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IPPCI honours Public Relation Officers with Media Ratan Award

September 7, 2014 at 12:58 PM

Indraprastha Press Club of India had organised Indraprastha Media Ratan Awards Ceremony 2014 today at the Constitution Club, New Delhi.

Some women may be genetically susceptible to smoking-related hot flashes

May 3, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Women who smoke and carry specific variations in the genes that impact their metabolism are at higher risk of developing hot flashes in comparison with smokers who do not carry these gene variants, researchers have found.

Stakes high for Super Kings against Deccan Chargers

May 3, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Having finally tasted success after a string of five defeats, the Deccan Chargers would be keen to scalp another opponent when they face an equally inconsistent Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday.

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1 in 7 think end of the world is near

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Johannesburg, May 2 (ANI): Nearly 15 percent of people worldwide believe the world will end during their lifetime and 10 percent think the Mayan calendar could signify it will happen in 2012.

Garbage to be off Goa's beaches by September

May 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) Plastic, waste and other forms of garbage will be off Goa's beaches by September, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Wednesday.

Series of low intensity bomb blasts target ATMs, bank branches across Sindh

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Karachi, May 2 (ANI): A series of bombs went off outside various bank branches and Automated Teller Machines (ATM) in different cities of Sindh early Wednesday morning injuring at least four people.

Twitter chief Dick Costolo says 'IPO still long way off'

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has said that the micro blogging site's Initial Public Offering is 'still a long way off' and that the firm does not see any need or urgency to even think about it at this point of time.

Hyderabad Metro to finalise vendors in two months

May 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 1 (IANS) Larsen and Toubro Metro Rail (Hyderabad), a subsidiary of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects, will finalise in the next two to three months vendors for various components of the Rs.16,375 crore Hyderabad metro rail project, described as the world's largest metro project under public-private partnership.

Prenatal exposure to insecticide chlorpyrifos may alter infants' brain structure

May 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): A new brain imaging study has revealed that even low to moderate levels of exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos during pregnancy may lead to long-term, potentially irreversible changes in the brain structure of the child.he changes in brain structure are consistent with cognitive deficits found in children exposed to this chemical.

Heat wave leaves Hyderabad residents distressed

May 1, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 1 (ANI): Residents of Andhra Pradesh capital Hyderabad are in the grip of a heat wave, and many of them have said that they are forced to stay indoors to avoid the scorching sun.

Mumbai gets a new civic chief

April 30, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) As the current Mumbai civic body chief retired Monday, Sitaram Kunta, an IAS officer of the 1985 batch was named the new municipal commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), an official said.

Taj GVK net profit dips by 32 percent

April 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Hyderabad-based Taj GVK Hotels and Resorts Ltd, a joint venture between the GVK group and the Tata group's Indian Hotels Company Ltd, has reported a decline of 32 percent in its net profit during 2011-12.

Anthelio eyes Indian healthcare market

April 30, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Anthelio, the US-headquartered IT solutions and business process services company for the healthcare industry, plans to enter the Indian market next year and is already in talks with a few hospitals.

Thousands protest in Spain to defend health care, education

April 30, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Madrid, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Thousands of people turned out Sunday in cities all over Spain to defend health care and education and to express their rejection of the government's plans to cut 10 billion euros ($13.3 billion) in financing for both public services to fulfil its goals for reducing the deficit.

Motorsports: Saleem, Surya, Phaneesh top JK Tyre-MMS Rookie Cup

April 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Bangalore's Rubeel M. Saleem, Chennai lad Surya Raguram, both from Meco Racing, and H.B. Phaneesh of Mohite's Racing emerged champions in their respective classes in the first round of the third JK Tyre-MMS Rotax Rookie Cup at the 810 metre MMS Kartainment Track here Sunday.

Wedding ring lost down drain found 2 years later

April 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Melbourne, Apr 29 (ANI): A Boston woman who lost her wedding ring nearly two years ago was unexpectedly reunited with her ring on Friday after sewer workers found the bling in a drain and made it their mission to locate its rightful owner.

Rats have best bite of rodent world: Study

April 29, 2012 at 1:14 PM

London, April 29 (IANS) Mice and rats have evolved to gnaw with their front teeth and chew with their back teeth more successfully than rodents that 'specialise' in one or other of these biting mechanisms, a new study reveals.

Six Indian-Americans win fellowships

April 28, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) Six Indian Americans are among 30 immigrants and children of immigrants from 20 countries who have won 2012 Paul and Daisy Soros New American Fellowships to pursue advanced degrees.

NephroPlus to set up 100 dialysis centres in three years

April 27, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) NephroPlus, a leading kidney care clinic group, Friday said it plans to set up 100 dialysis centres across India over the next three years.

Medvedev sacks Russian Air Force commander

April 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Moscow, April 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sacked Air Force Commander Colonel-General Alexander Zelin and dismissed him from military service, the Kremlin said Friday.

Oz opposition leader Abbott to push for more overseas skilled workers

April 27, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): Australian Leader of Opposition party in Australia, Tony Abbott will use a speech in Melbourne on Friday to push for attracting more overseas skilled workers.

Oil palm on peatlands trigger greenhouse gas: Study

April 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) The oil palm plantations on Borneo island, a part of which falls in Indonesia, would become a key source of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 if they continue to grow unchecked, says a new study.

How news of bin Laden's death first spread on Twitter

April 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): Researchers have found that opinion leaders and celebrities played key roles in spreading news of Osama bin Laden's death in Twitter after he was killed by U.S. Special Forces.

UK Metropolitan Police officer arrested for racial abuse

April 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): A Metropolitan Police officer in Britain has been arrested on alleged charges of racial abuse.

Peace in Kashmir is fake, says Geelani

April 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir may be calm since last year after three summers of unrest, but separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani insists that the peace is fake. He says the state's problem is not of development but of official terrorism and cultural aggression.

Prenatal exposure to smoking may up autism risk in kids

April 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): Children born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have high-functioning autism, such as Asperger's Disorder, preliminary findings from a study has revealed.

Mexico probes Wal-Mart bribery allegations

April 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Mexico City, April 27 (IANS/EFE) Investigators are looking into allegations that US retail giant Wal-Mart's unit in Mexico paid bribes to officials to speed the opening of stores during its expansion push in the country in the past decade, the Mexican government said.

WHO's tobacco control policy could save millions of lives

April 26, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Immediate application of the World Health Organization smoking reduction policy- increasing cigarette prices- could prevent millions of smoking-related deaths by 2030, say University of Michigan researchers.

Parents fume over turban curbs in Shimla school

April 26, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Shimla, April 26 (IANS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari's alma mater St. Edward's School here has refused to allow Sikh students to wear full-sized turban, parents alleged Thursday. They were told to wear "patka" or "under-turban" only. The school denied imposing any restrictions.

Now gold coins in honour of M.S. Subbulakshmi (With Image)

April 26, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A limited edition of engraved gold coins has been launched as a tribute to legendary Carnatic musician M.S. Subbulakshmi. A part of the proceeds from the coins will be donated towards cancer and diabetes research.

RBI not to interfere in bank service charges

April 26, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Hyderabad, April 26 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will not stop banks from collecting charges for various services or insist on a minimum balance, as it is the choice of the customer where to open account, Deputy Governor K.C. Chakrabarty said here Thursday.

Seven students to represent India at US science fair

April 26, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Seven school students from across the country who excelled in a national science project will go to the US to compete with more than 1,600 others from over 60 countries at a global fair, officials said Thursday.

Strong daylight may help prevent and treat heart attacks

April 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): CU medical school researchers have revealed that intense light could be used to treat heart attacks.

Police deny torturing China's former soccer chief

April 26, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Shengyang (Liaoning Province), April 26 (IANS) Chinese police have denied a claim by the country's former soccer head Xie Yalong that he was tortured into confessing to bribe-taking.

Facebook IPO could be delayed till June due to recent acquisitions

April 26, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Facebook's much anticipated Initial Public Offering, which reportedly had been expected to be completed in mid-May, could be delayed until mid-June due to the additional disclosure required after a recent string of deals.

Vitamin E in diet can be preventive against many cancers

April 24, 2012 at 5:01 PM

A recent study has revealed that the two forms of vitamin D namely gamma and delta-tocopherols that are commonly found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts may be helpful in the prevention of colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers. Though, it has been a topic of controversies in many scientific journals and the news media that whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer.

China to issue more green cards to woo overseas talent

April 25, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Beijing, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): China will issue more green cards and ease restrictions for visa-free entry to encourage more talented individuals from overseas to work in the country, a senior security official said Wednesday.

China probes 20,000 cases of illegal entry, employment in 2011

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Beijing, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Police last year investigated more than 20,000 incidents in which foreigners illegally entered, lived or worked in China, a senior police officer said Wednesday.

Chinese prison funding no longer relies on enterprises: Official

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Beijing, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The profits of prison-run enterprises no longer act as the primary financial source for Chinese prisons, Minister of Justice Wu Aiying said Wednesday.

Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile

April 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile, less than a week after India tested a 5,000 km range missile that can reach deep inside China.

France's Thales eyes big in India's metro, rail projects

April 25, 2012 at 9:52 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) French defence, aerospace and technology giant Thales sees a huge opportunity in India's public transport sector and plans to bid for upcoming metro and rail projects across the country, either independently or as a consortium.

Granules India's revenues rise 37 percent

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) Granules India Ltd., a fast growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company, has posted a growth of 37 percent in revenues for 2011-12.

CA, Mahindra set up joint research centre

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) Mahindra Satyam and Tech Mahindra have inked an agreement with CA Technologies, a global IT management and security software and solutions company, to set up a joint research centre in Pune.

CA sets up Asia innovation centre in Hyderabad

April 24, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) US software and solutions company CA Technologies has set up its Asia innovation unit at its development centre here in partnership with the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H).

Akhilesh assures all help for NIA hub in UP

April 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday assured National Investigation Agency chief S.C. Sinha all help in setting up a hub in the state capital.

Mahindra Satyam, Tech Mahindra merger likely in 8-9 months

April 24, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) The merger of Mahindra Satyam and Tech Mahindra will take between eight and nine months to complete, said Mahindra Satyam CEO C.P. Gurnani here Tuesday.

R and A chief Dawson slams Woods' behavior at Augusta National

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Washington, Apr 24(ANI): Peter Dawson, Chief Executive, Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, has blasted ace golfer Tiger Woods for his disgraceful antics at Augusta National earlier this month.

Vitamin E in diet 'guards against many cancers'

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study.

Anganwadi workers' pay may go up again

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Planning Commission is thinking of raising the remuneration of Anganwadi workers, who currently earn Rs.3,000 a month.

Facebook claims to have 901 million users

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr 24(ANI): Facebook has said it has 901 million users and is likely that it pass the one billion user mark well before the end of this year.

Vitamin E in diet 'guards against many cancers'

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study.

Facebook claims to have 901 million users

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Washington, Apr 24(ANI): Facebook has said it has 901 million users and is likely that it pass the one billion user mark well before the end of this year.

France's Thales bets big on India's metro, rail projects

April 24, 2012 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Seeing a huge business opportunity in India's public transport sector, French technology giant Thales is planning to bid for the upcoming metro projects across the country, either independently or in partnership with other firms.

Volcano erupts in Indonesia

April 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM

Jakarta, April 24 (IANS) Mount Lokon in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province erupted Tuesday, an official said here.

Chinese internet users identify role models

April 22, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) Ten ordinary Chinese have been recognized as national role models, based on the results of a quarterly online poll.

Scientists locate malaria parasites' Achilles heal

April 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM

London, April 22 (IANS) Scientists have identified a key protein common to malaria parasites, opening the way to more effective vaccines or drugs against the life-threatening infections caused by the micro-organisms.

Forget 'likes', engaging Gen Y is key to Facebook success

April 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): The number of fans or "likes" an organisation's Facebook page has may not be a precise indicator of success.

Court order on plea against army chief April 26

April 21, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday reserved for April 26 its order on a defamation case filed by Lt. Gen. (retd) Tejinder Singh against army chief Gen V.K. Singh, who has accused him of bribery.

Gangster Suri murder accused Bhanu arrested

April 21, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Saturday arrested most wanted fugitive Bhanu Kiran alias Bhanu, the key accused in the murder of dreaded gangster Suryanarayana Reddy alias Maddelachervu Suri.

Gangster Suri murder accused Bhanu arrested

April 21, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Saturday arrested Bhanu Kiran alias Bhanu, the key accused in the murder of dreaded gangster Suryanarayana Reddy alias Maddelachervu Suri.

Meet, the girl with 'perfect face'

April 21, 2012 at 5:17 PM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): For centuries people have pondered over 'the perfect face', and a teenage student seems to be simply the blessed one.

World Heart Federation gets first ever Indian president

April 21, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The World Heart Federation (WHF), a global NGO dedicated to prevention of heart diseases in low- and middle-income countries, elected its first ever Indian president, a federation statement said Saturday.

Public Distribution System to be computerised

April 20, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The food and public distribution department has signed an agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to scale up computerization of the targeted public distribution system (TPDS) in the country.

Modest alcohol consumption 'halves risk and severity of hepatitis'

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): People with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD) who consume alcohol in modest amounts, no more than one or two servings per day, are half as likely to develop hepatitis as non-drinkers with the same condition, a new study has claimed.

Bulgaria opens consulate in Hyderabad

April 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) Bulgaria is all set to open its consulate in Hyderabad following the appointment of Y. Kiran Kumar, chief executive officer of Suchir India -- a major infrastructure player, as honorary consul.

I got prison official pregnant while in jail, says Mike Tyson

April 20, 2012 at 12:21 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Mike Tyson has claimed that he got a corrections official pregnant while serving a jail sentence.

National Insurance assessing loss in AMRI fire

April 19, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Public sector National Insurance Company (NIC) Thursday said it is in the process of inspecting and assessing the claim for the damage caused due to a massive fire at AMRI Hospital that claimed 94 lives last December.

Depression is more likely in teens using speed and ecstasy

April 19, 2012 at 5:04 PM

A new research has proved that Synthetic drugs are likely to put teenagers at high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression.

Thomas calls for updating laws to check misleading advertisements

April 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution K.V. Thomas has said that there is an urgent need to update laws and improve enforcement to protect consumers from misleading advertisements as despite several provisions, false and misleading advertisements continue to exploit consumers and now have a wider canvas.

Caffeine use may help overcome dry eye syndrome

April 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Tokyo, April 19 (IANS) Caffeine intake may help overcome dry eye syndrome (DES) -- caused by the diminishing ability to produce tears with symptoms like grittiness, scratchy or smarting sensation and production of stringy discharge from the eyes -- reveals a study.

Acidic oceans endangering baby corals

April 19, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Sydney, April 19 (IANS) Acidic oceans are dramatically altering the ability of baby corals to sense their surroundings, says a study.

Flesh eating helped humans spread globally

April 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Stockholm, April 19 (IANS) When early humans turned flesh eaters, the diet allowed women to wean babies earlier and have more children, culminating in the species' global spread, a study reveals.

Artificial brain-muscle connections restore monkeys' hand movement after paralysis

April 19, 2012 at 1:25 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): Researchers have found that an artificial connection between the brain and muscles can restore complex hand movements in monkeys following paralysis.

Reasons behind kidney stones found

April 19, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) Kidney stones afflict millions of people worldwide every year, triggering a crippling pain that is among the worst known to man.

Mystery of kidney stone solved

April 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): A new study has provided evidence to explain why some people are more prone to developing kidney stones than others.

Turtle clocks Rs.122 crore revenue

April 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Turtle, a leading manufacturer and retailer of men's apparel and accessories, registered a growth of 50 percent in revenue during 2011-12 and expects the same level of growth during the current year.

Positive outlook keeps heart healthy

April 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

London, April 18 (IANS) Optimistic people are up to 50 percent less likely to suffer a coronary or a stroke, American researchers say.

60% Wikipedia entries have factual errors, latest research says

April 18, 2012 at 7:53 PM

If you are extremely internet savvy and always believe on web for accessing information regarding any business or company, may face chagrin any time especially in group discussion and interviews as 60% of data entries in World's biggest online encyclopedia have factual errors, a latest study on the this topic has warned it.........

IndiGo to launch six new flights from April 20

April 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo will start six new direct flights between Mumbai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam from April 20, its president Aditya Ghosh said Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton wins 57 pct votes for 2016 presidential poll

April 18, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has received 57 percent against Vice President Joe Biden 14 percent for the 2016 elections, according to a new survey.

Teacher shot dead in capital

April 18, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A 28-year-old school teacher was found shot dead in a park in the capital, police said Wednesday.

Long-term exposure to air pollution may up risk of lung and heart disease

April 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Older adults who are exposed to fine-particle air pollution for longer period may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Sunlight plus lime juice can quickly get rid of harmful bacteria in water

April 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Scientists have found an inexpensive and effective way to quickly improve the quality of drinking water.

Wikipedia entries full of factual errors, says researcher

April 18, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) Sixty percent of Wikipedia articles about companies contain factual errors, according to a new research, which warned people not to rely on the website for accurate and balanced information.

Many Wikipedia entries contain factual errors

April 18, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): A new study has pointed out that sixty percent of Wikipedia articles about companies contain factual errors.

Anaesthesia causes jet-lag state, post surgery

April 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Wellington, April 18 (IANS) People feel as though they have jet-lag after surgery, which could be due to the effect of general anaesthesia that alters genetic activity controlling the bio-clock, a study reveals.

Positive feelings may help keep your heart healthy

April 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Positive psychological characteristics such as optimism, life satisfaction, and happiness appear to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events, a new study has found.

Caffeine intake may help improve treatment of dry eye syndrome

April 18, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Researchers have found that consumption of caffeine can significantly increase the eye's ability to produce tears, suggesting that it could offer relief for millions of people with dry eye syndrome.

YSRC questions Congress secular credentials

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Hyderabad, April 17: Questioning the secular credentials of Congress Party, YSR Congress Party on Tuesday said that it was trying to whip up passions on caste and religious lines.

Kurt Cobain worked on full solo album before suicide, says Eric Erlandson

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Wellington, Apr 17 (ANI): Former 'Hole' guitarist Eric Erlandson has claimed that 'Nirvana' frontman Kurt Cobain was working towards recording a solo album before he killed himself in 1994.

Maoist ideologue Satyamurthy dead

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) K.G. Satyamurthy, a Maoist ideologue and one of the founders of the People's War Group (PWG), died in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district Tuesday. He was 84.

Women in red a real turn off for men

April 17, 2012 at 4:38 PM

London, April 17 (IANS) Popular perception equates red with women's sexual allure, but the colour may actually act as a turn-off for most males, says a study.

Foreign firms keen to manufacture Aakash 2 in India: Sibal

April 17, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday said many foreign companies have shown interest in manufacturing the second version of the low-cost tablet Aakash 2 in India.

Concept to can: luring Hollywood to Hyderabad

April 17, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) Three decades after his father, legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, started the Telugu film industry's migration from Madras (now Chennai) to Hyderabad, his actor son Akkineni Nagarjuna has embarked on an ambitious plan to attract Bollywood and Hollywood to "world-class production facilities" in this southern metropolis that has grown into another destination for technology companies.

Coal India to ink fuel supply pact April 20

April 16, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Public sector Coal India Limited (CIL) will sign a fuel supply agreement (FSA) with power companies by April 20, a top official said Monday.

Deccan Chargers tie up with Mojostreet

April 16, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Deccan Chargers Monday announced a social media marketing initiative using Mojostreet, a popular location based mobile game.

Traditional Chinese medicines carry toxic compounds

April 16, 2012 at 2:35 PM

Sydney, April 16 (IANS) Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) also carry potentially lethal plant ingredients, allergens and traces of endangered species, according to a new research, which warned the consumers to be aware of health safety issues before adopting these as a treatment option.

Air pollution and tuberculosis susceptibility 'may be connected'

April 15, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have determined a possible link between exposure to a common component of urban air pollution and a change in the function of important immune cells that protect against the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.

Great education debate: will it create a revolution or social friction?

April 15, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The beginning of a revolution in education or a cloud on the autonomy of private institutions and a financial burden on the middle class?

Annapurna builds world-class film studios in Hyderabad

April 14, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Annapurna Studios, one of the leading film production centres in India, Saturday announced it has added five state-of-the-art studios with an investment of Rs.100 crore. The production house is hoping to target Hollywood with the cheaper labour and studio rentals in India.

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