Tearful farewell to murdered teacher
February 10th, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) A woman teacher who was stabbed to death by a student was consigned to flames here Friday, with hundreds of teary-eyed relatives, friends, colleagues and students ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Smoking may erode your problem-solving capacity
February 7th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Smoking may be a risk factor for dementia among the elderly that erodes their problem-solving capacity and self-control and makes them see things which are not ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Want a film on climate change: Abhishek Bachchan
February 4th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) After being part of entertaining films, Abhishek Bachchan is keen now to make a movie on climate change but says it is important to ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Russia, NATO to hold missile defence drills
February 2nd, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and NATO will hold joint computer-simulated missile defence exercises in Germany in March, an official said Thursday.The decision to conduct these drills was taken ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Guard at Pilot’s house shoots self, dies
January 29th, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) A security guard at the residence of Minister of State for Communications Sachin Pilot allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle here ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Money can buy happiness if you know how to spend
January 28th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 28 (IANS) People spending money to enjoy different experiences in everyday life, such as on days out or concert tickets, are happier than those who spend on buying ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Long working hours could cause depression
January 27th, 2012 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Workers spending long hours in office are more than twice likely to develop depression than those who do a standard day, with the most susceptible being ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Geoffrey Rush named Australian of the Year
January 26th, 2012 - 2:26 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor Geoffrey Rush has received the coveted Australian of the Year trophy from the country's prime minister.The "King's Speech" actor, who was the first Australian-born actor ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Will swallowed gum stay in your stomach?
January 26th, 2012 - 1:19 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists have debunked the long-held believe that swallowed gum stays in the stomach for seven years. This has been a common warning that parents give their children ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Nigeria terror: Government to bring home Indian’s body
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India Monday said it was making all efforts to get the body of an Indian victim in the Mumbai-style terror attack on Nigeria's second largest ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Nanocrystals make for improved dentures
January 22nd, 2012 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) A new kind of glass ceramic with a nanocrystalline structure will make for improved dental restoration owing to its high strength and optical characteristics, scientists ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Shah Rukh promotes Priyanka’s film!
January 18th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) When it comes to promoting and helping colleagues and friends from the film fraternity in popularizing their products, Shah Rukh Khan takes the cake. He ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Ayodhya case: Advani, others oppose CBI plea
January 16th, 2012 - 10:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani and his colleagues accused in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case have told the Supreme Court that ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Being desk-bound can erode physical, mental health
January 16th, 2012 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Being desk-bound for long hours daily is not only bad for your physical health but can affect your mental well-being as well.The findings by Myanna Duncan, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Briton faces jail in UAE for insulting Islam
January 13th, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 13 (IANS) A British engineer is facing jail in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly insulting Islam with an angry comment during a meeting, ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Gut bugs can foretell severity of heart attacks
January 13th, 2012 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The bugs present in the gut can be used to predict a person's chances of a heart attack while manipulating them could help cut down such ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Female mosquitofishes prefer well-fed males
January 12th, 2012 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 12 (IANS) Being well fed is a sign of prosperity, good health and security, not only among humans but also surprisingly among fish species. Female mosquitofish prefer males ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Colombian fatally shot while filming music video
January 12th, 2012 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Bogota, Jan 12 (IANS/EFE) A member of a Colombian hip hop group died after being shot with a gun that was among the props for the filming of a music ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Scientists unveil unique ’soldier’ bee
January 11th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Scientists have profiled a 'soldier' bee for the first time, programmed to protect its hive from invaders.
The discovery was made by a team from the ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
China taxi driver killed in police raid
January 11th, 2012 - 5:26 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) A taxi driver was accidentally killed in southern China when a raiding police team opened fire at a nightclub, officials said Tuesday.He was waiting near his ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Low vitamin D levels spell depression
January 6th, 2012 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Low levels of vitamin D, linked earlier with cardio diseases and neurological conditions, are also tied with the blues.
This new study helps clarify a debate ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
12 diamond merchants home after two years in Chinese custody
January 6th, 2012 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Twelve Indian diamond merchants, who were released after their arrest in China for alleged smuggling two years ago, returned home early Friday, official sources said.They arrived ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Dried licorice extract kills tooth decay bugs
January 5th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Scientists have identified two substances in licorice that kill major bugs responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.
Researcher Stefan Gafner and colleagues, who led the ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Older vacuum cleaners pollute indoor air
January 5th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Some vacuum cleaners actually contribute to indoor air pollution by releasing dust and bugs that can spread infections and trigger allergies, reveals a study.
Lidia Morawska, ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Having a friend helps stick to resolutions
January 5th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 5 (IANS) People begin New Year resolutions seriously enough -- only to abandon them midway. But having a friend can boost the likelihood of sticking to them, suggests ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
British cops sacked for inappropriate comments on Facebook
December 30th, 2011 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 30 (IANS) At least two police officers in Britain were sacked while disciplinary action has been taken against 150 others for posting inappropriate photos or comments that ... Read more...
Posted in World |
BJP should have acted wisely, responsibly: Khurshid
December 30th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of acting arrogantly during the debate in the Rajya Sabha on the Lokpal bill a day earlier, Law ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Gene that increases pancreatic cancer risk identified
December 30th, 2011 - 8:41 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) A gene that increases the risk of pancreatic cancer has been identified, experts say.Mutations in the ATM gene may increase the hereditary risk for pancreatic cancer, ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Gunshot kills Russian government official
December 29th, 2011 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An employee of the State Courier Service in the building of the Russian Presidential Administration died Thursday of a gunshot wound.Alexey Aleksanochkin, 33, was found ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
BJP making excuses not to pass Lokpal bill: Singhvi
December 29th, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making excuses not to pass the Lokpal bill, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said in the Rajya Sabha ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Age no bar to quick decision making
December 28th, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) Age is no bar to quick decision making. Older people can be trained to respond faster in decision-making tasks even though ageing brains seem to slow ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Chavan pleads, but Hazare continues fast (Lead)
December 28th, 2011 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Tuesday night urged Anna Hazare to end his fast after he developed 102 degrees temperature but the anti-corruption crusader declined ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Hazare ill, refuses to break fast
December 27th, 2011 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) Anna Hazare refused Tuesday night to end his three-day fast in support of a strong Lokpal despite falling sick and running 102 degrees temperature, his ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Tech to track perpetrators of biochemical attacks
December 27th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) A first-of-its-kind technology could help authorities track down perpetrators of biochemical attacks back to their source.
Carlos G. Fraga from the US's Pacific Northwest National Lab ... Read more...
Posted in World |
We oppose communalism too, says Kejriwal
December 26th, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) The Anna Hazare campaign against corruption is equally opposed to communalism, his confidante Arvind Kejriwal said Monday.Speaking to journalists after Team Anna's core group held ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
