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

Unattractive employees suffer more at workplace

June 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, June 20 (ANI): Unattractive people are more likely to be belittled and bullied at their workplace, a new study has claimed.

US says Kerry's skipping Pakistan from Asia trip 'absolutely not a snub'

June 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, June 20 (ANI): US Secretary of State John Kerry will not be visiting Pakistan during his trip to Asia.

Kerry calls Karzai over Taliban office issue

June 20, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Kabul, June 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry called up Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a bid to defuse tensions over opening of a Taliban office in Qatar, an Afghan spokesperson said Wednesday.

Manmohan Singh announces 1,000 crore rupee disaster flood relief for Uttarakhand

June 19, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who along with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi today conducted an aerial survey of rain-ravaged areas in Uttarakhand, announced 1,000 crore rupee disaster flood relief for the state where flash floods have claimed over a hundred lives and left thousands of pilgrims to Himalayan shrines stranded.

Cisco set to open new centre in Israel

June 19, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) The US technology giant Cisco plans to open a new research and development center in Israel, the company's CEO John Chambers said during his meeting with Israel's Minister of Finance Yair Lapid.

Manikrao H. Gavit takes charge as MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment

June 18, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Manikrao H. Gavit took over as the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment here on Tuesday.

US, Cuba to discuss renewal of direct mail service

June 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, June 18 (IANS/EFE) The US and Cuba will discuss this week the possibility of re-establishing direct mail, suspended 50 years ago, a State Department spokesperson told EFE Monday.

List of new union council of ministers

June 17, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Following is the list of the council of ministers after Monday's cabinet reshuffle:

Man held in Egypt over spying for Israel

June 16, 2013 at 8:12 AM

Cairo, June 16 (IANS) Egypt has detained a man for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, state-run Al-Ahram news website reported.

UN chief hails dialogue in Myanmar's reform process

June 15, 2013 at 8:36 AM

United Nations, June 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the current efforts by Myanmar's parliamentarians to "foster genuine dialogue and participation by all political parties in the reform process" in the country.

Can't compromise India's security, no arms to Pakistan: Israel

June 13, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Jerusalem/Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) Israel has denied having sold military equipment to Pakistan and said it could do nothing to compromise its excellent strategic relations with India.

Can't compromise India's security, says Israel; denies arm sales to Pakistan

June 13, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Jerusalem, June 13 (IANS) Israel has denied having sold military equipment to Pakistan and said it could do nothing to compromise its excellent, strategic relations with India.

Female mice can fend off gut diseases

June 12, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new study has found that female mice have innate protection from certain digestive conditions.

Russian parliament overwhelmingly passes anti-gay bill

June 12, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Johannesburg, June 12 (ANI): Russia's lower house has passed a bill that stigmatizes gay people and bans giving children any information about homosexuality.

NALCO commissions wind power project in Rajasthan

June 11, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) State-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) Tuesday said it has commissioned its second wind power project in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district.

Only 5 pc of bathroom users wash hands correctly

June 11, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Just 5 percent of people, who use the bathroom, wash their hands long enough to kill the germs that can cause infections, a new study has revealed.

'Hair icon' Hillary Clinton hops on to Twitter bandwagon

June 11, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, June 11(ANI): Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined the popular microblogging site Twitter with a light-hearted description in her biography section.

Just 20mins of yoga significantly improves brain function

June 11, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): A new study has suggested that doing yoga for as little as 20 minutes may be able to boost your brain power.

Planning Commission approves Rs 37,128 crore plan outlay for Tamil Nadu

June 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): The Planning Commission has approved an annual plan outlay of Rs. 37,128 crore for Tamil Nadu for the financial year 2013-14.

China to hold nationwide safety overhaul

June 11, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Beijing, June 11 (IANS) China will carry out a three-month nationwide safety overhaul with a focus on high-risk sectors and labour-intensive factories, the State Council, or Chinese cabinet has stated.

Memory could be altered

June 10, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, June 10 (ANI): It is possible to manipulate an existing memory simply by suggesting new or different information, a series of studies conducted by an Iowa State University research team have shown.

19 killed in Nigerian attack

June 10, 2013 at 7:05 AM

Abuja, June 10 (IANS) At least 19 people have been killed in a renewed attack by insurgent group in Nigeria's Maidiguri city, local residents and military sources said Sunday.

Yoga helps in concentration

June 9, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Los Angeles, June 9 (IANS) Practising yoga can not only improve physical stamina, but also plays an important role in improving people's concentration and accuracy.

No talks unless we get arms: Syrian opposition

June 9, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Washington, June 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Syrian opposition will not agree to take part in the proposed peace conference unless its forces get new weapons, a top opposition military commander said.

Karunya Lottery sets aside Rs.36.50 crore for dialysis machines

June 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (IANS) "Karunya Lottery", the brainchild of state Finance Minister K.M. Mani, has set aside Rs.36.50 crore for new dialysis machines.

UAE, Germany discuss bilateral relations

June 7, 2013 at 6:57 AM

Berlin, June 7 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Germany have discussed their bilateral relations and explored ways to further strengthen them.

Venezuela, US agree to improve ties

June 6, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Caracas, June 6 (IANS) Venezuela and the US have agreed to find ways to improve their diplomatic relations which have been tense since August 2010, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said.

US calls Nawaz Sharif's swearing in as 'significant milestone' in Pak's democracy

June 6, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Washington, June 6 (ANI): The United States has welcomed the swearing-in of Pakistan's new Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as a "significant milestone" in the country's democracy.

India, China get fresh US waivers for Iran sanctions

June 6, 2013 at 9:29 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) India, China and seven other countries have received fresh six-month waivers from the US State Department on Iran sanctions for agreeing to reduce purchases of oil from Tehran.

Bangladesh lifts restriction on political rallies

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government Tuesday lifted restriction on political rallies and meetings but reiterated commitment to continuing a life ban for terrorists and extremists to holding any such events.

Kazakhstan celebrates Day of National Symbols(Update/Kazakhstan)

June 4, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Kazakhstan was on Tuesday celebrating the Day of National Symbols, which embody a people's centuries-old dream of sovereignty, besides inspiring them for great deeds and sacrifices.

Another horrific case of racial abuse against Asian school boy in Sydney bus

June 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Sydney, June 4 (ANI): In another incident of a racist bus rant, a young school-going boy of Asian descent was targeted by a reportedly drunk 50-year-old woman on a Sydney bus.

Kazakhstan celebrates Day of National Symbols

June 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Kazakhstan was on Tuesday celebrating the Day of National Symbols, which embody a people's centuries-old dream of sovereignty, besides inspiring them for great deeds and sacrifices.

US military prosecutors accuse 'WikiLeaks suspect' Bradley Manning of helping Osama

June 4, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Melbourne, June 4 (ANI): Bradley Manning has been accused by US military prosecutors of helping the Al-Qaeda by funnelling a horde of secret files to WikiLeaks at the start of his trial.

US military prosecutors accuse 'WikiLeaks suspect' Bradley Manning of helping Osama

June 4, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Melbourne, June 4 (ANI): Bradley Manning has been accused by US military prosecutors of helping the Al-Qaeda by funnelling a horde of secret files to WikiLeaks at the start of his trial.

NASA's Swift satellite helps create best ultraviolet maps of 2 nearest galaxies

June 4, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Washington, June 4 (ANI): Astronomers at NASA and Pennsylvania State University have used the Swift satellite to create the most detailed ultraviolet light surveys ever of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, the two closest major galaxies.

Rights group claims Iranian authorities to retain stoning as adultery punishment

June 4, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, June 4 (ANI): A human rights group has said that Iran plans to retain stoning as lawful punishment for women committing adultery.

Coal India misses production, offtake targets for April-May

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) State-run Coal India Ltd (CIL) Monday said it produced 70.30 million tonnes (mt) of coal in April and May against a target of 71.65 mt.

Diesel under-recovery rises sharply

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The under-recovery, or revenue loss, applicable on diesel for the second fortnight effective June 1 has been pegged sharply upwards at Rs.4.87 per litre, the petroleum ministry said Monday.

India rejects allegations of exporting counterfeit drugs

June 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India Monday rejected allegations of exporting counterfeit drugs, saying those are desperate attempts by some countries to malign its flourishing pharmaceutical industry, which enjoys a unique position of low-cost manufacturing and highest quality medicine.

Jessica Chastain denies Hillary Clinton role rumors

June 3, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, June 3 (ANI): Jessica Chastain has rubbished rumours that she is in the running to play political heavyweight Hillary Clinton in the upcoming biopic 'Rodham'.

Latest US drone attack dampens prospects of John Kerry's visit to Pakistan

June 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Islamabad, June 3 (ANI): The US drone attack on May 29 has dampened prospects of Secretary of State John Kerry's tentative visit to Pakistan this month.

US, Russia discuss Syria crisis

June 3, 2013 at 9:21 AM

Moscow, June 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a telephone talk to discuss ways for resolving the Syria crisis, the Russian foreign ministry said.

Darya Ulyanova is Miss Moscow 2013

June 3, 2013 at 6:49 AM

Moscow, June 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Darya Ulyanova, a 21-year-old student at Moscow State University, has been crowned Miss Moscow 2013, organisers of the beauty pageant said.

Hillary Clinton ahead of Republican rivals in 2016 presidential chase: poll

June 2, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Washington, June 2 (ANI): Ahead of the 2016 presidential elections, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been touted as much more popular than Republicans Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, according to a new poll.

Don't use policemen for personal reasons, officers told

June 2, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Aizawl, June 2 (IANS) The Mizoram government Sunday warned police officials that strict action will be taken if they use constables and Home Guards for private purposes.

Freida Pinto bats for girl empowerment in Ethiopia

June 2, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Addis Ababa, June 2 (IANS) "Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto, the global ambassador of the Because I am A Girl Campaign (BIAAG), visited Ethiopia for the first time as part of her role to support Plan International's projects. She says educating and empowering girls is the way forward worldwide.

Trinamool alleges poll panel-opposition collusion

June 1, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Kolkata, June 1 (IANS) Faced with allegations by opposition parties that their candidates were being attacked during filing nominations for the rural body (panchayat) polls in West Bengal, the ruling Trinamool Congress Saturday accused the State Election Commission of backing the opposition in "misguiding" the people.

Native Ohioans' speaking patterns help decipher Armstrong's famous moon landing quote

June 1, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): Neil Armstrong claimed he said, "One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" when he took his first step on the Moon - but many listeners think he left out the "a."

China to improve dairy industry

June 1, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Beijing, June 1 (IANS) Chinese government has decided to boost the quality of domestic dairy industry.

Small dams more dangerous to environment than large dams: study

May 31, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Small dams can pose a greater threat to ecosystems and natural landscapes than large dams, a new study has revealed.

Labor unions seek to end Bangladesh's special trade status after deadly factory disasters

May 31, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Labor advocates have stepped up pressure on the Obama administration, calling it to revoke Bangladesh's special trade status.

Youngsters easiest prey for sexual assaults

May 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Young people-both male and female-are the most likely targets of rape and other sexual assaults, a Penn State criminologist has claimed.

Children with disabilities likely to face violence: Unicef

May 30, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Children with disabilities are three to four times more likely to be victims of violence at home or outside, according to an Unicef report.

IOC posts near 15 percent rise in Q4 profit

May 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) State oil marketer Indian Oil Corp (IOC) Thursday announced a 14.5 percent rise in net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 2013.

Living in poor area as teen ups risk for chlamydia in young adulthood

May 30, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Adolescents living in neighborhoods rife with poverty are at an increased risk of getting the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in young adulthood, a new research has warned.

Unique Russian dialect found in Alaska

May 30, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Washington, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of academics from Moscow have collected recordings of a unique Russian dialect spoken by a handful of elderly people in the US state of Alaska.

Free Syrian Army chief accuses Hezbollah fighters of 'invading' Syria

May 30, 2013 at 3:53 PM

London, May 30 (ANI): The military chief of the main umbrella group of Syrian rebels, the Free Syrian Army, has accused Hezbollah fighters of "invading" Syria.

Pak among countries showing rise in Christian killings

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): The killing of Christians is reportedly on the rise in Islamic countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria and Egypt according to a human rights group, with the Vatican claiming that 100000 Christians are being killed each year.

Walking or bicycling to work can motivate colleagues to follow suit

May 30, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): People who walk or bike to work are likely to influence their co-workers and partners to do the same, health researchers suggest.

ONGC Q4 net profit falls 40 percent

May 29, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) Wednesday reported a 40 percent fall in net profit for the fourth quarter ended March on the back of a drop in oil and gas output.

Two US officials shot at Venezuelan strip club

May 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 29 (IANS/EFE) The US State Department confirmed Tuesday that two officials at its embassy in Venezuela were hospitalized after they were wounded in a shooting incident at a Caracas strip club.

'Russian missile supply preventing meddling in Syria'

May 29, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Moscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's delivery of S-300 air defence systems to Syria is a restraining factor against possible foreign interference in the Syrian conflict, Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said Tuesday.

Heat wave continues in Rajasthan

May 28, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Jaipur, May 28 (IANS) Heat wave conditions continued to prevail in the desert state of Rajasthan with the mercury Tuesday hovering between 40 to 45 degrees celsius.

GAIL posts 28 percent rise in Q4 profit

May 28, 2013 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) State-run gas transmission and distribution major GAIL (India) Tuesday reported a 28 percent increase in net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 2013.

Burma: HRW calls for revocation of Rohingya two child policy

May 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Bangkok, May 28 (ANI): Burma's government should publicly revoke a discriminatory population control regulation that restricts Rohingya Muslims to having two children, Human Rights Watch said today.

Myanmar birth control hurts Muslims, says rights body

May 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Bangkok, May 28 (IANS) Myanmar should publicly revoke a discriminatory population control regulation that restricts Rohingya Muslims to having two children, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.

Nagaland annual plan for 2013-14 finalized at Rs. 2,000 crore

May 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): The Planning Commission has approved an annual plan outlay of Rs. 2,000 crore for Nagaland for the financial year 2013-14.

Top Hollywood actresses eyeing to play Hillary Clinton in new flick

May 28, 2013 at 10:13 AM

New York, May 28 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon, Scarlet Johansson, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Chastain are among the list of actresses vying to play former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in the upcoming biopic about her life 'Rodham.'

Russia to deploy four new Arctic warships

May 28, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The coast guard division of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) will deploy four new warships to protect the nation's Arctic zone by 2020, the FSB press service has said.

China, U.S. hold talks ahead of Xi-Obama meeting

May 27, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Beijing, May 27 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi held talks with Tom Donilon, National Security Advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama, on Monday in Beijing to prepare for the upcoming summit between the two countries' leaders.

John Kerry defends US' peace talks offer to Pak Taliban

May 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Addis Ababa, May 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State John Kerry has defended the US move to try and open talks with the Taliban leadership, saying it was better to try to bring people to the table to resolve issues rather than try to fight it out.

US drone programme 'strict, accountable, fair': John Kerry

May 27, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Addis Ababa, May 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State John Kerry has defended America's use of drones to hunt down terrorists, saying drones are only used against confirmed targets and after much vetting.

How to best manage workaholics

May 27, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): A new Florida State University study has offered managers practical ways to help workaholics stay healthy and effective on the job.

Syria to attend Geneva peace conference: Minister

May 27, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Moscow, May 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Damascus will attend next month's peace conference in Geneva aimed at helping resolve the country's crisis, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said.

Bill Clinton congratulates Eva Longoria

May 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Former US president Bill Clinton congratulated actress Eva Longoria on completing her Master's.

Dozens held at Moscow gay pride rally

May 26, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Moscow, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Several dozens of LGBT activists and their "opponents" were detained in the Russian capital Saturday during a string of gay pride events, Moscow police said.

Facial recognition technology quickly identifies Boston Marathon bombing suspect

May 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Researchers at Michigan State University including an Indian professor were able to quickly identify one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects from law enforcement video, using the latest in automatic facial recognition technology.

Surfers wrestle for national rank in Goa

May 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Panaji (Goa), May 24 (ANI): Surfers from across the country are competing for top honours at a national surfing competition here.

Homeland Security bulletin warns 3-D printed gun plans may be 'impossible' to access

May 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): The menace of 3-D printed guns has already spread far and it will be 'impossible' to stop the manufacturing of more guns, an intelligence bulletin has revealed.

Sad, anxious about disruptions to Parliament and Legislatures, says Mukherjee

May 24, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Shimla, May 24 (ANI): Asserting that disruption has no role in a parliamentary democracy, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday expressed sadness and anxiety over repeated disruptions in the functioning of Parliament and state legislatures without transaction of any business.

'Osama doc' Afridi was denied asylum in US, reveals report

May 24, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Jailed Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, who helped the US track down Osama bin Laden, had applied for asylum in the US but was denied by authorities, according to a classified Pakistani government report.

Cabinet nod for special drive to fill up vacancies of SCs, STs, OBCs

May 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the special recruitment drive to fill up the backlog in reserved vacancies of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Uttarakhand annual plan for 2013-14 finalized at Rs. 8,500 crore

May 24, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Planning Commission has approved an annual plan outlay of Rs. 8,500 crore for Uttarakhand for the financial year 2013-14.

Eva Longoria gets her Master's degree

May 24, 2013 at 1:50 AM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria gladly flaunted a graduation gown after picking her Master's degree from the California State University.

Hindustan Copper Q4 net jumps 37 percent to Rs.188 crore

May 23, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) State run Hindustan Copper Ltd Thursday announced a 36.86 percent jump in its net profit to Rs.188.09 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 as compared to Rs. 137.43 crore for the same period last year.

IGL Q4 profits rise over 4 percent

May 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) State-run gas distributors Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) Thursday reported an over 4 percent rise in net profits year-on-year for its fourth quarter ended March 31.

Dead Boston bomber involved in 2011 slayings: Report

May 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) Deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev participated in a 2011 gruesome triple murder outside Boston along with a Chechen killed during a confrontation with law enforcement officers,

Belarus dismisses US report on religious freedom

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Minsk, May 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Belarusian foreign ministry has dismissed part of the Religious Freedom Report published by the US State Department about the country as "outdated" and failing to take into account the current situation in the country.

UAE-Korea economic forum to be held in Seoul

May 23, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Dubai, May 23 (IANS/WAM) The Third UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum begins May 27 in the South Korean capital city of Seoul.

Strike threat for Spanish basketball league play-offs

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Madrid, May 22 (IANS) Spanish basketball was thrown into turmoil late Tuesday night with the news that players from the Endesa ACB League will go on an indefinite strike from Sunday.

Compound in Mediterranean diet makes cancer cells 'mortal'

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death, a new research has suggested.

Mediterranean diet component snatches cancer cell's immortality: Study

May 21, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) Scientists have found a compound in foods associated with Mediterranean diet that deprives cancer cells of their immortal nature, says a study.

Kerala nearly free of child labour: Minister

May 21, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) State Labour Minister Shibu Baby John Tuesday said Kerala is almost free of child labour and that his ministry will launch an awareness campaign to educate people about the ills of child labour.

Mary J. Blige hit with $3.4m tax bill

May 21, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): American singer Mary J. Blige has been slapped with a 3.4-million-dollar bill by Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

US report says discrimination against Jews, Muslims on rise across globe

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to a new report in the US.

Practice not enough to become perfect

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): The old "practice makes perfect" adage may be overblown, a new study has argued.

Things that entrepreneurs should know to be successful

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Sometimes the better part of wisdom is to know when to quit in a new business, a new study has concluded.

Governments failing to protect minorities, says US

May 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed concern at global problems of discrimination and violence against religious groups, including Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Sikhs besides increasing use of blasphemy and apostasy laws.

Mediterranean diet may help boost ageing brain power

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to a new research.