Everything you need to know about D.a.v.college: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about D.a.v.college: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Ranchi, May 2 (IANS) Terming it the rarest of rate cases, a Ranchi court Wednesday awarded the death sentence to a youth, Bijendra Kumar, for beheading a girl in a college campus here last year.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Just 20 minutes of playing a violent video game turned players into more accurate shooters when firing a realistic gun at a mannequin and were more likely to aim for and hit the head, a new study found.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) People multitask not because they are good at it but because it makes them feel good, says a new study, which explains why it is so popular, though unproductive.
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Washington, May 1 (ANI): Highly religious people are less motivated by compassion when helping a stranger than are atheists, agnostics and less religious people, a new research has revealed.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Media multitasking- like reading a book while watching TV - may hurt your performance, but it will make you feel good, a new study has suggested.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Want to stay healthy - then place fruits in a clear bowl within arm's reach, so that you could help yourself whenever you felt the urge to eat.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): When fruits and vegetables are within arm's reach, students are more likely to eat them, according to a new study.
Kottayam, April 30 (IANS) A Kerala nursing student, who poisoned herself after failing to secure an education loan, died at a medical college here Monday.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and a section of teachers for trying to stop the developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and the Maoists for trying to stop developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) A woman professor who dared to take on a Trinamool Congress leader for allegedly throwing a jug at her inside the teachers' staff room now finds her dispute with a tenant being made public by the West Bengal government - in what is being seen as a bid to show her in poor light.
Washington, April 29 (IANS) In an incident which appears be a perfect plot for any reality-based fiction work, an American college dropout after being brutally attacked by a group of street robbers has turned a mathematics genius.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): A college in western Massachusetts has gone one step ahead by inviting a porn star to speak.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): A middle-aged man from Washington is the only person in the world known to have the incredible skill of turning complex mathematical formulas everywhere into stunning, intricate diagrams he can draw by hand that was obtained by sheer accident just a decade ago.
Beijing, Apr 27 (ANI): Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has escaped from house arrest and released a video addressed to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
Ranchi, April 26 (IANS) A Ranchi court Thursday convicted a man for beheading a woman inside a college campus here last April. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced April 30.
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) A woman college professor's allegation that a former Trinamool Congress legislator flung a jug full of water at her following an altercation over teachers' association elections in West Bengal has created a flutter here.
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): President Obama has revealed that he finished paying off his student loan only about eight years back.
Washington, April 25(ANI): Eating disorders can be caused by lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, relationship problems, abuse and sexual assault, according to a new study.
Chennai, Apr 24 (ANI): State Secretary of Norwegian Ministry of Environment, Heidi Sorensen, on Tuesday lauded the ruling of the court to hand over two Indian children in foster care to their paternal uncle in India, and said the decision was in the kids' 'best interests'.
Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) With an aim to promote American studies in India and strengthen India-US relations, an American Corner and American Studies Curriculum were inaugurated at a college here.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Amid speculation over the possible names of presidential candidates, the government Monday said it will try to evolve consensus on one candidate, but added that it was premature to comment on who it could be.
Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): The number of fans or "likes" an organisation's Facebook page has may not be a precise indicator of success.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Indian government's decision to stop experimentation on animals for training college and university students was Friday hailed by animal rights group Humane Society International.
Chongqing, April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): A court in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality has sentenced seven people to death and five to jail for making and selling methamphetamine.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Reacting to President Barack Obama's statement of 'not being born with a silver spoon', Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney said that 'he would not apologize for his family's success.'
Jaipur, April 19 (IANS) Depressed over regular harassment by four youths in her college, a 20-year-old undergraduate Thursday committed suicide by hanging herself at her house in Rajasthan's Dausa district , police said.
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Recalling his working class roots and the career success that he has enjoyed, US President Barack Obama has said that he wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and firmly reiterated that he will continue to champion the cause of economic fairness in America.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) With a slew of critical education bills remaining pending for parliament approval, a visibly irked Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday said "political interests" were overshadowing national interest in parliament.
Washington, April 18 (ANI): Dartmouth scientists have found that functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain scans may be able to predict weight gain and sexual desire.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Increased investment in research, higher monetary assistance and development of technology for industries are the three steps that will ensure a bright future for the Indian Institutes of Technology, says deputy director of IIT-Delhi M. Balakrishnan.
New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): The nation on Saturday pays homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 121st birth anniversary.
Beijing, April 13 (IANS) About 20,000 college graduates will join the annual campaign to volunteer for work in rural China.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Aiming to make higher education more industry-centric, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is now starting flexible dual degree and integrated courses in management, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): Two teachers and a school administrator in Maryland have come forward to claim their share of the record 656 million jackpot, exposing false claims of a McDonald's worker who said she had the winning ticket.
Thane, April 11 (IANS) An animal protection group Wednesday demanded action against a snake rescuer and trainer in Maharashtra's Thane district for what it called illegal possession of reptiles, one of whom bit a woman causing her death last week.
Johannesburg, Apr 11 (ANI): A US researcher has come up with an alarm clock that can only be stopped by getting out of bed as it does not have any snooze button.
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Tim Tebow drew a crowd of almost 15,000 to Easter Church service on Sunday.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised no new taxes and better governance in the trifurcated Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) which goes to the polls April 15.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has got a strong fan following both nationally and internationally, was amazed to when the father of a four-month-old stopped him to say: "My son is your biggest fan".
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): College students who often text message during class find it difficult to pay attention to classroom lectures and consequently risk having poor learning outcomes, according to a new study.
New York, Apr 7 (ANI): Vanessa Williams has opened up about her traumatic past and evealed that she was sexually molested as a child by a family friend.
Washington, April 7 (ANI): The United States Labor Department has said that the country's mployers have added 120,000 jobs in March, leading to the unemployment rate to fall to 8.2 ercent.
Washington, April 7 (ANI): A series of psychology studies has demonstrated that homophobia is more pronounced in individuals with an unacknowledged attraction to the same sex and who grew up with authoritarian parents who forbade such desires.
Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): Misconception about one's weight is an important barrier to weight loss in obese people, a new study has revealed.
Washington, April 6 (ANI): Nadya "Octo-Mom" Suleman has admitted that she feels "ashamed" of having to rely on public assistance to take care of her 14 children, but insisted she will never do porn, no matter how dire things get.
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) International pop star Katy Perry, who performed at the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League season five, is very happy after meeting Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and wants to "raid her closet".
Washington, April 4 (IANS) People who are ignored by others online may feel just as bad as if they had been excluded in person, according to a new study.
Brasilia, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's drive to establish a partnership with the US in the spheres of education, science, technology and innovation will be a key topic of President Dilma Rousseff's visit to Washington next week, the education minister said Tuesday.
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston's secret half-brother Alex John Aniston is reportedly a 'scruffy punk' who leads a nomadic life.
Washington, April 3 (IANS) Seven people were killed and three wounded in a shooting spree at a college in northern California, CNN reported Monday citing police.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid cheers, enthusiasm and hope, students of New Delhi's Lady Shri Ram college Monday hailed alumna and Myanmarese leader Aung San Suu Kyi's landmark victory in the country's by-polls, stating that it was a "much-awaited moment in the long journey of the country towards democracy".
London, Apr 2 (ANI): Amanda Beard, who won a gold medal at the US Olympics, has revealed how she has battled with bulimia and self-mutilation during her astonishing rise to the top.
London, Apr 2 (ANI): Tech giant Apple's factories in China are reportedly employing tens of thousands of students, some of them on forced internships, to manufacture its iPads, iPhones and other products.
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) It is not a carnival in the truest sense, but the four-day defence exposition in progress at the Pragati Maidan, India's major trade exhibition venue, is attracting both young and old, with love for all things military.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed that Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar would run the affairs of the Sikh religious body along with other officer bearers.
London, Mar 30 (ANI): A teenage girl, who as a child was hit by a stomach bug which left her with an extreme fear of food, has been eating only cheese and tomato pizza for the last eight years.
Jaipur, March 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Thursday carried out surprise checks at 28 private nursing colleges across the state after conducting raids on 48 others earlier this month, officials said.
Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) A college girl attempted suicide after she was allegedly raped by five policemen when she was returning home from tuition in Pakistan's Punjab province, a media report said.
New Delhi, March 23 (INAS) The Supreme Court Friday permitted the online counselling for allotment of 50 percent seats of all-India quota for admission in post graduate medical courses in the country.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba, who started her acting career with "Yahaan" in 2005, says she hardly attended classes during her college days.
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Cheerleading, which is centred around a group of scantily clad women writhing and waving their toned arm in the air to the beats of the latest number one hit these days, was once a strictly male-only arena.
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): The times are changing, and not essentially for the better when it comes to giving back to society, a new study has revealed.
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Dwayne The Rock Johnson has scooped up a plush 13,153 square feet home in South Florida by paying just 3.4 million-dollar.
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Dwayne The Rock Johnson has scooped up a plush 13,153 square feet home in South Florida by paying just 3.4 million-dollar.
London, Mar 16 (ANI): Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain's daughter Meghan told Playboy in an interview that she is straight, single and comes 'from a family of whiskey drinkers'.
New York, Mar 16 (ANI): A urologist in US is offering free pizzas to men who are willing to receive a vasectomy during March Madness - the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.
London, Mar 16 (ANI): Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain's daughter Meghan told Playboy in an interview that she is straight, single and comes 'from a family of whiskey drinkers'.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): One of the ways in which a player might be able to improve his chances at making a free throw during a basketball tournament could be by tricking himself into thinking that the basket is bigger than it really is, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Mar 14(ANI): A former Indian-origin Rutgers student, who used a web camera to spy on his gay room-mate' was described as a curious 'kid' rather than a 'criminally homophobic bully'.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): One of the ways in which a player might be able to improve his chances at making a free throw during a basketball tournament could be by tricking himself into thinking that the basket is bigger than it really is, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Mar 14(ANI): A former Indian-origin Rutgers student, who used a web camera to spy on his gay room-mate' was described as a curious 'kid' rather than a 'criminally homophobic bully'.
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Sharing germs with one's mate when dining out makes them look like a close couple, a new study has found.
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): An erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has become such a success that gray ties, an article of clothing that plays a prominent role in the book, have become a hot item in New York, it has been revealed.
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): An erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has become such a success that gray ties, an article of clothing that plays a prominent role in the book, have become a hot item in New York, it has been revealed.
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Sharing germs with one's mate when dining out makes them look like a close couple, a new study has found.
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): A Northern California preacher, who spent millions last year to publicize his message of impending global destruction, has acknowledged his apocalyptic prophecy was wrong.
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): A Northern California preacher, who spent millions last year to publicize his message of impending global destruction, has acknowledged his apocalyptic prophecy was wrong.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Nearly two-thirds of college presidents in the United States want President Barack Obama re-elected, making him the overwhelming favorite, according to a new survey.
London, Mar 9(ANI): The White House has announced that British Prime Minister David Cameron will accompany President Barack Obama to a college basketball game during his official visit next week.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Nearly two-thirds of college presidents in the United States want President Barack Obama re-elected, making him the overwhelming favorite, according to a new survey.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Past research has shown that viewing physical violence in the media can increase aggression in adults and children.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Past research has shown that viewing physical violence in the media can increase aggression in adults and children.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Listening to mainstream rock music like Bruce Springsteen and the White Stripes even for a few minutes may make people apathetic towards black people and latinos, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): In most cases, it is profile photo on Facebook that tells viewers what they need to know to form an opinion about an individual and not the text, new research suggests.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that there is science behind cliche that 'women like bad men.'
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): In most cases, it is profile photo on Facebook that tells viewers what they need to know to form an opinion about an individual and not the text, new research suggests.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Listening to mainstream rock music like Bruce Springsteen and the White Stripes even for a few minutes may make people apathetic towards black people and latinos, a new study has claimed.
Washington, March 6 (ANI): People who are considered ambitious attend the best colleges and universities, have prestigious careers and earn high salaries, but they don't necessarily lead more successful lives, say researchers.
Washington, March 6 (ANI): People who are considered ambitious attend the best colleges and universities, have prestigious careers and earn high salaries, but they don't necessarily lead more successful lives, say researchers.
Washington, March 4 (ANI): People with college degrees not only have advantages in finding good jobs, but it may also help them stay healthy, according to a new study.
Washington, March 4 (ANI): Caffeine consumption can disrupt sleep for morning people but has little or no effect on those who are literally "night owls", researchers suggest.
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): Loneliness can cause all kinds of ill health effects and it even begets more intense isolation, a new study has shown.
Washington, March 4 (ANI): Caffeine consumption can disrupt sleep for morning people but has little or no effect on those who are literally "night owls", researchers suggest.
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): Loneliness can cause all kinds of ill health effects and it even begets more intense isolation, a new study has shown.
Washington, March 4 (ANI): People with college degrees not only have advantages in finding good jobs, but it may also help them stay healthy, according to a new study.
Washington, Mar 3(ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has thanked a Georgetown University law student for publicly backing his regulations on mandating contraception coverage in an election year fight over the administration's birth control policy.
Washington, Mar 3(ANI): A lawyer representing former Indian -origin Rutgers student grilled a witness about his relationship with gay student Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide after he came to know that his tryst had been web- streamed.
Washington, Mar 3(ANI): A lawyer representing former Indian -origin Rutgers student grilled a witness about his relationship with gay student Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide after he came to know that his tryst had been web- streamed.
Washington, Mar 3(ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has thanked a Georgetown University law student for publicly backing his regulations on mandating contraception coverage in an election year fight over the administration's birth control policy.
