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Efforts to accelerate outreach of bamboo products

May 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Guwahati, May 23 (ANI) A seminar was organised here recently to educate farmers , bamboo craftsmen and forest department officials about the need for marketing bamboo products all over the country.

Workshop in Guwahati accelerates outreach of bamboo products

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Guwahati, May 22 (ANI): A bamboo seminar has been educating craftsmen about new marketing techniques with the objective of promoting self employment and expand the outreach.

15 nations for ophthalmology meet in Cuba

May 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Havana, May 22 (IANS) The 7th International Ophthalmology Congress, to be held here June 29-31, will draw experts from 15 countries, Xinhua reported.

Chinese Premier Keqiang meets kin of Dr. Kotnis in Mumbai

May 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met the relatives of Dr. Dwarkanath Shantaram Kotnis in Mumbai.

EC, National Literacy Mission join hands to spread electoral literacy

May 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM

The Election Commission (EC) of India and the National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will work together towards increasing awareness about electoral literacy, especially among the poor class of society.

EC, National Literacy Mission to work together

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) and the National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will jointly work towards spreading awareness about electoral literacy, especially among the poor and deprived section of society.

'Heart disease linked to job stress'

May 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Barcelona, May 20 (IANS) Scientists have shed light on how stress at work affects the heart, says a study.

Women cases getting top priority after Delhi gang-rape: Judge

May 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Gurgaon, May 19 (IANS) Supreme Court's Justice P. Sathasivam, who is also the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), Sunday said that cases related to women are being given priority by courts after the Delhi gang-rape.

Pope Francis launches app Missio as Vatican Church embraces smartphone era

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New York, May 17 (ANI): Pope Francis and the US Pontifical Mission Societies have joined the smartphone league by launching a new mobile application called Missio featuring latest news and video about the Catholic Church.

Rodents return to Earth after space flight

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Moscow, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The returnable capsule of a biological research satellite landed in Russia Sunday, bringing mice, Mongolian gerbils, geckos and various micro-organisms and plants back to Earth after their month-long flight, the Mission Control said.

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother pleads for justice

May 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The mother of Dec 16 gang rape victim Friday pleaded, with tears in her eyes and folded hands, to the fast-track court to "give justice to her daughter".

'The Great Gatsby' - too much glitz but soul shows through (IANS Movie Review: Rating ***1/2)

May 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Film: "The Great Gatsby"; Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Amitabh Bachchan; Directed by: Baz Luhrmann; Rating***1/2

Cabinet clears Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission

May 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission with the objective of conserving and restoring the heritage sites associated with 'Father of the Nation'.

Need cautious effort to eradicate polio: Experts

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Even as India is less than a year away from being declared polio free, experts Thursday asked for cautious administration of vaccine to keep the virus in check.

Cabinet approves Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission

May 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved the establishment of the Gandhi Heritage Sites Mission to conserve and restore the sites associated with the Father of the Nation.

Soon a detailed study on 'diabesity': Doctors

May 16, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A study will be conducted across India to explore better therapy to control the double-barrel menace of diabetes coupled with obesity, doctors said Thursday.

Yoga lowers blood pressure while cell phone use raises it

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Mobile phone calls may cause a rise in blood pressure; yoga may lower it; and despite the need to cut back on sodium to lower blood pressure, hypertensive individuals may have an increased desire for saltier foods.

Nine killed, 65 wounded in Baghdad car bombings

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Baghdad, May 16 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and 65 others wounded as six car bombings struck the Iraqi capital, an interior ministry official said.

Astronauts spacewalk to fix ammonia leak

May 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, May 12 (IANS) Two US astronauts conducted an emergency spacewalk Saturday to inspect and replace a device believed to be the source of an ammonia leak in the orbiting laboratory's power system, US space agency NASA said.

Pakistan's poll environment encouraging: EU mission

May 11, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) The overall environment in Saturday's general elections in Pakistan was "very encouraging" and people were "much enthusiastic" about choosing the next leadership of the country, the European Union Observers Mission said.

Eat fresh fruits to avoid dehydration

May 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) In this scorching heat people are at high risk of dehydration and worse. Apart from drinking lots of water, expert advise is to eat fresh fruits to avoid a heat stroke.

Mukherjee to honour 35 nursing professionals with national Florence Nightingale award

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will honour 35 nursing professionals with the National Florence Nightingale Award on the occasion of International Nurses Day on May 12.

Government decides to declare 2013 as 'water conservation year'

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has decided to declare 2013 as 'Water Conservation Year' under which awareness programmes will be launched for conservation of the scarce natural resource.

Cabinet declares 2013 Water Conservation Year

May 9, 2013 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The union Cabinet Thursday gave its approval for declaring 2013 as Water Conservation Year.

Pakistani UN peacekeeper killed in DR Congo

May 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) A Pakistani UN peacekeeper was killed while performing his duties in the strife-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Pakistani foreign ministry said Thursday.

US must colonise Mars with permanent human settlement, says Buzz Aldrin

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Melbourne, May 9 (ANI): Buzz Aldrin, the US astronaut who became the second man to walk on the moon, has said that the US must lead the way towards building a permanent settlement on Mars.

Tom Cruise confirmed for 'Mission: Impossible 5'

May 8, 2013 at 2:16 AM

Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Actor Tom Cruise will reprise his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible 5".

Tom Cruise set to feature in fifth 'Mission: Impossible' movie

May 7, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Tom Cruise has signed on to reprise his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the fifth part of 'Mission: Impossible' movie.

Women SHGs to get bank loans at 7 percent interest

May 6, 2013 at 6:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Women's self help groups in the country would be provided bank loans at an interest rate of seven percent from now on, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said Monday.

US woman's simple error helps her win $14 million lottery prize

May 6, 2013 at 2:09 PM

London, May 06 (ANI): A California based single mother made a very fortunate error at the intersection of 'Fate and Lottery.'

EU police mission trains 2,000 Palestinian cops

May 6, 2013 at 1:24 AM

Brussels, May 6 (IANS/WAM) The EU Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories has trained over 2,000 Palestinian police personnel and 125 judges, an official said.

Himachal developing 3 new industrial estates

May 5, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Shimla, May 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh would soon have three new industrial estates to promote industrialisation, an official said here Sunday

UNSC sets up new political mission in Somalia

May 4, 2013 at 6:36 AM

New York, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to establish the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (or UNSOM), the world body said.

Over 700 Iraqis killed in April: UN

May 3, 2013 at 7:24 AM

United Nations, May 3 (IANS) A total of 712 people were killed in violence across Iraq in April, bringing the country's death toll from violence to its highest level since June 2008, said a UN statement.

One bird flu death reported in central China

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Changsha, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): A 55-year-old man died Wednesday morning in central China's Hunan Province due to an infection of H7N9 avian flu, local health authorities said.

'Star Wars' a once in a lifetime opportunity, says JJ Abrams

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

London, May 02(ANI): Filmmaker JJ Abrams has revealed that the offer to direct the upcoming new 'Star Wars movie' was a "once in a lifetime opportunity" and he could not resist it.

Sarabjit's autopsy completed

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) A six-member medical board has completed the autopsy of Sarabjit Singh, thean Indian death row prisoner who died Thursday following a savage assault in Kot Lakhpat jail here, a media report said.

More doctors added to Sarabjit's medical board

May 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) Three more doctors were added Thursday to a three-member medical board that will perform the postmortem Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, a media report said.

Sarabjit's family learns of death from media

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Lahore, May 2 (IANS) The family of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh first learnt of his death in a Lahore hospital through a media report, his family said from India Thursday.

Urban health mission gets cabinet nod

May 1, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The government Wednesday introduced a scheme to provide healthcare to the urban poor on the lines of its flagship National Rural Health Mission, which is seen as successful in reaching the rural populace.

Cabinet approves launch of National Urban Health Mission

May 1, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the launch of National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) to reduce rates of infant mortality, maternal mortality and for universal access to reproductive health care.

Centre clears EGoM auction of 839 FM channels in 294 cities via e-auction

May 1, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Empowered Group of Minister's (EGoM)'s decision to conduct the auction of 839 channels of FM radio stations in 294 cities through e-auction.

Cabinet approves health plan for urban poor

May 1, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The cabinet Wednesday approved a scheme to provide healthcare to the urban poor under the over-arching National Health Mission (NHM), official sources said.

Sarabjit Singh in 'non-reversible' coma, say doctors

May 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Lahore, May. 1 (ANI): Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was severely injured in an attack by inmates in a Pakistan jail, has gone into 'non-reversible' coma and is heading to 'brain death', said the doctors struggling to save his life.

India seeks Sarabjit's release, Pakistan medical panel rejects shift (Roundup)

April 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi/Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) India Monday appealed to Pakistan to release critically injured Sarabjit Singh on humanitarian ground but a Pakistani medical board ruled that the Indian death row prisoner would continue to get treatment in that country.

India, S. Arabia to set up JWG on Nitaqat programme

April 29, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): India and Saudi Arabia will set up a Joint Working Group to address concerns over the kingdom's Nitaqat program.

Indian officials get second consular access to Sarabjit in Lahore Hospital

April 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Lahore, April 29 (ANI): Indian High Commission officials were allowed a second consular access visit to Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner who is in deep coma at Lahore's Jinnah Hospital, on Sunday evening, after initially being denied access.

Sarabjit's chances slim, say doctors; family pleads for help

April 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Lahore/Amritsar, April 28 (IANS) Having seen him in a Lahore hospital where doctors said his chances were "slim", the family of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner brutally assaulted by fellow inmates, Sunday pleaded for help from Indian government and prayers to save his life.

Family says Sarabjit critical, want him shifted to India for further treatment

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Lahore, April 28 (ANI): Family members of comatose Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh have visited him at Lahore's government-run Jinnah Hospital, and are reportedly demanding that he be shifted to India for further treatment as he is in a very critical state.

Sarabjit's survival chances slim, say doctors

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) The condition of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian on death row in Pakistan who was brutally assaulted by fellow prisoners, was serious and chances of his survival were slim, his doctors said in Lahore.

Four members of Sarabjit's family to travel to Pakistan

April 27, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Four family members of Sarabjit Singh were Saturday granted visas to travel to Pakistan to see the critically injured Indian death row prisoner who was brutally attacked in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail.

Sarabjit attacked in Lahore prison, sister alleges conspiracy (Third Lead)

April 26, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Lahore/New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh was admitted to the ICU of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital after a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in the city's Kot Lakhpat jail Friday afternoon, his family in Indian Punjab said. Indian High Commission officials in Islamabad are to visit Singh in hospital where doctors are battling to save his life, said an official.

Himachal gets central funds for nursing institutes

April 26, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Shimla, April 26 (IANS) The central government Friday agreed to sanction Rs.17 crore for strengthening infrastructure in four nursing institutes in Himachal Pradesh, a statement said here.

85 percent toilet-less homes in rural Bihar want one

April 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Around 85 percent of households with no access to a proper toilet in rural Bihar want one, a study by a health organisation said Friday.

Six fishermen missing after trawler hits ship off Goa

April 25, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Panaji, April 25 (IANS) Six fishermen are missing after a trawler collided presumably with a merchant ship on the deep seas off the coast of Canacona sub-district, in south Goa, police said Thursday.

Former CJI J.S.Verma dead

April 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Justice J.S. Verma, who headed the panel which suggested changes to the anti-rape laws in the aftermath of the Dec 16 gang-rape, died due to liver failure and bleeding in the stomach here Monday. He was 80.

Former chief justice of India J.S Verma dies

April 22, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Justice J.S. Verma, who headed the panel which suggested changes to the anti-rape laws in the aftermath of the Dec 16, 2012 gang-rape, died due to multiple organ failure here Monday, family sources said. He was 80.

Urban health mission to be launched soon

April 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government would soon launch a National Urban Health Mission to address healthcare needs of the urban population, officials said Monday.

Health ministry promoting special courses on family medicine

April 20, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In an effort to bridge the gap between the need and availability of doctors, the health ministry is promoting courses in family medicine for medical practitioners, an official said.

Raped minor shifted to Lok Nayak Hospital

April 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The five-year-old girl battling for life after being repeatedly and brutally raped here for two days, was shifted to the Lok Nayak Hospital for treatment, said hospital sources Friday.

Rash driver hits five in Mumbai

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Four policemen and a pedestrian were injured when a rashly driven car knocked them down at a checkpost in south Mumbai early Friday, police said.

2 new Earth-like planets orbiting Sun-like star found

April 19, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Scientists have discovered two Earth-like planets in the habitable orbit of a Sun-like star.

ICRC calls on warring sides in Afghanistan to protect civilians

April 18, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Kabul, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI):The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on the warring sides in Afghanistan to protect civilians and respect their rights during conflicts.

Prosecution orders Mubarak back to jail hospital

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Cairo, April 17 (IANS) Egypt's prosecution Wednesday ordered that former president Hosni Mubarak be sent back back to Tora Prison Hospital, Xinhua reported quoting official Al-Ahram news website.

Morocco says no to UN mission's expansion in Sahara

April 17, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Rabat, April 17 (IANS) Morocco has turned down a proposal to expand the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), Foreign Minister Saad Dine El Otmani said.

Financing key to promoting green energy, says PM

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said market forces alone will not provide sufficient financing for green energy unless the risks of policy change are appropriately addressed.

US to go to 'earth's ends' in Boston terror probe (Intro Roundup)

April 16, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) As a shell-shocked America Tuesday looked for answers in the Boston marathon bombings that left three people dead and 176 injured, President Barack Obama said FBI was investigating the "heinous and cowardly act" as an act of terrorism.

US investigates 'act of terror' in Boston (Roundup)

April 16, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) As a shell-shocked America Tuesday looked for answers in the Boston marathon bombings that left three people dead and 176 injured, President Barack Obama said the FBI was investigating the "heinous and cowardly act" as an act of terrorism.

Runner dies at Brighton Marathon

April 15, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, April 15 (IANS) A 23-year-old man collapsed and then died during the Brighton Marathon in the south English port city.

All Meghalaya blocks to have banks: Sangma

April 12, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Shillong, April 12 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Friday said all 39 blocks across the state would become "banked blocks" with the setting up of bank branches there.

Simulation used to test Mars technology

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Zaragoza (Spain), April 10 (IANS/EFE) An April 4-7 simulation of a manned mission to Mars provided the opportunity for successful tests of some of the technology needed for such an ambitious undertaking, Spanish scientists said.

US condemns killing of five Indian peacekeepers

April 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) Condemning in the "strongest terms" the killing of five Indian UN peacekeepers in a rebel attack on a UN convoy in South Sudan, the US has asked it to ensure the perpetrators are brought swiftly to justice.

Antony condoles killing of Indian peacekeepers

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday expressed condolences over the killing of five Indian peacekeepers, including an officer, in South Sudan in an ambush by a rebel group and lauded the bravery of the martyred soldiers.

Over 450 killed in Iraq during March: UN

April 9, 2013 at 5:41 AM

United Nations, April 9 (IANS) Over 450 people, including 229 civilians, were killed and more than 1,100 injured in the terror attacks and violence in Iraq during March, according to the UN, Xinhua reported.

Thane building crash survivor opens her eyes

April 7, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Thane, April 7 (IANS) The four-year-old miracle survivor of Thursday's Daighar building crash in Thane finally opened her eyes to harsh reality Sunday, and cried, much to the relief of surviving relatives and siblings, doctors said.

Corruption a threat to democracy, says president

April 6, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Corruption is a threat to the democratic fabric of the country and frustrates efforts to bring equity, President Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday, ans while referring to the Delhi gang-rape, called for resetting "our moral compass".

China reports fourth bird flu death

April 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Shanghai, April 4 (IANS) Another person died of H7N9 bird flu in China's Shanghai cith Thursday, taking the total number of such deaths in the country to four, reports Xinhua.

European observers reach Pakistan for elections

April 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) A group of European officials have arrived in Pakistan to observe the May 11 parliamentary elections, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

100 EU observers to monitor Pakistan elections

April 4, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Brussels, April 4 (IANS) The European Union is sending a huge 100-member mission to observe the general elections in Pakistan to be held May 11, EuAsiaNews reported.

NASA should strive to put humans on Mars by mid-2030s, says Buzz Aldrin

April 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 2 (ANI): Pioneering astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who made history as the second man to walk on the moon in 1969, just after Neil Armstrong during the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission, wants NASA to set its sights on more ambitious destinations, far beyond the moon - Mars.

61st Meeting of Central Advisory Board of Education to be held tomorrow

April 1, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): The 61st Meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE), the highest decision making body in the field of education, will be held tomorrow.

Karkardooma Metro station shooter commits suicide

March 27, 2013 at 2:34 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The man who allegedly shot dead his wife and critically injured her father has committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree, police said Wednesday.

European Union to send observers to Pakistan to monitor elections

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 26 (ANI): The European Union has decided to send a strong Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Pakistan to monitor the general elections on May 11.

Stardom has no side effects, says Hrithik Roshan

March 24, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Actor Hrithik Roshan has been in the film industry for over a decade now and feels there are no negative aspects to being a star.

UNDP, Norway to improve India's healthcare services

March 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) UNDP and the Norwegian government have signed an agreement to continue an initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality in 13 districts in four Indian states.

US seeks more commercial space cooperation with India

March 22, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Washington, March 22 (IANS) The US wants to increase commercial space cooperation with India to create opportunities for US and Indian companies as their "very capable space science communities" have much to offer each other.

Spurned lover sets girl on fire in UP

March 21, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl was Thursday set on fire by her spurned lover in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district, police said. She sustained 40 percent burns.

Entrenched patriarchal and societal constructs affect women's status: Tirath

March 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Thursday expressed concern about the entrenched patriarchal and societal constructs, which she stated places a woman's status several notches below that of men.

Nagesh Kukunoor to play pimp in 'Laxmi'

March 20, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, who doesn't mind facing the camera once in a while, says he is essaying the role of a pimp in his directorial "Laxmi", which is a story around child prostitution.

UNSC renews mandate of mission in Afghanistan

March 20, 2013 at 7:53 AM

United Nations, March 20 (IANS) The UN Security Council (UNSC) Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year.

Nat Geo launches 'Mission Covershot'

March 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) National Geographic channel launches its new show titled "Mission Covershot." The show will capture the journey of eight amateur photographers as they battle with their Single Lens Reflex cameras to get that perfect shot.

NYU student invents gel that stops bleeding in wounds

March 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New York, March 18 (ANI): A New York University student has invented a magic gel, which can stop heavy bleeding in wounds.

Preity doles out health tips to fans

March 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Sleep well, early breakfast, exercise and much more came from actress Preity Zinta, who decided to utilise her Sunday by sharing some fitness tips with Twitteratis who are following her.

Special screening to detect birth defects in children launched

March 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India's health ministry has launched special screening and early intervention services for early detection of birth defects in children, an official said Saturday.

Molested UP girl dies in Delhi hospital

March 16, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Lucknow, March 16 (IANS) A 15-year-old girl who had set herself on fire after being sexually harassed by a boy in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad town died at a Delhi hospital Saturday, police said.

'Hot spots' ride merry-go-round in Jupiter's atmosphere

March 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): Using images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, scientists have found new evidence that dark features in Jupiter's atmosphere called "hot spots" are created by a Rossby wave, a pattern also seen in Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

Brazilian reporter murdered

March 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Sao Paulo, March 11 (IANS/EFE) A 38-year-old reporter was gunned down at his home in Ipatinga, a city in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, officials said.

Suzann Pettersen wins world ladies' golf championship

March 10, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Haikou (China), March 10 (IANS) World No.8 Suzann Pettersen of Norway came from two shots behind South Korea's Inbee Park to claim a one-stroke victory at the Mission Hills World Ladies Championship here Sunday.

Nasheed freed from police custody

March 6, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Male, March 6 (IANS) Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed was released from police custody Wednesday after his court hearing was concluded, officials said.

National heath scheme brings down infant mortality rate in Kashmir

March 5, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar.5 (ANI): The infant mortality rate has come down in most parts of Jammu and Kashmir after the state government took steps to upgrade healthcare facilities under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and infrastructure in rural areas.