World’s first handmade cloned sheep produced in China
April 20th, 2012 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 20 (IANS) Chinese scientists in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have produced the world's first transgenic sheep with a simplified technique of Handmade Cloning.
The project, completed March ... Read more...
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F1 management has shown how to organise a big event
October 31st, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Oct 31 (IANS) That the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix was a huge success is a tribute to the sheer professionalism shown by the F1 fraternity. ... Read more...
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Karisma’s first day shoot nearly called off
September 17th, 2011 - 1:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) It seems the first full-fledged day of Karisma Kapoor's comeback film "Dangerous Ishq" almost didn't happen, all thanks to the ultra-sophisticated equipment that director Vikram Bhatt ... Read more...
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Defence secretary visits LOC in Kashmir
September 5th, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Sep 5 (IANS) Defence secretary Shashikant Sharma Monday visited the Line of Control (LOC) dividing Indian and Pakistani Kashmir and was briefed about the recent ceasefire violations and infiltration ... Read more...
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Buddh Circuit’s homologation ends with FIA’s medical inspection
September 4th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The International Automobile Federation's medical team has expressed satisfaction with the state of medical facilities at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) for the inaugural ... Read more...
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‘Managing logistics for Indian Grand Prix a major challenge’ (Lead)
June 2nd, 2011 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, June 2 (IANS) Managing the logistics for the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix in October will be the major challenge for the organisers, says Vicky Chandhok, head of ... Read more...
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‘Managing logistics will be a humongous excercise in Indian GP’
June 2nd, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, June 2 (IANS) Vicky Chandhok, head of the country's apex body for motor sports and the one overseeing the track preparation for the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix, ... Read more...
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Sathya Sai Baba very critical, organs stop responding
April 21st, 2011 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 21 (ANI): Prominent religious leader Sathya Sai Baba's health condition has turned extremely critical, after some more organs stopped responding to treatment.As per the latest medical bulletin ... Read more...
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Scientists trace violent death of Iron Age man
March 29th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 29 (IANS) The skull and brain of an Iron Age man - one of the oldest brains found in Europe - unearthed face-down during excavations indicate he was ... Read more...
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Veena Malik Is A Bookie, Claims Photographer Dheeraj Dikshit
November 11th, 2010 - 2:37 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Pakistani actress Veena Malik is already creating controversies in the Bigg Boss house with her ‘Mithi Churi’ style but the controversy may spoil her own game ... Read more...
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Cyber Command chief says Pentagon networks vulnerable
September 24th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept.24 (ANI): The head of US Cyber Command, General Keith Alexander, has suggested that the Pentagon's networks in Afghanistan are far from secure from cyber attacks.In his first hearing before the ... Read more...
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Tornado-chasing a popular vacation choice!
September 17th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 17 (ANI): In search of an experience beyond mere thrills, more and more people are registering to get a closer look at tornadoes in the Tornado Alley in the US.Sonja ... Read more...
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Sports Injury Centre to be completed by August-end
August 13th, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The under-construction Sports Injury Centre at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital will be completed by Aug 31 and the equipment installed in September, well before the Commonwealth Games start, ... Read more...
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Centre to provide all assistance to protect every inch of country: Antony
July 26th, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Monday said the central government would provide all assistance to the armed forces to protect every inch of the country.Stating ... Read more...
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EADS eyes Indian homeland security to sell mini drone
June 14th, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
By D. Balaji
Berlin, June 14 (IANS) The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) is in discussion with the Indian government for hard-selling its mini drone Tracker to meet the country's homeland ... Read more...
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Scientists discover vast number of proteins in spinal fluid of normal people
June 12th, 2010 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): Researchers have identified 2,630 proteins that reside in fluid that is considered 'normal' - a number nearly three times the total number of proteins previously identified.Another striking finding ... Read more...
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China to help Cuba detect earthquakes
May 12th, 2010 - 9:54 am ICT by IANS
Havana, May 12 (IANS/EFE) China wants to help Cuba detect earthquakes and has sent sophisticated equipment and a team of experts to install as well as tutor Cuban officials on how to ... Read more...
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Coast Guard to hold trials for medium range patrol aircraft
February 3rd, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) With the need for patrolling and surveillance growing in these days of maritime terror, particularly after the 26/11 Mumbai attack, the Indian Coast Guard will ... Read more...
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Security forcing India to acquire sophisticated equipment: Antony
December 25th, 2009 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Secunderabad, Dec 25 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K Antony has said the security environment in the region has necessitated the induction of sophisticated and costly armed forces equipment.Addressing flying cadets after reviewing the ... Read more...
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Taiwan Earthquake Leaves 4 Injured And Causes Minor Property Damage
December 20th, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec.20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Some parts of Taiwan were hit by a severe Earthquake on Saturday. Local TV channels showed footages of the damages caused by the calamity. U.S. Geological Survey ... Read more...
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India works on to-do list to revamp homeland security (One year after 26/11)
November 14th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Armoured vehicles, surveillance radars, handheld imagers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), biometrics and software solutions... those are the buzzwords as India revamps its homeland security ... Read more...
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Zayed is Bollywood’s new Biker Boy
October 10th, 2009 - 2:35 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Zayed Khan comes across to many as a sophisticated, suave, and thorough gentleman. But little did anyone know about Zayed's passion for the one thing that all boys love– bikesAnd now, ... Read more...
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India accuses Pakistan of dichotomous policy on terror
August 10th, 2009 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian Army chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor Monday said Pakistan was following a "dichotomous policy" on terror and its support to the heightened terrorist activities in the Kashmir ... Read more...
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Strong quake kills three in Iran; tremors felt across Gulf (Second lead)
September 10th, 2008 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran/Dubai, Sep 10 (IANS) At least three people were killed and 26 injured in a 6.1-magnitude quake that hit the southern coast of Iran and spread panic among people in neighbouring countries ... Read more...
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US-trained Pak commandos to be deployed in FATA
August 4th, 2008 - 10:12 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug.4 (ANI): Bowing to mounting pressure from the Bush Administration, the Pakistan Government has reportedly agreed to deploy a Pakistani Special Service Group (SSG) unit, trained by Americans, in the ... Read more...
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US needs to lean on Saudi Arabia to pressure Pakistan (Commentary)
June 16th, 2008 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
By K. Subrahmanyam
On the night of June 10, American air strikes took place on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Mohmand agency. It killed 27 people, of which 11 belonged to the Frontier Constabulary. ... Read more...
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3-D image of receptor that senses spicy foods, pain created
May 20th, 2008 - 11:47 am ICT by admin
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston have created a three-dimensional image of a protein called TRPV1, which enables a person to sense the heat of ... Read more...
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Special operations exhibition opens in Jordan
April 2nd, 2008 - 2:39 am ICT by admin
DPA
Amman, April 2 (DPA) King Abdullah II of Jordan Tuesday inaugurated the Special Operations exhibition SOFEX 2008 with the participation of more than 300 companies from 60 countries. The three-day event demonstrates ... Read more...
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Nanotech to provide cleaner water
February 21st, 2008 - 3:47 pm ICT by admin
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Cleaner drinking water at a fraction of today's costs may now be possible with a promising new filter based on nanotechnology. A recent Unesco report says that ... Read more...
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Clean water can be obtained through nanotechnology
February 21st, 2008 - 3:21 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Scientists have said that it would be possible to obtain clean water through the process of nanotechnology.This process would involve removing toxic chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and other ... Read more...
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