organise a conference of the State Labour Ministers here on Friday to discuss various labour related issues.

Unmanned planes to guard UK's borders

November 26, 2009 at 2:47 PM

London, Nov.26 (ANI): Military drones will be deployed to guard Britain's borders from illegal immigrants and drug smugglers, The Sun reports. The pilotless spy planes - capable of reading a car number plate from 20,000 feet - will be patrolling the South East coast within two years.

World on track to warm by 6 degrees Celsius by century end

November 19, 2009 at 12:44 PM

London, November 19 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have determined that the world is on track to warm by a whopping 6 degrees Celsius by the end of this century.

Yeddyurappa transfers his Principal Secretary

November 6, 2009 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): In a move aimed at breaking the political logjam in Karnataka and to bring dissident leaders to the negotiating table, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today transferred his Principal Secretary V P Baligar.

New rules approved for Foreign Technology Collaborations

November 5, 2009 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5(ANI): The Government on Thursday agreed to frame new rules for payments for royalty, lump-sum fee for transfer of technology, payments for use of trademark/brand name on the automatic route without any restrictions, and subject to FEMA (Current Account Transaction) Rules, 2000.

Damaged kidney function may cause cognitive decline in old age

September 29, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Washington, Sep 29 (ANI): Impaired kidney function may lead to cognitive decline in old age, according to a new study.

Pak to request WB to appoint neutral expert to resolve Kishanganga dispute with India

September 28, 2009 at 1:18 PM

lslamabad, Sep. 28 (ANI): Pakistan will approach the World Bank to request the appointment of a neutral expert to resolve the over the Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project dispute if Indus Water Commission-level talks between India and fail.

Lotus-inspired dust-preventing shield may protect spaceflight gear

September 24, 2009 at 2:14 PM

Washington, September 24 (ANI): Researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are developing a special transparent coating to prevent dirt and even bacteria from sticking to and contaminating the surfaces of spaceflight gear, in the same way a lotus plant sheds water.

Now, computers become lawyers!

September 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Washington, September 13 (ANI): European researchers have created a legal analysis query engine that combines artificial intelligence, game theory and semantics to offer advice, conflict prevention and dispute settlement for European law.

Chimps use 'specialised tool kits' to catch army ants

September 3, 2009 at 12:48 PM

Washington, September 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that chimpanzees in Congo use "specialised tool kits" to catch army ants.

Pak going beyond degree of N-deterrence is worrying: Army Chief

September 2, 2009 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 2 (ANI): Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Wednesday criticized Pakistan for stockpiling nuclear weapons in the name of protection, and said the country is going beyond the degree of deterrence.

Scientists discover extensive plastic debris in 'great Pacific Ocean garbage patch'

August 28, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Washington, August 28 (ANI): In an exploration of the 'great Pacific Ocean garbage patch', scientists from the Scripps Environmental Accumulation of Plastic Expedition (SEAPLEX) have discovered extensive plastic debris floating 1,000 miles from land.

Scientists move closer to realising better diagnoses, treatments for chronic ailments

August 15, 2009 at 12:03 PM

Washington, August 15 (ANI): Scientists from Brown University and other institutions have moved a step closer to realising quicker and more precise disease diagnoses, and more targeted treatments of many chronic ailments, by taking the first step towards mapping epigenetic variability in cells and tissues.

Archaeologists find cache of cuneiform tablets in 2,700-year old Turkish temple

August 8, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Toronto, August 8 (ANI): Excavations led by a University of Toronto (U of T) archaeologist at the site of a recently discovered temple in southeastern Turkey have uncovered a cache of cuneiform tablets dating back to 2,700 years ago.