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Everything you need to know about Bhargava Pharmacy: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Delhi HC notice to centre, Safdarjung doctors

May 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the centre, the Safdarjung Hospital here and its doctors over a plea seeking a code of conduct and grievance redressal platform for the hospital staff to prevent inconvenience to patients.

Wedding card creativity at its best

May 17, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) If you can't afford high-end designer cards, fret not! Shopkeepers in the capital's favourite wedding cards destination of Chawri Bazar in old Delhi have affordable options. Whether it is paper or colour or size, everything can be customised without shelling out big bucks.

Unlike Jolie, Indian women wary of mastectomy, say doctors

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer has been hailed as a brave move, but in India, doctors say there is very little awareness about it and many women are wary of taking the step due to societal pressure and apprehensions.

United Bank plans QIP for raising Rs.1,000 crore

May 14, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Public sector United Bank of India is planning to opt for a qualified institutional placement (QIP) for raising about Rs.1,000 crore capital, a top official of the bank said Tuesday.

Indian-American woman running for US city council

May 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM

New York, May 7 (IANS) An Indian-American woman is running for a city council in the US state of Washington, according to a media report.

Download GUJCET Admit Cards 2013

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

GUJCET 2013 Hall ticket / Admit Cards has been issued and can be download from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board's website

Americans hold nationwide rallies for immigration reform

May 2, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) Tens of thousands of protesters held marches, rallies and prayer vigils across America to show Congress that momentum is building for a path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants, including some 260,000 Indians.

WADA bans growth hormone 'allegedly' used by Oz football players

April 23, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has confirmed that a growth hormone, which has been alleged to have been used by the players of Australian football club Essendon, is a banned substance.

Himachal gram panchayats to get broadband links

April 12, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Friday signed an agreement with the department of telecommunication and Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. to link village-level civic bodies with broadband connectivity, officials said.

Sebi questions Subrata Roy, seeks assets details

April 10, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Mumbai, Apr. 10 (ANI): Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday questioned Subrata Roy, the chief of the Sahara conglomerate, and three other top executives about their assets and investments in connection with the high profile case involving refund of an estimated Rs 24,000 crore to over three crore investors.

Sahara Group top brass quizzed by SEBI

April 10, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Sahara Group head Subrata Roy and three top company executives were quizzed about their assets and investments by Indian markets regulator SEBI here Wednesday in connection with refunds of Rs.24,000 crore to over three crore investors.

Multiple genes contribute to schizophrenia risk

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 10 (ANI): Multiple genes contribute to risk for schizophrenia and appear to function in pathways related to transmission of signals in the brain and immunity, an international study has discovered.

Bitter melon juice prevents pancreatic cancer in mice

March 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Bitter melon juice stops pancreatic cancer cells from feeding on glucose and eventually starves them, a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found.

Bitter gourd juice destroys pancreatic cancer cells: Researchers

March 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Los Angeles, March 13 (IANS) In a finding that could provide a new tool in cancer therapy, researchers have shown that the juice of bitter gourd (karela) effectively kills pancreatic cancer cells.

Odisha OJEE 2013 online application starts: Apply online

February 15, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Odisha OJEE 2013 online application has started. The date of examination is 12th may 2013 and forms can be filled upto 20th March 2013.

SBTET Andhra pharmacy and diploma results 2012 declared: Check result

February 12, 2013 at 10:54 AM

SBTET Andhra pharmacy and diploma results 2012 have been declared. The exam for pharmacy and diploma was held in the months of Oct/ Nov 2012.

Breast cancer survival rates low in rural India

February 5, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, February 5 (ANI): A new University of Michigan study has concluded that women in developed countries survive roughly 10 years longer after a breast cancer diagnosis compared to women in poor-to-middle-income countries.

Pallikal wins Meadowood Pharmacy Open

February 4, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Winnipeg, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian squash player Dipika Pallikal won the Meadowood Pharmacy Open here by defeating Joey Chan of Hong Kong 3-0 in the final.

Why men give excuses to avoid sex with their partners

January 30, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Turning down an intimate night of passion with a woman to watch soap operas, may not rest easy in some households.

MP Pre Engineering Pharmacy Test PEPT 2013: Apply Online

January 18, 2013 at 6:35 PM

The notification for MP Pre Engineering Pharmacy Test PEPT 2013 has been released and the online application for PEPT has begun.

High fiber diet halts prostate cancer growth

January 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, January 10 (ANI): Eating a high-fiber diet may help patients with prostate cancer stop the disease from progressing, according to a new study led by Indian-origin researchers.

Researchers uncover genetic cause of eczema

December 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) Researchers have uncovered a genetic cause of a type of eczema most common in infancy that also affects millions of adults around the world with dry, itchy and inflamed skin lesions.

Synergy key to defence modernisation, indigenisation: J.J. Singh

December 16, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Secunderabad, Dec.16 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor and former chief of army staff General (retired) J.J.Singh said that defence modernisation and indigenisation is possible only if there is a synergy between the government, DPSUs and private industries.

Indian?American denies his energy drink linked to deaths

November 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian?American founder and CEO of 5?Hour Energy has denied suggestions that the popular drink is responsible for 13 deaths in the past four years following a report that US authorities are looking into the claims.

Caterpillars in Tibetan mountains could hold key to new anti-inflammatory drugs

November 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Washington, November 15 (ANI): Caterpillar fungi (Cordyceps) - rare parasites found on hibernating caterpillars in the mountains of Tibet, are offering new hope for sufferers of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, renal failure and stroke damage.

Obama to consult Indra Nooyi, two Indian-Americans

November 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) As part of his wider consultations on the economic crisis, President Barack Obama has invited three Indian-Americans, including PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi along with other business, labour, civic community and Congressional leaders.

India fail to make impact in World University badminton

November 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Gwangju (South Korea), Nov 12 (IANS) The Indian side for the World University Badminton Championships failed to make an impact in the tournament with none of the players getting past the second round. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) squad was controversially finalised, a day before the event began.

NGO demands release of Medha Patkar, writes to NHRC

November 5, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) An NGO has written to the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) for immediate release of activist Medha Patkar and 21 others arrested Sunday evening in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district.

New York, New Jersey plagued by looting and violence post-Hurricane Sandy

November 1, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Washington, Nov. 1 (ANI): Rampant looting and violence have been reported in New York and New Jersey after the devastating Hurricane Sandy ravaged the US cities.

India-American director's 'Patang' wins Rising Star awards

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

New York, Oct 27 (IANS) Indian-American writer/director Prashant Bhargava and producer Jaideep Punjabi have won the South Asian Rising Star Film Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for the feature film "Patang" (The Kite).

Indian-American body seeks UNSC seat for India

October 24, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) The National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), an umbrella body of Indian community organizations, has called upon the United Nations to give India a permanent seat on the Security Council.

New ovulation kit uses saliva to determine woman's fertility

October 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM

London, Oct 23 (ANI): A revolutionary new ovulation kit that uses saliva rather than a urine sample has been launched in the UK.

Now, morning-after pill that can even be taken 5 days later

October 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM

London, October 19 (ANI): Women can now buy a morning-after pill that works for up to five days after having unprotected sex - without even having to see a general practitioner (GP).

Rural India needs infrastructure, services, say experts

October 17, 2012 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Spread of mobile telephones and better roads in the past decade has fuelled growth in rural India, inhabited by 800 million people and a market worth $425 billion, experts noted at a meet here Wednesday.

Vitamin B can help reduce heart diseases in Indian patients: Study

October 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Intake of folic acid and vitamin B could curb the risk of vascular disease in Indian patients, a study revealed Friday.

Vitamin B can help reduce heart diseases: Study

October 12, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Adequate folic acid and vitamin B intake could help reduce vascular disease risk in Indian patients, a study released here said Friday.

Laxman, Ponnappa join walk to save lake

October 9, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 9 (IANS) Former test cricketer V.V.S. Laxman and badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa Tuesday participated in a walk by locals in Secunderabad here to support an initiative to protect a lake.

Top seeds advance in national tennis

October 8, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Top seeds had it easy on the opening day of the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Monday.

Prarthana eliminates Lee in ITF tourney

October 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Bidar (Karnataka), Oct 1 (IANS) Ukrainian teenager Oleksandra Korashivilli and India's Prarthana Thombare provided the first two upsets in the Ashok Kheny $10,000 ITF Bidar Open women's Futures tennis championship here Monday.

Five Indian Americans listed among Forbes 400 richest

September 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Five Indian-Americans have made it to the annual list of the richest people in America with Microsoft Corp chairman Bill Gates topping the list again with an asset $66 billion, up by $7 billion from 2011....

Five Indian Americans among Forbes 400 richest

September 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM

Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) Five Indian-Americans figure in the Forbes magazine's annual list of the richest people in America with Microsoft Corp chairman Bill Gates retaining his top spot with $66 billion, up $7 billion from 2011.

'Bacterial rope, DNA chips to shape Indian biotech scene'

September 4, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS)Material like bacterial rope and DNA chips will shape up the 2050 scene as the Indian biotechnology sector leapfrogs into the future, eminent scientist Pushpa M. Bhargava says.

How steady job could benefit diabetics

August 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Washington, August 30 (ANI): For people who are diabetic or prone to diabetes, having a steady job appears to be good for their health.

Plant-based substances can delay cancer metastasis

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, August 28 (ANI): More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer, according to a first-of-its-kind study by a Washington State University researcher.

Green tea extract `eradicates 40pc of skin cancer tumours`

August 22, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Washington, August 22 (ANI): Scientists hope that a powerful new anti-cancer drugs based on green tea could soon be developed after they found that an extract from the beverage could make almost half of tumours vanish.

Villagers rejoice after reopening of Maruti's Manesar factory

August 21, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Manesar (Haryana), Aug.21 (ANI): Villagers celebrated as Maruti Suzuki, India's largest carmaker, reopened its Manesar factory in Haryana on Tuesday.

Maruti reopens Manesar plant amid heavy security

August 21, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Manesar (Haryana), Aug 21 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reopened its Manesar plant amid heavy security, a month after a lockout was declared due to the violence in which one senior company official was killed and 100 others injured.

Maruti managers to decide co-workers, unions protests

August 17, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Gurgaon, Aug 17 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki has authorised its managers and supervisors to recruit workers they consider trustworthy as part of a new human resource policy aimed at building confidence between the management and workers, and restarting operations at the Manesar plant.

Maruti to restart Manesar plant next week

August 16, 2012 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Troubled automobile manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Thursday said that it will restart production at its violence-marred Manesar factory from Aug 21, 2012.

Ginger found effective in managing diabetes

August 7, 2012 at 6:22 PM

One of the commonest spices in almost every household, Ginger has been found useful in managing high levels of blood sugar that further creates complications for long-term diabetic patients.

Ginger could help control diabetes

August 7, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Sydney, Aug 7 (IANS) Ginger could help manage high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients.

Two awards for 'BA Pass' at Osian's film fest

August 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Ajay Behl-directed "BA Pass" was named best film in the Indian competition category of the 12th Osian Cinefan Film Festival, while actor Shadab Kamal, who played a gigolo in the film, won the best actor award as the 10-day event concluded Sunday.

Labour pains for Haryana government (Haryana Newsletter)

July 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Chandigarh, July 27 (IANS) The violence at the Maruti Suzuki car manufacturing plant at Manesar near Gurgaon this month brought back memories of the July 25, 2005 violence at the Honda motorcycle plant, also in Manesar, in which scores of people were injured.

Maruti Suzuki for speedy trial in Manesar unrest

July 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Management of Maruti Suzuki has sought fair and speedy probe followed by trial of the suspects in the violence that rocked its plant at Manesar in Haryana.

Maruti's Manesar unrest: Moily asks workers not to resort to violence

July 24, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Kolkata/Manesar, July 24 (ANI): Days after the deadly riot at Suzuki's Manesar plant in which a senior manager was killed, Union Corporate Affairs Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily on Tuesday asked the workers and labourers not to resort to violence and realise that it is in their interest and that they do not have to face the future consequences.

Maruti not shifting from Haryana, Bhargava assures Hooda

July 23, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Chandigarh, July 23 (IANS) Despite the latest violence which left one senior official dead and nearly 100 injured, public sector automobile giant Maruti has no plans to shift its base from Haryana, company chairman R.C. Bhargava Monday assured Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Maruti not to abandon Manesar plant, says Bhargava

July 21, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Passenger car major Maruti Suzuki declared an indefinite lockout at its Manesar (Haryana) plant but denied any plans to shift after Wednesday's violent clashes that left a senior executive dead and scores injured.

Maruti announces "indefinite lockout," will stay in Manesar

July 21, 2012 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki on Saturday announced indefinite lockout of its Manesar plant, while trashing speculations of moving out of the Haryana town.

Maruti announces indefinite lockout at Manesar plant

July 21, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki Saturday said production at its Manesar plant will not resume till the causes of Wednesday's violence are fully investigated.

How the humble cup of tea could help combat terrorism

July 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): A simple cup of tea could be a secret weapon to fight terrorism, scientists say.

ICAI signs pact with Taxmann to provide subsidised publications to cost accountants

July 9, 2012 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Taxmann to provide subsidised publications to cost accountants and other professionals.

Breakthrough malaria drug approved for treatment in India

July 8, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Washington, July 8 (ANI): A powerful new drug to treat malaria - invented by a University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy researcher - has been approved for treatment in adults in India.

MVAS to create Rs.48,000 crore business opportunity by 2015

July 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Mobile value added services (MVAS) are expected to create a Rs.48,000 crore business opportunity by 2015 owing to increasing mobile Internet penetration. All that is required is innovative and affordable content generation, industry leaders said Friday.

Kurukshetra University B. Pharmacy entrance result 2012 declared

July 6, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Kurukshetra University B. Pharmacy entrance result 2012 has been declared. The results are available on the Kurukshetra University website http://kuk.ac.in

Chhattisgarh PET and PPHT result 2012 declared: Check results here

June 30, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Chhattisgarh PET and PPHT result 2012 has been declared, the results are available on the Chhattisgarh VYAPAM website http://cgvyapam.choice.gov.in/

Kite flying - old passion finds new celluloid expression

June 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) For some it denotes a victory call, for others a struggle against obstacles and important life lessons -- India's age-old tradition of kite flying is being interestingly woven into the plots and sub-plots of films like "Kai Po Che!", "Patang" and "Gattu" with varied metaphorical inferences.

Daffodils could hold key to treating depression

June 25, 2012 at 1:16 PM

London, June 25 (ANI): Scientists have proved that Wordsworth was actually right to say daffodils are a source of joy.

South African daffodils 'may hold key to depression treatment in future'

June 23, 2012 at 10:03 AM

Washington, June 23 (ANI): Plant compounds from a South African flower may in time be used to treat diseases originating in the brain - including depression, according to researchers.

Scientists pinpoint brain receptor linked with rage

June 20, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Washington, June 20 (IANS) Scientists have identified a brain receptor, an enzyme monoamine oxidase A, whose malfunctioning can trigger sudden violence, explosive outbursts and hostile overraction to stress in mice.

Potential drug target for treatment of aggressive behaviour identified

June 20, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Washington, June 20 (ANI): Researchers may be close to finding potential new treatments for severe aggression, a widespread trait characterized by sudden violence, explosive outbursts and hostile overreactions to stress.

India make clean sweep of SAF TT Team Championships

June 18, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Shillong, June 18 (IANS) India won all team titles on offer in the SAF Junior Table Tennis Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex here MOnday.

UP backtracks on 7 p.m. closure order for shop, malls

June 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Lucknow, June 18 (IANS) Rattled by strong opposition to its decision to close all shops and malls by 7 p.m. for the next 15 days due to the acute power shortage in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government Monday withdrew the order and said these establishments will do business as usual.

ITC, Bangalore airport get GreenCo awards

June 15, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) ITC's Bhadrachalam (Andhra Pradesh) unit and Bangalore International Airport Friday won the golden and silver plaque, respectively, at the Confederation of Indian Industry's GreenCo Summit, 2012 for their green initiatives.

"Patang" is totally unique: Seema Biswas (Interview)

June 15, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Washington, June 15 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Seema Biswas of "Bandit Queen" and "Water" fame looks at Indian-American director Prashant Bhargava's award winning first feature film "Patang" (Kite) as an extraordinary film.

Soon, computers to predict negative side effects of drugs

June 12, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new set of computer models has been able to successfully predict negative side effects in hundreds of current drugs, based on the similarity between their chemical structures and those molecules known to cause side effects, it has been revealed.

'Patang' brings healing touch to Gujarat

June 10, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Washington, June 10 (IANS) Indian-American director Prashant Bhargava chose to set his award-winning first feature film "Patang" (Kite) about family conflict in Ahmedabad because of the unique way people of Gujarat handled tragedy with kites playing a key role.

3 cups of coffee daily can cut Alzheimer's risk in elderly

June 5, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): Drinking coffee every day can do more than just keeping you alert - especially if you're an older adult.

How nanotechnology can help detect disease earlier

May 23, 2012 at 10:09 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Scientists have described a new way to precisely detect a single chemical at extremely low concentrations and high contamination.

Abdominal fat removal cuts skin cancer in mice

May 22, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Surgical removal of abdominal fat from mice fed a high-fat diet reduces the risk of ultraviolet-light induced skin cancer, researchers say.

Abdominal fat removal cuts skin cancer in mice

May 22, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Surgical removal of abdominal fat from mice fed a high-fat diet reduces the risk of ultraviolet-light induced skin cancer, researchers say.

Vitamin E in diet can be preventive against many cancers

April 24, 2012 at 5:01 PM

A recent study has revealed that the two forms of vitamin D namely gamma and delta-tocopherols that are commonly found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts may be helpful in the prevention of colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers. Though, it has been a topic of controversies in many scientific journals and the news media that whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer.

Pizza seasoning herb oregano may help combat prostate cancer

April 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Washington, April 25(ANI): An ingredient of oregano, the common pizza and pasta seasoning herb, could potentially be used to treat prostate cancer, researchers including one of an Indian have found.

Eating pizza may help cut prostate cancer risk

April 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Washington, April 25(ANI): An ingredient of Oregano, the common pizza and pasta seasoning herb, could potentially be used to treat prostate cancer, researchers including one of an Indian have found.

Vitamin E in diet 'guards against many cancers'

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study.

Vitamin E in diet 'guards against many cancers'

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study.

Facebook 'draining your time and wallet'

April 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New York, April 21 (ANI): Cutting back on checking up on Facebook 'friends' could not only save your time, but it could also save your money.

No experiments on animals in colleges: Environment ministry

April 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The ministry of environment and forests has issued guidelines to stop experimentation on animals for training undergraduate and post-graduate students in colleges and to instead use alternatives such as computer-aided simulators for the purpose.

Honour killing: 25-year old man killed in Punjab

April 16, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Balachaur (Punjab), April 16 (IANS) In yet another incident of 'honour killing', a 25-year-old man lost his life Monday minutes after he had lunch with his newly-wedded wife at a roadside eatery near Punjab's Balachaur town as the brothers of the girl allegedly pumped bullets into him for marrying against their wishes.

Maruti Suzuki expects car sales to rise 10 percent 2012-13

April 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Market leader Maruti Suzuki Thursday said it is expecting 10 percent growth in sales of passenger cars this fiscal on the back of a higher offtake of diesel versions.

Larsen and Toubro acquires British firm Thalest

April 5, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Thursday said its electrical and automation unit has acquired Britain-based Thalest to use its technology for a variety of businesses.

Ramdev launches products in open market

April 4, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Lucknow, April 4 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Wednesday launched 800 Ayurvedic products that will be sold in open market via a chain of retail outlets and "super distributors" across nine states.

Antidepressant use may cause hypertension in pregnant women

March 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Pregnant women taking selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may have increased risk of pregnancy induced high blood pressure ("hypertension"), a new study has warned.

Antidepressant can result in hypertension in pregnant women

March 22, 2012 at 3:12 PM

A new study has revealed that use of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants during pregnancy can increase the risk of high blood pressure or ?Hypertension? in pregnant women.

Antidepressant use may cause hypertension in pregnant women

March 22, 2012 at 12:08 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Pregnant women taking selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may have increased risk of pregnancy induced high blood pressure ("hypertension"), a new study has warned.

New drug target to improve memory in Alzheimer's patients identified

March 8, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Researchers have confirmed the protease cathepsin B (CatB) as a target for improving memory deficits and reducing the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), at least in an animal model.

New drug target to improve memory in Alzheimer's patients identified

March 8, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Researchers have confirmed the protease cathepsin B (CatB) as a target for improving memory deficits and reducing the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), at least in an animal model.

51pc cigarette addicts who smoke once a day think they've quit

January 31, 2012 at 8:12 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): More than half of smokers, who light up once a day, believe that they have given up on the habit, a new study has revealed.

Ex-ISRO scientists slam government, support Nair on Antrix-Devas deal

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, Jan.28 (ANI): Former colleagues and top scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have criticized the UPA II government alleging ineptitude in the handling of investigations related to the Antrix-Devas deal, and also raised questions about the authority and credibility of the report submitted by current ISRO chairman Dr. K Radhakrishnan.

Ex-ISRO scientists slam government, support Nair on Antrix-Devas deal

January 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, Jan.28 (ANI): Former colleagues and top scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have criticized the UPA II government alleging ineptitude in the handling of investigations related to the Antrix-Devas deal, and also raised questions about the authority and credibility of the report submitted by current ISRO chairman Dr. K Radhakrishnan.

Brain protein that regulates body weight identified

January 5, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a brain protein that plays a role in regulating body weight.