Be sensitive to public concerns: President to police brass
September 8th, 2012 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Saying that the constable is the face of the government in rural India, President Pranab Mukherjee has urged police to be sensitive to public ... Read more...
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I stayed on for the fans, says Bolt
September 1st, 2012 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
Zurich, Sep 1 (IANS/CMC) As the curtains come down on a gruelling season, Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt says if it were not for the fans he would have ended his ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Bolt’s doctor declares him fit and ready
July 27th, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS/CMC) Team doctor of Jamaica's track and field outfit Winston Dawes says Usain Bolt is fit and ready for the Olympics despite lingering public concerns over his ... Read more...
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Anti-nuke rally to mark Chernobyl’s 26th anniversary
April 26th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Hundreds of people are likely to take part in a three-km long march here Thursday evening to mark the 26th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear ... Read more...
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China probes preserved fruit additives
April 26th, 2012 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 26 (IANS) China's quality watchdog Wednesday ordered an inspection of the country's major fruit processing units after they were found to use excessive additives in their products.Several firms ... Read more...
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China to curb online phishing
December 30th, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 30 (IANS) China's ten major search engines have agreed to put banks' official homepages at the top of search results in a bid to curb cyber scams, authorities ... Read more...
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Monday is world competition day
December 4th, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Competition watchdogs across the world will celebrate World Competition Day on Dec 5 and the theme this year is 'cartels and their harmful effects on ... Read more...
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China to reduce public spending on government cars
May 13th, 2011 - 10:51 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 13 (IANS) China has launched a special campaign to regulate the use of public funds to buy government vehicles after reports came out that government officials were buying ... Read more...
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China seeks efficient government websites for public
April 23rd, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 23 (IANS) Government websites in China have been warned to address general public's concerns properly and keep information updated, else they will be closed down.Government websites in China ... Read more...
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Ozone-enriched environments reduce fungal spoilage of fruits, vegetables
April 11th, 2011 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): A scientists has said that storing fruits and vegetables in ozone-enriched environments reduces spoilage.At the Society for General Microbiology's Spring Conference in Harrogate, Dr Ian Singleton explained how ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Senior Chinese Official for better social management to ensure long-term peace
February 21st, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing Feb.21 (ANI): A Standing Committee member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has called for improved and innovative social management to ensure long-term peace and stability ... Read more...
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Australian Govt. delays controversial web filtering plan
July 10th, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Canberra, July 10 (ANI): The Australian government is delaying the implementation of controversial web filtering and will wait until a review of refused classification requirement is done.According to The Australian, ... Read more...
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Virtual fingerprints can track computer users’ movements
May 19th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, May 19 (ANI): There exists a virtual fingerprint on most computers that can monitor the online habits of individuals, found a US privacy group.According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, most ... Read more...
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The Pill one of the most significant medical advances of last 50 years: US poll
May 8th, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 8 (ANI): Over half of Americans think that the birth control pill has been one of the most significant medical advances of the last half century, a new CBS poll ... Read more...
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More than half Americans fear rise of Muslim extremism
November 20th, 2009 - 11:00 am ICT by IANS
New York, Nov 20 (IANS) More than half of Americans fear the rise of Islamic extremism, says a survey taken after the shooting at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas earlier ... Read more...
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Brown announces tough rules on student visas, migrant skilled workers
November 13th, 2009 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.13 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced tough new rules on student visas and cut the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into Britain, thereby acknowledging public concerns ... Read more...
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Taliban threat to UK troops forces McChrystal to keep them out of harm’s way
November 8th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Nov.8 (ANI): Amid growing fears that the Taliban will target UK troops more than the others in the run-up to next May's general election, US President Barack Obama's top commander ... Read more...
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Al Pacino-Robert De Niro movie poster draws flak
December 18th, 2008 - 6:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 18 (ANI): A furore has erupted over a movie poster featuring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino after it was sited at Stockwell Tube station during the Jean Charles ... Read more...
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MPs fear riots in Britain due to rampant immigration
July 16th, 2008 - 12:46 pm ICT by ANI
London , July 16 (ANI): Rapid immigration has damaged community relations in parts of England and is the single biggest cause of public concern, an influential group of MPs have warned.They ... Read more...
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Sweden world’s best place for mothers: Report
May 7th, 2008 - 4:50 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Stockholm, May 7 (Xinhua) Sweden has been described as "the best place to be a mother" by a US-based charity organisation in a report assessing the well being of mothers around the ... Read more...
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