Indian firm gets Gates Foundation grant for `eToilet’
August 16th, 2012 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
Seattle, Aug 16 (IANS) An Indian firm has won a grant of more than $450,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to make public toilets more accessible to ... Read more...
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‘Bilingualism boosts mental agility among kids’
August 5th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Bilingual children outperform counterparts who speak only one language in problem-solving skills and creative thinking, according to a research by a British university.A study of ... Read more...
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Neil Young announces his US tour
March 15th, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Many musicians had tried all sorts of comeback without success but not the popular Neil Young. The awesome Rocker isn't just mounting the stage again but ... Read more...
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A positive mood allows you to think more creatively
December 16th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Ever wondered why some people like to watch funny videos at work? Well, they may be putting themselves in a good mood so they can think more creatively."Generally, ... Read more...
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Chennai fashion show for budding designers
June 4th, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, June 4 (ANI): Budding fashion designers of 'Pearl Academy of Fashions' showcased their skills at a fashion show organized here on Thursday evening.Designer students exhibited their fashion designs through outstanding fashion ... Read more...
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‘Schizophrenia gene’ determines person’s creativity
July 17th, 2009 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 17 (ANI): A genetic mutation linked to psychosis and schizophrenia plays a major role in determining if a person is creative or not, claims a new study.The research, by Szabolcs ... Read more...
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Sad children do better than happy ones in attention-to-detail tasks
June 1st, 2008 - 8:44 pm ICT by admin
Washington, June 1 (ANI): While happy children are considered to be better learners, a new study by psychologists at the University of Virginia and the University of Plymouth (United Kingdom) has ... Read more...
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“India suffering because of lack of creative thinking among bureaucrats”
May 19th, 2008 - 7:05 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Saying that there was a big vacuum of intellectuals of today, the Vice Chancellor Delhi University, Prof. Deepak Pental on Monday asked students to think creatively, ... Read more...
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