I can’t wait to step on the field: Yuvraj Singh
September 5th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who has recovered from cancer, says he can't wait to step on the field for the two Twenty20s against New Zealand slated ... Read more...
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China’s e-shopping market to be world’s biggest
May 19th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 19 (IANS) Online shopping transactions in China will surpass those in Japan in 2012 and the US by 2013 to become the world's top most, a report has ... Read more...
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Yousuf undergoes fitness test, eyes comeback
April 25th, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, April 25 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Mohammed Yousuf has undergone a fitness test here in a bid to make a comeback to international cricket.The 37-year-old last played for Pakistan ... Read more...
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Burn care training planned for doctors, nurses
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Doctors and nurses will be trained in burn care and management as the country reports nearly seven million burn injuries in infernos like the one ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
This Diwali, be wary of that anar and chakri
October 24th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) It's that time of the year when the sky dazzles with fireworks and houses are lit up. But with so many potential fire hazards on ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Bring public expenditure under purview of audit: CAG
October 16th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 16 (IANS) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai Sunday underlined the need for amending the CAG's mandate to bring all public expenditure within the purview of public ... Read more...
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Parliamentary panel recommends transparency in Sahitya Akademi awards
August 17th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Wednesday recommended that the existing selection process for Sahitya Akademi awards - the highest literary honour in the country - be re-examined ... Read more...
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IGNOU trains statistical personnel
August 2nd, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) organised a training programme on micro- and macro-economics for personnel of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), a statement ... Read more...
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Structured coaching produces Chinese TT champions
July 26th, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) China's players and coaches maintain that their country is dominating world table tennis because their structured coaching system churns out champion after champion.Winning nine of ... Read more...
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AIFF signs five-year deal with Pailan Group for Indian Arrows
June 15th, 2011 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with the Pailan Group for the Indian Arrows team, which will now shift ... Read more...
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Australian, Indian experts discuss energy efficiency
April 11th, 2011 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Australian and Indian experts discussed energy efficiency strategies at a two-day workshop that began here Monday.Organised jointly by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and ... Read more...
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TTFI to open national academy to produce world-class players
December 11th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) With an eye to the future and to produce a steady stream of international players, the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) is all set to open ... Read more...
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A 50-year-old diabetic lives 8.5 yrs lesser than non-diabetic counterpart
December 1st, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): A new study has revealed that a 50-year-old diabetic can expect to live 8.5 years fewer years, on average, than a 50-year-old without the disease.A new report ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
NGOs should be brought under CAG ambit: Ansari
May 18th, 2010 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 18 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari Tuesday said public funds spent by non-government organisations (NGOs) should be brought under the ambit of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
"The provisions of the ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Kids raised by lesbian couples ‘more aspirational’
November 15th, 2009 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 15 (ANI): Lesbians make better parents than a man and a woman, says a British expert.According to Stephen Scott, director of research at the National Academy for Parenting Practitioners, kids ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Double food output may stop world starving
October 21st, 2009 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 21 (ANI): Leading scientists have said that global food production needs to be increased by between 50 and 100 per cent if widespread famine and world starving is to be ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ustad Bismillah Khan 2008 youth award to be presented on Thursday
September 8th, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep.8 (ANI): Sangeet Natak Akademi Chairman Ram Niwas Mirdha will present the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2008 on Thursday (September 10).Thirty-three artists will receive the award ... Read more...
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IAS officers to study at IGNOU
August 26th, 2009 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Soon civil servants in India will get to study at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for a Master's degree in public policy, varsity authorities said Wednesday.
"IGNOU ... Read more...
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President urges civil servants to have a development-centric approach
July 4th, 2009 - 10:44 pm ICT by ANI
Mussoorie, July 4 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Saturday urged the civil servants to take on a development-centric and people friendly approach in order to avert corruption and play innovative role ... Read more...
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Patil calls for inclusive and positive changes in live of people
July 4th, 2009 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
Mussoorie, July 4 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Saturday said the UPA Government is keen to create more growth opportunities to ensure inclusive growth and bring positive changes in the lives ... Read more...
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President to inaugurate golden jubilee celebrations of IAS academy today
July 4th, 2009 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Mussoorie, July 4 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will inaugurate the golden jubilee celebrations of the Lal Bahaddur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie today.The Lal Bahaddur Shastri National Academy of ... Read more...
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Pak Hindus feel vindicated after Govt. asks NAPA to vacate Hindu Gymkhana building
June 26th, 2009 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, June 26 (ANI): The Culture and Tourism minister of Sindh, Sassui Palejo has asked the National Academy of Performing Art (NAPA) to vacate the premises of the Hindu Gymkhana, which was ... Read more...
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Madonna, Jackos guitarist dies disrespected death
March 8th, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
New York, March 8 (ANI): The guitarist for Madonna and Michael Jackson passed away, leaving his family fuming over the music communitys ignorance and the hospitals abandoned concern during his final ... Read more...
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Sericulture gets a boost in Assam
February 25th, 2009 - 9:44 pm ICT by ANI
By Vaschipem Kamodang
Jorhat (Assam), Feb.25 (ANI): Sericulture has the possibility of becoming a major profession here if an attempt is made to induct proper methodologies.
To help evolve new strategies for ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Harmison urges Moores and Pietersen to resolve differences
January 6th, 2009 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.6 (ANI): England fast bowler Stephen Harmison has said that he would like coach Peter Moores and skipper Kevin Pietersen to resolve their differences sooner than later, as that will ... Read more...
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NAPA rejects Sindh govt notice directing it to vacate Hindu Gymkhana
September 29th, 2008 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi , Sept 29 (ANI): The National Academy of Performing Arts ( NAPA ) in Karachi has reportedly rejected the notice served on it by the Sindh Provincial Culture and Tourism ... Read more...
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Sindh Govt asks Arts Academy to vacate Hindu Gymkhana building
September 19th, 2008 - 5:02 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi , Sept 19 (ANI): The Sindh Government has reportedly served a notice on the National Academy of Performing Arts ( NAPA ) in Karachi to vacate the Hindu Gymkhana, and ... Read more...
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Veer Singh takes over as NALSAR vice-chancellor
July 21st, 2008 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 21 (IANS) Veer Singh, professor emeritus from the department of law of the Panjab University, Monday took over as vice-chancellor of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University ... Read more...
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ICC says it has no role to play in cricketers dope tests
July 20th, 2008 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, July 20 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) today strongly rejected and rebutted suggestion that it was involved in carrying out dope test on international cricketers around the world including players ... Read more...
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Dope test of Pak cricketers by ICC officials begins
July 19th, 2008 - 7:23 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, July 19 (ANI): The International Cricket Councils (ICC) anti-doping squad has begun the initial process of dope testing of Pakistans 30-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
According to PCB ... Read more...
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Sindh Culture Minister firm on getting back control of Hindu Gymkhana
May 9th, 2008 - 3:09 pm ICT by admin
Hyderabad, May 9 (ANI): Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism, Sassui Palijo has vowed to get back the control of Hindu Gymkhana, located in Karachi, from the National Academy for Performing ... Read more...
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Hub of Hindus Hindu Gymkhana in Karachi soon to be handed over to Hindus
April 18th, 2008 - 4:28 pm ICT by admin
Karachi, Apr 18 (ANI): Hindu Gymkhana, a historical site and a hub of the Hindu community in Karachi, will soon be handed over to the Hindus, after the National Academy of ... Read more...
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Jha is new chairman of excise and customs board
April 3rd, 2008 - 8:46 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) P.C. Jha, a 1971-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service, has taken over as the new chairman of the Central Board of Excise and Customs. He has ... Read more...
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