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

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.

Sleep apnea can increase risk of sudden cardiac death

June 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new research has found that a moderate case of obstructive sleep apnea can significantly increase a person's risk for sudden cardiac death, an often fatal condition where the heart stops beating and must be immediately treated with CPR or an automated external defibrillator.

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.

Johnny Depp's Captain Jack act for ailing children

June 11, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Los Angeles, June 11 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp visited a children's hospital unannounced dressed in his famous character Captain Jack Sparrow.

Entrepreneurs tend to pray more

June 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that entrepreneurs in America pray more frequently, and are more likely to see God as personal.

Wearing high heels could be bad for your health

June 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM

London, Jun. 4 (ANI): High heels may increase the risk of a woman suffering from serious medical conditions, which includes arthritis, muscle damage and trapped nerves, a study has suggested.

Indian-origin cricket coach in Singapore jailed

May 30, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Singapore, May 30 (IANS) A former Indian-origin cricket coach here has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for his role in a burglary in May last year.

Developing good habits more important than self-control in meeting goals

May 28, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): In times of stress, people lean on established routines-even healthy ones, a novel study has found.

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.

Vitamin D supplements could combat Crohn's disease

May 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Individuals suffering from Crohn's disease are often plagued by reduced muscle strength, fatigue and poor quality of life.

Ancient 'scissor-handed' creature named after Johnny Depp

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A scientist has named an ancient extinct creature with 'scissor hand-like' claws, which he discovered in fossil records, in honour of his favourite movie star Johnny Depp.

Now, robot that tells you when you stink

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Japan researchers have created a pair of robots- a girl and a dog - whose odour sensors can determine just how bad you smell.

New cooling cap helps prevent chemotherapy hair loss

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A new scalp-cooling system is being rolled out in parts of London to help chemotherapy patients prevent hair loss during therapy.

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.

Careers after 12th: Commerce field

May 9, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Which career should a Commerce students pursue after 12th class will be haunting all the parents and even the children. There is no need to panic, as there are many fields and opportunities available after 12th for commerce field. Student just has to decide, which field they want to go in.

Now, masks that give you superhuman abilities

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A group of students at the Royal College of Art in London have created two masks that can give you superhuman sight and hearing.

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.

Flying could turn you into an airhead

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): Air passengers should avoid making important decisions whilst cruising at altitude, according to Britain's first professor of aerospace medicine.

7 golden rules to live longer revealed

April 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): A few simple changes to diet and lifestyle can protect you against a string of killer diseases and add years to your life, a landmark study has shown.

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.

Magic mushroom drugs could treat severe depression

April 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Drugs made from magic mushrooms could help treat people with severe depression, a new study suggests.

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.

Smoking linked to psychiatric illness

March 29, 2013 at 12:26 PM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): Experts have said that smoking could be a sign of psychiatric illness.

Why people forgave baseball player Josh Hamilton's drunken behaviour

March 22, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Washington, March 22 (ANI): In a recent study, two researchers have light on why people were willing to forgive then Texas Rangers player Josh Hamilton after an incident in January 2012.

Altering mosquito genome could now help control dengue fever

March 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Researchers at Virginia Tech have successfully used a gene disruption technique to change the eye color of a mosquito - a critical step toward new genetic strategies aimed at disrupting the transmission of diseases such as dengue fever.

First year student beaten, poisoned by seniors in Gurgaon

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Gurgaon, Mar 20 (ANI): Tula Ram, a first year student of Gurgaon College of Engineering, has been admitted to the ICU of a local hospital on Tuesday, after his seniors poisoned him and then beat him up, when he came to give his first semester exam.

Soon, breath test for stress

March 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): A person's breath can be used to detect whether he or she suffers from stress, according to scientists.

Calls to end 'porn-driven' genital reconstructive surgery

March 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Melbourne, March 18 (ANI): An increase in girls requesting genital cosmetic surgery has prompted calls to ban the procedure and bring in new laws to stop surgery regarded as unnecessary.

White blood cells plays key role in controlling red blood cell levels

March 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that macrophages - white blood cells that play a key role in the immune response - also help to both produce and eliminate the body's red blood cells (RBCs).

Cambridge choir to sing with Mumbai slum children

March 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM

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

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.

Tips to cope up with 'miserable' spring allergies

March 11, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Million of people will be sneezing and wheezing in the coming spring months because of seasonal allergies.

Solar grandmothers from Africa celebrate India-backed empowerment

March 8, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) 'Solar grandmothers' from as far as Africa and Latin America Friday marked International Women's Day with song and dance as they celebrated the Indian government's unique initiative that has helped light up their lives and homes and of many others.

Low opinion about someone can lead people to reject their money

March 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): People are prepared to even lose money rather than accept it from those they have a low opinion of, researchers have suggested.

Cash incentives drive people to lose weight

March 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): People who received financial incentives were more likely to stick with a weight loss program and lost more weight than those who received no incentives, according to Mayo Clinic research.

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.

Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave

March 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM

Vatican City, March 6 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican has announced it was closing the Sistine Chapel to visitors until further notice, ahead of a conclave to elect Pope Benedict's successor.

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.

Brosnan honoured in Dublin

March 1, 2013 at 4:35 AM

Los Angeles, Ma Mar 1 (IANS) "James Bond" star Pierce Brosnan has been honoured by a university theatre group in his native Ireland.

How Pope Benedict's life will be after retirement

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): A lot of lot of shuffleboard games for the soon-to-be former Bishop of Rome, successor of St. Peter, head of the College of Bishops, Vicar of Christ, and Pastor of the Universal Church, Pope Benedict XVI, should not be expected, according to a report.

Under stress? A test of your breath could tell

February 28, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Deep breathing is recommended for stress busting. Now, scientists say that what you breathe out could also be used to understand whether or not you are under stress.

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.

Jamia beat Zakir Husain College in final

February 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The seven-year reign of Zakir Husain College ended Tuesday as Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) defeated the defending Champions in the final of the 25th Zakir Husain Memorial Football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium here.

Babies begin hearing syllables in the womb

February 26, 2013 at 10:59 AM

London, Feb 26 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that babies decipher speech as early as three months before birth.

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.

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.

Haute book art on display at World Book Fair (With Image)

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Artists have long been exploring the interplay between text and form: now, books -- with their structure and form, rather than the text -- are also drawn into art, expanding the utility of the printed tome. The genre of art born of such an exploration, book art, is in the city for the first time.

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.

Assad's British-born wife pregnant?

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

London, Jan 30 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's British-born wife Asma is pregnant, a British daily said Wednesday.

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.

More than one brain behind Einstein's famous equation E=mc

January 26, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Washington, January 26 (ANI): Two American physicists have revealed the contribution of a little known Austrian physicist, Friedrich Hasenohrl, to uncovering a precursor to Einstein famous equation E=mc2.

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.

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.

'Disclosing whistle-blower's ID is like punishing him'

January 7, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Researchers say that if the actions of whistle-blowers become public through widely-circulated emails, it leaves them vulnerable to retaliation even if the law protects them from direct reprisals on the job.

Indian student designs helmet made of cardboard

December 29, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, Dec. 29 (ANI): An Indian art student at the Royal College of Art has designed a bicycle helmet that is entirely made from cardboard.

Indian doctors in Britain fail key exams

December 23, 2012 at 9:17 PM

London, Dec 23 (IANS) Hundreds of foreign doctors, including those from India and Pakistan, are routinely failing key medical exams in Britain, The Mail on Sunday said.

Genetic differences 'may influence sensitivity to pain'

December 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Washington, December 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified a particular set of genes that interact with one another to regulate pain in humans.

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.

Genital surgery 'on the rise'

December 16, 2012 at 7:02 AM

Melbourne, December 15 (ANI): Hundreds of Australian women are having genital cosmetic surgery - a trend driven by pornography, gynaecologists say.

3 new species of venomous primate identified in Indonesia

December 14, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Washington, December 14 (ANI): A University of Missouri doctoral student and her colleagues have recently identified three new species of slow loris (Nycticebus sp.).

Japan's Mitsubishi creates 'robot' to 'fix' crippled Fukushima nuke plant

December 12, 2012 at 1:52 PM

London, Dec 12 (ANI): Japanese firm Mitsubishi has created a radiation-resistant robot aimed at cleaning up the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, which was damaged during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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.

Why flu virus infects mostly in winter

December 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Washington, December 9 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a possible reason why the flu virus is seasonal and tends to infect people mostly in the winter.

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.

New York Times wants ace political predictor Nate Silver on staff

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Washington, Nov. 28 (ANI): New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson has said that the newspaper wanted to keep famed political statistician Nate Silver, polling expert who accurately predicted the Election Day results, on staff.

IAF chief Browne leads defence delegation to Myanmar

November 28, 2012 at 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov.25 (ANI): The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) and Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), Air Chief Marshal N.A. K. Browne, will undertake a four-day defence cooperation visit to Myanmar from November 26 to 29.

Simple scent can boost sales

November 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Washington, November 26 (ANI): For decades, scientists and business people have known that certain scents-pine boughs at Christmas, baked cookies in a house for sale-can get customers in the buying spirit.

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.

Man flu may not exist afterall

November 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): While the debate over the existence of 'man flu' continues, a new study has found that men are less likely to admit to having sniffles and sneezes than women.

Savita's husband wants independent inquiry

November 20, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Dublin, Nov 20 (IANS) Even as the husband of the late Savita Halappanavar demanded an independent inquiry into the Indian woman's death, Irish Education Minister Ruairi Quinn said Tuesday the probe should be carried out by people directly involved along with outside experts.

'Super-Jupiter' discovered around massive star

November 20, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Washington, November 20 (ANI): Using infrared data from the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have discovered a "super-Jupiter" around the bright star Kappa Andromedae, which now holds the record for the most massive star known to host a directly imaged planet or lightweight brown dwarf companion.

Suu Kyi visits LSR, feels partly citizen of India

November 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Nobel Laureate and Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said by recalling her past memory that she felt that she was partly a citizen of India. Taking part in a function at Lady Sri Ram (LSR) College, she expressed her feeling before the audiences.

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.

Ancient foot massage technique may help relieve cancer symptoms

November 14, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Washington, November 14(ANI): Reflexology - a type of specialized foot massage practiced since the age of pharaohs - can help cancer patients manage their symptoms and perform daily tasks, a new study led by a Michigan State University researcher has suggested.

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.

Simply rinsing your mouth with sugary drink can boost self-control

November 8, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Washington, November 8 (ANI): A mouth rinse with a glucose-laden drink can improve your self-control, a new study has found.

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:

It's official! You really can die of a broken heart

November 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

London, November 6 (ANI): According to experts, sudden intense emotions like grief, panic or even happiness can shock your body into a fatal heart condition.

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.

Eyelash extensions new rage among women

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Tokyo, Nov 2 (ANI): Eyelash extensions have become a popular beauty procedure among women across all ages, and salons with therapists specializing in the treatment are surging, it has been revealed.

Indian interest in US varsity's online master's degree

November 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) Several Indian institutions have expressed interest in a newly-launched University of South Florida's fully online Master of Science in Management Information Systems degree programme, the Tampa Florida-based university said.

Everyday drugs 'may help fight dementia'

November 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, November 1 (ANI): Everyday medicines like antibiotics, acne pills and other routine treatments that are already in bathroom cabinets could be used in the battle against dementia as developing new drugs is too costly and slow, experts have suggested.