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Depressed low-income mums likelier to overfeed infants

April 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Researchers have found that single mothers and those with symptoms of depression are more likely to add cereal to bottles while feeding their babies, which may increase their children's risk of obesity.

First Mars Express explores volcanic history

April 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Five years of Mars Express gravity mapping data are offering unique insights into what lies beneath the Red Planet's massive volcanoes.

An 'untouchable' sarpanch, she touches many lives (Feature) (With Image)

April 26, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) She was born into a community once considered untouchable in the Indian caste hierarchy and was married off at the age of nine. But 55-year-old Babai Sathe, now a village head, has touched the lives of hundreds of people in Maharashtra.

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Colombian sex scandal calls for legalizing prostitution in U.S.

April 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): The Colombian prostitution scandal appears to have some positives, with sex workers in America demanding that prostitution be legalized.iring a prostitute was never outlawed in the military until 2006, when the Bush administration made changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), ABC News reports.

Polar explorer launches environmental awareness programme

April 20, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Renowned environmentalist and polar explorer Robert Swan launched the fourth phase of Project SEARCH, an environmental sustainability awareness programme, here Friday.

NASA brings 'earthrise' to everyone

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): NASA has recreated a breathtaking view of what it might have looked like from Moon's viewpoint back in 1968 when Apollo 8 astronauts captured the first photographs of the Earth rising over the Moon.

Physical activities may help keep Alzheimer's at bay

April 19, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Daily physical activity may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, even in people over the age of 80, a new study has suggested.

Agni-V: Nato denies India's missile program a threat; PM praises scientists

April 19, 2012 at 11:31 AM

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an intergovernmental military alliance of 28 countries does not consider India as a missile threat despite the country's advanced missile development programme, as NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said..................

Kings XI to don green caps for 'One watt' campaign

April 17, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Chandigarh, April 17 (IANS) When Kings XI Punjab take to their home ground, the PCA stadium at Mohali, against Kolkata Knight Riders for their Indian Premier League (IPL) match Wednesday, the players will don green-coloured caps to spread the message of conserving energy.

Theron donates dresses to charity

April 17, 2012 at 2:55 AM

London, April 17 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron is auctioning off dresses from her closet to raise money for her charity fighting AIDS in Africa.

Now, military robots that climb stairs and do push ups

April 16, 2012 at 3:47 PM

London, Apr 16 (ANI): The walking two-legged PETMAN military-crafted humanoid robot has now been advanced to do push ups and climb stairs, and quite possibly faster than many Americans can, while certainly not expressing their fatigue.

New genes that shape brain size, intelligence uncovered

April 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM

London, Apr 16 (ANI): Researches have identified new genes that may explain individual differences in brain size and intelligence.

Russian firm to operate two oil fields in Venezuela

April 13, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Caracas, April 13 (IANS/EFE) Russia's Gazprombak Latin America Ventures will operate two oil fields in northwestern Venezuela in a joint venture with Corporacion Venezolana del Petroleo, or CVP, the government said.

NGMA gets a new parallel address on Google Art Project

April 10, 2012 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) has officially moved to a new parallel address in cyberspace from where visitors can walk through its new-age portals and check out the permanent exhibits in a virtual tour powered by search engine Google.

'Good for you', 'Good for the earth' campaign to protect environment

April 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

If it's "Good for you", it's "Good for the earth". This is a unique initiative launched by a leading beverage packager, in order to increase the awareness about protection of environment and the benefits of recycling.

Google glasses offer email, video chat

April 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM

London, April 5 (IANS) Google's techno-glasses offer emails, video chat and even directions over your view of the world.

'Good for you', 'Good for the earth' initiative to protect environment (With image)

April 5, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) If it's "Good for you", it's "Good for the earth". That's the new initiative launched by a leading beverage packager to increase awareness about environment protection and the benefits of recycling.

Few 'improved cookstoves' may cause more pollution than traditional mud stoves

April 5, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): The first real-world, head-to-head comparison of "improved cookstoves" (ICs) and traditional mud stoves has revealed that some ICs may at times release more of the worrisome "black carbon," or soot - particles that are tied to serious health and environmental concerns - than traditional mud stoves or open-cook fires.

US federal agencies to monitor social media sites for potential terror threats

April 5, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): American federal agencies will to monitor social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to stop potential terrorist strikes and also keep a check on domestic violence.

Dark heart of cosmic collision revealed

April 5, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Observations from two of European Space Agency's space telescopes have been combined to create a multi-wavelength view of violent events taking place within the giant galaxy Centaurus A.

Google tests glasses that provide real-time information

April 5, 2012 at 12:56 PM

San Francisco, April 5 (IANS) Google has announced test of its "Project Glass", a pair of augmented reality glasses that provides users real-time information right in front of their eyes.

Google unveils its 'web based' reality eyewear

April 5, 2012 at 10:48 AM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): A video posted on Google+ social network gives a brief introduction to Project Glasses, which puts all the functions of Google right in front of the user's eyes.

Two Indians among 2012 Yale World Fellows

April 4, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Yale University has selected 16 World Fellows for 2012. Two of them are from India, bringing the total number of fellows from India to 11 since the programme started in 2002.

IPL-5 performance a new high for Lesle Lewis

April 2, 2012 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) He has given several performances but composer Lesle Lewis is eagerly looking forward to his stint at the opening ceremony of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Tuesday where he plans to belt out all fun songs.

Fast food can push you into depression

April 1, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Madrid, April 1 (IANS) Eating fast food such as hamburgers, hotdogs and pizza and even baked items could send you into a tailspin of blues.

It's official: Fast food is linked to depression

March 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): Eating commercial baked goods like fairy cakes, croissants, doughnuts, and fast food like hamburgers, hotdogs and pizza is linked to depression, a new study has revealed.

India, World Bank sign IDA credit for improving accountability of health services in UP

March 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): India and the World Bank today signed an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$ 152 million to finance the Government of India's (GOI) efforts to help improve the efficiency, quality, and accountability of health services in Uttar Pradesh, one of the low-income states with some of the poorest health indicators in the country.

India, World Bank sign IDA credit for improving accountability of health services in UP

March 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): India and the World Bank today signed an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$ 152 million to finance the Government of India's (GOI) efforts to help improve the efficiency, quality, and accountability of health services in Uttar Pradesh, one of the low-income states with some of the poorest health indicators in the country.

Texting triumphs over phone calls as ultimate social tool for teens

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Los Angeles, Mar 20 (ANI): Texting has significantly surpassed phone calls as the dominant way teens communicate these days, a new study has revealed.

Texting triumphs over phone calls as ultimate social tool for teens

March 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Los Angeles, Mar 20 (ANI): Texting has significantly surpassed phone calls as the dominant way teens communicate these days, a new study has revealed.

After 244 Years, Encyclopaedia Britannica going out of print

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New York, Mar.14 (ANI): After 244 years, the Encyclopaedia Britannica is going out of print.

Daniel Radcliffe says having girlfriend put end to 'gay rumours'

March 14, 2012 at 3:24 PM

London, Mar 14 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe says his relationship with girlfriend Rosie Coker changed his reputation by putting to rest rumours that he's gay.

After 244 Years, Encyclopaedia Britannica going out of print

March 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

New York, Mar.14 (ANI): After 244 years, the Encyclopaedia Britannica is going out of print.

'The Lorax' tops box office for second consecutive week

March 12, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): 'The Lorax' continued its hold on to the number one spot at the weekend box office, as moviegoers continued to enjoy the animated flick.

I want to go forward, says Heidi Klum on split with Seal

March 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Heidi Klum has spoken out for the first time about her shocking split from Seal, her husband of seven years, and said that she 'wants to go forward'.

Earth's magnetic field vital for protecting atmosphere

March 8, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): A chance alignment between Earth and Mars during a passing gust of the solar wind has allowed scientists to compare the protective effects of Earth's magnetic field with that of the red planets' naked atmosphere.

Earth's magnetic field vital for protecting atmosphere

March 8, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): A chance alignment between Earth and Mars during a passing gust of the solar wind has allowed scientists to compare the protective effects of Earth's magnetic field with that of the red planets' naked atmosphere.

Virtual model can tell how human brain works

March 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Washington, March 4 (ANI): A European neuroscientist is planning to build a virtual human brain to understand how brains function, and why they sometimes fail.

Virtual model can tell how human brain works

March 4, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Washington, March 4 (ANI): A European neuroscientist is planning to build a virtual human brain to understand how brains function, and why they sometimes fail.

Facebook users 'unfriending' in greater numbers to guard privacy

February 25, 2012 at 9:44 PM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): People are managing their privacy settings and their online reputation more often now than they did two years earlier, a new report has revealed.

Salma Hayek sports 'milk moustache' in new campaign ad

February 25, 2012 at 5:59 PM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): Salma Hayek is seen with a "milk moustache" in her first advert for her "got milk" campaign in the US.

Office phone filthier than toilet seat

February 25, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): You can get seasonal flus and colds from using office phones, experts have warned.

Facebook users 'unfriending' in greater numbers to guard privacy

February 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): People are managing their privacy settings and their online reputation more often now than they did two years earlier, a new report has revealed.

Recent geological activity on moon captured

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft have revealed that the moon's crust is being stretched, forming minute valleys in a few small areas on the lunar surface.

Hubble spots first-of-its kind 'steamy' planet

February 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Our solar system comprises three types of planets, namely rocky, terrestrial worlds (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn), and ice giants (Uranus and Neptune).

Recent geological activity on moon captured

February 22, 2012 at 2:12 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft have revealed that the moon's crust is being stretched, forming minute valleys in a few small areas on the lunar surface.

Hubble spots first-of-its kind 'steamy' planet

February 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Our solar system comprises three types of planets, namely rocky, terrestrial worlds (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn), and ice giants (Uranus and Neptune).

Smoking bans in public places may prompt smokers to smoke less at home

February 14, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): A study of four European countries with smoke free legislation has suggested that smoking bans in public/workplaces don't drive smokers to light up more at home.

Google working on 'secret testing lab' worth $120mln

February 14, 2012 at 3:49 PM

London, Feb 14 (ANI): Google is reportedly working on a secret laboratory at its California headquarters worth 120 million dollars, which the Internet search giant will use to test a range of new experimental products.

Mars Express spacecraft spots signs of ancient ocean on red planet

February 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Presently, Martian surface is a barren, arid desert but the European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft has provided strong evidence that an ocean may have covered parts of the red planet billions of years ago.

Mars Express spacecraft spots signs of ancient ocean on red planet

February 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Presently, Martian surface is a barren, arid desert but the European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft has provided strong evidence that an ocean may have covered parts of the red planet billions of years ago.

Grandmas play crucial role in mother-child nutrition and health

February 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Grandmothers have a key role to play in nutrition and child health in non-Western societies, and they should not be overlooked by health and nutrition programmes for women and children.

Radcliffe makes $5K Super Bowl bet with Ellen DeGeneres

February 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New York, Feb 4 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe is supporting the Giants and has bet for 5,000 dollars that New York will win the Super Bowl.

Radcliffe makes $5K Super Bowl bet with Ellen DeGeneres

February 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New York, Feb 4 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe is supporting the Giants and has bet for 5,000 dollars that New York will win the Super Bowl.

New wireless power technology could revolutionize highway transportation

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Researchers have designed a technology that uses magnetic fields to wirelessly charge electric vehicles cruising at highway speeds.

New wireless power technology could revolutionize highway transportation

February 2, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Researchers have designed a technology that uses magnetic fields to wirelessly charge electric vehicles cruising at highway speeds.

Paul Gascoigne feeling homesick

February 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Paul Gascoigne has said that he is homesick.ut the football legend will remain on the south coast to continue his battle to stay sober.

Paul Gascoigne feeling homesick

February 1, 2012 at 4:03 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Paul Gascoigne has said that he is homesick.ut the football legend will remain on the south coast to continue his battle to stay sober.

Gene mutations linked to lethal childhood brain tumors

January 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Gene mutations may be responsible for aggressive pediatric brain tumors, a new study has suggested.

Gene mutations linked to lethal childhood brain tumors

January 30, 2012 at 2:36 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Gene mutations may be responsible for aggressive pediatric brain tumors, a new study has suggested.

Heidi Klum's wedding ring sparks rumours of reconciliation with Seal

January 27, 2012 at 9:19 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): It seems Heidi Klum also nurtures hope of rekindling her relationship with Seal despite announcing their separation over the weekend.

Heidi Klum's wedding ring sparks rumours of reconciliation with Seal

January 27, 2012 at 7:32 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): It seems Heidi Klum also nurtures hope of rekindling her relationship with Seal despite announcing their separation over the weekend.

Pak's delay in taking up Nimoo-Bazgo Hydropower Project issue may benefit India

January 26, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, Jan 26(ANI): The delay by Pakistan's Indus Water Commission in approaching the International Court of Arbitration (ICA) over the construction of 45-megawatt Nimoo-Bazgo Hydropower Project may benefit India.

Manmohan Singh to consult cabinet on Friday to resolve UID Project

January 25, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today held discussions with his senior cabinet colleagues in an endeavor to resolve the issue of continuation of UID Project.

Lea Michele to mentor Glee project hopefuls

January 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): 'Glee' star Lea Michele is all set to mentor wannabes on the hit show's reality contest spin-off.

New malaria maps show current global pattern of disease

January 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): A new suite of malaria maps has revealed for the first time the staggering variations in disease risk, even over short distances, which may help guide fight against the illness, researchers say.

Lea Michele to mentor Glee project hopefuls

January 24, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): 'Glee' star Lea Michele is all set to mentor wannabes on the hit show's reality contest spin-off.

New malaria maps show current global pattern of disease

January 24, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): A new suite of malaria maps has revealed for the first time the staggering variations in disease risk, even over short distances, which may help guide fight against the illness, researchers say.

Fission rockets could be 'critical first step in long road to stars'

January 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): Fission rockets could be a vital stepping-stone technology towards the next generation of interstellar space exploration, researchers say.

Men's sex lives suffer if their wives are 'too close to his friends'

January 18, 2012 at 8:17 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): Middle-aged men are more likely to have a poor sex life if their wife is too close to his friends because it undermines their masculinity, a new study has claimed.

Men's sex lives suffer if their wives are 'too close to his friends'

January 18, 2012 at 10:15 AM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): Middle-aged men are more likely to have a poor sex life if their wife is too close to his friends because it undermines their masculinity, a new study has claimed.

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