For being a topper, engineering student pays with life
February 27th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
Hisar (Haryana), Feb 27 (IANS) A second year mechanical engineering student of a private college here was killed Monday allegedely by two of his batchmates who had developed an animosity ... Read more...
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Like women, men too have ‘baby fever’
August 25th, 2011 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 25 (IANS) If you think it is only women who suffer from an overwhelming urge to have children, think again. For, a new study has found even men ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Expose fake Himachal colleges, court tells CBI (Second Lead)
August 9th, 2011 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 9 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to reveal names of all educational institutions in the state which secured recognition ... Read more...
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SNDT Women’s University gets new vice chancellor
May 10th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Vasudha Kamat was Tuesday appointed the vice chancellor of the SNDT Women's University here, a statement said.She was appointed by Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan in his ... Read more...
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Andhra college employee murders girl student
May 7th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) In a gruesome incident, an office boy of a college murdered a girl student and buried her in Andhra Pradesh's Khammam district after she rejected his ... Read more...
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Weight training safe and beneficial for pregnant women
March 26th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): A new study has found that weight training is safe and beneficial for pregnant women provided it is a supervised, low-to-moderate intensity program.The research measured progression in the ... Read more...
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Recovering from conflict crucial for fulfilling relationship
February 13th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) People wanting fulfilling and stable romantic relationships should seek someone who recovers from a conflict well.
A study looked at how people recover or come down after ... Read more...
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A romantic partner who recovers well from conflict is good for you!
February 12th, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): If your partner recovers well after a spat, you reap the benefits, suggests a study.The University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development's Institute of Child Development ... Read more...
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Waist size, not BMI can foretell cardiovascular risk in children
October 15th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of Georgia, the Menzies Research Institute in Hobart, Australia and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia has found ... Read more...
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Out Of Prison Maurice Clarett Re-Enters Ohio State University
July 27th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
July 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After serving around three and a half years of prison term, former Ohio State University football player Maurice Clarett is back in Ohio State University. The ... Read more...
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Study links educational leadership to student achievement
July 22nd, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): A new study has claimed that good school leadership is critical to good education.Researchers Kyla Wahlstrom and Karen Seashore Louis from the University of Minnesota College of Education ... Read more...
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Court slams illegal educational institutions
June 23rd, 2010 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday said the process of admissions and consequent examinations in unrecognized private educational institutions has become a "vicious circle".
"This has become a vicious circle. ... Read more...
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Cell phone use while driving can put close relationships in jeopardy
June 16th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Here's one more reason not to use phone while driving: Cell phone use behind the wheel can put family relationships in jeopardy, says University of Minnesota professor Paul ... Read more...
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Delhi schoolboy creates history, summits Mt. Everest
May 22nd, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, May 22 (IANS) A doughty schoolboy from New Delhi added yet another feat to the annals of mountaineering by becoming the youngest Indian to climb Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak, ... Read more...
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Daily ginger consumption alleviates muscle pain
May 20th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Daily ginger consumption can reduce muscle pain caused by exercise, says a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia.Patrick O'Connor, a professor in the College of ... Read more...
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Haryana teacher sets sights on Mt Everest
March 24th, 2010 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, March 24 (IANS) For a person who had her first glimpse of a mountain in a poster when she was 18 years old, physical education teacher Mamata Sodah has come a ... Read more...
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Regular exercise cuts down patient anxiety 20 percent
February 23rd, 2010 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at the quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular ... Read more...
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Regular exercise can help keep anxiety at bay
February 23rd, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety in patients with chronic illness, a new University of Georgia study shows.In the study, published in the Feb. 22 edition ... Read more...
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Topics on war, genocide difficult to teach younger students
September 9th, 2009 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 9 (ANI): A University of Illinois professor who studies and teaches historical instruction has stated that topics about traumatic events such as war and genocide are better left to older ... Read more...
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Popular antioxidant doesn’t boost athletic performance
September 4th, 2009 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): Contrary to popular belief, antioxidant quercetin doesn't boost athletic performance, say researchers.Quercetin is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in the skins of fruits, leafy vegetables, and berries, as ... Read more...
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Gene variation behind problem behaviours in adults with developmental disabilities unveiled
July 22nd, 2009 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): A new piece of research suggests that a common variation of the gene involved in regulating serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain may be the reason behind problem ... Read more...
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Students’ healthy relationship with teachers improves their success rates
July 1st, 2009 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Students who share a healthy relationship with their teachers and schools tend to have higher success rates, suggests a new study.According to a research review co-authored by Christi ... Read more...
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How middle class families can make urban schools better
April 26th, 2009 - 10:52 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Middle-class parents can have an impact on urban education, but whether it is beneficial or sustainable that depends on the attitude of parents themselves, according to a new ... Read more...
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Studying without playtime may stunt kids overall development, says expert
February 13th, 2009 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Parents who prefer traditional classroom-style learning to playtime in preschool and kindergarten may actually be stunting the overall development of their children, says a University of Illinois ... Read more...
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Preschoolers remain inactive even while playing outside
February 7th, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): While theres a rise in childhood obesity, a new study has found that preschoolers don''t indulge in much of activity, even when they''re playing outside.The study, by ... Read more...
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Einstein, Churchill were not dyslexic, says expert
January 8th, 2009 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Jan 8 (ANI): Albert Einstein and Winston Churchill were not dyslexic, according to Massey University College of Education pro-vice chancellor James Chapman.Professor Chapman, who is also the president of the ... Read more...
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Punjabs Badal village produces shooting stars for Indian sports
January 7th, 2009 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
By Avtar Gill /Karan Kapoor Abohar/Ludhiana, Jan.7 (ANI): Punjab, which has produced many national and international sportspersons, holds a big pool of talent in its rural areas. With proper training it ... Read more...
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Indo-Danish festival in Ludhiana Indo-Danish festival in Ludhiana
December 30th, 2008 - 8:48 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan Kapoor
Ludhiana, Dec.30 (ANI): Punjab takes pride in its rich cultural heritage, which it shares with other cultures to strengthen and promote cultural bonds. It was visible recently when a ... Read more...
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Boy-girl bullying more rampant in middle grades than previously thought
December 10th, 2008 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): A new research has revealed that cross-gender bullying specifically, unpopular boys harassing popular girls is more common in later elementary school grades than previously thought.Philip C. ... Read more...
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Occasional cigarette puff can also affect your arteries
October 8th, 2008 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Beware of an occasional puff, it can impair the functioning of your arteries, warns a University of Georgia study.Researchers used ultrasound to measure how the arteries of young, ... Read more...
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Even occasional smoking can harm arteries
October 8th, 2008 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): Even occasional smoking can impair the functioning of human''s arteries, says a new study.University of Georgia researchers used ultrasound to measure how the arteries of young, healthy ... Read more...
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Educational side of MySpace, Facebook and Orkut revealed
June 21st, 2008 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , June 21 (ANI): Those hooked to social networking sites like Orkut, MySpace and Facebook, do not just kill their time online, but learn a range of new things, says ... Read more...
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Flip-flops can lead to sore feet, ankles and legs
June 7th, 2008 - 4:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 7 (ANI): Theyre the latest fad, and the coolest footwear in the hot summer season, giving you the much desired casual look, but according to a group of researchers ... Read more...
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Mexican-American men hold on tightly to macho man values
June 5th, 2008 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 5 (ANI): Being a beefy hunk is every mans desire, but when it comes to endorsing the traditional 'macho man' attitude, its the Mexican-American men whore more likely to ... Read more...
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Her ‘Mission Kashmir’ remains incomplete (Remembering Nirmala Deshpande)
May 1st, 2008 - 5:47 pm ICT by admin
By Sarwar Kashani
Srinagar, May 1 (IANS) To end the miseries of Kashmiris torn between two guns, "dialogue is the only way out", said peace builder Nirmala Deshpande during her visit to the ... Read more...
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