More screening could mean less secure airports
February 1st, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) Intensive screening makes airport security unsafe by targeting low risk passengers rather than those who pose real threats, and this is particularly true after 9/11, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Most Bollywood celebs condemn Pawar slapping
November 25th, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Most Bollywood celebrities Friday condemned the incident in which Maharashtra political heavyweight and union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was slapped by a youth to protest corruption ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Early to bed, early to rise makes you fit
September 30th, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 30 (IANS) "Early to bed and early to rise" could be the key to staying lean and more active than night-owls during one's youth, even though both groups ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Is one in 25 bosses a psychopath?
September 2nd, 2011 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 2 (IANS) For occupying high positions in any company, many individuals are viewed as highly successful people worth being role models. A study, however, says business leaders are ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Scientists trigger 52 downpours in Abu Dhabi desert
January 3rd, 2011 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Scientists triggered 52 downpours last year in Abu Dhabi's eastern Al Ain region using technology designed to control weather.Most downpurs occurred at the peak of summer in July ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Monkeys become more calculating around money
September 22nd, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 22 (ANI): It seems even monkeys know the value of money. A new research found that when presented with coin-like tokens, tiny yet savvy capuchin monkeys inhibit their natural impulses ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Why presence of mercury in seawater is more dangerous
June 28th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 28 (ANI): The presence of mercury in seawater can be a threat to the health of people consuming saltwater fish like tuna, mackerel and shark. Duke university researcher have revealed ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
School Lunches Jeopardizing National Security
April 21st, 2010 - 7:18 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Washington, Apr 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Lunches provided in schools are being labeled as a national security threat, but not because they can pose serious threats of the security to an ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Novelty may help trump the power of addictive drugs
February 2nd, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A new study has shown that the trying something new and innovative activities may help trump the power of addictive drugs.The researchers found that novelty drew cocaine-treated rats ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Poll raises debate over possibility of a gay prime minister in Israel
August 23rd, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Jerusalem (Israel), Aug 23(ANI): In a poll conducted by an Israeli newspaper, nearly half of all Israelis participating in it are ready for a gay prime minister.The poll revealed that 25 per ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Goldfish’s 3-sec memory is just another animal myth
May 5th, 2009 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 5 (ANI): Do you also believe that goldfish have a memory span of only three seconds, and that dogs fail to recognise colours other than white and black? Well, then ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How we differentiate C from G
November 26th, 2008 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 26 (ANI): New fonts of alphabets that can improve and speed up letter recognition among both normal readers and individuals with dyslexia may soon be made, thanks to University ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Sleazy e-mails could derail McCain White House bid
October 11th, 2008 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct.11 (ANI): Sleazy viral e-mails appearing on Internet sites and blogs suggest that underhand campaign is on to derail John McCains bid for the White House.
McCain is being described as ... Read more...
Posted in National |
‘Trying to tame Kosi recipe for more disaster’
September 7th, 2008 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The Kosi has this year lived up to its name of Bihar's 'river of sorrow' by changing its course and rendering nearly three million people homeless, but ... Read more...
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Olympian Stephanie Rices grandpa says she is no party girl
August 11th, 2008 - 8:14 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Aug.11 (ANI): Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rices grandfather, Jack, has refuted allegations that his granddaughter is a party animal, and describes as a swimmer par excellence with a down to ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Europe sees lessons to be drawn from US election
March 4th, 2008 - 10:40 am ICT by admin
DPA
Brussels, March 4 (DPA) Even in the best of families, the eldest child will have a natural tendency to patronise his or her younger sibling. And relations between "old Europe" and its ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Parents instinctively favour oldest child: Study
December 20th, 2007 - 1:46 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 20 (ANI): Nearly every parent denies favouring one kid over the other but a new study has suggested that they instinctively favour the oldest child.The study, led by Dr Per ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |