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

Three newspaper employees murdered in Tripura

May 19, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Agartala, May 19 (IANS) Three newspaper employees, including a manager, were killed by two unidentified assailants at their office here Sunday, police said.

Get fit in 7 mins with high-intensity interval training workouts

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New York, May 17 (ANI): HIIT or high-intensity interval training is one of the biggest buzzwords in fitness right now.

Another gene key to morning wake-up call identified

May 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A gene involved in neurodegenerative disease also plays a critical role in the proper function of the circadian clock, according to Northwestern University scientists.

Oldest evidence of split between Old World monkeys and apes uncovered

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Discovery of two fossils from the East African Rift has provided new information about the evolution of primates, according to a study.

Maruti violence: Haryana paid Rs.1.44 crore to lawyer

May 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Gurgaon, May 15 (IANS) A senior lawyer from Delhi, hired by the Haryana government to fight the case against workers for violence at Maruti's Manesar unit last year, was paid Rs.1.44 crore as fees in the last six months, a reply to a Right to Information application has revealed.

Loaders' strike at Thiruvananthapuram airport delays flights

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) A flash strike by around 300 loaders at the international airport here Tuesday delayed flight departures .

Loaders' strike at Thiruvananthapuram airport delays flights

May 14, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) A flash strike by around 300 loaders at the international airport here Tuesday delayed departures of international flights.

UP's oldest prisoner dies at 107 years

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Ram Kali, 107, Uttar Pradesh's oldest prisoner, died late Sunday at the Bulandshahr jail, 403 km from here, police said.

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).

Plants being used as alternate source to generate electricity

May 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Researchers led by an Indian origin professor at the University of Georgia are developing a new technology that will make it possible for plants to generate electricity.

Parliamentarians pay tribute to Tagore

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, and Bhataiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani led MPs in paying tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in parliament's Central Hall on his birth anniversary, a statement said Thursday.

'Contextual search' monitors where you go on the web

May 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Where you are and what you're doing increasingly play key roles in how you search the Internet. So much so that your search may just conduct itself.

Quest for dark matter starts in form of tiny bubbles

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A group of physicists from Northwestern University have launched an unusual new experiment in an attempt to be the first to directly confirm the existence of dark matter.

Progressive coronary artery calcium buildup ups risk of heart attack and death

May 3, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): A growing buildup of coronary artery calcium puts patients at increased risk of heart attack and death from heart disease, according to a new study.

Playing video games can delay mental decay among elderly

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Older people who play video games challenging their mental processing speed could delay the ageing of their minds, a new study has found.

UP 'headless' as top brass on a summer holiday

May 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's top brass seems to have flown the coop, or at least the state! Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, senior ministers like Azam Khan and Shivpal Singh Yadav and even Chief Secretary Jawed Usmani, everybody it seems is living it up in foreign lands.

Ants' invasion flusters Parrikar

April 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Panaji, April 30 (IANS) It was an invasion even the seasoned, battle-scarred Manohar Parrikar was not prepared for and could not fend off himself. Exasperated, the Goa chief minister called for ushers to beat off the surprise attack.

Sneha Ullal-starrer 'Antha Nee Maayalone' goes on floors

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Navdeep-Sneha Ullal starrer Telugu romantic-drama "Antha Nee Maayalone" went on the floors here Monday. The team will shoot one of the songs in the film.

Pune Police arrest two, seize eight pistols, 24 live cartridges

April 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Pune (Maharashtra), April 28 (ANI): Acting on a tip-off, police arrested two persons with eight pistols and 24 live cartridges in Pune, Maharashtra, over the weekend.

Evolvability theory 'competition to survive' may not be correct

April 27, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): Evolvability can increase over generations regardless of whether species are competing for food, habitat or other factors, researchers have claimed.

2-3 pupils in every classroom affected by learning disabilities

April 27, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): About 10 percent of population is affected by specific learning disabilities (SLDs), like dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, a new study has found.

Mumbai guru creates e-chant world record

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) In a first of its kind record, Indian spiritual guru Shri Rajendra Maharaj has found a mention in Guinness World Records for getting the maximum number of comments -- a whopping 15.62 million -- on a Facebook status.

Now, radioactive bacteria to attack cancer cells

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr. 23 (ANI): Scientists have developed radioactive bacteria that could help treat patients who are suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Goa legislator's chair breaks during assembly sitting

April 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Panaji, April 23 (IANS) The Goa assembly witnessed an unusual disruption during the budget session sitting Tuesday when a legislator almost fell off as his chair gave way under his weight.

Finally, a tiger spotted in Goa jungle (Goa newsletter)

April 20, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Panaji, April 20 (IANS) After years of constantly rejecting the notion that Goa's forests are home to tigers, forest officials this week finally admitted to seeing the striped beast for the first time. Camera's equipped with motion sensors laid out at strategic locations in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, 70 kms from here, captured a full grown tiger near a spot where it had slain a wild boar.

Image of mystery 'man on roof' during Boston Marathon explosion causes stir on Twitter

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Apr. 17 (ANI): An image of an unidentified man on the roof of a building during the Boston marathon explosions have emerged on social networking such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other social media that sent speculation and conspiracy theories flying.

Goa lawmakers want action against cabbies

April 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Panaji, April 15 (IANS) Goa lawmakers were Monday up in arms against taxi drivers after a legislator was intimidated for raising in the assembly the issue of cabbies fleecing tourists. The chief minister has ordered a probe.

Adults tend to trade exercise over cooking

April 13, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Adults in America, who prepare their own meals and exercise on the same day, are likely spending more time on one of those activities at the expense of the other, a new study has found.

Blocking immune response protein may be key to treating HIV

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 12(ANI): UCLA scientists have found that blocking a protein critical to immune response temporarily actually helps the body clear itself of chronic infection, suggesting new approaches to treating persistent viral infections like HIV and hepatitis C.

Sorry state of affairs, say Presidency alumni

April 11, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Expressing shock and dismay over the attack on Presidency University and its historic Baker Building Wednesday by Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) activists, alumni Thursday said it was a "sorry state of affairs".

TMCP activists vandalise Presidency University

April 10, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) members stormed the Presidency University campus and beat up its students here Wednesday, an official said.

Four years after losing son, father hopes ragging will end

April 10, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Shimla, April 10 (IANS) Four years after losing his son, the father of the boy who was ragged to death is hopeful that one day such harassment of freshers in universities and professional institutions will be a thing of the past. He is actively involved in monitoring an anti-ragging programme mandated by the Supreme Court in 2009.

Rajendra Mittal new head of Essar Steel's Odisha operations

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Essar Steel India, which is setting up a 12 million tonne per annum (MTPA) pellet-making facility in Odisha, Tuesday announced that it has appointed Rajendra Mittal as its new chief executive officer for its operations in the state.

Mukherjee to inaugurate national seminar in Kurukshetra today

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will attend the 10th Convocation of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and inaugurate the National Seminar on 'Challenges of Modern World: Solutions through Indology' organized by Kurukshetra University today.

President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Kurukshetra on Tuesday

April 8, 2013 at 6:16 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee with go for a one day visit to Kurukshetra (Haryana) on Tuesday to attend the 10th Convocation of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and inaugurate the National Seminar on 'Challenges of Modern World: Solutions through Indology' organized by Kurukshetra University.

President Mukherjee to visit Kurukshetra tomorrow

April 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a one day visit to Kurukshetra (Haryana) tomorrow where he will attend the 10th Convocation of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and inaugurate the National Seminar on 'Challenges of Modern World: Solutions through Indology' organized by Kurukshetra University.

Fine imposed on convicts to help stop ragging: Kachroo

April 7, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Shimla, April 7 (IANS) The fine imposed on four convicts punished for the 2009 ragging death of Himachal Pradesh medical student Aman Kachroo will be used for anti-ragging campaign in educational institutions, the victim's father said Sunday.

Business leaders should pay attention to climate change: Pachauri

April 6, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Exhorting business leaders and stakeholders to pay attention to the protection of the vital global commons related to earth's climate, renowned scientist Rajendra K. Pachauri Saturday said an understanding of how these factors might impact business is needed.

Enterprises should adapt to climate change: R.K. Pachauri

April 6, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Stressing on the need to "mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases as part of the overall solution", renowned environmental scientist Rajendra K. Pachauri Saturday said management of enterprises across the globe will have to adapt to impact of climate change.

Humans and fruit flies heal similarly

April 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): Human skin and a fruit fly's exoskeleton, called a "cuticle" may not look alike, but both coverings protect against injury, infection, and dehydration.

31 years after staged shootout, three UP cops get the noose

April 5, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) Three decades after the cold-blooded shooting of 12 villagers and a police official, a special CBI court Friday sentenced three Uttar Pradesh Police personnel to death and five others to life in jail.

Six Goa lawmakers ride into assembly on motorbikes, sans helmets

April 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Panaji, April 5 (IANS) Six legislators, including a cabinet minister, Friday rode on their heavy motorcyles into the state assembly complex, allegedly without wearing the mandatory helmets, triggering a controversy. The transport minister promised a probe and action.

Goa speaker reprimands five MLAs for skipping Question Hour

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Panaji, April 4 (IANS) Goa Speaker Rajendra Arlekar Thursday reprimanded five legislators who had skipped Question Hour and asked the legislators to pull up their socks.

Targeting cholesterol buildup in eye may help slow age-related vision loss

April 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): A study led by an Indian origin scientist has suggested that targeting cholesterol metabolism in the eye might help prevent a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the most common causes of blindness in older people.

Ghaziabad municipal body's audit demanded

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Ghaziabad, April 2 (IANS) A councillor Tuesday demanded an audit of the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation's developmental works which, he alleged, resulted in a loss of Rs.46 crore to the civic agency over the past three years.

Now, electrode vest to precisely diagnose heart palpitations

March 30, 2013 at 2:42 PM

London, Mar 30 (ANI): Doctors in the UK are using special vests to precisely diagnose abnormal heart rhythm.

President Mukherjee to present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to PBG

March 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here today.

Pranab to present trumpet, banner to President's Bodyguard

March 29, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will Saturday present a silver trumpet and banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG), the cavalry regiment of the Indian army, a statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan said here Friday.

Obesity reducing electronic implants to go on trial

March 29, 2013 at 2:18 PM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): Scientists from UK have claimed of designing an "intelligent" microchip that can suppress appetite.

Mukherjee to present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to PBG tomorrow

March 29, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Saturday.

Atif Aslam ties knot with long-time sweetheart

March 29, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Islamabad, Mar 29 (ANI): Pakistani singing sensation Atif Aslam has finally married his long-time sweetheart in Lahore.

Villagers lock up teachers over girl's suicide

March 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Gurgaon, March 28 (IANS) Angry villagers near here locked up the teachers of a government senior secondary school Thursday after a girl student committed suicide at her home four days ago. The girl had failed to pass class 11, police said.

Protective properties of influenza vaccines identified

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Washington, Mar. 26 (ANI): Scientists have identified an important mechanism for stimulating protective immune responses following seasonal influenza vaccinations.

UK teen sells iPhone app 'designed in bedroom' to Yahoo for at least 20m pounds

March 26, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): A British teenager has sold an Apple iPhone app, which he had designed in his bedroom, to Yahoo for at least 20 million pounds.

Boyfriend, three others arrested for girl's gang-rape

March 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Ranchi, March 22 (IANS) A youth who along with his three friends gang-raped his girl-friend, which led to her committing suicide by setting herself ablaze, has been arrested, police said Friday.

Men biologically wired to avoid adultery with pal's wife

March 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Mar. 22 (ANI): Men may have natural aversion to adultery with friends' wives, University of Missouri researchers have suggested.

Bill passed for formal powers to Presidency mentor group

March 21, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly Thursday passed The Presidency University (Amendment) Bill, 2013, arming the university's mentor group with recommendatory powers for attaining academic excellence and monitoring its implementation.

Gang-raped Jharkhand girl dies of injuries

March 20, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Ranchi, March 20 (IANS) A girl who had set herself on fire after gang-rape by her boyfriend and his three friends March 17 near here died Wednesday, police said.

Obese cardiac patients have 'lower risk of death' than other heart disease sufferers

March 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, Mar. 18 (ANI): Obese cardiac patients are less likely to die compared to their normal weight counterparts, researchers have claimed.

Fan dies at 'Baadshah' audio launch stampede

March 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Hyderabad, March 17 (IANS) What was supposed to be a gala evening turned sorrowful when a fan lost his life in a stampede at the audio launch of Junior NTR starrer Telugu action-drama "Baadshah" here Sunday.

Majority of Britons feel UK's involvement in Iraq war damaged country's reputation, finds poll

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, Mar. 17 (ANI); More than half of Britons have said the UK's involvement in the Iraq war damaged the country's reputation around the world, a new poll has found.

Lipstick makes women look younger

March 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New York, March 17 (ANI): A dash of red lipstick makes women look younger because it increases facial contrast, says expert behind a new study.

Exercise for a lifelong healthy brain

March 13, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, March 13 (IANS) A study has suggested lifelong exercise is the key to keep one's brain healthy into the old age.

Lifelong exercise key to keep brain healthy in old age

March 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

London, Mar. 12 (ANI): People who keep their fitness level up as a child and adult, through activity three or four times a week, improve their cognitive functioning at 50, a research has claimed.

ECG screening 'would not prevent' sudden death in young competitive athletes

March 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Only about 30 percent of the incidence of cardiovascular sudden death were due to diseases that could be reliably detected by pre-participation screening, even with 12-lead ECGs, a research in a U.S. high school athlete population has revealed.

Belly fat linked to colon cancer

March 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Visceral fat, or fat stored deep in the abdominal cavity, can put a person at an increased risk for colon cancer, according to a new study.

Biological tooth replacement comes closer to reality

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new technique to replace missing teeth with a bioengineered material generated from a person's own gum cells.

Jayaprakash enjoyed doing Gangnam style in 'Noothi Lo Kappalu'

March 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Telugu actor-comedian Jayaprakash Reddy thoroughly enjoyed grooving in Gangnam style in upcoming Telugu comedy-drama "Noothi Lo Kappalu". He says it will definitely be one of the highlights of the film.

Gastric artery embolization suppresses 'hunger hormone,'leads to weight loss

March 8, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): A first-in-human study has shown that gastric artery chemical embolization is safe and effective for obesity treatment.

Parish priest sets ablaze Benedict XVI's photo

March 5, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Rome, March 5 (IANS/AKI) A parish priest near the Italian port city of Genoa stunned members of his congregation when he held up a photo of emeritus pope Benedict XVI and set it alight during Sunday mass, a media report said.

'Clean-up' snafu that kills brain cells in Parkinson's identified

March 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

London, March 4 (ANI): Scientists have discovered how the most common genetic mutations in familial Parkinson's disease damage brain cells.

Rajendra Prasad's 'Thondi' to be completed in one schedule

March 3, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Shooting for Telugu romantic-comedy "Thondi" featuring Rajendra Prasad will start from March 8 and its maker plans to complete it in a single schedule.

5 major psychiatric disorders share genetic link

March 1, 2013 at 12:43 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia all share several genetic risk factors, a new study has revealed.

Former Maharashtra speaker's widow wins assembly by-poll

March 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Mumbai, Ma Mar 1 (IANS) Sandhya Desai-Kupekar, widow of former Maharashtra speaker Babasaheb Kupekar, has bagged the Chandgad assembly seat in Kolhapur district, an official here said.

Audiences hungry for content-rich films: Rajendra Prasad

February 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Just as the audiences root for commercial cinema, they are equally ready to embrace content-rich films provided they are made, feels veteran Telugu actor Gadde Rajendra Prasad.

Vatican denounces reports claiming Pope quit over gay sex scandal

February 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Washington, Feb. 24 (ANI): The Vatican has hit out at rumours that Pope Benedict XVI was forced to resign because of a scandal involving a 'gay network' within the Catholic Church's senior ranks.

Routine medical tests cause more harm than good: US doctors

February 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM

To conduct routine medical check ups may not always prove fruitful, claims American doctors in their recent study. It can only enhance cost of treatment and sometime can prove harmful too, they added. This claim of US doctors came on the basis of a list of close to 100 routine tests, treatments and procedures, which doctors usually advised to patients to do as it becomes doctors' habit...............

Trade unions warn of more strikes

February 22, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Terming the 48-hour all-India strike coordinated by major trade unions "successful and widely supported", trade union representatives said Friday that more agitations would occur if the government did not heed their demands.

Routine medical tests cause more harm than good: US doctors

February 22, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Washington, Feb 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of leading US medical societies have released a list of close to 100 routine tests, treatments and procedures that medical professionals say are often unnecessary, costly and could cause more harm than good.

Delhi commuters face tough time on Day Two of strike

February 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Commuters in Delhi faced a tough time Thursday as autos and taxis remained off the roads and metro trains and buses were packed to capacity with the two-day Bharat bandh called by 11 major trade unions entering its last day.

Sports, shared activities 'game changers' for dad/daughter relationships

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Washington, February 20 (ANI): The most frequent turning point in father-daughter relationships is shared activity - especially sports, according to a study by Baylor University researchers.

Heavy internet users can have withdrawal symptoms like drug abusers

February 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM

London, February 18 (ANI): Using the internet for long periods of time can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to the 'comedown' experienced by drug users, scientists have warned.

Brit teen drank contact lens fluid, urine to survive in Australian outback

February 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

London, Feb. 17 (ANI): A British teenage backpacker drank his own urine and contact lens fluid to survive three days lost in Australian Outback scrubland in burning summer, his mother has said.

Now, computer that heals itself

February 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM

London, Feb. 15 (ANI): Researchers have created a computer, which can immediately recover from crashes by repairing corrupted data.

Sleeping on it can help you make decisions

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, February 14 (ANI): When faced with a difficult decision, people may think of "sleeping on it" or taking a break from thinking about the decision in order to gain clarity.

ESA's satellite spots Arctic sea-ice loss

February 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Rome, Feb. 13 (ANI): An international team of scientists has discovered that Arctic sea ice volume has decreased by 36 percent during autumn and 9 percent during winter between 2003 and 2012.

Adelaide Islamic school warns even non-Muslim teachers to wear hijab or face sack

February 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Sydney, Feb. 12 (ANI): An Islamic school in Adelaide has warned its teachers, including non-Muslim, to wear the hijab during school functions and outings or they could be sacked.

24 genes behind short-sightedness identified

February 11, 2013 at 11:23 AM

London, Feb 11 (IANS) Scientists have identified as many as 24 new genes behind short-sightedness (myopia), a major cause of blindness and visual impairment worldwide.

24 new genes behind short-sightedness identified

February 11, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, February 11(ANI): Scientists have discovered 24 new genes that cause refractive errors and myopia (short-sightedness).

Food aphrodisiacs may not boost your love life

February 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, February 10 (ANI): It's been said that food is the language of love but a Kansas State University nutrition expert and registered dietitian has asserted that food aphrodisiacs may not promote romantic feelings or sexual desire.

John Lennon: A cartoonist and illustrator

February 9, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Berlin, Feb 9 (IANS/DAPD) Not many people know, but late Beatle John Lennon was a student of art, and a good graphic artist and caricaturist, according to an exhibition currently on in the northern German city of Lubeck.

Left wing students protest against Modi outside Delhi University's SRCC

February 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Left wing students are staging a protest outside Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) here on Wednesday against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Soon, sugary solution to make painful pinpricks history for malaria cure

February 5, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, February 5 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated the ability to deliver a dried live vaccine to the skin without a traditional needle, and shown for the first time that this technique is powerful enough to enable specialised immune cells in the skin to kick-start the immunising properties of the vaccine.

Woman murdered in Gurgaon, body found in car

February 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 4 (IANS) A woman with bullet wounds in the head was Monday found dead in a locked, abandoned stolen car here, said police.

Mumbai hosts Snow Soccer League

February 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) More than 32 teams will participate in India's first five-day Snow Soccer League (SSL) at the Phoenix Marketcity in the city's Kurla area starting Monday afternoon, an organiser said.

Jharkhand JAC primary teacher training results declared: Check results

February 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Jharkhand JAC primary teacher training results has been declared. The announcement of the results has ended the wait of the students who had appeared for the exam previously.

Rs.200 crore export orders expected from Coir India

February 3, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 3 (IANS) The buyer-seller meet at the ongoing Coir Kerala 2013 Sunday was expected to yield export orders of Rs.200 crore, said the organisers.

UAE women students to get training in Scotland

February 3, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Dubai, Feb 3 (IANS/WAM) A total of 48 women students from various universities of the UAE will visit Scotland to receive training in multi-culturalism and leadership.

Mumbai police raid bar for violating time restrictions

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (ANI): The social service branch of the Mumbai Police raided a bar in the city and detained nine girls, some stewards for exceeding the time limit set by officials to run a bar.

Fire breaks out at Kumbh Mela, dozen tents gutted

January 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Allahabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Fire broke out in two separate camps in different sectors at the Kumbh Mela area here gutting nearly a dozen tents, but the blaze was doused before it could get out of control, officials said, adding there were no casualties as the tents were vacant at the time.