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

Alligators may hold secret to tooth renewal in humans

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): For the first time, a global team of researchers has uncovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators.

Sacred lotus bears closest resemblance to ancestor of flowering plants

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A team of researchers has reported that they have sequenced the sacred lotus genome, and the results offer insight into the heart of some of its mysteries.

NBA to help in earthquake relief efforts in China

April 25, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) The National Basketball Association (NBA) Thursday announced that teams and players will donate one million yuan to support earthquake relief efforts in Southwest China.

Spanish band Mei Ming under fire for explicit sex scene in music video

April 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New York, Apr. 12 (ANI): Spanish band Mei Ming is under fire for including an explicit sex scene in the music video of their song 'Take Me As I Am.'

Ancient tomb with murals discovered in East China

April 4, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Beijing, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI):Archaeologists in East China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday announced that they have discovered rare mural paintings with vibrant colors in a 600-year-old tomb.

Apple working on iPhone that could be unlocked by 'owner's fingerprint'

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

London, Mar 18 (ANI): Apple is reportedly working on a new technology that would let phone to be unlocked by the owner's fingerprint, a report has said.

Discovery of ancient Chinese coin shows Africa, China trade much older than believed

March 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Chicago, Mar. 14 (ANI): The recent discovery of an ancient Chinese coin on the Kenyan island of Manda shows trade existed trade relations between East Africa and China is much older than previously believed.

Video games may help enhance cognitive skills

March 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Playing video games for an hour everyday can improve your performance on mental tasks that use similar skills, according to new research.

Next iPhone could be launched in Aug-Sept 2013: Report

March 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): The next generation Apple iPhone is likely to be launched in August or September 2013, an analyst has predicted.

Yao Ming honoured with Visionary of the Year award

February 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) China's basketball star Yao Ming, an eight-time All-Star centre with NBA's Houston Rockets, was honoured with the "Visionary of the Year" award by Asia Society Southern California (ASSC).

McGrady blasts 'unfair' Chinese league

February 20, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Qingdao (China), Feb 20 (IANS) Ex-NBA superstar Tracy McGrady has expressed his unhappiness over the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) stating that he would skip the league's All-Star game because of family issues.

China strips Shenhua of 2003 title, bans 33 people for life

February 18, 2013 at 8:57 PM

Beijing, Feb 18 (IANS) The Chinese Football Association (CFA) Monday stripped Shanghai Shenhua of the 2003 league title and banned 33 people for life, rounding off a three-year-long drive to clean up the sport.

China wages quiet war of maps with neighbours to bolster territorial claims: Report

February 17, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Washington, Feb. 17 (ANI): China has been waging a quiet campaign, using ancient documents, academic research, maps and technical data to bolster its territorial claims in the East China Sea.

Shanghai official probed over property

February 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Shanghai, Feb 17 (IANS) Authorities here said Sunday they were probing a local official after he was reported to own a large villa, a property that would usually be out of his financial reach.

Yao Ming named Houston Goodwill Ambassador

February 16, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Houston, Feb 16 (IANS) Former basketball star Yao Ming was officially named goodwill ambassador of the American city of Houston by the city's mayor at a ceremony here.

Ethiopia to host exhibition of private art collection

February 14, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Addis Ababa, Feb 14 (IANS) Ethiopia will be hosting the first international exhibition of private art collection from more than 24 countries in March at the National Museum in the capital Addis Ababa.

Shillong Lajong sign Blackburn Rovers striker on loan

February 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Shillong, Feb 13 (IANS) Edinho Junior, a striker from former English Premier League champions Blackburn Rovers, will be donning the red of Shillong Lajong football club, the I-League club announced Wednesday.

'City heat affects temperatures 1,000 miles away'

January 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The heat generated by cities could affect temperatures a thousand miles away, warming some areas and cooling others, says an American study.

Bayern, Hamburg triumph in Bundesliga

January 28, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Berlin, Jan 28 (IANS) Bayern Munich increased the points gap atop the standings owing to their 2-0 win over Stuttgart at the Southern derby while Hamburg came from behind to seal a 3-2 victory against Bremen in the Northern derby to close 19th round of German football league, Bundesliga.

Waste heat from cities affect temperatures across thousands of miles

January 28, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, January 28 (ANI): In a new study that shows the extent to which human activities are influencing the atmosphere, scientists have concluded that the heat generated by everyday activities in metropolitan areas alters the character of the jet stream and other major atmospheric systems.

'Dench-fame' Frimpong planning to sell more clothing lines with made-up words

January 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM

London, Jan 22(ANI): Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is planning to release more clothing lines branded with made-up words just like his Dench range.

Chinese company keen to set up battery unit in UP

January 10, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Lucknow, Jan 10 (IANS) China-based Ming He Group Thursday expressed its interest in setting up a lead acid battery unit in Uttar Pradesh.

Jackie Chan in trouble for bragging about arms

December 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 20 (ANI): Jackie Chan is being probed by police for illegal possession of firearms, after he boasted about fighting off several gangsters with three pistols and six grenades.

'Chinese officials must declare their assets'

December 6, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Beijing, Dec 6 (IANS) Officials will think twice before pocketing bribes if their assets are made public, said a state-run Chinese news agency which recalled that during the Ming Dynasty, Chinese officials convicted of taking bribes were skinned alive in public.

World's tallest woman dies aged 40

December 5, 2012 at 11:40 PM

London, Dec 5 (IANS) World's tallest woman who measured 7 feet 8 inch has passed away in China aged just 40, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.

China's new passport map including South China Sea sparks protests from Vietnam, Philippines

November 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Sydney, Nov 23 (ANI): Vietnam and the Philippines have protested against China's decision to include disputed South China Sea islands on maps printed inside new passports issued by the country.

China rules out 'time limit' for patrolling contested Japan-administered Senkaku islands

November 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Beijing, Nov. 12 (ANI): The head of China's Oceanic Administration has said there is 'no time limit' Chinese patrol vessels sailing near the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands will continue, a Hong Kong newspaper has reported.

Cager McGrady excited to play in China

October 10, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Beijing, Oct 10 (IANS) Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady Wednesday said he is looking forward to playing in China after Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles offered him a one-year contract.

China issues white paper on Diaoyu Dao

September 25, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Beijing, Sep 25 (IANS) China Tuesday issued a white paper on Diaoyu Dao, asserting the country's indisputable sovereignty over it and its affiliated islands.

`Island row will damage Japan's trade ties with China'

September 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Beijing, Sep 19 (IANS) Japan's "purchase" of the disputed Diaoyu Islands will certainly affect and damage the development of economic and trade relations with China, the commerce ministry said Wednesday.

Ming Dynasty ceramic used as doorstop fetches $1.3m in auction

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, September 16 (ANI): A ceramic from the Ming period, which was being used as a doorstop by a family in New York, was sold off at an auctioned for 1.3 million dollars.

When 50 taxi drivers in China helped an ailing colleague

September 8, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Beijing, Sep 8 (IANS) A group of 50 taxi drivers in east China's Zhejiang province are selflessly driving an ailing co-worker's cab to help his family fight poverty and disease.

Lovestruck female ghost prevents bachelor from getting married

September 7, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Kuala Lumpur, September 7 (ANI): A female ghost "fell in love" with a bachelor and made sure he didn't get married even though he went for several matchmaking sessions.

Hu Jintao's key ally sidelined from China's most powerful post before leadership change

September 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Beijing, Sept. 3 (ANI): A confidant of Chinese President Hu Jintao has been replaced in a powerful post by an ally of the country's future leader, Xi Jinping, in a surprise move ahead of the country's leadership change.

How malaria parasite infects red blood cells

August 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

London, August 31(ANI): MIT-led research team has identified a protein that significantly reduces malaria-infected red blood cells' ability to squeeze through tiny channels compared to healthy cells.

30,000 antiques to be salvaged from sunken Chinese ship

August 19, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Beijing, Aug 19 (IANS) More than 30,000 antiques will be salvaged from an ancient merchant vessel that sank 500 years ago off the coast of southeast China's Guangdong province.

China to elevate 600-year-old religious site

August 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Beijing, Aug 15 (IANS) A 600-year-old religious building in central China will be raised 15 metres above ground by the year-end to prevent its inundation due to a water project.

Portion of China's Great Wall collapses after rains

August 9, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Beijing, Aug 9 (IANS) A portion of the Great Wall of China collapsed following incessant rains, authorities said Thursday.

Concern over overworked online Chinese shopkeeper's death

July 27, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Beijing, July 27 (IANS) A long period of overwork left a 24-year-old online shopkeeper dead in her sleep, raising concern in China about the working conditions and health of those working in the e-business sector.

China plays down expectations for dominance at Olympics

July 26, 2012 at 7:38 PM

London, July 26 (IANS) China has put its name down in a repeat of dominating performance on home ground as the clock ticks down to London Olympics.

Chiness wind turbine firm ties up with Reliance

July 2, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Zhongshan (China), July 2 (IANS) Chiness wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Wind Power Group Monday said it has entered into agreements with Reliance Capital and Reliance Power to co-develop a large portfolio of clean energy projects in India.

China destroys 100,000 seized guns

June 13, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Beijing, June 13 (IANS) Over 100,000 guns have been destroyed in China as part of a police crackdown on illegal arms in 150 cities across the country.

First Asiatic pear genomic sequence completed

June 13, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): An international consortium of seven worldwide universities and institutions including the University of Illinois has recently completed the first sequencing of the Asiatic pear genome.

Former Chinese football bosses jailed for bribery

June 13, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Tieling (China), June 13 (IANS) Two former Chinese football chiefs were sentenced Wednesday to more than a decade in jail for bribery.

Ancient kiln replica being built in China

June 10, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Beijing, June 10 (IANS) A replica of a kiln dating back to the Song dynasty (960-1279) is being rebuilt in a Chinese city which has a history of producing quality pottery going back 1,700 years.

Ming bowl bought for just 65 pounds fetches over 1.6m pounds at auction

June 9, 2012 at 11:20 AM

London, June 9 (ANI): Stunning the art world, a 15th century Ming dynasty bowl that was bought for 65 pounds six decades ago has been sold for over 1.6million pounds at an auction.

Little Chinese bowl fetches $2.5 mn!

June 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM

London, June 9 (IANS) People of the art world are stunned after a little Chinese bowl was sold for 1.6 million pounds (around $2.5 million) during a British auction. It had been originally bought for just 65 pounds ($100)!

China's Great Wall is 21,196 km long: survey

June 7, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Beijing, June 7 (Xinhua-ANI): China's existing Great Wall, which first kicked off construction more than 2,200 years ago, is 21,196 kilometers long, according to the latest survey results released by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage (SACH) on Tuesday.

Chinese actress demands apology from paper over Bo Xilai sex scandal

May 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Melbourne, May 31 (ANI): 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' star Zhang Ziyi has now demanded an apology from a Hong Kong paper after it published claims she had sex with Bo Xilai for huge sums of money.

Ancient shipwrecks unearthed in China

May 29, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Beijing, May 29 (IANS) Archaeologists in China have unearthed two shipwrecks under an artificial waterway that remained buried for centuries.

Chinese man admits to making preserved meat out of skinned teens

May 25, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 25 (ANI): A 53-year-old man from Yunnan, China, was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing, skinning and making preserved meat out of over 20 teenagers.

New law sobers up drunk drivers in China

May 23, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Beijing, May 23 (IANS) The number of drunk driving cases in China has dropped by 40 percent over the last year after stricter punishment was imposed through an amended law, an official said.

Animal hair, feathers may offer clues to restore human fingers and toes

May 11, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): While the concept of regenerative medicine is comparatively new, animals are well known to remake their hair and feathers regularly by normal regenerative physiological processes.

I-League clubs skip last meeting of ad-hoc committee

May 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Despite making hue and cry over the sorry state of the I-League, top clubs Friday skipped the last meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ad-hoc committee that was attended by AFC president Zhang Jilong and All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel.

Police deny torturing China's former soccer chief

April 26, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Shengyang (Liaoning Province), April 26 (IANS) Chinese police have denied a claim by the country's former soccer head Xie Yalong that he was tortured into confessing to bribe-taking.

Singapore aims to become Asia's intellectual property hub

April 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Singapore City, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Singapore's Minister for Law Mr. K Shanmugan said his country aims to expand potential growth in demand for intellectual property (IP) service and become an IP hub in the region.

Former Chinese soccer chief goes on trial for graft

April 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Tieling (Liaoning Province), April 25 (IANS) Former Chinese soccer chief credited with leading the Chinese team into their only World Cup finals was put on bribery trial here Wednesday.

Marco Polo 'really did visit China'

April 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): A German researcher has dispelled previous claims that Marco Polo never went to China.

200 ancient forts found in Chinese mountains

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Beijing, April 24 (IANS) In a discovery that has baffled Chinese archaeologists, more than 200 ancient fortresses have been found in a mountainous region in the northern part of the country.

Former Chinese soccer chief charged with taking 1.72 million in bribes

April 24, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Dandong, Liaoning Province, Apr 24 (Xinhua-ANI): Former Chinese Football Association (CFA) chief Xie Yalong has been charged with taking 1.7 million Yuan (about 273,000 U.S. dollars) bribes as a northeastern Chinese court opened the second round of trials on soccer corruption on Tuesday morning.

China's former soccer chiefs stand trial for graft

April 24, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Dandong(Liaoning Province) April 24 (IANS) Former Chinese Football Association (CFA) chief Xie Yalong stood trial in a northeastern Chinese court Tuesday for taking bribes.

China rounds up dozens following probe into Bo Xilai scandal

April 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Beijing, Apr 19 (ANI): Chinese law enforcement authorities have detained at least 39 persons in connection with a scandal linked to disgraced communist Party leader Bo Xilai.

Teacher gets 4595 years in jail for raping underage students

April 6, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 6 (ANI: A teacher in Taiwan has been given a prison sentence of 4,595 years for raping 12 underage girls.

Ex-Houston Rockets Chinese star Yao lauds Jeremy Lin"""s NBA success

April 2, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Boao (China), Apr.2 (ANI): Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has described Jeremy Lin's success in the NBA as "a bit out of my expectation," when asked to comment on the buzz surrounding the New York Knicks American-born player of Chinese heritage.

China steps up war on gun crimes

March 27, 2012 at 6:48 AM

Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Chinese Police have been ordered to step up their war on crimes involving guns and explosives.

Jeremy Lin trying to trademark 'Linsanity'

February 24, 2012 at 10:09 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Jeremy Lin filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark office on 13th February to trademark the term "Linsanity", used to characterise his rapid rise to NBA stardom.

Health benefits of smokeless nicotine agents questioned

February 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Cigarette smoke has long been considered the main risk factor for heart disease, but a new study has found that nicotine itself can contribute to the disease process.

Jeremy Lin trying to trademark 'Linsanity'

February 24, 2012 at 4:07 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Jeremy Lin filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark office on 13th February to trademark the term "Linsanity", used to characterise his rapid rise to NBA stardom.

Role of smokeless nicotine agents questioned

February 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM

The adverse effects of cigarette smoking is known for long and it is considered the prime risk factor for cardiac problems, but a new study has revealed that nicotine itself can add to the disease process.

Health benefits of smokeless nicotine agents questioned

February 24, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Cigarette smoke has long been considered the main risk factor for heart disease, but a new study has found that nicotine itself can contribute to the disease process.

Jeremy Lin graces Sports Illustrated cover for 2nd week in a row

February 22, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New York, Feb 22 (ANI): Jeremy Lin has made it to the cover of the Sports Illustrated magazine for the second consecutive week, becoming the first New York athlete to do so.

Jeremy Lin graces Sports Illustrated cover for 2nd week in a row

February 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New York, Feb 22 (ANI): Jeremy Lin has made it to the cover of the Sports Illustrated magazine for the second consecutive week, becoming the first New York athlete to do so.

Appreciating your partner's romantic effort leads to 'happier relationship'

February 14, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): The more you believe in your partner's capabilities to change and perceive that he or she is trying to improve, the more secure and happy you will feel in your relationship, a new study has revealed.

How we learn from actions of our competitors

February 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on how our brains assess the behavior - and likely future actions - of others during competitive social interactions.

How we learn from actions of our competitors

February 7, 2012 at 2:17 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on how our brains assess the behavior - and likely future actions - of others during competitive social interactions.

Artist paints picture of NBA star Yao Ming using basketball as paintbrush

February 1, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): An artist has painted a picture of basketball star Yao Ming using the ball itself as a paintbrush.

Artist paints picture of NBA star Yao Ming using basketball as paintbrush

February 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): An artist has painted a picture of basketball star Yao Ming using the ball itself as a paintbrush.

Most people exaggerate their height and weight in research surveys

January 29, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): When people are asked to provide their own weight in research surveys, they underestimate their weight and overestimate their height, a new study has claimed.

Most people exaggerate their height and weight in research surveys

January 29, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): When people are asked to provide their own weight in research surveys, they underestimate their weight and overestimate their height, a new study has claimed.

Malaysian Chinese body chief claims Indians disrespected by political coalition Pakatan

January 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19(ANI): The vice-president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung has claimed that the Pakatan Rakyat political coalition doesn't respect Indians.

Malaysian Chinese body chief claims Indians disrespected by political coalition Pakatan

January 19, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19(ANI): The vice-president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) Datuk Seri Chor Chee Heung has claimed that the Pakatan Rakyat political coalition doesn't respect Indians.

Chinese club denies showing interest in Inter Milan striker Milito

December 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Chinese Super League (CSL) club Dalian Aerbin has denied showing interest in Inter Milan striker Diego Milito.

Shanghai Shenhua club planning to rope in Chelsea striker Drogba

December 13, 2011 at 3:22 PM

Beijing, Dec 13(ANI): The Shanghai Shenhua football club is planning to persuade Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to join the club.

Animals' winter coats could inspire new baldness treatment

December 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM

London, Dec 9 (ANI): A new form of baldness treatment may come be coming soon with scientists getting inspiration from the way animals both grow and shed their winter coats.

'Graphene foam' sensor 10 times more efficient in detecting explosives

November 29, 2011 at 4:28 PM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): Graphene form sensors are ten times more efficient in sniffing out bombs and explosives compared to commercial gas detectors being used today, a new study co-led by Indian origin researcher has revealed.

Ming era vase sold for record 21.6 million dollars in Hong Kong

October 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 6 (ANI): An early Ming era cobalt blue Meiping vase was sold for a record 21.6 million dollars despite recent financial market turmoil.

India's 'dry' monsoon since 50's partly caused by European aerosol pollution

October 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM

London, Oct 1 (ANI): Indian air pollution has been blamed for its dry monsoon season, but a scientist has revealed that European pollution may also play a part in it.

A sex syndicate that offers prostitutes disguised as 'food items'!

September 26, 2011 at 1:27 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sept 26 (ANI): A sex syndicate in Malaysia is offering prostitutes disguised as food items during lunch time to busy men who are closely monitored by their spouse.

Shillong Lajong to bet on local talent

September 20, 2011 at 7:03 PM

Shillong, Sep 20 (ANI): The Shillong Lajong Football club has decided to harness the local talent of the region instead of hiring players from other football clubs for the upcoming seasons.

China cracks down on illegal food producers

August 23, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Beijing, Aug 23(ANI): Chinese Police have launched a major crackdown on illegal food producers and vendors, factories producing counterfeit goods, markets for the disposal of stolen goods, pornography, gambling and drug traffickers.

41 tombs spanning six dynasties found in China

August 14, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Beijing, Aug 14(ANI): About 41 ancient tombs spanning six different dynasties have been discovered in China's Jiangsu province.

Liz Hurley teases beau Warnie's 'Ming the Merciless' eyebrows

August 9, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Washington, Aug 9 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley has mocked her boyfriend Shane Warne's preened eyebrows by comparing it to the ones of 'Flash Gordon' villain Ming the Merciless.

hinese student sends teacher SMS threat for higher grade

August 2, 2011 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, August 2 (ANI): A teacher in a key Chinese university received an SMS from one of her students, threatening dire consequences if higher grades were not awarded to him.

Kidney dopamine regulates renal function, blood pressure and life span

July 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Washington, July 20 (ANI): Scientists at the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre have found that dopamine produced outside the brain - in the kidneys - is important for renal function, blood pressure regulation and our life span.

Caesarean births 'raise risk of post-natal depression' in new mums

July 11, 2011 at 7:16 PM

London, July 11 (ANI): A study has found that a woman's risk of post-natal depression increases substantially if she has a Caesarean section, and that the dangers are even greater when it is "elective".

Single brain stem cell 'can replace itself, generate new ones'

July 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new study has shown that a lone brain stem cell is capable of replacing itself and giving rise to specialized neurons and glia (important types of brain cells).

India concludes Double Taxation protocol with Singapore

June 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, June 25(ANI): India has signed a protocol amending Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Singapore for effective exchange of information in tax matters.

Boys as young as 10 vomit to lose weight!

June 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): A study of nearly 16,000 schoolchildren has shown that children as young as 10 are making themselves vomit in order to lose weight and the problem is more common in boys than girls.

Coming soon: New goo that powers electric car batteries!

June 9, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): MIT researchers have developed a new battery prototype that promises to be more efficient than existing car batteries.

China expects Li Na to inspire younger generation

June 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

Paris, June 5 (ANI): Chinese tennis chief Sun Jinfang expects that Li Na's victory in French Open would inspire a greater future for tennis in the country.