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Now, ads that track your eyes in supermarkets

May 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): Researchers have created an advertising system, which is able to track people's eye movements while they shop.

India, Germany hold inter-governmental talks

April 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Berlin, April 11 (IANS) India and Germany Thursday held the second inter-governmental talks to explore possible areas of cooperation.

Early start key to success for top CEOs

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, April 2 (ANI): Up at the crack of dawn to be a high achiever- that's the message from top business people.

Bengal, Pawan Hans sign MoU for chopper, sea-plane services

March 18, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The West Bengal government Monday inked an MoU with state-run helicopter firm Pawan Hans Ltd. to avail services of sea-planes, helicopters and fixed-wing planes to boost its tourism and industrial potential.

Tribals migration as labour rocks Chhattisgarh assembly

March 12, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Raipur, March 12 (IANS) The issue of migration of poor tribal people from Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bastar region as labourers to neighbouring states in search of jobs rocked state assembly Tuesday.

Shakespeare now comes in Punjabi; Darwin to follow

March 6, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Mohali, March 6 (IANS) It took a retired history professor two decades of meticulous effort to bring William Shakespeare closer to Punjab. Eighty-two-year Surjit Hans has finally translated all the works, including 38 plays, of the 16th century Bard of Avon into Punjabi.

Long, low intensity exercise more beneficial than short, intense workouts

February 14, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Washington, February 14 (ANI): When the amount of calories burned is the same, standing and walking for longer stretches could actually be better than high intensity exercise in improving cholesterol and preventing diabetes, researchers suggest.

Maoists suspected behind Chhattisgarh scribe's murder

February 13, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Raipur, Feb 13 (IANS) Maoists are suspected to have killed a journalist of a Hindi newspaper in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, police said Wednesday.

South Pole turning into waste dump

February 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM

Berlin, Feb 10 (IANS) The South Pole is turning into a waste dump, with leftovers from experimental set-ups slowly decomposing. Mounds of rubbish, discarded oil cans, car batteries and some dangerous chemicals litter the South Pole, according to a report.

Chhattisgarh BJP core group discusses poll strategy

February 7, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Raipur, Feb 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a crucial core group meeting here Thursday in which key leaders devised strategy to retain power in the state, which goes to the polls later this year, sources said.

300mn-year-old fossil inspired sci-fi classic Alien's extra-terrestrials

January 29, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, Jan. 29 (ANI): A 300-million-year-old fossil was used by designers to create extra-terrestrials in Ridley Scott's classic sci-fi horror, 'Alien.'

Karnataka governor for disciplined democracy to avert chaos

January 26, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj in his address on the 64th Republic Day Saturday advocated discipline in democracy to prevent the country slipping into "chaos and self-destruction".

Governor heralds Republic Day fete in Karnataka

January 26, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj Saturday heralded the 64th Republic Day celebrations across the state by unfurling the tricolour and inspecting the guard of honour at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Shaw parade grounds in this city centre.

Karnataka Governor may ask Shettar to prove majority

January 25, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Karnataka Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj Friday informed to media that he may ask Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar to prove his majority as he has got indication that 13 BJP legislators are deciding to quit the assembly..................

'50 Shades of Grey' arousing keen interest in 17th century wine

January 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Fans of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' now want to experience first hand some of the erotic novel's contents - including South Africa's Constantia desert wine, which is on the menu at a fictitious masked ball.

'Indo-German Urban Mela' marks 60 years of bilateral ties

January 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Pune, Jan 13 (ANI): Six decades of bilateral diplomatic ties between India and Germany was celebrated in Pune at the start of a 10-day 'Indo-German Urban Mela'.

Nuri Sahin returns to Borussia Dortmund

January 12, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Berlin, Jan 12 (IANS) Reigning Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund brought back Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin on long-term loan following a disappointing spell at Real Madrid, the club announced.

Shareholders responsibility could encourage shift to sustainable energy: Study

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan. 9 (ANI): Allowing shareholders to be held liable for the damages that companies cause to the environment and people could help transform the world's energy system towards sustainability, according to new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

London mayor named most influential man in Britain

January 2, 2013 at 6:39 PM

London, Jan 2 (IANS) Mayor of London Boris Johnson has been named the most influential man in Britain, edging out Prince Charles and his two sons and even Prime Minister David Cameron.

First Andersen fairytale discovered in Denmark

December 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Copenhagen, Dec 14 (IANS) The very first Hans Christain Andersen fairytale has been discovered by a historian in the late author's native island of Funen in central Denmark, a media report said.

SAI to open four new training centres

December 11, 2012 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has proposed to open new athletes training centres in Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Meham (Haryana) and New Raipur (Chhattisgarh).

Australia's unemployment rate falls

December 6, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Sydney, Dec 6 (IANS) Australia's unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 5.2 percent in November, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced Thursday.

Snow cover in Northern Hemisphere shrinks to record low

December 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Washington, December 4 (ANI): Satellites observations have indicated that snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere is decreasing much faster than expected.

Pawan Hans to start chopper services to UP Buddhist circuit

November 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) State?owned chopper operator Pawan Hans, in association with Uttar Pradesh tourism, is planning helicopter services to places of Buddhist interest.

World's worst hotel is surely somewhere in Asia (The Funny Side)

November 23, 2012 at 9:38 AM

Frequent travellers in Asia (i.e., this columnist and his readers) are outraged that staff at the Hans Brinker Hotel of Amsterdam are now marketing their hostelry as "the world's worst hotel". How dare they? Hotels in Asia are WAY worse.

Chhattisgarh CM says Kasab's hanging is a warning to terrorists

November 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Raipur, Nov.22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Thursday said that the hanging of Ajmal Kasab should serve as a warning to terrorists.

Technopark?based IBS wins largest IT deal with Lufthansa

November 22, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 22 (IANS) Technopark?based IBS Software Services has won a major contract from European cargo airline Lufthansa Cargo AG to implement iCargo, an air cargo management solution.

Germany to keep national record of weapons

November 20, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Berlin, Nov 20 (IANS) The German government is all set to maintain a centralised weapons' register from next year onwards to enable authorities access information regarding weapons and their owners with the help of a central national database.

Van der Sar appointed as marketing director of Ajax

November 20, 2012 at 2:42 PM

The Hague, Nov 20 (IANS) Edwin van der Sar has been appointed the marketing director of Dutch football club Ajax.

Maoists kill Chhattisgarh cop

November 18, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Raipur, Nov 18 (IANS) A head constable was killed Sunday by Maoist rebels in an attack on a combing squad at a forested area in Chhattisgarh, police said.

Babies given Calpol and Paracetamol for fever likelier to develop asthma

November 13, 2012 at 1:07 PM

London, Nov. 13 (ANI): Babies who were given Calpol and other forms of paracetamol had a greater chance of developing asthma before going to school compared to other tots, a new study has claimed.

DTM confirms Moscow touring cars round next year

October 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Moscow, Oct 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), Germany's touring car series confirmed Tuesday that next year will see a race in Russia for the first time, to be hosted at the newly-opened Moscow Raceway.

New Zealand firm gifts device to IIT professor

October 16, 2012 at 10:44 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) New Zealand-based nanotechnology company Izon Science Tuesday gifted an instrument to accelerate advancement of research in nanoparticles for drug delivery to a professor from Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, an official said.

Meeting on public services' delivery in Chhattisgarh

October 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Raipur, Oct 16 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Sunil Kumar Tuesday expressed displeasure over poor monitoring of implementation of the law which guarantees time-bound services to people.

Apple pays out for copying Swiss railway clock

October 13, 2012 at 9:52 PM

London, Oct 13 (IANS) Apple has struck a deal to use Swiss railway operator SBB's trademark station clock design on iPads and iPhones, the Daily Mail reported.

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.

Apple strikes deal for using 'iconic' Swiss railway clock design for iPhone 5, iPads

October 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

London, Oct 13 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has struck a deal to use a Swiss railway operator's trademark station clock design on iPads and iPhones.

Etiquette experts to turn German town into 'epicenter of great manners'

October 2, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Berlin, Oct. 2 (ANI): Etiquette experts from around Germany will go to the Bavarian town of Grafenau in a bid to turn it into an epicenter of great manners.

NY Red Bull boss dubs Thierry Henry 'best footballer' in US

October 1, 2012 at 3:50 PM

London, Oct 1(ANI): Frenchman Thierry Henry has been dubbed as best footballer in the US by his team New York Red Bull boss Hans Backe, after another thrilling performance for York in their 4-1 thrashing of Toronto.

Isabel Allende gets Andersen literature prize

October 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Odense (Denmark), Oct 1 (IANS/EFE) Chilean author Isabel Allende Sunday received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize from the hands of Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik at a ceremony held in this Danish city.

Kerala Travel Mart ends on a high note

September 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Kochi, Sep 30 (IANS) The seventh edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) came to a close on a high note Sunday on account of the sheer number of participants from abroad and within the country who took part.

Saba Karim looks forward to 'big challenge'

September 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) Terming his new job as a selector from East Zone as a "big challenge", former India stumper Saba Karim Thursday expressed happiness over his appointment and said he is looking forward to the new challenge.

Sandeep Patil appointed as a new Chairman of Selectors; Amarnath sacked

September 27, 2012 at 7:01 PM

In a major shuffling in the national selection committee (NSC) of cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Thursday has selected former test player and indian cricket coach Sandeep Patil as the chairman of the NSC................

Patil appointed chairman of selectors, Amarnath sacked

September 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Former India batsman Sandeep Patil was Thursday appointed chairman of the national selection committee while Mohinder Amarnath was sacked after just one year of his four-year term by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Pak developing non-strategic nuclear weapons, reveals U.S. think-tank

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Washington, Sept. 26 (ANI): Pakistan is developing non-strategic nuclear weapons in order to enhance its nuclear capability, which would bring it at par with countries like the U.S. and Russia, a leading American think-tank has said.

The bees were heading for beesiness class (The Funny Side)

September 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM

DID YOU SEE that news story about a swarm of bees which declared war on an airport? They buzzzzzed into the cargo hold of a passenger flight in Kolkata and had to be chased out. Less than an hour later, they were back, this time nesting on a cockpit window, the Time of India reported. The pilot slammed his foot on the accelerator (or whatever the pilot equivalent is) to shake them off. I wonder what he told passengers? "This is your captain speaking: I've put the seatbelt sign on as I'm going to try something I've never done before."

War causes post-traumatic stress disorder in soldiers

September 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Washington, September 20 (ANI): One in every two cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in soldiers remains undiagnosed, a new study has claimed.

Darkest atrocities of Nazis revealed in secretly recorded conversations of German war prisoners

September 17, 2012 at 3:34 PM

London, Sept. 17 (ANI): Some of the most brutal and horrifying atrocities of the Nazis have been laid bare in secretly recorded conversations of captured German soldiers, which have been published in Britain for the first time.

Man kills three-year-old son

September 17, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Raipur, Sep 17 (IANS) A man believed to be suffering from a mental ailment strangled his three-year-old son to death and sat with the body inside a locked room for five hours in Chhattisgarh's Balod district, police said Monday.

RSS ideologue Sudarshan's last rites to be held in Nagpur today

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Nagpur, Sep 16 (ANI): The last rites of former Rashtriya Swayam Sewak (RSS) chief K.S. Sudarshan would be performed at around 3 p.m. here on Sunday.

I stayed on for the fans, says Bolt

September 1, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Zurich, Sep 1 (IANS/CMC) As the curtains come down on a gruelling season, Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt says if it were not for the fans he would have ended his campaign earlier.

States affected by Maoism to hire choppers

August 22, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The home ministry has given in-principle approval to hiring of one helicopter each by the states affected by Maoist violence for providing air support to anti-Maoist operations, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

Crimes in Bangalore, Mangalore worrisome, says chief minister

August 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Bangalore, Aug 15 (IANS) Increasing crimes, including a spate of murders in Bangalore and an attack on a youth in Mangalore recently, forced Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar to admit Wednesday that they were a cause for worry.

Two CRPF troopers killed in Chhattisgarh blast

August 7, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Raipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Two CRPF troopers were killed after their vehicle was blown up in a blast triggered by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district Tuesday, an official said.

Bolt criticizes 'petty' London Olympics officials for imposing 'too many rules'

August 6, 2012 at 5:05 PM

London, Aug.6 (ANI): After winning his second consecutive 100 metre gold at the London Olympics, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has criticized Game officials for disturbing his normal routine with "too many rules".

A touch of the world on the weekend bookshelf (IANS Books)

August 4, 2012 at 8:20 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Browse through a gripping book cart this week with IANS... Unwind

Three lion cubs die at Chhattisgarh zoo

August 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Raipur, Aug 3 (IANS) Three new-born lion cubs at the famous Nandan Van on the outskirts of the Chhattisgarh capital died Friday, shocking animal lovers and zoo officials.

Mizoram to launch copter service in remote areas

August 2, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Aizawl, Aug 2 (IANS) As an independence day gift, people of mountainous Mizoram will get helicopter services from Aug 14, officials said here Thursday.

Chhattisgarh pushes ahead with Maoist peace plan

August 1, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Raipur, Aug 1 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has finally pushed ahead with its stalled peace agreement with Maoists reached after the abduction of collector Alex Paul Menon, clearing the way for the release of suspected guerrillas from jails, a top official said Wednesday.

Brains get confused when rules change

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Washington, July 31(ANI): You are more likely to mess up when you are multitasking, according to a new study by Michigan State University psychology researchers.

'Evil' Fizzy drinks play havoc with health

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, July 31(ANI): Though we use soft drinks as instant pick-me-ups, and even as 'healthy' sports aids bought from vending machines at the gym, medical evidences are stacking up against them.

'Dark Knight Rises' composer creates song for Colorado shooting victims

July 30, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Washington, July 30 (ANI): "The Dark Knight Rises" composer Hans Zimmer has created a song dedicated to Colorado movie theater shooting victims.

Bolt's doctor declares him fit and ready

July 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

London, July 27 (IANS/CMC) Team doctor of Jamaica's track and field outfit Winston Dawes says Usain Bolt is fit and ready for the Olympics despite lingering public concerns over his fitness.

Pawan Hans resumes chopper service in Meghalaya

July 26, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Shillong, July 26 (IANS) State-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd Thursday resumed its services in the hill state of Meghalaya after a gap of 15 months.

Pawan Hans resumes chopper services in Meghalaya

July 25, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Shillong, July 25 (IANS) State-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. would resume its services from Thursday in the mountainous Meghalaya state after a gap of 15 months, an official said Wednesday.

Now just Wink or Nod to control your car and its function

July 25, 2012 at 4:59 PM

A new technology has been designed to controls a car's functions with just a wink or a nod of the driver's head. This will make the work of driver easy and he will not be distracted.

Link between soft drinks and obesity proved

July 23, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Confirming the previous speculations about link between soft drinks and obesity a study says that the soft drinks can alter the way body burns fuel making difficult to lose weight.

Now control your car with a wink or nod!

July 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM

London, July 23 (IANS) Engineers have come up with a new gadget to control a car's functions using nods and winks, thanks to the infra-red sensor mounted on the dash board that recognises the driver's facial expression.

Soon, cars that function with just a wink or nod of driver's head

July 23, 2012 at 11:39 AM

London, July 23 (ANI): The latest invention by engineers is all set to change the way we drive cars.

Soft drinks make it harder to lose weight: Study

July 22, 2012 at 4:35 PM

London, July 22 (IANS) Avoid soft drinks, as they could alter the way your body burns fuel and make it harder still to lose weight, says a study.

Soft drinks changes body chemistry making it harder to lose weight

July 21, 2012 at 2:50 PM

London, July 21 (ANI): Drinking sugared fizzy drinks could be even more harmful than previously thought, experts have warned.

'The Dark Knight Rises' - dark, knightly and rises to expectations (IANS Movie Review)

July 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Film: "The Dark Knight Rises"; Actors: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy; Director: Christopher Nolan; Rating: ****

Mizoram to introduce helicopter service in remote areas

July 15, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Aizawl, July 15 (IANS) Mizoram will soon introduce helicopter services to remote areas to supervise developmental works, provide connectivity to people in emergency situations and carry dignitaries, an official said here Sunday.

Tetra Pak heir's wife turned 'drug addict' in California college where Obama was her senior

July 14, 2012 at 5:44 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): Tetra Pak billionaire heir Hans Kristian Rausing's wife Eva Rausing became fascinated with 'hard drugs' while attending the same California college as US President Barack Obama, her family has revealed.

British billionaire 'lived with wife's body for four days'

July 12, 2012 at 8:24 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) British billionaire Hans Kristian Rausing may have lived with his wife Eva's body for up to four days before it was found by police, Daily Mail reported Thursday.

Tetra Pak heir's wife's death in UK branded 'suspicious'

July 11, 2012 at 12:56 PM

London, July 11 (ANI): One of the United Kingdom's richest woman, Eva Rausing, has been found dead in West London.

Agent says Bolt back to full training and 'good to go' for London Olympics

July 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

London, July 10(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's agent Ricky Simms has said the Olympic champion has fully recovered from a tight hamstring and is fit to participate in the London Games.

Helicopter service to be launched in Ghaziabad

July 6, 2012 at 10:24 PM

Ghaziabad, July 6 (IANS) Officials of Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited, one of India's leading companies offering helicopter services, Friday visited two sites shortlisted for the setting up of helipads to link Ghaziabad with the neighbouring via a chopper service.

Volkswagen buys another 50.1 percent of Porsche for 4.46 bn euros

July 5, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Moscow, July 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) German auto giant Volkswagen will buy another 50.1 percent of Porsche SE for 4.46 billion euros to complete its ownership of the sports car maker, Volkswagen said Thursday.

Karnataka Crisis: DV Sadanand Gowda refused to resign from CM post

June 30, 2012 at 11:14 AM

The political crisis in Karnataka became worsen when eight ministers of DV Sadananda Gowda's cabinet submitted their resignation papers to Chief Minister on Friday, seeking demand to replace state's CM from Gowda to Jagdish Shettar, the loyalist of former Chief Minister B S Yedyurappa.......

German Bundesliga kicks off August 27

June 27, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Berlin, June 27 (IANS) The German Football League (DFL) has revealed the match fixtures for the 50th Bundesliga season.

Saina enters fourth final at Indonesia Open, Kashyap loses (Roundup)

June 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Jakarta, June 16 (IANS) Two-time champion Saina Nehwal cruised to the women's singles final at the Indonesian Open Super Series Premier badminton event here Saturday defeating South Korea's Ji Hyun Sung here Saturday.

Saina in Indonesia Open final, Kashyap loses

June 16, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Jakarta, June 16 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal marched into the final of the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier badminton event Saturday with a convincing victory over South Korean Ji Hyun Sung. However, compatriot Parupalli Kashyap's impressive run ended with a loss to local favourite Simon Santoso.

Kashyap's impressive run in Indonesia Open ends

June 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Jakarta, June 16 (IANS) Parupalli Kashyap's impressive run in the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier badminton event ended with a loss to local favourite Simon Santoso in the semifinals here Saturday.

Indonesia Open: Saina, Kashyap storm into semis

June 15, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Jakarta, June 15 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal edged out Chinese Shixian Wang after a marathon match to enter the women's singles semifinals at the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier badminton event here Friday. Compatriot Parupalli Kashyap also reached the last four of the men's singles defeating higher-ranked Hans-Kristian Vittinghus.

Kashyap smashes his way into Indonesia Open semis

June 15, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Jakarta, June 15 (IANS) India's Parupalli Kashyap came up with another stellar performance in the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier badminton event as he beat higher-ranked Dane, Hans-Kristian Vittinghus, to enter the men's singles semifinals here Friday.

Kashyap enters semis of Indonesia Open

June 15, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Jakarta, June 15 (IANS) India's Parupalli Kashyap continued his good run in the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier badminton event, defeating higher-ranked Hans-Kristian Vittinghus of Denmark in the men's singles quarterfinals here Friday.

Indonesia Open: Kashyap stuns World No.3, Saina wins too

June 14, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Jakarta, June 14 (IANS) India's Parupalli Kashyap entered his maiden quarterfinals in a Super Series Premier event stunning top seed Chen Long of China in the Indonesia Open badminton tournament here Thursday. His compatriot Saina Nehwal also overcame a spirited challenge from Indonesian Aprilla Yuswandari to make the last eight stage in the women's singles.

Indonesia Open: Kashyap stuns World No.3, Saina wins too

June 14, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Jakarta, June 14 (IANS) India's Parupalli Kashyap entered his maiden Super Series quarter-finals stunning top seed Chen Long of China in the Indonesia Open badminton tournament here Thursday. His compatriot Saina Nehwal also overcame a spirited challenge from Indonesian Aprilla Yuswandari to make the last eight stage in the women's singles.

4 tweeting behaviours of propagandists revealed

June 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM

London, June 1 (ANI): Researchers at Georgia Tech School of Computer Science have identified four behaviours that characterize propagandistic activities of Twitter users.

Pawan Hans to connect Delhi with Vrindavan and Mathura

May 31, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) State-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL) is planning to connect Vrindavan and Mathura with New Delhi considering the high potential of religious tourism of the two cities.

Chopper firm's director moves court over curbs

May 24, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A director and a shareholder of Global Vectra Helicorp, the aviation arm of the Ravi Rishi-led Vectra Group, Thursday moved the Delhi High Court against the suspension of its permit to fly choppers.

Iran talks resume in Baghdad

May 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Moscow, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran and the group of international negotiators - the five permanent UN Security Council members and Germany - Thursday started a new round of talks in Baghdad.

Bacteria that haven't eaten for 86 million years found

May 23, 2012 at 6:18 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Researchers including one of Indian origin have discovered deep-sea bacteria at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean that can almost survive without food - they haven't eaten for an incredible 86 million years.

Bayern win friendly against Holland

May 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Berlin, May 23 (IANS) German football giants Bayern Munich defeated the Dutch national team 3-2 at home.

Fergie eyes 50m pounds Dortmund trio of Kagawa, Lewandowski and Hummels

May 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson has expressed a keen desire to sign up three Borussia Dortmund players after the club won 5-2 over Bayern Munich to claim the German Cup.

High-fat diet lowers blood sugar in diabetics

May 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Stockholm, May 13 (IANS) Food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates may actually benefit type-2 diabetics who are advised to stick to a low-fat diet.

High-fat diet cut blood sugar levels and improved blood lipids in diabetics

May 12, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Food with a lot of fat and few carbohydrates could have a better effect on blood sugar levels and blood lipids for people with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has revealed.

Austrian to circumnavigate world in small plane

May 12, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Vienna, May 12 (IANS) In a daredevil effort with a single-engine small aircraft, a 44-year-old Austrian recreational pilot has set off on a 48,000-km-long trip to circumnavigate the world.

Why you end up spilling coffee despite walking cautiously

May 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): The properties of mugs, legs and liquid conspire to cause spills, most often at some point between the seventh and tenth step, a new study has revealed.