IGNOU opens admissions for performing arts courses
July 17th, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started admission to various courses in performing arts such as singing, dancing and acting, the varsity said ... Read more...
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IGNOU opens admission for three visual arts courses
July 12th, 2012 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started the admission process for three courses in visual arts with an aim to develop creative and ... Read more...
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Varuna launches VOW, says it’s for emerging jewellery designers
June 14th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Varuna D. Jani says there are no platforms for emerging jewellery designers in the country and, therefore, she has launched an initiative to educate, mentor ... Read more...
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IGNOU launches courses in water conservation
April 9th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for two special courses in water harvesting, a statement said Monday.
Admissions are ... Read more...
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‘Wooden passion’ awaits John Abraham in Uttar Pradesh!
October 5th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Bollywood hunk John Abraham, known for his passion for motorbikes, would love to vroom on this larger-than-life wooden motorcycle designed by one of his ardent ... Read more...
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Key factor to age-related miscarriages and birth defects confirmed
April 16th, 2011 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 16 (ANI): A new study has confirmed a critical step in cell division that results in age-related miscarriages and birth defects, including Down syndrome.Washington State University researchers said they recreated ... Read more...
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Bar council to upload budding lawyers’ exam results
March 14th, 2011 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Bar Council of India (BCI) Monday told the Delhi High Court that it will place on its website the statement of marks for candidates ... Read more...
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Brit consumer watchdog finds just 8 in 154 salesmen give sound advice
January 26th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 26 (ANI): A product testing and campaigning charity in Britain has found that most store salesmen are clueless about the products they sell and that just eight out of 154 ... Read more...
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Wanted: A team to look for Bigfoot
October 10th, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 10 (IANS) A research association in China has launched a global recruitment drive to form a team to search for the legendary and elusive ape-like creature called Bigfoot.The Hubei Wild ... Read more...
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Computer knowledge must for budding judges: Apex court
October 9th, 2010 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that the new judges being appointed in lower courts must have the basic knowledge of computer operations."It will be unfair to overlook ... Read more...
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Chinese man accused of making terror handbook
September 27th, 2010 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 27 (IANS) A 21-year-old Chinese man has been accused of preparing a handbook for terrorists that contained chapters on making explosives and then posting it on the Internet.
The man, surnamed ... Read more...
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India fourth in plastic surgeries - and experts know why
August 13th, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Are looks important for Indians? Certainly, going by a survey that has ranked India fourth as a plastic surgery hotspot. Doctors attribute the trend to ... Read more...
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Survey finds ‘most non-Muslim Britons equating Islam with terrorism’
August 4th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 4 (ANI): Non-Muslims in Britain are by and large ignorant about Islam and equate the religion with terrorism, according to a Islamic Education And Research Academy (iERA) survey.According to Sky ... Read more...
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In i-Pad era, typewriters still go clickety clack (With Images)
June 30th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
By Jutika Chetia
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Ravi Robinson has been in love with his rusty but dependable typewriter for 40 long years and the bonds still go strong. In the ... Read more...
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Britons lack even basic wine knowledge
April 9th, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 9 (ANI): Britons lack basic knowledge of wines, according to a new study.The survey of 2,000 drinkers, which was conducted for the launch of a 2.99poubnds iPhone app called WINEfindr, ... Read more...
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Journalism has a vital role to play in progress of a nation: Kapil Sibal
March 22nd, 2010 - 11:21 pm ICT by ANI
By Suresh PanjeNew Delhi, March 22 (ANI): Union Minister for Human Resources Development Kapil Sibal on Monday said that the journalism has a vital role to play in the progress of a ... Read more...
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Guilt, lies and regret for ULFA chairman Rajkhowa’s wife
February 14th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Lakwa (Assam), Feb 14 (IANS) It was a horror story full of lies and guilt for Kaveri Kachari, wife of jailed chairman of the outlawed United Liberation Front ... Read more...
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Poor sex education putting Oz women at health risks
September 27th, 2009 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, September 27 (ANI): Poor understanding of reproductive and sexual health is leading to a generation of Australian women vulnerable to several risks, according to an online survey.Sexual health experts found two ... Read more...
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‘Nishedajne’ poorly handled by Anantha Padmanabha (Kannada film review)
April 17th, 2009 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Nishedajne": Cast: Aadi Lokesh, Abdul Azeez, Bharath Babu, Priyanka, Shankar Aswath, Ninasam Aswath and others; Producer: Narayana Swamy: Story-Screenplay-Dialogues-Direction: Anantha Padmanabha; Music Director: M.S. Girdhar; Camera: M.S.Appi; Rating: *
"Nishedajne" ... Read more...
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Tattoos with glucose-monitoring ink may help control diabetes
February 13th, 2009 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, February 13 (ANI): Massachusetts-based Draper Laboratories is trying to develop a special tattoo ink that changes colour based on glucose levels inside the skin.
Nanotechnology researchers associated with the project ... Read more...
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Railway Police to get sophisticated weapons
January 1st, 2009 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
By Parihas HateMumbai, Jan.1 (ANI): The next time you visit any railway station, dont be surprised if you come across many constables carrying sophisticated weapons.Railway Police Force (RPF) is being ... Read more...
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Astrologers cry foul over renovation of world famous Jantar Mantar of Jaipur
September 21st, 2008 - 7:38 pm ICT by ANI
By Lokendra Singh
Jaipur, Sep.21 (ANI): Jaipurs world famous Jantar Mantar, which is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments and literally means calculation instrument, is attracting wide public attention here following the ... Read more...
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Fashion journos lack basic knowledge: Designers
September 11th, 2008 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The cut, the texture, the fall...how many fashion reporters in India have knowledge of these styling basics? Very few, rue designers while pointing out that the media ... Read more...
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Brown backs off on language tests for migrants
July 24th, 2008 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 24 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has decided to amend a legislation that insists that prospective foreign spouses have to take an English proficiency test before marrying a ... Read more...
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Christian underpinnings don’t deter secular Narnia fans (Comment)
May 20th, 2008 - 8:39 am ICT by admin
By Sevanand Gaddala
With the release of "Prince Caspian", the "Chronicles of Narnia" franchise seems sure to establish itself and we can look forward to five more movies being made. The movies are ... Read more...
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Architecture for fundamental processes of life discovered
May 14th, 2008 - 3:25 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Scientists at the Universite de Montreal have completed a large survey of the network of protein complexes that orchestrate the primary processes of life.The team describes protein ... Read more...
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