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London, May 3 (ANI): After an epic debate over a pair of studies that reveal how the avian H5N1 influenza virus could become transmissible in mammals, and an unprecedented recommendation by a government review panel to block publication, one of the studies was finally and fully published on Thursday.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers have offered a long-sought explanation for the beneficial fat-fighting effects of black pepper.
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Consuming excessive amounts of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that imparts colour to carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens, could be hazardous for health, says a study.
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A trade union associated with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Wednesday threatened to go on strike from July 10 against alleged irregularities in allocation of coal blocks to private firms and exploitation of coal workers.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Computer scientists in India have come out with a two-pronged algorithm that can detect the presence of a botnet on a computer network and block its malicious activities before it causes too much harm.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Chinese scientists have discovered remarkable fossils of giant "flea-like" animals, which they believe might have fed on dinosaurs 165 million years ago.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Consumption of excessive amounts of beta-carotene, a naturally occurring pigment that gives colour to foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens, may be hazardous to health, suggests a new study.
Karachi, May 1 (ANI): Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) leader Dr Siddique Rathore, while addressing an All Party Conference (APC) here, has condemned the spread of vulgarity and nudity in Pakistan and said that raising a voice against vulgarity is "Jihad".
Sydney, April 30 (IANS) Blocking a protein that contributes to acute nerve damage could halt the development of debilitating Multiple Sclerosis (MS), says a new study.
London, April 29 (IANS) Surface-to-air missiles may be mounted atop at least one block of flats in London during the upcoming Olympics, a media report said Sunday.
New York, Apr 29 (ANI): Tennis ace Serena Williams has changed her diet and adopted the eating habits of sister Venus, who is trying to cope with Sjogren's syndrome.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have defined the structure of a key part of the human obesity receptor that is an essential factor in the regulation of body fat and could help provide new treatments for the complications of obesity and anorexia.
Bogota, April 26 (IANS/EFE) State oil company Ecopetrol announced a new crude discovery at an exploratory well in Tisquirama, a block in northern Colombia that has been in commercial production for more than a half century.
London, April 25 (IANS) American agency FBI will block internet services in over 350,000 personal computers across the world - including 80,000 in US and 20,000 in Britain - after they were infected with an invisible and undetectable Trojan computer virus.
London, Apr 24 (ANI): India has become the top 'spam-spewing nation' on the planet, overtaking the United States, according to a report.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice on a plea urging that the acquisition of Cairn India, which holds the nation's biggest onshore oil block, by Anil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta Resources be declared invalid.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Monday recommended to the government a much higher base price for the 2G spectrum auction that will be open to all players.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued notice on a plea urging that the acquisition of Cairn India, which holds the nation's biggest onshore oil block, by Anil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta Resources be declared invalid.
Toronto, April 23 (IANS) Researchers at Simon Fraser University have concluded that cholesterol may have a few good qualities like slowing or halting cancer cell growth, after all the bad publicity it has received for its role in heart disease or obesity.
Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) Criticising security in Pakistan's prisons, a daily has described jails as "lightly constructed" chicken coops guarded by men "armed with paper darts and a catapult".
London, Apr 23 (ANI): Repeated exposure to cocaine reduces the activity of a protein essential for normal functioning of the brain's reward system, thus enhancing the reward for cocaine use and stimulating addiction, a new study has revealed.
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.
Hanoi, April 22 (IANS) A province in Vietnam has been hit by a mysterious skin infection that has already killed 19 people and affected more than 170, BBC reported.
Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) After instituting Krishi Ratna award for best farmer in a block, the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government Saturday declared an award for bureaucrats putting up a good performance.
Washington, April 21 (ANI): A link between different strains of malaria parasites that cause severe disease has been identified, which could help develop vaccines or drugs against life-threatening cases of the infection.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have argued that cholesterol may slow or stop cancer cell growth.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In 1997, then civil aviation minister C.M. Ibrahim acted under pressure from Jet Airways to thwart the Tata group's bid to start an airline in India in association with Singapore Airlines, a former top bureaucrat has said in a tell-all book.
Shimla, April 20 (IANS) The state museum in this Himachal Pradesh capital, a repository of the state's rich cultural, artistic and archaeological heritage, Friday got a new block to showcase rare miniature paintings.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Thinking about death can actually be a good thing as an awareness of mortality can improve physical health and help in re-prioritising one's goals and values, a new study has revealed.
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.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Claiming that "two power centres" of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) were "not on the same page" on issues of governance, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley Wednesday said government can build an environment of economic consensus with the opposition provided there were no political hostilites.
London, April 18 (IANS) Worried over your pooch getting bored? Well, don't worry because TV bosses have come up with an ingenious solution - Dog TV.
London, April 18 (ANI): Michael Jackson's British bodyguard has launched a legal bid to prove that he is the biological father of the late singer's youngest son.
London, April 17 (IANS) If your have lost your memory stick, holding vital or sensitive information, you can easily destroy it by remote control after tracking it by GPS.
Washington, April 17 (IANS) US scientists have innovated a nanosponge that can sweep the seas clean of oil spills and minimise ecological damage to marine life.
Washington, April 16 (ANI): An auction house has sold various Titanic remnants to mark the centennial of its sinking.
Washington, April 14 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that changes in the gene expression of a key enzyme may contribute to high blood pressure and increase susceptibility to forming blood clots in pregnant women with preeclampsia.
Bankura (West Bengal), April 13 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday inaugurated the Trans Damodar Coal Mining Project at Barjora in Bankura district.
London, Apr 12 (ANI): 'Jesus Tomb' debate has gone a step further with archaeologist working in Jerusalem finding human bone boxes and inscription on an ancient coffin lid that says 'Divine Jehovah, raise up'.
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London, April 11 (IANS) A British teenager plunged 170 feet to her death while trying to escape being caught by policemen as they arrived to recall her to prison.
Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): Where a child lives, comprising factors like the neighbourhood's walk ability, proximity to higher quality parks and access to healthy food, has an important impact on obesity rates, a new study has revealed.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The shortage of coal should not be blamed on green clearances as the environment ministry has given licences for coal mining and power projects way beyond the energy targets for 2017, Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan said Wednesday.
Sydney, April 11 (IANS) Omega-3 agents could potentially block the path of primary cancer tumours, preventing more advanced cancers, according to researchers.
London, April 9 (ANI): A soccer starlet sacked by Chelsea for a smoke bomb prank last month was arrested over a bloody bust-up with his teenage girlfriend.
Washington, April 7 (ANI): Scientists have identified a protein that protects cancer and other cells from treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.oth radiation and many forms of chemotherapy try to kill tumours by causing oxidative stress in cancer cells.
A recent study has revealed that, a compound present in red wine, grapes and other fruits has the ability to block the cellular processes that stimulates the development of fat cells and thus can be used to find new methods to control obesity.
Washington, April 5 (ANI): Venom from fish eating cone snail may be used to develop powerful pain relievers, say scientists.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): A compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits is able to block cellular processes that facilitate fat cells to develop, thus opening the door to a potential method for controlling obesity, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): A new legislation is being discussed in the United States that would give relatives and friends the right to manage social networking accounts belonging to their deceased loved ones.
Agartala, April 4 (IANS) A BDO (block development officer) and five Tripura government officials were Wednesday sentenced to different jail terms by a local court for embezzling Rs.41 lakh in 2005, an official said.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The second phase of the infotech revolution in India - themed around innovation and creativity - is pushing IT promotion body Nasscom to focus on creating the right environment for young Indians, says its former president Kiran Karnik.
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): New algorithms could allow heaps of 'smart sand' to assume any shape, allowing spontaneous formation of new tools or duplication of broken mechanical parts, researchers say.
London, April 1 (IANS) Vaccines targeting the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries (plaques) could be available within five years to prevent heart attacks.
London, Apr 1 (ANI): A schoolboy could fetch up to 15,000 pounds for a racquet smashed by tennis hothead John McEnroe at Wimbledon 30 years back.
Moscow, April 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A total of 675 fishermen stranded on a block of floating ice off Russia's far eastern region were rescued Sunday.
Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Metformin, a drug that is widely used to treat Type II diabetes, may help to prevent primary liver cancer, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A collection of items worn by Whitney Houston will be going up for sale as part of Julien's Auctions "Hollywood Legends" auction on March 31.
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its other symptoms are associated with probable major depression, regardless of factors like weight, age, sex or race, a new study has claimed.
Scientists have found an atypical monoclonal antibody that is capable of lowering the circulation of LDL cholesterol at a significant rate from 40 percent to 72 percent.
Union Coal minister Sri Prakash Jaiswal who has suddenly come into the limelight after exposing the alleged India's biggest scam worth Rs.10.67 lakh crore, on Monday said that CAG's observation were 'notional and imaginary'.......
London, Mar 25 (ANI): Green tea could inadvertently help athletes who dope on testosterone as it has been found to mask the hormone's presence in urine testing.
Islamabad, Mar 24 (ANI): Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States are set to revive trilateral talks after a nearly seven-month deadlock, Afghan diplomats and foreign ministry officials have said.
London, March 23 (IANS) More than 30,000 silver Roman coins have been found by archaeologists at the site of a new city-centre hotel in Britain.
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The West Bengal government has instituted the Krishi Ratna award for the best farmer in a block, Finance Minister Amit Mitra announced in his budget speech Friday.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Constant media scrutiny has compelled Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra to stop reading newspapers. She says it's a way to protect herself as she likes being in her own bubble.
London, Mar 23 (ANI): More than 30,000 silver coins have reportedly been unearthed during an archaeological dig in Bath.
London, Mar 23(ANI): Manchester United's star striker Wayne Rooney has apologized to nine-year old club supporter Jamie Thomas through his Twitter account, after he inadvertently broke the boy's wrist with a stray shot before his side's 5-0 win at Wolves.
Washington, March 23 (ANI): Scientists have developed a cylinder, which hides contents and makes them invisible to magnetic fields.
Geneva, Mar.23 (ANI): The United Nations Human Rights Council's adoption of a resolution on Sri Lanka demonstrates strong international support for accountability for abuses committed in Sri Lanka's armed conflict, Human Rights Watch said.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Thursday sought an explanation from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crores.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Scientists have revealed the first-ever glimpse of the complete structure of 'salvia receptor'.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism from leaders of various political outfits over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crore, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Thursday defended the government, saying if the coalfields had been auctioned, it would have led to a rise in the cost of power generation.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): With the opposition targetting the UPA Government over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crores, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said it was just a draft report.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): With the opposition targetting the UPA Government over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crores, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said it was just a draft report.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism from leaders of various political outfits over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crore, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Thursday defended the government, saying if the coalfields had been auctioned, it would have led to a rise in the cost of power generation.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Thursday sought an explanation from Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on coal block allocation that reported a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crores.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Scientists have revealed the first-ever glimpse of the complete structure of 'salvia receptor'.
Washington, March 21 (ANI): Though previous studies had found that Venice has stabilized, new measurements indicate that the historic city continues to slowly sink, and even to tilt slightly to the east.
Washington, March 21 (ANI): Though previous studies had found that Venice has stabilized, new measurements indicate that the historic city continues to slowly sink, and even to tilt slightly to the east.
Amritsar, Mar 20 (ANI): Farmers blocked railway tracks in Punjab's Amritsar District on Tuesday following the death of a farmer.
Amritsar, Mar 20 (ANI): Farmers blocked railway tracks in Punjab's Amritsar District on Tuesday following the death of a farmer.
Melbourne, Mar 17(ANI): Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has disclosed that she never planned to become a mum in her mid 20's and hopes that youth will help her become the most desirable mum on the playground.
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Tottenham will try hard to entice Jose Mourinho to replace club manager Harry Redknapp if he quits to take over as England's national coach after the season.
Melbourne, Mar 17(ANI): Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has disclosed that she never planned to become a mum in her mid 20's and hopes that youth will help her become the most desirable mum on the playground.
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Tottenham will try hard to entice Jose Mourinho to replace club manager Harry Redknapp if he quits to take over as England's national coach after the season.
London, Mar 16(ANI): Chelsea has stepped up efforts to recover around 14 million pounds from former striker Adrian Mutu, who left the club in 2004 after being caught taking cocaine.
London, Mar 16 (ANI): The overall cost of refloating Costa Concordia, the luxury cruise ship that ran aground off the Italian coast in January this year, would be 'far beyond' 100 million Euros, a dredging and maritime services company bidding for the task has said.
London, Mar 16 (ANI): The overall cost of refloating Costa Concordia, the luxury cruise ship that ran aground off the Italian coast in January this year, would be 'far beyond' 100 million Euros, a dredging and maritime services company bidding for the task has said.
London, Mar 16(ANI): Chelsea has stepped up efforts to recover around 14 million pounds from former striker Adrian Mutu, who left the club in 2004 after being caught taking cocaine.
Washington, March 15 (ANI): How salmonella, a bacterium found in contaminated raw foods that causes major gastrointestinal distress in humans, thrives in the digestive tract despite the immune system's best efforts to destroy it has been discovered.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): The Manhattan Supreme Court has dropped the felony weapons and resisting arrest case against Madonna's alleged stalker, citing prosecutors' failure to meet speedy trial deadlines.
Rayagada, Mar 14 (ANI): Authorities in the Maoist-infested area of Orissa's Rayagada District have constructed a 151-metres long suspension bridge.
Rayagada, Mar 14 (ANI): Authorities in the Maoist-infested area of Orissa's Rayagada District have constructed a 151-metres long suspension bridge.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): The Manhattan Supreme Court has dropped the felony weapons and resisting arrest case against Madonna's alleged stalker, citing prosecutors' failure to meet speedy trial deadlines.
Washington, March 13 (ANI): Researchers have finally unlocked the mystery of how an inflammatory molecule is produced in the body.
London, Mar 12 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have tried to unlock the potential of retinoids to treat patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Rayagada, Mar 11 (ANI): The increased Maoist menace in Orissa's koraput District has led to the lack of availability of hospitals for the local tribal populace residing in the area, compelling them to travel long distances to avail such facilities.
Rayagada, Mar 11 (ANI): The increased Maoist menace in Orissa's koraput District has led to the lack of availability of hospitals for the local tribal populace residing in the area, compelling them to travel long distances to avail such facilities.
