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University of Delhi MBA admissions 2014

September 14, 2014 at 10:21 AM

Delhi University has invited the application forms from the eligible students for the 21st batch (2015-2017) of MBA International Business) and MBA (Human Resource Development).

Pleasure eating may fuel obesity

May 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Rome, May 3 (IANS) When pleasure motivates eating, rather than hunger, it activates chemical signals which can cause overeating and fuel obesity, says a new study.

Squid and zebrafish inspired materials could help camouflage

May 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Researchers have come up artificial muscles that mimic the colour-changing ability of squid and zebrafish.

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Harry Potter's self-writing diary inspires paper that spells out blood type

May 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): A self-writing diary in one of J K Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books has inspired scientists to create a paper that spells out a person's blood type.

Harry Potter's self-writing diary inspires paper that spells out blood type

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): A self-writing diary in one of J K Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books has inspired scientists to create a paper that spells out a person's blood type.

Religious blogs pose higher malware threat than porn sites

May 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

New York, May 2 (ANI): Blogs and websites featuring religious or ideological content are three times more likely than pornographic sites to be infected by malware, according to Symantic's latest Internet security threat report.

Bionic eye comes closer to reality

May 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): Australian researchers say they could be months away from offering hope to people with macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, the leading causes of sight loss in industrial countries.

Secrets weigh people down

May 2, 2012 at 10:08 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): People who keep secrets end up finding everyday tasks far more strenuous than those who do not harbour undisclosed truths, according to a new study.

Sibal expresses concern over discrimination of northeastern students

May 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, May 2(ANI): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal has expressed concern over recent incidents of alleged discrimination of students from the northeast.

Elevation in BMI can up heart disease risk

May 2, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Maintaining a lower body mass index (BMI) can help reduce the risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), say researchers.

Differences in brain chemical may determine how hard people work

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Whether someone is a "go-getter" or a "slacker" may depend on individual differences in the brain chemical dopamine, say researchers.

'Swiss army knife' protein heals wounds, boosts immunity and protects against cancer

May 1, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on the several health benefits associated with lactoferrin, an important iron-binding protein.

Atheists, agnostics kinder than religious people

May 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) When it comes to kindness or helping a stranger, atheists and agnostics fare much better than their highly religious counterparts.

Compounds to help prevent brain damage in Alzheimer's found

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a natural chemical cocktail that could slow or even prevent the devastating brain damage caused by Alzheimer's disease.

Why bigger animals aren't always faster

May 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on why bigger is not always better when it comes to running speed.

Inclusion of Rushdie books in curriculum raises furor in Peshawar University

May 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Peshawar, May 1 (ANI): The University of Peshawar has set aside the Academic Council's decision to include controversial 'Satanic Verses' writer Salman Rushdie's books in MPhil and PhD courses offered by the English Literature department.

Gene involved in sperm-to-egg binding could be key to fertility in mammals

May 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Researchers have discovered for the first time that the gene, which makes a protein called PDILT, enables sperm to bind to an egg, a process vital to fertilisation.

Obese women likelier to face job discrimination

May 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Women who are obese are more likely to be discriminated against when applying for jobs and receive lower starting salaries than their non-overweight colleagues, according to a new study.

New test to certify whether you're a workaholic

April 30, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) Psychologists have devised a new test that would let you know once and for all whether you are addicted to work.

'Middle-ear' microphone may make cochlear implants more convenient

April 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Cochlear implants have restored basic hearing to around 220,000 deaf people, still a microphone and related electronics must be worn outside the head, raising reliability issues, preventing patients from swimming and creating social stigma.

Silicene may steal spotlight from graphene to become new 'star' material

April 30, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers have come up with the first sheet of single-atom thick silicon - dubbed silicene - which shows promise to replace wonder material graphene.

Black women leaders 'approved for assertiveness at work'

April 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): While black men are often penalised for being assertive and aggressive leaders at the workplace, black women are expected to act boldly, a new study has found.

Breastfeeding key to keeping infant gut healthy

April 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Breast-fed babies have healthier gut than formula-fed infants, thanks to the mother's milk, which encouraged beneficial bugs to grow and protect the infants from illness and pathogens, says a study.

Brain networks explain why some teenagers smoke

April 30, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Scientists have been intrigued by why some teenagers start smoking or experimenting with drugs while others do not.

Breastfeeding keeps infants' guts healthy

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Washington, April 30(ANI): Breast-fed babies have healthier guts than their formula-fed counterparts, according to a new study.

New pill 'may have life-changing effects on those suffering from obesity'

April 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have defined the structure of a key part of the human obesity receptor that is an essential factor in the regulation of body fat and could help provide new treatments for the complications of obesity and anorexia.

Wrinkles and twists 'may up solar panels' power output'

April 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Taking their cue from the humble leaf, researchers have used microscopic folds on the surface of photovoltaic material to considerably increase the power output of flexible, low-cost solar cells.

New graphene-based material shows promise to 'revolutionize electronics industry'

April 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Researchers have come up with the most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity.

End discrimination, Chinese student tells CEOs

April 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Beijing, April 27 (IANS) A female student has shot off letters to the chiefs of China's top 500 enterprises to protest sexual discrimination at the work place, a media report said Friday.

Balanced perspective makes for contentment

April 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Do you view the past with fondness, enjoy the present and strive for future goals? If you hold all these perspectives in a balanced way, it could contribute tremendously to your sense of wellbeing, says a study.

Now, camera that describes pictures

April 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): A student in the US has invented a camera, which produces written descriptions of scenes rather than photographs.

Music 'enhances flavours of food'

April 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): A range of sensory responses - taste, touch, sight, smell and sound - amalgamate to add to our enjoyment when we eat and drink, according to a new study.

Portable probe to speed up oral cancer diagnosis

April 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Researchers have developed a portable, mini microscope hoping to slash the time taken to diagnose oral cancer.

Creative thinkers 'likelier to cheat'

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Probability of cheating is more in creative people than in the non-creative lot, a new study has suggested.

T-shirt retailer being probed for borrowing Chinese PM's popularity

April 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Beijing, April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): A Chinese online fashion retailer is being probed for cashing in on Premier Wen Jiabao's popularity to promote its latest T-shirts-an act that might have violated the country's law on advertisement, Beijing commerce authorities said.

Tiny 'spherules' tell tale of Earth's asteroid impacts

April 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Researchers are learning details about asteroid impacts going back to the Earth's early history by using a new method for extracting accurate information from tiny "spherules" embedded in layers of rock.

Chemicals released by baked beetroot 'help boost athletes' performance'

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Athletes who eat baked beetroot before a race run faster than their rivals, a new study has claimed.

Researchers identifies the genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures

April 24, 2012 at 4:56 PM

The researchers have found the genetic variations that are believed to be responsible for causing osteoporosis. Women has the higher risk of fracture up to 50 percent due to to higher proportion of genetic variations that are associated with the cause of osteoporosis.

Even positive stereotypes can hamper performance

April 25, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Hearing that you are a member of an elite group - of chess players or scholars - may not necessarily enhance your performance on tasks related to your alleged area of expertise, researchers say.

Egg consumption 'positively impacts metabolic syndrome and satiety'

April 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Eating eggs may actually have favourable effects on HDL metabolism in men and women with metabolic syndrome, a new study has suggested.

Kids who face violence age faster

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Kids who have experienced violence seem to age faster, their DNA shows wear and tear normally linked with aging, says a new study.

Eating dark chocolate may help keep heart healthy

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Consuming dark chocolate in moderate quantities may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study has revealed.

Does membership of elite group shore up performance?

April 25, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Does being labelled as a member of an elite group shore up your performance on tasks related to your area of expertise?

Accused of cheating MBA student hangs herself

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

Gurgaon, April 24 (IANS) A MBA student Tuesday committed suicide by hanging herself in her hostel room in the Amity University Pachgaon here after a teacher accused her of cheating and tore her exam paper, police said.

Stem cell that may aid healing and repair found in brain

April 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new stem cell in the adult brain and they hope to put the discovery to use to develop methods that can repair diseases and injury to the brain.

Breast cancer survivors who set new goals are healthier

April 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Toronto, April 24 (IANS) Most people go through life setting goals for themselves. But what happens when a sudden hardship or illness throws their life into disarray?

Underdogs in Meerkat society could be best at problem-solving

April 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on "what drives individuals to innovate, and what psychological mechanisms allow them to do so".

Can robots be blamed for killing civilians?

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) If a robot develops a programming glitch that causes it to kill civilians, do we blame the robot, or the humans who created and deployed it?

Potential link between drinking alcohol and breast cancer identified

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified a protein that may finally explain the association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer.

Exercise cuts dementia risk in seniors

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Exercising twice a week help stave off progression to dementia in older people already showing signs of cognitive decline, scientists say.

Genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures discovered

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified the genetic variations that are believed to cause osteoporosis.

Exercise cuts dementia risk in seniors

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Exercising twice a week help stave off progression to dementia in older people already showing signs of cognitive decline, scientists say.

Genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures discovered

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified the genetic variations that are believed to cause osteoporosis.

Restless, moody preschoolers may grow up to be problem gamblers

April 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Kids at the age of three, who are impulsive, inattentive and moody, may end up having gambling problems as adults, a new study has revealed.

Dino-bird was prone to osteoarthritis

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): Dinosaurs might be the oldest victims of osteoarthritis, say researchers.

Cholesterol shows promise in fighting cancer

April 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Toronto, April 23 (IANS) Researchers at Simon Fraser University have concluded that cholesterol may have a few good qualities like slowing or halting cancer cell growth, after all the bad publicity it has received for its role in heart disease or obesity.

Soy protein may help ease symptoms of fatty liver disease

April 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): A diet containing soy protein may significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese persons, say researchers.

Oz women 'give more priority to family over baby'

April 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Melbourne, Apr 22 (ANI): Merely 4 percent of Australian women view having a baby as a top priority, with family, friends and relationships topping the list as most important, a new survey has found.

Honesty 'may not be best policy at work'

April 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM

London, Apr 22 (ANI): Honesty is usually said to be the best policy in social situations but the proverb may not essentially hold true when it comes to the workplace, researchers say.

Mexican group mixes ancestral music with Beatles melodies

April 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Guadalajara (Mexico), April 22 (IANS/EFE) More than 50 young Mixtec Indians gave a concert in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, in which they fused their ancestral musical tradition with melodies made famous by the legendary British rock group The Beatles.

Liver can play key role in controlling weight gain

April 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Austin Health have discovered that liver can directly talk to the brain to control the amount of food we eat.

Flirting men don't fancy you they're just 'bored at work'

April 21, 2012 at 1:09 PM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Men who flirt with their female colleagues do so because they are bored of their job and are lacking in sensitivity, a new study has claimed.

Cholesterol 'may have cancer-fighting goodness'

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have argued that cholesterol may slow or stop cancer cell growth.

'Womens' favourite' Obama ahead of Romney in prez poll race, finds poll

April 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Washington, April 20 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has gained a lead over GOP nominee Mitt Romney among women and minorities voters in the presidential race, according to a new poll.

Ravens can recall faces, sounds years later

April 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Vienna, April 20 (IANS) Just as we remember faces and voices of several individuals, certain birds too can recall faces and sounds after a number of years, says a study.

Cancer resistance in people taking aspirin: Mystery revealed

April 20, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Researchers have unveiled the puzzling side-effect of taking aspirin: the drug that is supposedly reduces a person's chances of initiation of some forms of cancer.

Women drive formation of romantic relationships

April 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Based on evidence from mobile phone calls and texts, a new study has found that women drive the formation of romantic relationships.

Sports are integral part of life: experts

April 20, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Keeping eye on the forthcoming London Olympic 2012, a conference organised for the importance to the economical aspect

Thinking about death 'leads to healthy behaviour and a good life'

April 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Thinking about death can actually be a good thing as an awareness of mortality can improve physical health and help in re-prioritising one's goals and values, a new study has revealed.

Clues to aspirin's anti-cancer effects unlocked

April 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on a mystifying side-effect of taking aspirin: the drug apparently lowers a person's chances of developing some forms of cancer.

Hundreds of fossils found outside Argentina's capital

April 20, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Buenos Aires, April 20 (IANS/EFE) Paleontologists found about 300 well-preserved fossils of pre-historic animals at two quarries outside Buenos Aires, Argentine officials said.

Bees' waggle dance disrupted by gravity

April 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): Honeybees that dance to give directions to flowers make more errors when performing horizontally than vertically because of gravity, researchers have claimed.

Mystery of cosmic rays origin deepens

April 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Although cosmic rays were discovered 100 years ago, their origin has mystified physicists since long.

Why football is 'as good as sex' for men

April 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Soccer fans' hormone levels soar while watching a game but do not increase further after a victory, a new study has revealed.

Now, a flourescent fish to track pollution

April 19, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, April 19 (IANS) Scientists have created a green-glowing zebrafish to monitor ecological damage caused by pollution in real time.

Saying car keys out loud 'may help you find them'

April 19, 2012 at 11:17 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): An individual's ability to find where they left their car keys or wallet may be significantly increased by saying the objects name out loud, a new study has claimed.

Orangutans are smart designers: Study

April 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM

London, April 18 (IANS) Orangutans are turning out to be smart designers, going by the sophisticated way they build their nests, says a scientific study.

Single gene may impact brain size and IQ

April 17, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Amidst various studies on intelligence a team of researchers have identified a single gene, which may have a measurable effect on a person's brain size as well as intelligence.

Single gene 'may affect IQ'

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a single gene, which may have a measurable impact on a person's brain size as well as intelligence.

Craters on Mars may be hiding life

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Craters on Earth made by asteroid impacts may provide clues in search for life on other planets, scientists have suggested.

Genes tied to shrinking brain, Alzheimer's identified

April 16, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) A quartet of genes, identified in the first ever genetic analysis of more than 9,000 people, may speed shrinkage of a brain region involved in making new memories, says recent research.

Gorillas' diet may ward off cancer

April 16, 2012 at 1:55 PM

London, Apr 16 (ANI): Gorillas and colobus monkeys consume huge quantities of plants, which contain oestrogen-like compounds that may protect against some cancers - but if taken in excessive amounts, it may result in reproductive repercussions, according to a new study.

Multi-tasking good for brain

April 14, 2012 at 6:27 PM

London, April 14 (IANS) Juggling too much technology at once - such as texting or browsing online while watching TV - is said to make you less efficient. But researchers have found that multi-tasking can be good for the brain, Daily Mail reported.

Finnish professor charged with spying for Russia

April 14, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Finnish academic has been charged by Denmark with aiding alleged Russian spies in Copenhagen.

Walking may help treat depression

April 14, 2012 at 11:47 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): Taking a brisk walk could play an important role in fighting depression, according to researchers in Scotland.

Childbearing women 'live longer'

April 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM

Sydney, Apr 13 (ANI): A new study has revealed that women with children live longer than those without.

'Harry Potter' star Katie Leung fears looks could make her typecast in films

April 13, 2012 at 7:39 PM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): 'Harry Potter' star Katie Leung fears her she is being typecast, as her Hong Kong heritage is affecting her career prospects and job offers have been "very sparse" since the end of magical movie series.

One third of women eat snakes secretly

April 13, 2012 at 6:23 PM

One third of women gorge on snacks when they find that no one is watching them, says a study done in Britain.

Addicts' memories could be tweaked to reduce drug cravings

April 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): Manipulating memories of drug use may be an affective way to help addicts avoid a return to a life of drug abuse, say scientists in China.

Unique genetic adaptation helped our brain grow

April 13, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Stockholm, April 13 (IANS) Humans adapted genetically about 300,000 years ago to be able to produce larger amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, says a study.

Men get dumber around women

April 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM

New York, April 13 (ANI): Men suffer mental decline when around, or even just thinking about women, a new study has revealed.

Financial sector workers 'lead unhealthy lives'

April 13, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Melbourne, Apr 13 (ANI): The lifestyle of workers in the financial services sector is more unhealthy as compared to similar professionals, but healthier than blue collar workers, a new study has revealed.

Cosmetics and plastics, double risk of type-2 diabetes

April 13, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Now developing diabetes can be increased by the use of cosmetic and plastics.

Cosmetics and plastics can double risk of type-2 diabetes

April 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): Phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics can increase the risk of developing diabetes among seniors, researchers say.

Foes seem fearsome when holding a weapon

April 12, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) Holding a weapon makes men look taller and more muscular, which only confirms what scrawny thugs have long known, new research says.

Ant queens' egg laying rate increases with age

April 12, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Washington, April 12 (ANI): Ant queens lay more eggs as they get older, researchers have found.

One third of women are secret snackers

April 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): A third of women eat snacks when no one is watching, a British study has claimed.

Alcohol can help you solve riddles faster

April 12, 2012 at 2:28 PM

London, April 12 (IANS) Strange but true... scientists say that drinking some beer before solving brain teasers can help you do better than those who attempt the riddles in a sober state.

Childhood obesity genes identified

April 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, April 12 (IANS) Scientists have identified at least two new gene variants that increase the chances of common childhood obesity.

Older fruit and veggie varieties 'healthier than new ones'

April 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Older varieties of fruits and vegetables may be considerably healthier than their modern supermarket equivalents, a new study has claimed.

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