London 2012 anti-doping laboratory receives seal of approval
April 24th, 2012 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 24 (IANS) The London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) Tuesday received accreditation for its Anti-Doping Laboratory.
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Panel slams supply of defence ration after expiry date
December 29th, 2011 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) With an audit revealing that defence personnel were supplied food items whose use-before dates had expired, the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) Wednesday slammed ... Read more...
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Jugnu capped India’s technological achievements (2011 in Retrospect)
December 21st, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) In terms of technological breakthroughs, it has been a mixed bag for India this year. But the pride of place goes to Jugnu, one ... Read more...
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‘Jugnu’ launch marks watershed in Indian space technology
October 25th, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The successful launch of Jugnu, a loaf-sized nano satellite designed by IIT-Kanpur, on Oct 12 marks a watershed in Indian space technology for miniaturisation ... Read more...
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IAF will induct its C-17 airlifters from 2013
October 10th, 2011 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct in June 2013 the first of the 10 C-17 Globemaster-III heavy airlifters it has purchased from the US, ... Read more...
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Magazine to offer expert buying advice to consumers
February 8th, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 8 (IANS) Which? -- a leading British consumer organisation -- Tuesday made its Indian debut with a magazine 'Right Choice' that will offer expert buying advice to consumers to help ... Read more...
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Sevilla defender Sanchez out with possible heart problem
January 2nd, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 2 (DPA) Spanish giants Sevilla raised eyebrows by announcing that right-back Sergio Sanchez will not play again until "rigorous tests" have been carried out on his heart.
Sanchez, 23, first complained ... Read more...
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Bt brinjal is safe, declare scientists
December 14th, 2009 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 14 (IANS) While the debate on Bt brinjal continues in the country, scientists who arrived here to take part in a two-day seminar Monday said the genetically modified vegetable was ... Read more...
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Radioactive device lost, found 3 hours later (Lead)
August 26th, 2009 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) A radioactive device fell off a vehicle while being transported from Mumbai and was recovered from villagers near Pune three hours later, officials said Wednesday.
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Radioactive device lost, found 3 hours later
August 26th, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) A radioactive device fell off a vehicle while being transported to Mumbai and was found three hours later by villagers near Pune, officials said Wednesday.
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Now, an AC that can cool with less than half the energy needed by conventional cooling units
August 16th, 2009 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 16 (ANI): Tests have shown that a new air-conditioner developed by a company in the US can cool a typical big-box store with less than half the energy needed by ... Read more...
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By the twins and for the twins
June 19th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Raghu and Rajeev are back with terrific tale of twins with their show MTV Connected. This show is not about excelling in tasks or grouping and politicizing. It is about proving ... Read more...
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Shoaib Akhtar needs to be 100% match-fit to be considered for UAE series: Selectors
April 1st, 2009 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Apr.1 (ANI): While Shoaib Akhtar may have declared himself fit for national duty, Pakistan team selectors have made it clear that he should be 100 percent match fit to be ... Read more...
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Indian cricket team to don new ODI dress
February 18th, 2009 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) On the eve of their departure to New Zealand, Indian cricket team got a new dress in a darker shade of blue for one-day internationals here Wednesday.
The Indian ... Read more...
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British government criticised for lowering GCSE exam standards
November 1st, 2008 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 1 (IANS) Britain's Conservative party has hit out at the Labour government, claiming the standard of questions for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination was being lowered merely ... Read more...
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Tibetans living-in-exile protest against China’s religious policies
November 14th, 2007 - 1:59 am ICT by admin
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