IIT Bombay starts training 10,000 teachers
June 25th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) The training programme for 10,000 teachers was inaugurated Monday by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay.Under the 'Talk to a ... Read more...
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This Holi, wanderlust grips the weekend travelers
March 7th, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) For many people in Delhi, this Holi will not be a riot of colors but a quiet getaway, far from the maddening crowds of the ... Read more...
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Officials fear French Open has outgrown Roland Garros
March 23rd, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, March 23 (DPA) French Open tennis officials sent up warning flares that the clay-court Grand Slam could face eventual eviction from its hallowed Roland Garros site due to public and environmentalist ... Read more...
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Children’s conference seeks to spread awareness about HIV-AIDS in Nagaland
January 26th, 2010 - 8:38 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter ChacheiDimapur, Jan 26 (ANI): A three-day children's conference was held here recently to spread awareness about HIV-AIDS, and other problems.In an initiative to mould lives of young children in Dimapur, ... Read more...
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Chiles important reservoirs of genetic diversity
June 21st, 2009 - 11:59 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 21 (ANI): A new research has provided insights into the domestication of chiles and determined that they are important reservoirs of genetic diversity that are quite significant for conserving biodiversity.Capsicum ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Twitter to be used for a psychic test on users
June 1st, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 1 (ANI): Thousands of Twitter users will test their psychic powers in the first scientific experiment to be conducted via the social messaging service.Experts will use the website to investigate ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Robotic hands designed by Indian American move ultra-tiny particles
January 17th, 2009 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) Microscopic, chemically triggered robotic "hands" developed by biomolecular engineers, led by an Indian American, can move ultra-tiny components.These chemically triggered microscopic devices or 'hands', that manipulate particles smaller ... Read more...
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Unique tribal fair in Assam where currency is taboo
January 17th, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
Jonbeel (Assam), Jan 17 (IANS) Thousands of tribal people in India's northeastern state of Assam Saturday did brisk shopping at an exotic bazaar where currency is forbidden.It was like a gala carnival ... Read more...
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Dance breaks down honeybees cultural barrier
June 4th, 2008 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): Unlike humans, bees from opposite ends of the Earth can easily communicate with each other, a new study has shown.The study has found that despite having evolved ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Soaring airfares, warming prompt global videoconferencing
May 26th, 2008 - 2:58 pm ICT by admin
London, May 26 (IANS) Soaring airfares and concerns about emission levels are prompting companies worldwide to replace physical trips of their executives with high-end videoconferencing. Telecom firm Vodafone, for example, saved over ... Read more...
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Wireless worms may spread in the same manner as flu
February 27th, 2008 - 3:31 pm ICT by admin
London, February 27 (ANI): Software worms may spread between Bluetooth-enabled mobiles in the same manner as flu viruses in humans, say researchers.Christopher Rhodes, an expert on infectious diseases at Imperial College ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Now, telemedicine to control epidemics during natural disasters
December 2nd, 2007 - 12:06 pm ICT by admin
Washington, December 2 (ANI): A satellite network can play a significant role in the efficient monitoring of health situations and epidemics in the event of natural disasters like earthquake.This became evident ... Read more...
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