Tight security in Kolkata for 2nd Indo-Pak Test
November 30th, 2007 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): The second Test match between India and Pakistan began at the Eden Gardens stadium here today amid heavy security arrangements in the wake of e-mail threatening to attack ... Read more...
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India, European Commission sign MoU on Multi-annual Indicated Programme
November 30th, 2007 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): India and the European Commission today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the first Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) for 2007-2010.Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Trade ... Read more...
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New sources of geothermal energy discovered
November 30th, 2007 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov.30 (ANI): Two American geochemists have claimed that they have discovered a new tool for identifying potential geothermal energy resources.
Berkeley Lab geochemist B. Mack Kennedy and Matthijs van Soest of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New test could detect Chlamydia in 30 minutes
November 30th, 2007 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new chlamydia test that can tell people within 30 minutes if they have the sexually transmitted infection (STI).Developed by ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Better surveillance could have delayed a deadly TB outbreak: Study
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): HIV and tuberculosis (TB) will cause the deaths of so many people not only in Africa but also in India and China, that it will change the shape ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Polarized light microscope enabled breakthrough stem cell production in monkeys
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
London, November 30 (ANI): Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have revealed that a non-invasive imaging system played a very significant role in their recent research, which led to the production ... Read more...
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Ingredients for more powerful Atlantic hurricanes revealed
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov.30 (ANI): University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists have found that the Atlantic organizes the ingredients for a powerful hurricane season.
The ocean, they claim, can create a situation where either everything is conducive ... Read more...
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Researchers doubt global warming will be reduced by ocean fertilization
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov.30 (ANI): Research undertaken at the Universities of Stanford and Oregon State have raised doubts about the viability of plans to fertilize the ocean in a bid to neutralize global warming.
According ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
IPCC chief Pachauri, experts disagree on whether it needs to be nimbler to be more effective
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov.30 (ANI): Two scientists have urged the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to become a nimbler body if it is to remain relevant in the coming years.
Until now, the ... Read more...
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New study sheds more light on blood stem cells biological role
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): No other stem cell is understood as thoroughly as the blood, or Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC), which have been the driving force behind successful bone marrow transplants for ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Club drugs inflict damage similar to traumatic brain injury
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Nov 30 (ANI): A study has revealed that using club drugs like Ecstasy is equivalent in impact to a traumatic brain injury.Researchers from University of Florida have claimed that both ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Innovative pre-school programme helps disadvantaged kids do better in school
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Nov 30(ANI): A research has suggested that an innovative curriculum for preschoolers may improve academic performance, reduce diagnoses of attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and close the achievement gap between ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Police, women health workers clash in Patna
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Patna, Nov 30 (ANI): The Bihar Police today clashed with women health workers in Patna during a protest rally by the latter.
The health workers of the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) ... Read more...
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IAF plane with relief materials leaves for Bangladesh
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi , Nov 30 (ANI): An Indian Air Force (IAF) transport plane carrying relief materials for the victims of the cyclone that hit Bangladesh recently left for Dhaka from here today.The ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama heaps praise on Orlando Blooms Everest: A Climb for Peace
November 30th, 2007 - 6:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama has lavished praise for a new Mount Everest documentary, narrated by actor Orlando Bloom.The spiritual guru has hailed the new DVD, Everest: A ... Read more...
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Brit women crave Cheryl Coles boobs
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole has been voted as the woman who has the best boobs in showbiz.The poll was conducted by underwear firm Bravissimo in which more ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Pammie plans on abandoning Hollywood by 2012
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Pamela Anderson has claimed that by 2012 she will abandon Hollywood and would head back to her native British Columbia.The erstwhile Baywatch babe said that in a matter ... Read more...
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Emma Thompson regrets her first marriage
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): Hollywood actress Emma Thompson has revealed that she would have never married her first hubby director Kenneth Branagh, if the couple would have used counselling before they exchanged ... Read more...
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Billie Piper all set for second call-girl series
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): American actress Billie Piper is all set for a second innings of the saucy series Secret Diary of a Call Girl and has reportedly signed on to reprise ... Read more...
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Luxury cars are the best thing about playing 007: Daniel Craig
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): For Daniel Craig, the best part of playing James Bond is getting to steer the famous spy's luxury cars.The 39-year-old recently revealed that its not the girls, gadgets ... Read more...
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Singing for Sweeney Todd role terrified Johnny Depp
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Nov 30(ANI): Pirates Of The Caribbean star Johnny Depp had to forcefully overcome his fear of singing in public for his new musical Sweeney Todd.The 44-year-old star warned director Tim ... Read more...
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Whats behind Jessica Simpsons new pout?
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Nov 30 (ANI): It seems that American pop singer Jessica Simpson has got a lip job done once again.The 27-year-old singer recently showed off larger lips at LAX airport in ... Read more...
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Nelson Mandela invites Jamelia to perform on World AIDS Day
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): Nelson Mandela has invited singer Jamelia perform at a concert meant to highlight World AIDS Day in South Africa.The 26-year-old singer is going to play the MTV gig ... Read more...
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Morrissey to sue mag over immigration article
November 30th, 2007 - 6:02 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has filed a defamation case against NME magazine after it failed to apologise for an article focusing on his views on immigration.NME criticised ... Read more...
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Sex main cause of HIV prevalence in China today
November 30th, 2007 - 3:45 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, November 30 (ANI): Chinese Health Minister Chen Zhu has revealed that the rates of new HIV/AIDS infections in the country are declining, and that the disease is now being transmitted ... Read more...
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Astronomers detect youngest known solar systems in the Milky Way
November 30th, 2007 - 3:41 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Astronomers have discovered what might be some of the youngest solar systems in the Milky Way.
The star systems are around the young stars UX Tau A and ... Read more...
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Prostitute auctions sex for disabled kids charity
November 30th, 2007 - 2:57 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Nov 30 (ANI): A prostitute in Chile has auctioned 27 hours of sex to help raise money for a disabled children's charity.Maria Carolina became an instant celebrity in the Roman Catholic ... Read more...
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Union Cabinet approves enhancement of capital requirement of SBI
November 30th, 2007 - 2:57 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for enhancing the capital of State Bank of India (SBI) by subscribing to bank's rights issue of equity shares against ... Read more...
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New drug may harbour hope for age-related macular degeneration cure
November 30th, 2007 - 2:53 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Researchers have found that the experimental drug, endostatin, may be the cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Researchers at Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) conducted a ... Read more...
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Steve Irwins son following in his footsteps
November 30th, 2007 - 2:52 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, November 30 (ANI): Crocodile Hunter Steve Irvins widow, Terry, says their son, Robert, is as passionate about the nature as his father shares the same passion for nature as his late ... Read more...
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Benazir was target of suicide bombers: Pak report
November 30th, 2007 - 2:47 pm ICT by admin
Karach, Nov 30 (ANI): The final investigation report on the October 18 attack on former premier Benazir Bhuttos reception rally, has claimed that two suicide bombers sought to kill Bhutto.
The report reveals ... Read more...
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Panchayati Raj meet to be held in New Delhi on Dec 22-23
November 30th, 2007 - 2:46 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for holding of the National Convention of Chairpersons of District and Intermediate Panchayats in New Delhi on December 22.
The Cabinet ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves creation of new Gorkha Hill Council
November 30th, 2007 - 2:46 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi , Nov 30 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for creation of an autonomous self governing Council called Gorkha Hill Council, Darjeeling (GHC) in West Bengal under the ... Read more...
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Shoppers boycott UK budget stores over foreigner exploitation concerns
November 30th, 2007 - 2:43 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov.30 (ANI): Shoppers across Britain are reportedly turning away from budget clothes stores after being told about the exploitation of foreign workers, some of whom are of Bangladeshi and Indian origin.
According ... Read more...
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UN in favour of compensating developing countries for reduced emissions
November 30th, 2007 - 2:43 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): A new plan to compensate developing countries for reduced emissions and saving their forests and woodlands, is going to be discussed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference ... Read more...
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