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Need to promote agri-entrepreneurship in medicinal plant cultivation: Dr. Harshvardhan

April 12, 2015 at 4:47 PM

Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan urged the Scientists to Exploit Wide Gene-Pool Available in Nature for Developing Superior Varieties of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan, has said that India has the potential of becoming the world's largest supplier of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) given her rich tradition in this field.

Coleen Rooney tweets pic of 'Little Farmer' Kai

May 1, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Coleen Rooney posted a picture of her adorable son Kai on Twitter, as the mother-son due enjoyed a day out in a farm park.

Unwitting Brazilian family used explosive device as doorstop

May 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Sao Paulo, May 1 (IANS/EFE) For 15 years a Brazilian family used a device they found buried on their farm as a doorstop without suspecting that it could be a bomb, media reports said Monday.

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Seven people beheaded at Brazilian farm

May 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 1 (IANS/EFE) Police found seven people decapitated at a farm in the central Brazilian state of Goias, media reports said.

Wind farms 'may cause climate change'

April 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): In a new study, that shows for the first time that wind farms are already pushing up temperatures, scientists have revealed that this new technology can cause climate change.

S. Korean inspectors to look into new case of mad cow disease

April 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Seoul, April 29 (Xinhua) -- South Korea will send a group of government officials, scholars and civic activists to the United States to look into the latest outbreak of mad cow disease amid growing food safety concerns at home, the farm ministry here said Sunday.

Demerits of Organic Farming

April 26, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Though, organic farming has proved to be very useful for the cultivation of healthy and nutritious food keeping in view the environmental concerns too but is not commonly practiced in most part of the world, the major reason behind this is the time factor to get the result. Organic farming is a time taking process, which is a bit slow in showing the result and thus making the process less favorite to the cultivators.

Shanghai faces labour crisis

April 26, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Beijing, April 26 (IANS) China's Shanghai city is facing a shortfall of migrant labour. The city's human resource watchdog says it is happening mainly due to the rising cost of living and the labour's attraction to booming labour markets elsewhere.

Benefits of Organic Farming

April 26, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Organic farming is a science of agriculture that utilizes the biological means of cultivating crops with a coordination to the nature. Effective practice of organic farming can be very useful in every aspect and can be highly profitable in comparision to the traditional and chemical farming.

Introduction to Organic Farming

April 26, 2012 at 12:13 PM

With the introduction of inorganic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides during the industrial revolution to meet the increasing demand of food in the early and mid 90s, use of synthetic fertilizers became quite common across the world leading to the gradual degradation of soil fertility.

Mulligan weds Mumford

April 23, 2012 at 7:56 AM

London, April 23 (IANS) Actress Carey Mulligan married folk rocker Marcus Mumford in a countryside ceremony.

Norwegian mass killer Breivik to demand 'military tribunal'

April 15, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Oslo, Apr 15 (ANI): Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, who confessed to killing 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage, is likely to say during his trial on Monday that he should be facing a military tribunal, not a criminal court.

Fun and fervour mark Vishu in Kerala

April 14, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) Devout Hindus here Saturday heralded Vishu, the Kerala new year, with traditional cultural fervour with people visiting temples in the morning.

NASA designs enormous 'margarita glass' to harvest sun's energy

April 13, 2012 at 3:47 PM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): NASA has designed a giant cocktail glass floating through the sky that would soak up the sun's rays from high above the Earth.

China's GDP growth slows to 8.1 percent

April 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Beijing, April 13 (IANS) China's economy expanded 8.1 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2012, slowing from 8.9 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Friday.

Dozens of youths under age 20 die from work-related injuries each year

April 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Washington, April 12 (ANI): Researchers have called for better safety standards for young workers, who are vulnerable to work-related injuries.

Kerala prisons to go green

April 11, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) In what is being billed as a pioneering initiative, all 52 jails in Kerala will now go green with the state government undertaking a Rs.25.50 crore solar power project.

China farm produce prices fall

April 11, 2012 at 4:26 AM

Beijing, April 11 (IANS) The prices of China's farm produce fell for a third straight week on increased supplies, the commerce ministry said Tuesday.

US stocks tumble after March jobs report

April 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM

New York, April 10 (IANS) US stocks tumbled Monday as investors came back from a weekend holiday and finally got a chance to react to Friday's jobs data, Xinhua reported.

Russian farmer held for using slaves

April 7, 2012 at 9:13 AM

Moscow, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A farmer in Russia has been detained for apparently using at least 20 labourers as slaves at his farm, police said.

Rajasthan woman throws children in well, kills self

April 6, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) A woman allegedly threw her three daughters aged between 1 and 5 years into a well and then committed suicide by consuming poison in Rajasthan, police said Friday.

Hen sits on wrong nest, hatches ducklings

April 4, 2012 at 8:56 PM

London, April 4 (IANS) This Broody hen in Britain has hatched a clutch of ducklings after she nested over the eggs apparently unaware that they had been laid by a duck.

One dead as six Uzbeks fall into well

April 4, 2012 at 4:24 AM

Moscow, April 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Six migrants from Uzbekistan fell into an abandoned well one by one, while trying to help each other out in a Russian village, officials said. One of them drowned.

Indian grandma 'world's oldest women sharpshooter' at 78

March 23, 2012 at 12:32 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): A 78-year-old Indian woman is believed to be the world's oldest female professional sharpshooter.

Eating salmon could boost health of pregnant women and their babies

March 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Intake of salmon increases omega-3 fatty acid levels and improves antioxidant defences in pregnant women and their babies, researchers have found.

Eating salmon could boost health of pregnant women and their babies

March 21, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Intake of salmon increases omega-3 fatty acid levels and improves antioxidant defences in pregnant women and their babies, researchers have found.

Abbey Crouch tweets pics of daughter's first birthday

March 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): Abbey Crouch shared a picture of her little daughter Sophia on Twitter as she turned one on Wednesday.

'Toxic' dietary cadmium found in fertilizers may up breast cancer risk

March 16, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Washington, March 16(ANI): Dietary cadmium, a toxic metal widely dispersed in the environment and found in many farm fertilizers, may cause an increased risk of breast cancer in women, a new study has suggested.

'Toxic' dietary cadmium found in fertilizers may up breast cancer risk

March 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Washington, March 16(ANI): Dietary cadmium, a toxic metal widely dispersed in the environment and found in many farm fertilizers, may cause an increased risk of breast cancer in women, a new study has suggested.

Abbey Crouch tweets pics of daughter's first birthday

March 16, 2012 at 12:00 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): Abbey Crouch shared a picture of her little daughter Sophia on Twitter as she turned one on Wednesday.

Brit workers shelling out 2k pounds to de-stress by learning to be sheepdogs

March 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Stressed out British employees are enrolling themselves in 'Raising the Baa' course, which has been launched by a working shepherd who is turning his hand to executive training.

Brit workers shelling out 2k pounds to de-stress by learning to be sheepdogs

March 15, 2012 at 3:24 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Stressed out British employees are enrolling themselves in 'Raising the Baa' course, which has been launched by a working shepherd who is turning his hand to executive training.

New salt-tolerant wheat may combat food shortages

March 12, 2012 at 9:20 PM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): Scientists have created a new variety of wheat, which can tolerate salty soil and may help tackle threat to food production caused due to climate change.

India to partner with Africa to tackle challenges of 21st century: PM

March 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Asserting that the processes of globalization and growing inter-dependence among nations pose fundamental new challenges to the economic sustenance of Asia and Africa, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said India has a vision for a partnership with Africa to deal with some of the common challenges of the 21st century.

India to partner with Africa to tackle challenges of 21st century: PM

March 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Asserting that the processes of globalization and growing inter-dependence among nations pose fundamental new challenges to the economic sustenance of Asia and Africa, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday said India has a vision for a partnership with Africa to deal with some of the common challenges of the 21st century.

Burial place of last Inca emperor 'discovered in Andes'

February 29, 2012 at 8:01 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): The location of the tomb of last Inca emperor Atahualpa has mystified researchers for centuries but now an expert has pinpointed a site in the Andes mountains, nearly 45 miles south of Quito, Ecuador, as the emperor's resting place. atrimony Minister Maria Fernanda Espinosa, spoke about the ruins unearthed by Ecuadoran historian Tamara Estupinan.

Burial place of last Inca emperor 'discovered in Andes'

February 29, 2012 at 5:28 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): The location of the tomb of last Inca emperor Atahualpa has mystified researchers for centuries but now an expert has pinpointed a site in the Andes mountains, nearly 45 miles south of Quito, Ecuador, as the emperor's resting place. atrimony Minister Maria Fernanda Espinosa, spoke about the ruins unearthed by Ecuadoran historian Tamara Estupinan.

Former Oz wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi dreams of becoming Kiwi player

February 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Wellington, Feb 25(ANI): Former Australian wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is set to play for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic league, and since he was born in New Zealand, it gives him a chance to qualify for the New Zealand team as per International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules book.

Former Oz wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi dreams of becoming Kiwi player

February 25, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Wellington, Feb 25(ANI): Former Australian wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is set to play for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic league, and since he was born in New Zealand, it gives him a chance to qualify for the New Zealand team as per International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules book.

Former Oz wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi dreams of becoming Kiwi player

February 25, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Wellington, Feb 25(ANI): Former Australian wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is set to play for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic league, and since he was born in New Zealand, it gives him a chance to qualify for the New Zealand team as per International Cricket Council's (ICC) rules book.

Antibiotics in animal feed create 'fatal' superbugs

February 23, 2012 at 8:29 PM

London, Feb 23 (ANI): Giving antibiotics to livestock can have dire consequences for farmers' health, a new study has claimed.

Antibiotics in animal feed create 'fatal' superbugs

February 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Feb 23 (ANI): Giving antibiotics to livestock can have dire consequences for farmers' health, a new study has claimed.

Economic growth rate estimated at 7.1 percent: Review of Economy 2011-12

February 22, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): The Review of Economy 2011-12 projected the rate of growth in 2011-12 at 7.1 percent, which was marginally higher than the projection of 6.9 percent as per the Advance Estimates (AE).

Economic growth rate estimated at 7.1 percent: Review of Economy 2011-12

February 22, 2012 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): The Review of Economy 2011-12 projected the rate of growth in 2011-12 at 7.1 percent, which was marginally higher than the projection of 6.9 percent as per the Advance Estimates (AE).

Tripura hosts agricultural fair to boost farm productivity

February 15, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Agartala, Feb 15 (ANI): Tripura capital Agartala recently played host to an agricultural fair was recently held here to showcase the latest in agri research and new technologies for cultivation to increase farm productivity.

Zebra's stripes help it to stave off horseflies

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): The stripes on a Zebra are useful to the animal as they help to keep blood-sucking insects at bay, says a new study.

Growing up on farm 'directly affects immune system regulation'

February 9, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Growing up on a farm directly affects the regulation of the immune system and causes a reduction in the immunological responses to food proteins, a new study has found.

Birdflu Epidemic: 17000, birds Culled in Odisha

February 6, 2012 at 7:36 PM

In a bid to eradicate the bird flu epidemic among the fowls, a team of culling operation has killed 17,000 birds in the very first day in a farm of the Central Poultry Development Organisation (CPDO)....

Liz Hurley keeps up with bright and young co-stars on sets of 'Gossip Girl'

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley, who is old enough to be the mother of the actors on 'Gossip Girl', cut a contemporary dash while filming her scenes as empowered media mogul, Diane Payne for the show in New York.

James Cameron 'planning to move to New Zealand'

February 3, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New York, Feb 3 (ANI): Hollywood director, James Cameron is said to be planning to move onto a New Zealand farm.

James Cameron 'planning to move to New Zealand'

February 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM

New York, Feb 3 (ANI): Hollywood director, James Cameron is said to be planning to move onto a New Zealand farm.

Liz Hurley keeps up with bright and young co-stars on sets of 'Gossip Girl'

February 3, 2012 at 10:36 AM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley, who is old enough to be the mother of the actors on 'Gossip Girl', cut a contemporary dash while filming her scenes as empowered media mogul, Diane Payne for the show in New York.

Patil calls for efficient implementation of social welfare programmes

January 25, 2012 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Wednesday said that there is tremendous work to be done to move forward on our social and economic agenda, if we are to achieve fast, inclusive and sustainable growth.

Kai Rooney spoilt rotten by mum and dad

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Wayne Rooney's son Kai is one kid who knows exactly what it's like to live in the lap of luxury.

Mizo farmers reap benefit from oil palm cultivation

January 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Aizawl, Jan 23 (ANI): The Government of Mizoram is increasingly promoting oil palm cultivation in the state with multiple aim of generating jobs, benefiting farmers and attracting edible oil makers.

US billionaire Trump halts Scotland golf course construction due to 'ugly' wind farm

January 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Aberdeen (Scotland), Jan.19 (ANI): American billionaire businessman Donald Trump has halted work on his luxury golf resort in Aberdeen, Scotland, until a decision is made on an offshore wind farm proposal near the site.

US billionaire Trump halts Scotland golf course construction due to 'ugly' wind farm

January 19, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Aberdeen (Scotland), Jan.19 (ANI): American billionaire businessman Donald Trump has halted work on his luxury golf resort in Aberdeen, Scotland, until a decision is made on an offshore wind farm proposal near the site.

Google maps help find predator that existed before dinosaurs

January 18, 2012 at 8:16 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): A fanged reptile that lived about 265 million years ago - before the age of the dinosaurs - has been dug up in southern Brazil by scientists.

Google maps help find predator that existed before dinosaurs

January 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): A fanged reptile that lived about 265 million years ago - before the age of the dinosaurs - has been dug up in southern Brazil by scientists.

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