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DU: Several colleges decides to raise the fees for various courses

June 18, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Amid the decision taken by Delhi University for implementing the four-year undergraduate programme from this academic year, several colleges have decided to raise the fees for various courses being offered. However the decision to hike the fees is taken by the colleges and the university has nothing to do with it.

DU colleges hike fees

June 18, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi June 18 (IANS) With Delhi University implementing the four-year undergraduate programme from this academic year, several colleges have decided to raise the fees for various courses being offered.

Irish people drink more than others

June 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM

London, June 18 (ANI): A study of students from different countries has confirmed that Irish people really drink more than other nationalities.

Diabetics may only need one injection a year

June 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, June 17(ANI): British scientists have developed a stem cell breakthrough that might free diabetics from painful daily dose of injections.

Heading may cause brain trauma, memory loss in footballers: study

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): Heading a football may cause players to suffer from brain abnormalities and memory loss, a study has revealed.

Oxford University ball ends in catastrophe

May 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Guests of an Oxford University end-of-term ball endured a "catastrophe" with some left with burns, in tears and without food and drink.

Find how fit you are for your age

May 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A researcher at New York's Albert Einstein College of Medicine has demonstrated a technique to measure the health of human genetic material in relation to a patient's age.

How empathy plays key role in moral judgments

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): People who feel it is permissible to harm one to save many when faced with such classic dilemma are likely to be deficient in a specific kind of empathy, according to a study.

'Indian women must come together to achieve gender equality'

May 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Aligarh, May 11 (IANS) Salma Ansari, wife of Vice President Hamid Ansari, Saturday said that gender equality could only be attained if Indian women, cutting across political, religious and linguistic barriers joined hands to fight for political, economic and social empowerment.

Pets may help reduce heart disease risk

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, an American Heart Association scientific statement has said.

Magnesium may be as important as calcium for kids' bone health

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Most parents make sure that their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods, as it helps build strong bones.

Self-affirmation can prevent stress

May 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says.

Brain region that holds key to ageing discovered

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): As the search for the Fountain of Youth continues, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of ageing"- the brain region known as the hypothalamus.

College on Wheels for Delhi students

May 1, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Delhi government will give assistance to University of Delhi for starting "College on Wheels", a study tour for students across the country, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday.

Stem cell jab could help cure heart disease

April 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Scientists have for the first time tested a revolutionary new treatment that could pave way in creating a stem cell injection to cure heart disease.

Study offers news clues on origins of life

April 6, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): A structural biologist at the Florida State University College of Medicine has made discoveries that could lead scientists a step closer to understanding how life first emerged on Earth billions of years ago.

Kids obsessed with iPads less likely to learn to calm down naturally

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Children as young as 2-month-olds have become obsessed with iPads, smart phones or similar devices as modern parents are using them to control them.

Kids obsessed with iPads less likely to learn to calm down naturally

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Children as young as 2-month-olds have become obsessed with iPads, smart phones or similar devices as modern parents are using them to control them.

3D printer helps rebuild cancer victim's face

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

London, April 1 (ANI): British surgeons have employed cutting edge three-dimensional printing technology to create a prosthetic face for a man who had the entire left side of his face removed after suffering from cancer.

Cambridge choir to sing with Mumbai slum children

March 16, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, March 16 (IANS) For the first time, a choir from the University of Cambridge - the Jesus College Choir - will perform for and work with slum children in Mumbai as part of a project with the charity Songbound, which aims to change the lives of deprived children through music.

Obama's approval rating plunges in New York, reveals poll

March 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 12 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's approval rating in New York fell precipitously in the past month, and three-fifths of the state's registered voters now believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a poll.

College of Cardinals imposes media blackout after possible personal leaks in Italian press

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Washington, Mar. 7 (ANI): The College of Cardinals that will elect the next pope has cut off formal communications with the news media.

Skin patches may be safer treatment for prostate cancer than hormone injections

March 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, March 4 (ANI): A new Imperial College London study has suggested that skin patches which deliver oestrogen into the blood may be a cheaper, safer and better alternative to current hormone therapies for prostate cancer.

Trust fools people but it's good for relationships

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Washington, February 28 (ANI): Trust is crucial to a healthy relationship, as it can fool you into remembering that your partner was more considerate and less hurtful than he or she actually was, according to a new study.

Resilient people have greater energy levels

February 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Washington, February 17 (ANI): People with a more resilient personality profile are more likely to have greater energy levels, a four-year research project has concluded.

UK baby saved by being freezed for 4 days

February 13, 2013 at 12:41 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): Doctors at a London hospital have saved the life of a new born baby by "freezing" him for four days.

Genes for autism and schizophrenia only active in developing brains

February 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, February 12 (ANI): A study in mice has found that genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are only switched on during the early stages of brain development.

Holiday snaps help track whale sharks

February 10, 2013 at 9:31 AM

London, Feb 10 (IANS) The photographs taken by people on a holiday helped scientists track the movements of giant endangered sharks in the Indian Ocean.

Winston Churchill's only poem as adult up for grabs

February 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, Feb. 7 (ANI): Former England Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill's one and only effort at poetry as an adult is set to go for auction for 15,000 pounds.

Styles' stripper photographer by profession

February 4, 2013 at 6:14 PM

London, Feb 4 (IANS) The stripper, who gave singer Harry Styles a lap dance on his 19th birthday, is a photographer by profession.

Discovery to fuel bio-industrial revolution

February 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) A breakthrough could fuel a bio-industrial revolution by slashing the time it takes to fabricate cellular parts from days to mere hours.

Crying may have enabled humans to communicate before language emerged

January 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): The phenomenon of crying when we are overcome by emotion developed as a means to communicate our feelings before the emergence of language, a scientist has claimed.

Moral realism may prompt people to behave better

January 30, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, January 30 (ANI): Getting people to think about morality as a matter of objective facts rather than subjective preferences may lead to improved moral behavior, Boston College researchers have suggested.

Molar roots are leftovers from 'Homo erectus'

January 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): The roots of our molars are leftovers from an extinct species of hominid, Homo erectus, it has been revealed.

Teens' crushes on celebs part of passage into adulthood

January 27, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Washington, January 27 (ANI): Like the chicken pox or fifth disease, a bout of "Bieber Fever" is a childhood passage for many young girls, according to a Kansas State University family studies researcher.

Tadpoles could lead to new treatments for blindness

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Scientists are a step closer to find a cure for blindness - thanks to research into tadpoles which revealed the forces which can snap light sensing cells.

Engineered bugs to boost vaccine's efficacy

January 16, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) Researchers have genetically engineered 61 new bug strains that may radically boost the efficacy of vaccines for flu, pertussis, cholera and human papillomavirus.

College launches course on how to audition for X Factor

January 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, January 15 (ANI): A college has launched a course specifically aimed at helping prepare budding performers for the X Factor auditions.

Older bilinguals better in performing tasks than single-language speakers

January 9, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Old people who have spoken two languages since childhood are faster than single-language speakers at switching from one task to another, according to a new study.

Cholesterol medicine may impair energy production in muscles

January 4, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Washington, January 4 (ANI): Around 75 percent of people who take statins could complain of having muscle pain.

Woman injects herself with Anthrax-contaminated heroin, dies

December 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

London, Dec 20 (IANS) A 42-year-old woman in Britain died after injecting herself with heroin contaminated with anthrax earlier this month.

Why are men mean towards women, researchers explain

December 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) Insecurity that men feel in their relationships with women stems from styles of attachment, claims a new study conducted on more than 400 heterosexual men by researchers in the US.

Insecurities could predispose men to be sexists

December 20, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Washington, December 20(ANI): Men's insecurities about relationships and conflicted views of women as romantic partners and rivals could lead some to adopt sexist attitudes about women, a new study has revealed.

Applicants' pics on social media profiles 'may be key factor in hiring decisions'

December 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Washington, December 16 (ANI): Despite research indicating that pictures of candidates can bias staffing decisions, a new study has suggested that organizations are likely viewing pictures in these situations.

Why it's better to give bad gifts instead of cards

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Washington, December 10 (ANI): Don't buy a card even if you don't have time look for a nice present, and instead give a bad gift, says a Gettysburg College philosophy professor.

Oxford Univ rugby players strip off for prostate cancer charity calendar

December 7, 2012 at 5:24 PM

London, Dec. 7 (ANI): In their bid to raise money for prostate cancer, players from Oxford University Rugby Football Club have stripped off and been photographed around their campus for a tasteful black and white 2013 calendar.

Innoz touches one billion mark on SMS queries

December 3, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (IANS) Innoz, one of India's youngest and fastest growing mobile and wireless innovation company, said on the 20th anniversary of the first SMS message Monday it has touched the one billion queries mark on their flagship product 55444.

Tap water chemicals could be giving you food allergies

December 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) Food allergies are rearing their head worldwide because of pesticides and chemicals in tap water, says an immunological research.

Now, milk to be fortified with heart healthy fish oil

December 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Washington, December 2 (ANI): Food science researchers have reeled milk into the omega-3 delivery system, showing that it is possible to incorporate fish oil into milk and dairy-based beverages in amounts sufficient to promote heart health without destroying the product's taste or limiting its lifespan.

5 tips to prevent 'square eyes' from too much tech use

November 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Melbourne, November 26 (ANI): Looking at a computer, tablet or smartphone screen for longer hours may ruin your eyesight, says experts who have also suggested five tips to prevent it.

Excessive workload as stressful as joblessness?

November 23, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Sydney, Nov 23 (IANS) Employees with excessive job demands can be as distressed as someone who is jobless, says a new comparative study.

Warming temperatures could change Greenland's face

November 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, November 14(ANI): Increasing global temperature would change the face of Greenland over the next century and this would impact sea level rise, a new study has revealed.

How our brains decide who we will be romantically attracted to

November 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): Scientists from Ireland have discovered a brain region that plays a major role in romantic decision-making.

2 blood biomarkers improve prediction of heart failure risk

November 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): Two researchers including one of Indian origin have developed a simple model that uses age, race, and two blood biomarkers to predict risk of heart failure.

Genetic ancestry may exacerbate asthma in African American males

November 10, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Washington, November 10 (ANI): African American males have been found to be at greatest risk for severe asthma attacks.

Spice allergies affecting foodies and cosmetics users alike

November 9, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, Nov. 9 (ANI): Spices are one of the most widely used products in foods, cosmetics and dental products, but as they are not regulated by U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it becomes difficult for people suffering from allergies to identify or avoid them.

US electoral vote projections

November 7, 2012 at 8:32 AM

Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) The Electoral College votes projected to win by US presidential candidates as of 2130 EST Tuesday (0230 GMT Wednesday), reported Xinhua citing US television networks:

Biden confident about 'declaring victory in 48 hours'

November 5, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Rallying his final Ohio crowd of the re election campaign, US Vice President Joe Biden has expressed confidence that a win is within sight for him and President Barack Obama.

Romney trailing in two states with personal ties

November 4, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Washington, Nov. 4 (ANI): It happened in 1844, and now 168 years later, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney may need to duplicate a rare achievement that James Polk, the 11th US President, made if he wants to defeat President Barack Obama in the White House race.

Negatively framed attitudes trump positive ones in politics

November 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Washington, Nov. 2 (ANI): Negatively framed political attitudes like 'I don't like Obama' are stronger than positively framed attitudes such as 'I like Romney', and this effect is strengthened when people think more deeply about the issues involved.

Cheap colour test could enable early HIV detection

October 30, 2012 at 3:00 PM

London, October 30 (ANI): Researchers from Imperial College London have developed a cheap test, which could detect even low levels of viruses and some cancers.

Super sensitive kit for early detection of cancer, HIV

October 29, 2012 at 5:38 PM

A newly developed super sensitive kit is all set to make detection of cancer and HIV a lot faster. This newly developed kit is 10 times more accurate than the gold standard methods currently available for detecting prostate cancer and viral infections at the earliest stages.

New test could allow docs to detect early-stage diseases with naked eye

October 29, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, October 29(ANI): A team of scientists from Imperial College London has developed a prototype ultra-sensitive sensor that would enable doctors to detect the early stages of diseases and viruses with the naked eye.

Super sensitive kit detects cancer, HIV early

October 29, 2012 at 12:44 PM

London, Oct 29 (IANS) Scientists have developed a super sensitive test kit -- 10 times more accurate than the gold standard methods currently available -- to detect prostate cancer and viral infections at the earliest stages.

Flu vaccine may cut risk of heart disease and death

October 29, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Washington, October 29(ANI): Getting a flu shot this season may not only lower your risk of influenza, but it may also help protect against heart disease, according to a new review.

A flu jab that comes with benefits for heart

October 28, 2012 at 10:15 PM

London, Oct 28 (IANS) You might think it would only keep you from the flu, but a flu jab could come with huge benefits to the heart, says a new study. Major heart attack and stroke risks could be cut by 50 percent, and cardiac deaths by 40 percent, with just a flu jab, according to research by two Toronto-based researchers.

BP drug may help protect against Alzheimer's

October 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

London, October 24 (ANI): A team of scientists at Imperial College London have found that a blood pressure drug can reduce brain inflammation and prevent memory loss.

Chronic constipation may up risk of colorectal cancer

October 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Washington, October 23 (ANI): US researchers have found an association between people who suffer from chronic constipation with an increased risk of developing colon cancer.

Wearing pair of jeans could soon help clean environment

October 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM

London, October 21 (ANI): Soon, jeans wearers could help clean the dirty air around them by simply walking about in their favourite pair of Wranglers or Levis.

People who skip breakfast seek heavy lunch, more likely to be fat: Study

October 17, 2012 at 12:09 PM

People who skip breakfast in hope to loose weight are more likely to eat more at lunch and will crave fatty and sugary foods says a research carried out by doctors and scientists at Imperial College London.

British women with breast cancer to rise four times

October 16, 2012 at 5:56 PM

London, Oct 16 (IANS) A British study has found that the number of elderly women living with breast cancer is set to quadruple by 2040.

Tory minister issues grammar guidelines to civil servants

October 13, 2012 at 3:12 PM

London, October 13 (ANI): In the midst of economic crisis, Tory minister Owen Paterson has made himself laughing stock due on the use of grammar.

Obama still holds eight-point lead over Romney post-debate in Pennsylvania

October 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Oct. 11 (ANI): President Barack Obama holds a considerable eight-point lead over Republican rival Mitt Romney in crucial swing state Pennsylvania just a few weeks before elections.

Specialty contact lenses may offer cure for myopia

October 3, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Washington, October 3 (ANI): Experts at the State University of New York have supported the development of a potential cure for myopia by using specialty contact lenses that coax the eye to grow in a way that can correct nearsighted vision while reducing myopia progression.

I'll send my daughter to private school, says Robbie Williams

October 1, 2012 at 4:14 PM

London, October 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams has revealed that he plans to send his daughter Theodora to private school.

Individuals with less IQ likelier to be unhappy

September 27, 2012 at 1:38 PM

London, September 27 (ANI): People with lower intelligence are more likely to be unhappy as compared to their brighter colleagues, researchers say.

Gene behind lower back pain identified

September 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Washington, September 25 (ANI): A gene linked to age-related degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the spine, a common cause of lower back pain, has been identified for the first time by researchers at King's College London.

Aung San Suu Kyi tells Americans 'not to take democracy for granted'

September 23, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Sept. 23 (ANI): Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has pleaded with Americans not to take democracy for granted.

British doc sparks outrage for advising Asian trainees to try sounding Scottish or Welsh if they wa

September 22, 2012 at 12:51 PM

London, Sep 22 (ANI): A senior General Practitioner in the UK is under investigation after she advised junior doctors from Africa and Asia to try speaking in 'lyrical' Scottish or Welsh accents if they wanted jobs in those countries.

Girl dies on first day at school

September 19, 2012 at 8:13 PM

London, Sep 19 (IANS) A three-year-old girl died in Britain after becoming entangled in a rope while playing on a slide. It was her first day at nursery.

Work stress 'ups heart disease risk'

September 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, September 14 (ANI): A highly demanding job but having little control over it could be a deadly combination, a new study has revealed.

Risk-glorifying video games linked to teen-age accidents

September 13, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, Sep 13 (IANS) Playing risk-glorifying video games like Grand Theft Auto is likely to prompt teenagers to become more reckless in driving and becoming involved in accidents and other risky behaviours, says a new study.

Shortest-ever laser pulse opens new door to `hidden` quantum world

September 5, 2012 at 10:01 AM

Washington, September 5 (ANI): The creation of the world's shortest laser pulse by University of Central Florida scientists has offered a new tool to watch quantum mechanics in action - something that has been hidden from view until now.

Now, smartphone app that finds the perfect wine to go with your meal

August 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

London, August 31 (ANI): If you've arranged a romantic meal at a swanky restaurant but can't tell a Pinot Noir from a Merlot, a new app could spare you your blushes and impress your other half.

Vaginal rejuvenation claims 'misleading patients'

August 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Washington, August 30 (ANI): With the rise of procedures like vaginoplasty and labiaplasty to enhance the appearance of their genitalia or achieve some sort of sexual ideal, women are being "misled or confused about what is 'normal'," experts have revealed.

New cancer drug '10 times more potent than current medicines'

August 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Washington, August 30 (ANI): University of Missouri researchers have created a new drug that is 10 times more potent than current cancer-fighting drugs.

Investors' decisions motivated by their beliefs about stock's future

August 29, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Washington, August 29 (ANI): A new research has cast doubt on a widely held theory that individual investors' decisions are driven mainly by their feelings toward losses and gains.

iPad to go old-fashioned with typewriter add-on

August 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

London, August 22 (ANI): A manufacturer has tried to solve the problem by iPad enthusiasts - they are not great for extended typing sessions, by coming up with a device that uses a series of hammers to translate key-presses into touch-screen pushes.

Simple test identifies fake tablets in minutes

August 20, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Washington, August 20 (ANI): Scientists have developed a simple, paper-strip test that people could use to identify counterfeit versions of one of the most-frequently faked medicines in the world.

Continuous oral contraceptives offer earlier relief from menstrual pain

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Washington, August 16 (ANI): Taking oral contraceptive pills continuously, rather than as traditionally prescribed for each cycle, provides earlier relief from moderate to severe menstrual cramps, a new study has claimed.

Oak Creek's hearts open to Sikhs after Wisconsin temple shooting

August 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Aug. 9 (ANI): In the aftermath of Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting, which is believed to have been motivated by white supremacy beliefs, some residents of Oak Creek feel compelled to come nearer to their Sikh neighbours.

What gives Usain Bolt an edge over his rivals

August 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

London, August 4 (ANI): Body shape, muscle strength, the relative lengths of legs, heels and toes, as well as a fine-tuned nervous system to pull the whole thing together, are just some of the biological attributes that make a world-class runner, it has been revealed.

YouTube musician arrested for coaxing underage female fans to send nude photos

July 30, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, July 30 (ANI): A musician, who found fame on YouTube, has been arrested for allegedly coaxing two underage female fans to send him their naked photos and sexually explicit videos.

Eight held for moral policing in Karnataka (Lead, Changing dateline)

July 29, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Mangalore, July 29 (IANS) Eight activists of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike were arrested for allegedly beating over a dozen youths including girls at a weekend party on outskirts of this Karnataka city, police said Sunday.

Liars better at spotting lies than 'normal' people

July 28, 2012 at 3:30 PM

London, July 28 (ANI): People who lie are very good at spotting deception, a new study has revealed.

How to spot the arrogant boss

July 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, July 26 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new measure of arrogance that can help organisations identify egotistical managers before they have a costly and damaging impact.

Modified stem cells revive ageing heart

July 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Washington, July 24 (ANI): Damaged and aged heart tissue of older heart failure patients was rejuvenated by stem cells modified by scientists in a recent research.

HIV may not up risk of cervical cancer in women

July 23, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Washington, July 23 (ANI): HIV-infected and uninfected women with normal cervical cytology (Pap test) and a negative test result for oncogenic (tumor inducing) human papillomavirus DNA had a similar risk of cervical precancer and cancer, a study has found.

Join hands with cops, police chief says

July 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Delhi Police Chief Neeraj Kumar urged students Friday to help his force educate children from economically weaker sections.

High-tech doping centres to leave London Olympic athletes with no chance of cheating

July 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): Olympic chiefs have prepared the most high-tech doping testing centres during the Games to make them the cleanest Games ever.