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Conference to dwell on challenges Muslims face in education

May 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Over 2,000 delegates from Maharashtra and other parts of the country will deliberate on the educational challenges confronting the Muslim community at a two-day conference here May 29-30, an official said Saturday.

Cloud campuses may be the future, but infrastructure a problem: Tharoor

May 8, 2013 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Cloud campuses may just be what are needed to meet India's growing demand for quality education, but problems like shortage of power and last mile connectivity may play spoilsport.

Japanese firm promotes Green Building in harmony with nature

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Tokyo, May 4 (ANI): The concept of green buildings is fast catching up in Indian metros to save energy and to protect the environment.

Lahore school wins India-Pakistan school debate

April 4, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Pakistan's Lahore-based Salamat International Campus for Advanced Studies (SICAS) Thursday won the India-Pakistan School Debate 2013 held at the Siri Fort auditorium here.

US police thwarts planned massacre by student at Florida College

March 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Washington, Mar. 19 (ANI): A planned massacre was thwarted at the University of Central Florida when a student who had assembled an arsenal, including a high capacity drum magazine and home made bombs, killed himself as cops closed in on him.

Fear of privacy breach rises as US schools look to drones for 'scientific research'

March 1, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Washington, Mar. 1 (ANI): Thirty-four colleges and universities have applied for permission to fly unmanned surveillance drones over campuses across America in 2012, according to records obtained by a privacy watchdog group.

Intelligence training school for CISF personnel

March 1, 2013 at 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Friday opened it's first intelligence school to enhance the efficiency of its personnel.

Budget 2013-14 proposes Rs. 400 crore for institutions of excellence

February 28, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): The government will continue to support institutions of excellence and expand and modernise the broadcasting and the postal network.

Marathon in Delhi University for free Tibet

February 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Over a hundred Indian and Tibetan students from Delhi University (DU) participated in a marathon here Monday to celebrate the beginning of the 100th year of the Tibetan proclamation of independence.

SDMC to take stringent action for recovery of Property Tax

January 30, 2013 at 5:15 PM

It seems that the collection of property tax is going to become more difficult for SDMC. Don?t talk about the government and other institutions, even educational institutions like South campus, Jamil Milia Islamia etc has to pay its due property tax to SDMD.

US univ hosting event to help female students achieve better orgasms

January 30, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): The University of Minnesota is spending 3,400 dollars to host a seminar this spring to help its female undergraduate students achieve bigger, better and more orgasms.

DNA hard drive that stored Shakespeare's works may reform computer storage

January 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

London, January 24 (ANI): Researchers have downloaded all 154 of Shakespeare's sonnets on to synthetic DNA in a breakthrough that could lead to major advances in computer storage.

Digital Era: A Revolution through Mobile Communication and Embedded Technology

January 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.17 (ANI): To bring forward the challenges, upcoming technologies and their implementation related to Mobile Communication and Computing, Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET) ECE Department started its first International Conference on 'Mobile Communication and Embedded Technology' (MECON-2013) in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology (DST), technically sponsored by International Union of Radio Science (USRI) on January 17-18, 2013 at Amity University Campus in Noida.

Hundreds of websites encouraging young girls to 'starve for perfection'

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): Between 400 and 500 websites promoting anorexia and related eating disorders are visited by thousands of young girls each day, a review of studies has revealed.

Amity Varsity confers honorary professorships on international scientists

November 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM

NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), Nov.19 (ANI): The seventh International Symposium on " Recent Advances in Natural Products" organized by Amity University, Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), jointly with International Society for the Development of Natural Products (ISDNP), National Society of Ethnopharmacology, India (NSE) and Phytochemical Society of Asia (PSA) concluded today at the Amity Campus.

Harris joins animal welfare campaign

November 17, 2012 at 2:50 AM

London, Nov 17 (IANS) American musician Emmylou Harris has joined forces with animal welfare charity Crossroad Campus to help the distressed animals.

Diesel produced from sugar using long-abandoned fermentation process

November 8, 2012 at 3:01 PM

London, November 8 (ANI): University of California, Berkeley, scientists have discovered that a long-abandoned fermentation process once used to turn starch into explosives can be used to produce renewable diesel fuel to replace the fossil fuels now used in transportation.

Microsoft offers tech courses to Indian academia

October 21, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Bangalore, Oct 21 (IANS) World's largest software major, Microsoft Corporation is offering its new education programme to the Indian academia for capacity building through faculty and making students more employable.

Microsoft launches Ed-vantage educational programme

October 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Pune, Oct 17 (IANS) Microsoft Corporation India Wednesday announced the launch of a new education resourcing programme, Microsoft Ed-vantage, in response to strong feedback received from academic institutions in India.

Minutes of 'intense exercise' can lead to all-day calorie burn

October 12, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, October 12 (ANI): Exercisers can burn as many as 200 extra calories in as little as 2.5 minutes of concentrated effort a day as long as they intersperse longer periods of easy recovery in a practice known as sprint interval training, researchers say.

Asian students allegedly targeted in racially motivated 'bleach bomb' attacks in Texas University

October 7, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Washington, Oct. 7 (ANI): Police in Austin, Texas, are investigating reports that several college students have been targeted with bleach-filled balloons, possibly in racially motivated attacks.

Doha gets another Indian school

September 18, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Doha, Sep 18 (IANS) There's a new addition to the list of Indian schools in Qatar. The Scholar's International, which will follow the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, has opened it's doors for students in Doha's Muaither area.

Walia instructed officials for admission problems in colleges

August 29, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Delhi Minister of Higher Education, Dr. A K Walia has instructed the Department to look into the issue of problems relating to admission in colleges. He asked the Department to conduct an in depth study to ascertain the causes of problem

Statue of 'Father of Medicine-Hippocrates' unveiled at MAIDS

August 7, 2012 at 5:52 PM

The Faculty, Staff and Students of Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Schences (MAIDS) New Delhi gathered to remember the "Father of Medicine Hippocrates" The statue was unveiled by the chief minister Sheila Dikshit in the premises of MAIDS New Delhi.

Vedanta join hands with Super-30 for talented IIT aspirants

July 17, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Now the talented underprivileged students of Maharashtra can also be able to crack the famous JEE/IIT exams as Vedanta through its foundation has partnered with Abhayanand's SUPER 30

Soon, wallpapers to light up rooms

July 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Washington, July 11 (ANI): A Pakistani scientist has succeeded in growing white LEDs directly on paper.

Kenya's Jepkosgei eyes another Olympic medal in London

May 4, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Nairobi, May 4 (IANS) Olympic women's 800m silver medallist Janeth Jepkosgei is keen to prove that there is still life in the old war horse as she prepares for her biggest battle in London.

Women more attracted to men with healthy 'golden' skin

February 12, 2012 at 9:58 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Men with a healthier skin colour are more attractive to women than those with a masculine face, a new study has claimed.

Women more attracted to men with healthy 'golden' skin

February 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Men with a healthier skin colour are more attractive to women than those with a masculine face, a new study has claimed.

Women more attracted to men with healthy 'golden' skin

February 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Men with a healthier skin colour are more attractive to women than those with a masculine face, a new study has claimed.

Both maternal and paternal age behind autism

February 11, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Older maternal and paternal ages are together associated with having a child with autism, a new study has revealed.

'Parcel sent to Pak PM Secretariat in Oct 2011 contained anthrax'

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): A small parcel sent to the Pakistan Prime Minister's Secretariat in October last year contained anthrax, the PM's House has revealed.

'Parcel sent to Pak PM Secretariat in Oct 2011 contained anthrax'

February 2, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): A small parcel sent to the Pakistan Prime Minister's Secretariat in October last year contained anthrax, the PM's House has revealed.

Threefold jump in deaths and injury for pedestrians on headphones

January 17, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Washington, Jan 17 (ANI): The number of serious accidents involving pedestrians wearing headphones while using electronic devices such as iPods have more than tripled in six years, a new study has revealed.

Threefold jump in deaths and injury for pedestrians on headphones

January 17, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Washington, Jan 17 (ANI): The number of serious accidents involving pedestrians wearing headphones while using electronic devices such as iPods have more than tripled in six years, a new study has revealed.

Malaysian Chinese adopt unique technique to recognise faces

January 14, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): Scientists have shown in a new study that when it comes to recognising people, the Malaysian Chinese have adapted their facial recognition techniques to cope with living in a multicultural environment.

Malaysian Chinese adopt unique technique to recognise faces

January 14, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): Scientists have shown in a new study that when it comes to recognising people, the Malaysian Chinese have adapted their facial recognition techniques to cope with living in a multicultural environment.

Dubai Manipal University gets state-of-the-art campus

September 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Dubai, Sep 4(ANI): The students of Dubai Manipal University are set to move to the institution's new state-of-the-art 750,000 square foot campus with the kicking-off of the new semester.

President Patil calls for reform in higher education sector

September 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has called for increase in the enrolment ratio of people receiving higher education.

NYC school teacher 'nabbed after sex session with minor student at motel'

August 8, 2011 at 10:58 AM

New York, August 8 (ANI): A New York City teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor student at a motel in Long Island.

Soon, Google online maps in real time videos

July 13, 2011 at 4:12 PM

Southern California (US), July 13 (ANI): At first glance it looks like any other three dimensional map, but zoom in a little closer, and you will see cars moving and people walking around - all in real-time.

'Eating disorder directly affects our brain function'

July 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): It was long unknown how the brain function may be involved in bulimia nervosa, which is a severe eating disorder associated with episodic binge eating followed by extreme behaviours to avoid weight gain such as self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or excessive exercise, until now.

Soon, ivy-covered walls to generate power from the sun!

July 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): A New York company has developed a new form of solar panels, which are shaped like artistically fashioned ivy leaves decorating a wall's surface.

Mandela building in Johannesburg to be auctioned on June 23

June 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Johannesburg, June 8 (ANI): The historic Nelson Mandela Building in Johannesburg's Central Business District, where the former president served his legal articles, is to be auctioned on June 23.

TISS Guwahati campus to start from July

June 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Guwahati, June 4 (ANI): In an endeavor to give education a boost in the region, the premier Mumbai-based Deemed University- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) - will start its Northeast campus with its post graduate academic session from July-August at Guwahati Campus.

Kids with H. pylori infection have lower levels of iron

March 8, 2011 at 6:35 PM

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): A University of Texas Health Science Center study has found that children without previous iron deficiencies or anemia who remained infected with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) had significantly lower levels of iron compared to children who had the infection eradicated.

Bieber turns dog kennel into home cum fight-club for dad!

March 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM

London, Mar 6 (ANI): Justin Bieber has purchased a kennel, an abandoned puppy pound for 185,000 pounds for his father Jeremy.

New study shows promise against typhoid-causing bacteria

March 5, 2011 at 4:42 PM

Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Bacteria like salmonellae possess an infection apparatus which is a nearly unbeatable weapon. They usually infect their host cells by hollow-needle-shaped structures, which they create in large numbers during an attack.

Campus employee in US arrested for filming female students in showers

February 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): A former equipment manager at the University of Texas has been arrested and charged for filming women taking showers in the school's locker room.

UK teens using mobile phones to swap nude pics, access porn sites

February 1, 2011 at 2:44 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): A study has found that teenagers in UK are using their mobile phones to swap revealing photographs of themselves and to also access porn sites.

Turkish students protest faculty being fired over porno thesis

January 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Around 600 Turkish students have protested in front of Bilgi University in Istanbul after the decision was taken to fire three of its faculty for allowing a student to film a porno as his graduation thesis.

Walking speed 'predicts longevity'

January 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Walking speed is associated with survival among older adults, according to a new study.

25 films that will be immortalised by US National Film Registry this year

December 29, 2010 at 11:33 AM

Sydney, Dec 29 (ANI): The US Library of Congress has decided to preserve films with artistic, cultural or historical significance as part of its National Film Registry - and Darth Vader's image proclaiming he's Luke Skywalker's father is one of them.

Lady Gaga, Snooki are top selling Halloween costumes in US

October 30, 2010 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Eccentric pop star Lady Gaga and "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi are this year's top selling Halloween costumes in the US.

Now, a bionic speech enhancement system to cut unwanted 'white noise'

September 10, 2010 at 4:49 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (ANI): Researchers at the University Campus in Tunis, Tunisia, have developed a bionic speech enhancement system that uses two distinct tools to reduce the noise from a recorded or sampled voice signal.

Scientists identify bacterial enzyme structure that activates disease-fighters

July 29, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): A team of scientists, which included two middle school students from Wisconsin, US, is reporting the first glimpse of the innermost structure of a key bacterial enzyme.

Mice cages alter brains, affect scientific research

July 17, 2010 at 1:55 PM

Washington, July 17 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, researchers at the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus have found that the brains of mice used in laboratories worldwide can be profoundly affected by the type of cage they are kept in.

Artificial Intelligence system to improve team sports

July 13, 2010 at 3:13 PM

Washington, July 13 (ANI): Spanish researchers are developing a system for evaluating sport performance through application of Artificial Intelligence techniques to automatically analyse the development of plays.

Killer whales shed new light on human menopause

July 2, 2010 at 12:30 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new research on killer whales could help solve the evolutionary mystery of menopause.

'Bored' England footballers beseech Capello to lift 'ban' on WAGS

June 17, 2010 at 3:59 PM

London, Jun 17 (ANI): England footballers have urged boss Fabio Capello to allow them to see their wives and girlfriends, as the team is feeling bored and restless after their 1-1 draw against the USA.

Peptide that triggers diabetes in mice identified

June 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): The precise protein fragment, or peptide, that can trigger diabetes in mice has been identified, thanks to researchers at National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Brit professor to outline his vision for a renewable energy powered UK

June 11, 2010 at 5:37 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): A University of Nottingham professor is set to go public with his vision for a UK powered completely by renewable energy by 2030.

FA security chiefs probing Three Lions hotel shooting incident

June 9, 2010 at 6:46 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Football Association security chiefs are probing a shooting incident close to the England team's hotel.

After WAGs, Capello now slaps strict booze ban on England stars

June 6, 2010 at 11:16 AM

London, June 6 (ANI): England's hardliner coach Fabio Capello has imposed a strict booze ban on his players ahead of the 2010 World Cup beginning on June 11.

England to stay in 3,175-pound-a-night hotel in S. Africa

June 3, 2010 at 1:19 PM

London, June 3 (ANI): Coach Fabio Capello and his 23-man squad will stay at the 20-million-pound five-star Royal Bafokeng Sports Campus in Phokeng, Rustenburg for the duration of the FIFA World Cup.

World's largest meat-eating plant prefers to eat small animal poo

March 14, 2010 at 11:28 AM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Botanists have discovered that the giant montane pitcher plant of Borneo, which is the largest meat-eating plant in the world, prefers to eat small animal poo.

Government to strengthen National Schools of Drama

January 14, 2010 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan.14 (ANI): As part of its bid to strengthen National School of Drama (NSD), the Union Government is going to revamp it.

Capello to take England squad to two altitude training camps in Austria

December 12, 2009 at 3:51 PM

London, Dec.12 (ANI): Coach Fabio Capello plans to take his England side on two altitude training camps in Austria before he heads to South Africa next summer.

Children's telly shows have questionable political themes

December 9, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Children's shows on TV can carry underlying political themes that may surprise parents, according to research by the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus.

Amity training for IAS officers ends

November 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM

NOIDA (UP), Nov.13 (ANI): Amity School of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (ASNRSD) and Amity Institute of Global Warming and Ecological Studies (AIGWES) conducted a week long In-service training for IAS officers from November 9, 2009 to November 13, 2009 with a theme "Environmental Impact Assessment of Developmental Projects" at Amity Campus, Sector - 125, Noida.

DY Patil University to implement campus dimensions

November 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (ANI/Business Wire India): D Y Patil University, Mumbai has chosen Campus Dimensions - fully integrated campus management solution from Dimensions Innovation Labs - to automate its Mumbai campus.

400 Chinese students stranded in Australia as four schools close down

November 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Melbourne, Nov 9(ANI): At least 400 Chinese students are stranded in Australia after the closure of four schools, prompting the Chinese consulate in Sydney to warn students and their parents to be careful while choosing their schools in the country.

Indian students left stranded in Australia with closure of tenth school

November 7, 2009 at 1:22 PM

Sydney, Nov. 7 (ANI): Hundreds of Indian students studying in Australia have been left in the lurch, with the sudden collapse of the Global Campus Management Group closing down four colleges in Sydney and Melbourne on Thursday.

International Islamic University Malaysia becomes nation's first "no dating place"!

November 1, 2009 at 3:05 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 1 (ANI): The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has been declared as a "no dating place".

England footie bosses pitch for red carpet privileges in South Africa

September 15, 2009 at 3:54 PM

London, Sep.15 (ANI): England football bosses have sent a list of demands for their South Africa World Cup base, and it includes a computer games arcade.

Amity Institute of Information Technology (AIIT) to train naval officers

September 14, 2009 at 6:26 PM

NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), Sep.14 (ANI): The Amity Institute of Information Technology and CISCO Regional Networking Academy kick started CISCO CCNA-Exploration Course for six naval officers at the Amity University Campus on Monday.

Migrating birds chill at stopovers to save energy

September 11, 2009 at 3:36 PM

Washington, September 11 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have suggested that migrating birds drop their body temperature at night during stopovers to save energy and build up their reserves faster.

Film promoting sexual assault to be screened on campus despite protests

August 26, 2009 at 3:25 PM

Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): The film version of author Tucker Max's book 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell' will be screened at North Carolina State University today, despite Women's Center's protests against the movie.

Frequent exercise helps ease chronic backache

June 3, 2009 at 11:57 AM

Washington, June 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that frequent exercising can help alleviate chronic lower back pain.

Delhi varsity admissions kick off, 26,000 forms sold

June 1, 2009 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Delhi University admission process started Monday with over 26,000 forms being sold on day one at 16 information centres spread across the capital.

Students make a beeline in Delhi University colleges for admission on first day

June 1, 2009 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Thousands of admission-seeking students thronged various colleges of Delhi University on the first day of admission process which commence here on Monday morning.

Vice President Ansari arrives in Myanmar to strengthen bilateral ties

February 5, 2009 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb.5 (ANI): Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari arrived in Nay Pyi Taw, capital of Myanmar, on a four-day visit along with a high-level delegation comprising parliamentarians and a business delegation. Ansari was given a warm reception at the Nay Pyi Taw Airport and inspected a guard of honour by the Myamar Army.

Vice-President embarks on four-day visit to Myanmar

February 5, 2009 at 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari left for Myanmar on a four-day visit today to further strengthen ties between the two countries.

Mutant fruit fly gene could explain how volatile anesthetics work

January 25, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): While studying fruit flies, researchers from Germany's University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel have found a genetic mutation that might explain how do volatile anesthetics work.

Khanal blames Maoists, NC for Nepal's mess

January 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 23 (ANI): CPN-UML General Secretary Jhala Nath Khanal has said the country is facing a grave crisis due to the "ultra-leftist" line of the Maoists and "rightist status-quo" of the Nepali Congress. Speaking at a press conference here on Thursday, Khanal bemoaned that because the political parties have remained adamant on their respective lines the country has not been able to make any headway on pressing matters.

TWB launches postgraduate course in Technical Communications

December 24, 2008 at 3:28 PM

Bangalore, Dec 24 (ANI/Business Wire India): The Writers Block (TWB) has announced the launch of India's first professional postgraduate course in Technical Communications.

Students on warpath in Nepal

December 19, 2008 at 5:52 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 19 (IANS) Nearly a dozen government vehicles were vandalised and torched in front of a college campus in Kathmandu valley Friday as students went on a rampage to show their anger with the Maoist-led government.

Weights not aerobics help ease backache

December 12, 2008 at 1:38 PM

Toronto, Dec 12 (IANS) People who rely on weights to ease lower backache fare much better than those who choose to jog, according to new research.

Weight training more effective in easing back pain

December 12, 2008 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Dec 12 (ANI): For people suffering from lower back pain, using weights can be more effective in easing the chronic pain than other forms of exercise like aerobics, says a new study.

Gratefulness is the key to happier life

November 26, 2008 at 11:53 AM

Washington, Nov 26 (ANI): Want to find the key to a happy life? Well, all you need to do is grab a pen and write letters of gratitude.

Jaya-Karunanidhi war of words reaches crescendo

November 19, 2008 at 12:32 AM

Chennai, Nov 18 (IANS) The war of words between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Leader of Opposition J. Jayalalitha over last week's clash between two groups of law students reached a crescendo Tuesday, with the DMK supremo being threatened with legal action.

Further link between diabetes and TB uncovered

October 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Washington, October 25 (ANI): Researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus say that patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting tuberculosis because they generally have a compromised immune system, which results in life-threatening lung infections that are more difficult to treat.

Boffins find potential treatment to prevent obesity, diabetes

October 18, 2008 at 3:44 PM

Washington, Oct 18 (ANI): A new study from University of Granada suggests that interleukin-6, a molecule found to be high in obese people and diabetics, can act as potential treatment for prevention of the conditions.

Boffins discover diabetes' link to TB

October 15, 2008 at 6:26 PM

Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting tuberculosis because of a compromised immune system, according to a new study.

No room for errors in street magic, says magician Ugesh Sarcar

October 6, 2008 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) He bends spoons and forks with the gaze of his eyes, gets the initials of the name of a stranger he has just met appear magically on his arm, and can even read your mind. Meet street magician Ugesh Sarcar, who is creating waves on UTV's Bindass channel with his '3rd Degree' show.

No room for errors in street magic, says magician Ugesh Sarcar

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) He bends spoons and forks with the gaze of his eyes, gets the initials of the name of a stranger he has just met appear magically on his arm, and can even read your mind. Meet street magician Ugesh Sarcar, who is creating waves on UTV's Bindass channel with his '3rd Degree' show.

'Campus skeleton' may be Britain's earliest TB victim

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, September 17 (ANI): Archaeologists have discovered the skeleton of a man in a shallow grave on the site of the University of York's campus expansion, which could be that of one of Britain's earliest victims of tuberculosis.

How big brand names in ads influence our perceptions

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, September 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the sequence in which advertisements are published in a magazine or shown on TV affects prospective consumers' perceptions about the products.

Nicolas Cage's 'Bangkok Dangerous' tops weekend box office

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Sept 8 (ANI): Nicolas Cage's 'Bangkok Dangerous' has topped the weekend box office, with an earning of 7.8 million dollars.

'Tropic Thunder' remains at the top of box office for third weekend

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): Dream Works' big-budget film 'Tropic Thunder' held on to the box office crown for the third weekend, with an estimated 11.5 million dollars.