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Everything you need to know about Madurai Agricultural College: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Web-Portals for Farmers launched

June 18, 2015 at 6:29 PM

Union Agriculture Minister Launched Nowcast and Insurance Web-Portals for Farmers.

How black pepper helps keep fat under check

May 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers have offered a long-sought explanation for the beneficial fat-fighting effects of black pepper.

Bullied kids 3 times likelier to hurt themselves in later life

April 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): Children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self harm up to the age of 12, a new study has revealed.

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Pistachios help growth of beneficial gut bugs

April 26, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Eating pistachio nuts may help the growth of potentially beneficial gut bugs and promote digestive health, says a new study.

Kashmir's Bakharwal dog could be gone in four years (Feature)

April 26, 2012 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi/Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) For generations, the Bakharwal dog, also known as the Kashmir sheepdog, has been guarding the lives of its human masters and their animals. But the Jammu and Kashmir government has no clue about the numbers of this breed whose population has dwindled alarmingly over the years.

Natural teak forests declining worldwide: UN

April 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM

Yangon, April 26 (IANS) Natural teak forests are in decline worldwide, almost half of which grow in Myanmar, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization has said. Such forests grow only in three other countries today -- India, Laos and Thailand.

Pistachio consumption may positively impact gut environment

April 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Eating pistachios may help alter levels of potentially beneficial bacteria in the gut, according to a new study.

Jealous teens lashing out at pretty faces

April 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Wellington, April 22 (ANI): Teenage girls are attacking the faces of pretty victims as jealousy, boys and violent films drive fighting among women.

Mexican arrested for murder in Tamil Nadu

April 17, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) A Mexican citizen was arrested Tuesday for allegedly murdering his former live-in partner over custody of their daughter, officials said.

Warming threatens Southeast Asia's cassava industry

April 15, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Bangkok, April 15 (IANS) Rising temperatures are triggering severe outbreaks of new, invasive pests that could threaten Southeast Asia's multi-billion dollar cassava industry and the livelihoods of thousands of small farmers, a study reveals.

Rapid climate change putting Asia's rice production at risk

April 13, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): Rapid climate change and its potential to intensify droughts and floods could threaten Asia's rice production and pose a significant threat to millions of people across the region, leading climate specialists and agricultural scientists have warned.

Eating tree nut may help combat metabolic syndrome

April 13, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): Consumption of tree nut (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) may lower risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, researchers suggest.

12 bln-Yr-old white dwarf stars merely 100 light years away identified

April 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): In a new study, astronomers have identified two white dwarf stars considered to be the oldest and closest known to man.

John Cleese recalls school bullies teasing him with cries of 'cheese'

April 12, 2012 at 2:52 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): John Cleese has revealed that he was a victim of bullying in his school days.

Former DMK minister Ramachandran arrested

April 10, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Chennai, April 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police Tuesday arrested former DMK minister for health K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran for his alleged involvement in covering up a murder charge against a party member while he was a minister, said police.

Inflammatory component behind major eye disease identified

April 9, 2012 at 3:15 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that a part of the immune system called the inflammasome is involved in regulating the development of one of the most common forms of blindness, called Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

Nanostars harnessed to target cancer core

April 9, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Washington, April 9 (IANS) Scientists are gaining the upper hand against cancer by developing a simple but specialised nanoparticle that directly targets the nucleus of a cancer cell.

Tractor major to invest Rs.160 crore in expansion

April 3, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) In order to continue its harvest of bumper sales at a time when the industry is logging negative growth, city based tractor major Rs.8,021 crore turnover Tractor and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) will set up a new 60,000 units per annum plant in Madurai, said a top official.

Organic potatoes, with love, for Bihar legislators

March 28, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Patna, March 28 (IANS) Bihar's legislators have received a unique gift - organically grown potatoes - to relish and encourage farmers in their constituencies to adopt the farming practice which has led to a record yield of the tuber in the state.

Natural teak forests declining: UN

March 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Rome, March 27 (IANS) Natural teak forests are declining worldwide and the quality of natural grown teak wood is deteriorating, said the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Five Chinese found dead in US house

March 24, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Washington, March 24 (IANS) Five people of Chinese origin were found dead inside a house in the western US port city of San Francisco. Police termed the multiple homicide as a "gun-related murder-suicide" case.

Research reveals carbon footprint caused by China's irrigation system

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, Mar.14 (ANI): China's groundwater irrigation system is responsible for polluting the atmosphere with more than 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, a University of East Anglia research has revealed.

Research reveals carbon footprint caused by China's irrigation system

March 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, Mar.14 (ANI): China's groundwater irrigation system is responsible for polluting the atmosphere with more than 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, a University of East Anglia research has revealed.

ANAND SHARMA INAUGURATES AAHAR 2012

March 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Inaugurating the 27th edition of AAHAR: the International Food and Hospitality Fair, Shri Anand Sharma emphasized on creating an integrated value chain in the food processing and hospitality sectors to enhance India's shares in global exports....

Genes behind plants' natural 'body clocks' identified

March 12, 2012 at 9:20 PM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a gene that triggers plants to become dormant at night and controls flowering.

Gene that controls flowering in plants identified

March 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

London, March 11 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a gene that triggers plants to become dormant at night and controls flowering.

Gene that controls flowering in plants identified

March 11, 2012 at 3:54 PM

London, March 11 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a gene that triggers plants to become dormant at night and controls flowering.

Former Kiwi player Ingram retires from cricket

March 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Former New Zealand opening batsman Peter Ingram has decided to retire from all forms of cricket after struggling with an Achilles tendon injury.

Former Kiwi player Ingram retires from cricket

March 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Former New Zealand opening batsman Peter Ingram has decided to retire from all forms of cricket after struggling with an Achilles tendon injury.

Eating berries may help prevent age-related memory loss

March 8, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): There is strong scientific evidence that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and other changes, say scientists.

Eating berries may help prevent age-related memory loss

March 8, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): There is strong scientific evidence that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and other changes, say scientists.

Eating Pistachios may help you stay slim and fit

March 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): People who regularly consume nuts, like pistachios, may have lower body weight and reduced risk factors for certain chronic diseases, say researchers.

Eating Pistachios may help you stay slim and fit

March 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): People who regularly consume nuts, like pistachios, may have lower body weight and reduced risk factors for certain chronic diseases, say researchers.

TAFE celebrates farmer's day in Andhra

February 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Ongole (AP), Feb 28 (ANI):India's second largest tractor major, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has successfully conducted the 'Farmer's Day' here with an aim to bring the farming community and agricultural experts for interaction on a common platform.

How 30-ton dinosaurs actually had sex

February 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Gigantic dinosaurs weighing more 30-tons and longer than four-storey buildings made love just like dogs do, scientists have revealed.

How 30-ton dinosaurs actually had sex

February 24, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Gigantic dinosaurs weighing more 30-tons and longer than four-storey buildings made love just like dogs do, scientists have revealed.

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.

Manmohan Singh underlines need for strong agricultural sector for India's food security

February 15, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that a strong agricultural sector is necessary for our food and nutritional security and for the welfare and well being of the very large proportion of our population that is still engaged in farming.

Appreciating your partner's romantic effort leads to 'happier relationship'

February 14, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): The more you believe in your partner's capabilities to change and perceive that he or she is trying to improve, the more secure and happy you will feel in your relationship, a new study has revealed.

When feather really took flight

February 12, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): The molecular structure of the modern feather began to take form some 125 million years ago - more recently than once thought.

When feather really took flight

February 12, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): The molecular structure of the modern feather began to take form some 125 million years ago - more recently than once thought.

Purple potatoes 'can help cut blood pressure without piling on pounds'

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Two small helpings of purple potatoes (Purple Majesty) a day decreases blood pressure by about 4 percent without causing weight gain, scientists have found.

Purple potatoes 'can help cut blood pressure without piling on pounds'

February 2, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Two small helpings of purple potatoes (Purple Majesty) a day decreases blood pressure by about 4 percent without causing weight gain, scientists have found.

Life goes on even when undersea vents turn cold

January 25, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Marine life persists even when hydrothermal sea vents go dormant and their blazing warmth transforms to frigid cold, a new study has revealed.

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.

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