Environmental factors behind bulging waistlines
June 15th, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Bulging waistlines may have more to do with collective behaviour than genetics or individual choices, according to a new study.
The research team, led by City ... Read more...
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Zero tolerance for graft: Patil
September 28th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India is committed to greater accountability in governance and follows a policy of "zero tolerance" towards corruption, President Pratibha Patil said here Wednesday."We are ... Read more...
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South Asian groups welcome revocation of ‘misguided’ travel policy
April 3rd, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 3 (IANS) Leading South Asian groups have welcomed the rescinding of a "misguided policy" of enhanced security screening for passengers travelling from 14 predominantly Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, to the ... Read more...
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CRPF women contingent heads for Liberia UN peace mission
February 8th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
By Shreeraj GudiNew Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday flagged of its fourth women contingent to Liberia for a United Nations Peace Keeping assignment.Addressing the contingent ... Read more...
Posted in National |
“See you later, alligator”, a reality when it comes to crocs’ sex lives
October 23rd, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 23 (ANI): A decade long study on alligators has finally led to the conclusion that they are loyal to their mating partners.Scientists from the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory claim that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Most alligators remain paired to their mates for life
October 8th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Almost 70 percent of female alligators chose to remain with their partner, often for many years, a new study has revealed.
The 10-year-study was conducted by scientists from the ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Just like birds, alligators remain loyal to their partners for years
October 8th, 2009 - 12:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 08 (ANI): A decade long study on alligators has finally led to the conclusion that the they are as loyal to their mating partners as birds.Scientists from the Savannah River ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Brit travellers categorised as Homer Simpsons and Mr Spocks
December 22nd, 2008 - 7:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 22 (ANI): A new study from the University of the West of England (UWE) has classified Brit travellers into two distinct character groups- Homer Simpson or Mr Spock.People who ... Read more...
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Hope, a tool overlooked in HIV therapy
August 8th, 2008 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) The therapy to battle HIV can be supplemented with a powerful tool like hope, according to a new study. A vaccine for AIDS remains as elusive as ever, ... Read more...
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Young women likely to drink more heavily than men at theme parties
January 4th, 2008 - 4:38 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Young women at theme parties, especially with sexualised themes and costumes, drink more heavily than men, a study has revealed.The study, led by James A. Cranford, research ... Read more...
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