Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

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Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is an institution of government of India. The institute is named after Morarji Desai, former prime minister of India. It is an autonomous institution with the full government funding. The institute does everything for the promotion and development of yoga. Planning, training and therapy are parts of this institute that is dedicated to the causes of Yoga. Perhaps it is why; you can find latest news of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga in all the leading media. MDNIY is devoted to spread of yoga philosophy and practices to the masses.

The institute has provision like yoga education, therapy and research. As it has been said earlier the institute is devoted to the causes of promotion of Yoga and hence it offers a host of programs related to the promotion of yoga that is originated in India and has many takers in different parts of the world.

The institute imparts quality yoga education in the forms of yoga camps and yoga training classes.

Isinbayeva to continue as Youth Olympics ambassador

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Lausanne, May 19 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sunday announced that two-time Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia will be an official ambassador of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Nanjing, China.

Brain ultrasound improves mood

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has shown promise in improving mental states in people suffering from chronic pain.

The journey of the land acquisition bill (With Land acquisition bill will lead to corporatization:

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

* The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 is meant to replace the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

Women likelier than men to blame their partner during arguments

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Unlike other studies, which found differences between men's and women's thoughts during disagreement, a new study found only one statistically significant sex-based difference in thoughts: women were more likely than men to blame their partner.

Near-Earth asteroids and Mars' 2 moons considered for future space missions

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Researchers from the SETI Institute, the Mars Institute, NASA Ames Research Center, and the space robotics company Honeybee Robotics, have successfully completed a first series of field tests aimed at investigating how humans will explore and work on near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) and eventually the two moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos.

How frog embryos could help fight disease

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Scientists have used a new X-ray method to record a living frog embryo's internal structure and cell movement.

I was close-minded about TV: Abhay Deol (Interview)

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) He admits to having been closed to doing anything on TV, but never say no is the mantra for actor Abhay Deol, who carved a niche for himself with 'zara hatke' roles in films like "Dev D". He will now be seen on the small screen, which he says was completely unplanned.

Delhi, NCR teachers suggest best practices for sustaining quality in higher education

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Amity Institute of Education, New Delhi jointly with National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) organized a two-day seminar on "Quality in Higher Education: Identifying Developing and Sustaining Best Practices" on May 16 and 17 at Amity Campus, Saket, New Delhi.

Violent winds on Uranus and Neptune confined to upper atmosphere

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Uranus and Neptune have long been known to harbor swirling clouds and violent winds churning up their atmospheres.

India's bleeding insurgencies: Lessons from Latin America (Comment)

May 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM

The tiny northeast Indian state of Tripura has turned into the second largest producer of natural rubber in the country largely because several hundred former militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were rehabilitated a decade ago and allotted land.

Willing to engage unions on inflation, jobs: PM

May 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said his government was willing to engage constructively with trade unions to address issues like curbing inflation, generating employment and strictly implementing labour laws.

Now, 'artificial forest' for solar water splitting

May 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): An important advance in the race to develop carbon-neutral renewable energy sources has been achieved.

How male reed warbler ensures he's real daddy of chicks

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): To ensure paternity, male reed warblers aggressively try to chase off competitors and to keep potentially "double-dealing" females in line, a new study has found.

97pc scientists agree humans are causing global warming

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Most scientists agree that human activity is causing global climate change, according to an extensive analysis of the abstracts or summaries of scientific papers published over the past 20 years.

Global health policy 'undermining men's health'

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Men experience a higher burden of disease and lower life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations.

Retirement 'bad for health'

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Retirement has a harmful impact on mental and physical health, a new study has revealed.

Angelina Jolie kept family life 'normal' during treatment

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Angelina Jolie, who revealed on Tuesday that she had a double mastectomy and reconstruction in February, was determined to keep her family's lives as normal as possible during her difficult phase.

Injectable nanogel may free diabetics from painful pinpricks

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Researchers at MIT have developed an injectable nanoparticles that may someday eliminate the need for patients with Type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin.

Women spend almost twice as much time on housework and childcare than men do

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Sydney, May 17 (ANI): Researchers from Australia have found that women spend almost twice as much time on housework and childcare than men, even when they increase their time in paid employment.

Retirement can damage your health, says study

May 17, 2013 at 8:38 AM

London, May 17 (IANS) Work longer, live healthier. Retirement has a detrimental impact on both mental and physical health over time, says a new study.

Culkin's smoking habit on rise

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Actor Macaulay Culkin's increasing cigarette intake, reportedly almost 60 buds a day, is worrying his friends and family.

It will take two months to lift ban on India: Sports minister

May 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India's sports minister Jitendra Singh Thursday said a roadmap has been finalised with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and it will take another one or two months to get the ban lifted from India.

More kids in favour of reading electronically than books

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Children are spending more time reading on electronic devices than on print medium including books, magazines and comics, a new study has revealed.

Cars' Internet connectivity poses cyber attack threat

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Wellington, May 16 (ANI): With the cars becoming more powered and connected to the Internet and operated by computers, the risk of cyber attacks have arisen.

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.

Brain rewires itself after damage or injury

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function.

Putin to reply to Obama's letter

May 16, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin will take up the issues of missile defence and cooperation between the US and Russian security and intelligence services in a written reply to US President Barack Obama's recent message to him, a presidential aide said.

Four Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

May 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chicago, May 15 (IANS) Four Indian Americans are among 89 people charged with healthcare fraud running into about $233 million in false billing after a nationwide strike in eight cities, according to federal authorities.

Kashish film fest back with fourth edition (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is back with its fourth edition to encourage greater visibility of domestic and international queer cinema. It will screen as many as 132 movies.

US accolade for developing diarrhoea vaccine

May 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Wednesday congratulated India for developing an indigenous rotavirus vaccine for prevention of diarrhoea.

Mount Everest shedding its frozen cloak

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Researchers led by an Indian origin have found abundant evidence showing decline of snow and ice in Mount Everest region.

Smithsonian to showcase visual history of yoga

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex here, is launching a major crowdfunding campaign May 29 to support what it calls the world's first exhibition on the visual history of

Alzheimer's could be predicted years before symptoms develop

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease that could potentially predict which patients will develop the disorder later in life have already been identified.

Fish oil may stall brain-damaging effects of junk food

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Fish oils could minimize the effects that junk food can have on the brain, a review by researchers at the University of Liverpool has shown.

Working while standing proves beneficial for health

May 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Melbourne, May 15 (ANI): Employees who spend half of an eight-hour working day standing use 13 percent more energy than colleagues who are seated, a new study has found.

Unlike India, China not helping Nigeria stop fake drugs'

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Accra, May 15 (IANS) Unlike India, China is not assisting in the fight against counterfeit medicines even though the influx has been mainly from that country, Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says.

Indian boxers set to kick-off season

May 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Indian boxers are set to begin their 2013 season with a couple of international exposure tours leading up to the ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships in June, where the participation of the Indian team has been sanctioned by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Indians begin well at World TT

May 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Paris, May 14 (IANS) India's Soumyajit Ghosh, Harmeet Desai, Sanil Shetty and Neha Aggarwal won their opening qualifying matches at the World Table Championships here.

Controversial Labour peer quits from party ahead of hearing on 'Jewish conspiracy'

May 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): A British Muslim peer Lord Ahmed has resigned from the Labour Party ahead of a disciplinary hearing on charges that he made anti-Semitic comments about a Jewish conspiracy.

Procure relief material, equipment in advance to increase capacity to deal with natural disasters:

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Central Government has asked the states to procure relief materials and equipment in advance to increase their capacities to deal with natural disasters effectively.

Rotavirus vaccines can save millions of lives: Study

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) A study has confirmed that rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhoea, the second largest killer of children across the world, and vaccines to contain the virus can change the situation dramatically.

Deadly bird flu causing human infections also traced to farm poultry: Study

May 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Chinese scientists have revealed that human cases of novel H7N9 influenza virus infections can also be traced to a virus circulating among birds in poultry farms.

Home Ministry to host annual conference on disaster management

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here today to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon and to discuss other disaster management related issues.

Disaster management during monsoon, conference in Delhi tomorrow

May 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here tomorrow to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon.

Sharmila finishes tied 17th in Turkey

May 13, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Antalya (Turkey), May 13 (IANS) Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet played brilliantly on the final day of the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open to finish tied 17 here.

Emotional strategy may influence anxiety

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): The way an individual regulates their emotions, in bad times and in good, can influence whether - or how much -they suffer from anxiety, a new research has suggested.

India must develop own climate model: US expert

May 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India is amongst the countries most vulnerable to climate change and must develop its own model to study changes at the regional level and take necessary mitigation measures, a senior US scientist of Indian origin said.

Pakistan poll panel meets over rigging complaints

May 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The Election Commission of Pakistan summoned a meeting Monday to review complaints of rigging in last week's polls, a media report said.

PPP likely to form government in Sindh province

May 13, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the majority party in Sindh and now looks set to form the government in the province on its own, a media report said.

Jennifer Aniston opts for yoga

May 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston is using yoga to de-stress ahead of her wedding day.

HRCP suggests Election Commission revamp following 'poorly managed' polls

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Lahore, May 13 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has rated the May 11 elections in the country as the "most poorly managed affair", and has recommended a serious initiative to revamp the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), redefine its priorities and reduce bureaucrats' meddling in political affairs.

Sensex trades below half a percent; FMCG stocks plummet

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was trading below more than half a percent in the pre-afternoon trade Monday.

China's fixed-asset investment goes up

May 13, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Beijing, May 13 (IANS) China's urban fixed asset investment growth slightly accelerated to 20.6 percent year on year to 9.13 trillion yuan ($147.29 billion) in the first four months, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday.

Graphene joins race to redefine standard unit of electric current

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): The world's first graphene single-electron pump (SEP) could pave the way for redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics, say researchers.

China's industrial output goes up

May 13, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Beijing, May 13 (IANS) China's industrial value-added output rose 9.3 percent year on year in April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday.

China's industrial output goes up

May 13, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Beijing, May 13 (IANS) China's industrial value-added output rose 9.3 percent year on year in April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday, reported Xinhua.

DMRC to introduce new equipment for cleaning like international standards

May 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Now Delhi Metro is going to provide house keeping staff with hi-tech machines and formal training so that it can be ensured the tidiness on the premises which can be matches with international standards

Ex-Jets quarterback Tebow's motivational speech in Michigan holds 'no insight' on NFL future

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New York, May 12 (ANI): American football player Tim Tebow has addressed the public for the first time in a motivational speech since his termination from the New York Jets.

Nurses pivotal to health care system: President

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said nursing has evolved into a modern medical profession and nurses have become an indispensable part of the country's health care system.

New type of 'superwheat' to increase productivity by 30 pc

May 12, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): British scientists have claimed that they have developed a new type of wheat which could increase productivity by 30 percent.

Will Manyata step in to promote 'Policegiri'?

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Producer T.P. Aggarwal, who recently wrapped up shooting for Sanjay Dutt starrer "Policegiri", says the actor's wife Manyata "may step in" to promote the film, but clarified nothing has been "finalised" yet.

Delhi Metro set to be even cleaner

May 12, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Delhi Metro has a record for being neck and shoulders above the rest of the city, when it comes to cleanliness on its premises. Commuters can expect even better, as new machines and special training for staff are planned.

Met Costume Institute gala 'sucked', says Gwyneth Paltrow

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New York, May 12 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has said that Costume Institute gala was 'un-fun' and 'too crowded' and she's never going again.

Elections a resounding victory for democracy: Pakistani daily

May 12, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) The elections have been a "resounding victory for democracy", said a Pakistani daily which noted that for the very first time power will be transferred in the manner laid down by the constitution.

Subway not much healthier than McDonald's

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Adolescents are just as likely to consume too many calories at Subway, which they considered a healthy dining option, as at McDonald's, a new UCLA study has revealed.

Confident Indian paddlers leave for World Championships

May 11, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) High on confidence following their best showing in the 19th Commonwealth Championships here, a nine-member Indian table tennis team left Saturday for the World Championships beginning Monday in Paris.

Photograph showing open ballot box goes viral

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) A photograph showing a Pakistani ballot box that had been forcibly emptied of ballots went viral on the internet Saturday.

'Its easier to impress my father-in-law than my wife'

May 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) National award winning Tamil actor Dhanush, who is married to superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya, says his father-in-law connected with him through his films and it was easier to vibe with him.

Root cause of 2 types of leukaemia identified

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A new study has suggested that patients with two forms of leukemia, who currently have no viable treatment options, may benefit from existing drugs developed for different types of cancer.

Joe Biden thanks firefighters for saving his '67 Corvette

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden cracked a joke thanking the firefighters for saving his Corvette, while honouring them at the 25th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner of the Congressional Fire Services Institute.

New magnetic graphene could transform electronics industry

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Researchers have managed to give graphene magnetic properties - a breakthrough that opens the door to the development of graphene-based spintronic devices, that is, devices based on the spin or rotation of the electron, and could transform the electronics industry.

Lost streets of Britain's Atlantis Dunwich revealed

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A professor from University of Southampton has carried out the most detailed analysis ever of the archaeological remains of the lost medieval town of Dunwich, dubbed "Britain's Atlantis".

Pakistanis brave terror threat, turn up to vote

May 11, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Pakistanis braved Taliban threats to turn up at polling stations Saturday to decide the fate of 23,000 candidates, marking a democratic transition from one elected civilian government to another.

Global carbon dioxide in atmosphere touches milestone level

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): For the first time in human history, the carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere has passed the milestone level of 400 parts per million (ppm).

Voting begins in Pakistan

May 11, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Millions of Pakistanis are expected to cast their ballot to decide the fate of over 23,000 candidates in National Assembly and provincial assembly seats.

New bacteria can make mosquitoes resistant to malaria parasite

May 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) Researchers from the Michigan State University in the US have found that a strain of bacteria called Wolbachia bacterium can infect mosquitoes and make them resistant to the malaria parasite.

Technology transfer institute to come up in Kerala: Chandy

May 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 10 (IANS) To further scientific advancements in Kerala, the state government will set up a Central-State Institute for Technology Transfer jointly with the central government, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy announced Friday.

Watchdog protein could help slow progression of Parkinson's disease

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Researchers at McGill University have unlocked a new door to developing drugs to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.

Male gene more ready at fertilization than female's

May 10, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): A new study has found that dads' genome is more ready for fertilization than of mothers'.

Pakistan polls to decide fate of over 23,000 candidates

May 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) The fate of 23,079 candidates in the race for Pakistan's National Assembly and provincial assembly seats will be decided Saturday.

Eduheal Foundation starts training camp for budding scientists

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): EduHeal Foundation(EHF), a registered NGO promoted by leading educationists and media doyens, has started training camps for budding scientists with its educational partner Google Science Fair (GSF).

NSA releases 643-page 'how-to' guide for Internet espionage

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): The National Security Agency (NSA) has released a guide to 'help you understand how to use the Internet more efficiently'.

YouTube launches trial scheme for pay-to-watch subscription channels on website

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 10 (ANI): YouTube has launched a trial scheme for paid channels on its website.

Consensus needed on reforms in Spain: Business group

May 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Milan, May 10 (IANS/EFE) The economic and financial reforms implemented to deal with the financial crisis must have the support of "the majority of the political parties" in Spain, Spanish Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, executive director Fernando Casado said.

Cabinet nod to changes in MP disqualification act

May 9, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Cabinet Thursday approved amendments in a law for disqualifying MPs for holding an office of profit to exempt the chairpersons of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from its purview, said official sources.

Cabinet nod for skill development body

May 9, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) To harmonise and coordinate the skill development efforts of the government and the private sector, the Cabinet Thursday approved the setting up of an autonomous National Skill Development Agency, a minister said.

China raises petrol, diesel prices

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Beijing, May 9 (IANS) China will hike petrol and diesel retail prices by 95 yuan (around $15) per tonne starting Friday, the country's top economic planner said Thursday.

Pakistan president condemns kidnapping of ex-PM's son

May 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday condemned the kidnapping of the son of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani after an attack on a political gathering, a presidential spokesman said.

BARC to showcase technological achievements in agriculture and food sciences

May 9, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) India's premier atomic energy research institution Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) will showcase its achievements in the fields of agriculture and food sciences at an exhibition Friday in Mumbai as part of the National Technology Day celebrations.

Karzai pre-conditions peace for signing security pact with U.S.

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday put pre-conditions for inking the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) with the United States, saying one of conditions is to ensure durable peace in the militancy-plagued country.

Sensex rangebound at around 20,000 points

May 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was rangebound Thursday, trading at around the 20,000 points mark, as gains in IT, realty, power and banking stocks offset losses in healthcare, metal and oil and gas scrips.

China's producer price index falls

May 9, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Beijing, May 9 (IANS) China's producer price index (PPI), which measures wholesale inflation, fell 2.6 percent year on year in April, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.

NRA convention bans sales of 'bleeding' female zombie dolls after outrage

May 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): The National Rifle Association convention has asked a vendor to remove a controversial zombie doll that bleeds fake blood when shot, at the request of the organizers.

China's inflation rises

May 9, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Beijing, May 9 (IANS) China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, grew 2.4 percent year on year in April, up from 2.1 percent in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday, reported Xinhua.

Early math and reading skills linked to job and income in adulthood

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Children who have higher reading and math skills at age 7 are likely to have higher incomes, better housing, and better jobs in adulthood, according to a new research.

Death toll in Himachal bus accident rises to 38

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Kullu, May 9 (ANI): The death toll in Himachal Pradesh bus accident has risen to 38 with the recovery of eight more bodies overnight.

Dikshit for awareness on TB

May 8, 2013 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) An awareness campaign on tuberculosis, similar to polio, is necessary to curb the easily preventable disease, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday.

National Hockey: Mumbai rally to hold Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Hosts Karnataka squandered a 2-0 first-half lead as Mumbai hit back to force a 2-2 draw in the inaugural match of the senior National hockey championship for men, here Wednesday.

Sensex crosses 20,000-mark, first time since Jan 31

May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Wednesday crossed the 20,000-level-mark for the first time in more than three months gaining 119.23 points as fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and bank stocks rallied.

Sensex trades flat, capital goods and bank stocks plummet

May 8, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was trading flat in afternoon trade Wednesday following heavy selling pressure in capital goods, banks, automobile, metal and realty stocks.