Spain’s Nicolas Almagro wins Brazil Open
February 20th, 2012 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 20 (IANS) Spaniard Niclos Almagro beat Italy's Filippo Volandri to win the Brazil Open tennis for the third time.For the first time in tournament history, the ... Read more...
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Mario Miranda was a quintessential Goan: Shyam Benegal
December 11th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Noted filmmaker Shyam Benegal was inspired by the legendary Goa-based cartoonist Mario Miranda -- who passed away Sunday morning -- into making "Trikal", a movie ... Read more...
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How sickle haemoglobin protects against malaria
April 29th, 2011 - 7:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): A study has unravelled the molecular mechanism whereby sickle cell haemoglobin confers a survival advantage against malaria, the disease caused by Plasmodium infection.The study was conducted by researchers ... Read more...
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In An Odd Incident, Dog Honks For Help When Left Behind In A Blistering Vehicle
July 13th, 2010 - 7:24 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 13, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): An 11-year-old coffee Labrador named Max was involved in a rather quirky incident in Allentown, PA. The dog was compelled to take matters into ... Read more...
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UAE, Portugal sign diplomatic representation pact
May 10th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 10 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Portugal have signed an agreement on diplomatic representation.
Abdul Rahim Yousef Al Awadhi, assistant to UAE foreign minister for legal affairs, and ... Read more...
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Anti-oxidant drug may protect against deadly forms of malaria
August 18th, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 18 (ANI): Researchers at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia, in Portugal, have demonstrated that an anti-oxidant drug can protect against the development of deadly forms of malaria.The findings could help ... Read more...
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New ‘molecular clock’ aids dating of human migration history
June 5th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 5 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Leeds, UK, have devised a new 'molecular clock' that aids dating of human migration history.Estimating the chronology of population migrations throughout mankind's early ... Read more...
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Tarun Tahiliani showcases his collection at Lakme Fashion Week
October 22nd, 2008 - 7:20 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Oct 22 (ANI): Ace designer Tarun Tahiliani set the ramp on fire with new age styling for the conventional denim jeans at Lakme fashion week (LFW) in Mumbai on Tuesday.
The ... Read more...
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