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Everything you need to know about Industrial Area Tso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Five-year-old girl molested in Goa

May 18, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Panaji, May 18 (IANS) A trial court in Goa Saturday sent a 39-year-old truck driver to nine days of police remand for molesting a five-year-old girl.

India, Japan to strengthen investment, trade ties

May 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (IANS) India and Japan Friday agreed to further strengthen investment and trade ties by ensuring faster implementation of ongoing projects.

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get $3.24 billion

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

Government approves $3.24 billion for DMIC project

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

People who gain weight likelier to give in to temptations

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): A new study has found that significant changes in weight are associated with changes in our core personality traits.

Wall Street rally sends S andP to record high and Nasdaq to 12.5-year high

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with the S andP 500 closing at a record high and the Nasdaq ending at a high not seen November 2000, boosted by upbeat housing data and climbing tech shares.

Death in police custody in Ghaziabad

April 28, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Ghaziabad, April 28 (IANS) A man, suspect in a robbery-cum-double-murder case, was found dead Sunday in a police lockup here, hours before he was to be presented in a court, police said.

China quake: Soldier dies as relief vehicle falls off cliff

April 20, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Beijing, April 20 (IANS) A military vehicle carrying 17 soldiers to China's quake-hit Sichuan province plummeted off a cliff Saturday, killing one soldier, military officials said.

Seven new planets found, two may sustain life

April 19, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NASA's "planet-hunting" space telescope Kepler has discovered seven new planets, including two that are orbiting in the zone "between fire and ice" that could sustain life, experts said.

Body of Indian soldier flown to Bengal

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) The body of Havildar Bharat Sasmal, who died Tuesday while serving the UN Mission in SouthSudan, was brought to Kolkata Thursday.

Pakistan may face national food insecurity by 2030

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 30 (ANI): Pakistan has been urged to implement agri-biotech applications across the country otherwise it might face national food insecurity by 2030.

Google launches unlimited same-day home delivery service

March 29, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Washington, Mar. 29 (ANI): Google has launched a new service, calling for San Francisco Bay Area residents to sign up for six months of free, unlimited same-day delivery of purchases from national and local retailers.

Chemists and dental hygienists 'worst professions'

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Melbourne, Mar 12 (ANI): Not many of us would hate their bosses as much as chemists and dental hygienists do.

CISF to install 900 more CCTV cameras in Delhi Metro

March 8, 2013 at 11:23 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) To foil any terror strike, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is planning to install 900 more CCTV cameras across the Delhi Metro network this year, its chief said Friday.

Stage set for first 'Advantage Vidarbha' conclave

February 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Nagpur, Feb 24 (IANS) Hoping to attract investment of over Rs.15,000 crore, the Maharashtra state government is bending over backwards to make a success of the two-day "Advantage Vidarbha-2013", opening here Monday, officials said.

Protestors attack factories in Delhi

February 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A flash mob attacked at least 12 factories here Thursday on the final day of the two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions, police said.

India, US discuss training of UN peacekeepers

February 14, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India and the United States have begun exploring an agreement in the area of training of United Nations peacekeepers.

UAE frees 17 Indian prisoners after payment of blood money

February 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): 17 Indian prisoners, who were on a death row over murdering a Pakistan national in United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been released.

Suzuki to resume production in Myanmar

February 6, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Yangon, Feb 6 (IANS) Japanese car-maker Suzuki Motor Corp. will resume manufacturing of vehicles and spare parts in Myanmar after production was halted in 2010, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

Top Chinese leader visits armed forces

February 6, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Beijing, Feb 6 (IANS) Next Chinese president Xi Jinping visited troops stationed in northwest China and urged the military to enhance its combat preparedness and improve its ability to fulfill missions.

Bengal not filling up technical vacancies: Army

January 28, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) The Indian Army's technical posts are not being filled up in full from West Bengal for the past few years as not enough young people are applying, a top official said here Monday.

India shows military prowess, culture as 64th Republic Day pageant ends

January 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India celebrated its 64th Republic Day on Saturday amidst tight security and colourful pageantry.

Strong, resurgent India to celebrate its 64th Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India will be celebrating its 64th Republic Day today.

Agni V AND INS Vikramaditya to occupy pride of place during 64th Republic Day parade

January 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): The highlight of the 64th Republic Day, which will take place on Saturday, will be the above 5,000 kms range Agni-V missile.

SDMC extends online scheme of sanction of building plans

December 2, 2012 at 12:30 PM

South Delhi Municipal Corporation has extended the online scheme of sanction of building plans. This online facility is extended for other categories of properties plots situated on Notified Roads, Industrial Plots, in Village Abadis.

A 10?storey building in 48 hours?

November 28, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IANS) A 10?storey building, set to come up in just 48 hours! A businessman in Chandigarh claims it is possible, and he will prove it.

'Under pressure' Pak Industries Ministry moves to slow down pace of trade with India

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 28 (ANI): After fierce resistance from farmers' lobbies and the textile ministry, Pakistan's Ministry of Industries is also gearing up to slow down moves to open up trade with India.

Curiosity sitting on Martian rocks similar to those found in marshes in Mexico

October 30, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, October 30 (ANI): A team of researchers is studying a place on earth, which is very similar to the Martian crater where NASA's rover Curiosity roams, in the hope to find clues about life on the red planet.

'Faba beans can beat cancers'

October 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Sydney, Oct 14 (IANS) Faba beans have potent antioxidant properties that could beat cancer and hypertension besides helping you stay in shape, according to an Australian research which yielded an insight into the mechanism that inhibited the cancer cell multiplication.

Hearing resumes Friday on Odisha bauxite mining case

October 10, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Green Bench of the Supreme Court resumes hearing Friday on the high-profile case involving mining of bauxite ore in the the Niyamgiri hills of the impoverished Kalahandi district of Odisha.

Vegetables for Pakistan rot, as truck drivers wait to cross border

October 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Attari/Wagah, Oct.5 (ANI): Truck drivers here have expressed their anguish as vegetables that are to be sent to Pakistan, are rotting due to administrative apathy at the Attari border in Punjab.

Uttar Pradesh to get two Mega Leather Clusters

September 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Lucknow, Sep 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday gave the go-ahead to two greenfield Mega Leather Cluster (MLC) projects. Officials said the move was aimed at boosting the traditionally productive leather industry in the state, which had fallen on hard times in recent days.

UP wants more railway stations

September 14, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Friday urged the central government to form Inter-State Regional Transport Authorities and called for more railway stations in the state.

Outrage in Pakistan over factory fire deaths

September 13, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Islamabad, Sep 13 (IANS) Describing industrial buildings as "death traps" and "concentration camps", Pakistani dailies Thursday sought regular inspections of factories as well as rigorous application of the law following the deaths of over 300 workers at two factories in the country.

IIP grows 0.1 percent in July, government calls meeting to revive manufacturing

September 12, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew in July, reversing the contraction in June, but at a marginal 0.1 percent from a year earlier, government data showed Wednesday.

Indian scientists find safe drug against kala azar

September 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) Indian scientists have found a safe orally-administered drug against kala azar, a disease that puts at risk an estimated 165.4 million people in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.

Industrial-scale drug lab found in Guatemala

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Guatemala City, Sep 6 (IANS/EFE) Police found an industrial-scale synthetic-drug lab in a rural area near the Mexican border, Guatemala's interior ministry said Wednesday.

Rajasthan's interest subsidy for factories in backward areas

August 30, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Jaipur, Aug 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries Minister Rajendra Pareek Thursday announced an interest subsidy of 200-300 basis points for small and medium enterprises that set units in the backward regions of the state and help in their development.

Water logging : Mayor directed officials to be more vigilant

August 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Mayor of North Delhi, Mrs. Mira Aggarwal has directed to the senior officials to take stock of the arrangements made for checking of problems arising due to rains.

India permits trade through FDI from Pakistan

August 22, 2012 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Minister of State of Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that India has decided to permit trade through Foreign direct investment (FDI) from Pakistan.

Fire at UAE building

August 21, 2012 at 11:36 PM

Abu Dhabi, Aug 21 (IANS/WAM) A building in an industrial area in Al Ain city in the UAE caught fire Tuesday, but the blaze was put out in a short time.

Maoist rebel surrenders in Chhattisgarh

August 21, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Raipur, Aug 21 (IANS) A woman Maoist guerrilla has surrendered to the police in Chhattisgarh and accused the rebel leadership of using tribals for its own aims, said police Tuesday.

Industrial scientists turn to 'greening' of jeans

June 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Berne, June 20 (IANS) Producing a single pair of jeans requires more than 2,500 gallons of water, nearly a pound of chemicals and vast amounts of energy, it is estimated.

Pakistan tests nuke-capable Hatf-VII cruise missile

June 5, 2012 at 9:52 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan successfully tested a nuclear-capable cruise missile with a range of 700 km on Tuesday, the military said.

WB civic body polls: Trinamool Congress bags four seats

June 5, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Kolkata, June 5 (ANI): The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday won elections in four civic bodies, while Left Front retained power in one and the Congress in one Notified Area Authority.

'Tamil Nadu will send police to protect Mullaperiyar'

May 27, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Sunday the Tamil Nadu Police would be sent to protect the Mullaperiyar Dam in Kerala.

Chhattisgarh to resume hunt for Maoists

May 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Raipur, May 24 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has decided to resume Operation Green Hunt against Maoists, suspended after the rebels abducted Collector Alex Paul Menon in April, Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar has said.

Makers to be forced to recall energy inefficient products

May 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM

Chennai, May 23 (IANS) The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is planning to force manufacturers of energy star rated consumer durables to recall their products till they achieve the promised performance norms, said a senior official here Wednesday.

Gaddafi's $25 mn Italian hotel complex seized

May 17, 2012 at 8:58 AM

Rome, May 17 (IANS/AKI) A 20-million euro ($25 million) hotel complex and land owned in Italy by the family of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have been seized.

Inflation rises to 7.23 percent; food prices surge

May 14, 2012 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's inflation moved up to 7.23 percent in April as compared to 6.89 percent in the previous month, mainly driven by a sharp increase in the prices of food items, adding to the woes of policy makers as the economic growth remains under pressure, government data showed Monday.

Blast in oil pipeline averted in Assam

May 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Guwahati, May 14 (IANS) A major blast in an oil pipeline was averted in Assam's Dibrugarh district Monday when security forces detected two powerful bombs on one of the trunk lines.

Inflation accelerates to 7.23 percent in April

May 14, 2012 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's inflation rose faster-than-expected to 7.23 percent in April as compared to 6.89 percent in the previous month, mainly driven by a sharp increase in the prices of food items and manufactured products, government data showed Monday.

IIP data suggests slowdown: RBI

May 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Bangalore, May 11 (IANS) The 3.5 percent contraction in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data for March indicates that there is "a sort of slowdown, which is a concern", Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn said Friday.

History of Organic Farming

April 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Organic farming is not a new concept of cultivation but has been practiced since ancient times in India and central Europe. Organic farming is the most original form of agriculture and has been in practice from the pre historic times. Though, during the Industrial revolution, the use of inorganic methods were introduced extensively but these methods mere not that developed and had serious side effects.

Reliance writes off 90 percent investments in Deccan 360

April 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Reliance Industries' subsidiary Reliance Industrial and Investments Holding Friday said it has written off 90 percent of investments in aviation cargo and logistics company Deccan 360.

Bengal inks land lease pacts with seven firms

April 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday signed land lease pacts with seven companies which would set up their industrial units in the state, involving a total investment of more than Rs 52.8 billion.

Inflation declines marginally, RBI rate cut seen (Roundup)

April 16, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India's inflation declined marginally to 6.89 percent in March as compared to 6.95 percent in the previous month, helped by softening in prices of manufactured products, giving rise to the hope for first rate cut by the central bank in three years when it announces annual monetary policy Tuesday.

Sensex ends 133 points higher on hopes of rate cuts

April 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets advanced 133 points Thursday as lower than expected industrial output numbers reinforced expectations of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India for the first time in three years.

Protesting workers injure six cops

April 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) A dozen vehicles, including government buses, were damaged and at least six policemen were injured Tuesday when workers of a factory here clashed with them while protesting against irregular wage payments, police said. Over 100 people were detained.

MCD: BJP rule made life miserable, congress alleges

April 10, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Jai Prakash Aggrawal has alleged that BJP rule in the MCD from 2007-12 was nothing but to making the life miserable

Kite string causes blackout in Shanghai

March 31, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Shanghai, March 31 (IANS) Many people got stuck inside dark elevators in China's commercial capital when the string of a kite got entangled around high-tension wires and caused a blackout.

Argentine province to produce Viagra for free distribution

March 23, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Buenos Aires, March 23 (IANS/EFE) The government of the central Argentine province of Santa Fe will manufacture the drug sildenafil, better known under the brandname Viagra, and will distribute it free to males with erectile dysfunction.

Now, 'Speech Jammer' gun to force people into silence

March 3, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): A portable "SpeechJammer" gun has been developed by Japanese researchers that can silence people more than 30 metres away.

Now, 'Speech Jammer' gun to force people into silence

March 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Melbourne, Mar 3 (ANI): A portable "SpeechJammer" gun has been developed by Japanese researchers that can silence people more than 30 metres away.

Shanghai court gives Apple interim relief by rejecting Chinese tech firm's request to stop iPad sal

February 24, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Shanghai, Feb 24 (ANI): A Shanghai court has rejected an appeal from a Chinese tech firm to ban sales of Apple's widely popular iPad in the city.

Shanghai court gives Apple interim relief by rejecting Chinese tech firm's request to stop iPad sal

February 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Shanghai, Feb 24 (ANI): A Shanghai court has rejected an appeal from a Chinese tech firm to ban sales of Apple's widely popular iPad in the city.

Cost of credit must be brought down: Anand Sharma

February 11, 2012 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Asserting that the country needed investment in the manufacturing sector, Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has said the cost of credit must be brought down as soon as possible.

Montek Singh predicts dip in industrial production in Q3

February 10, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, on Friday predicted a dip in industrial production in the third quarter.

'Stealth merger' of dwarf galaxies captured

February 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): New images of a neighbouring dwarf galaxy have revealed a dense stream of stars in its outer regions, the remains of an even smaller companion galaxy in the process of merging with its host, researchers say.

'Stealth merger' of dwarf galaxies captured

February 9, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): New images of a neighbouring dwarf galaxy have revealed a dense stream of stars in its outer regions, the remains of an even smaller companion galaxy in the process of merging with its host, researchers say.

India celebrates 63rd Republic Day

January 26, 2012 at 3:08 PM

The Republic of India is joyfully celebrating its 63rd Republic Day, marking the 62nd anniversary of being a complete republic nation on 26th January 1950.

NEOShield to protect Earth from big asteroid or comet

January 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): A new international project called NEOShield is set to assess the threat posed by Near Earth Objects (NEO) and look at the best possible solutions for dealing with a big asteroid or comet on a collision path with our planet.

Madonna to pay 96k pounds to sacked Malawi workers

January 16, 2012 at 7:58 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): Madonna has reportedly agreed to shell out 96,000 pounds as an out of court settlement, to a group of charity workers who sued the star after her plans to build a school in Malawi were abandoned last year.

Madonna to pay 96k pounds to sacked Malawi workers

January 16, 2012 at 5:25 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): Madonna has reportedly agreed to shell out 96,000 pounds as an out of court settlement, to a group of charity workers who sued the star after her plans to build a school in Malawi were abandoned last year.

'Superbubbles' in space may generate high-energy cosmic rays

November 29, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Nov 29 (ANI): 'Super bubbles' in space could be the main source of high-energy cosmic rays striking the earth, a new study has revealed.

FDI in retail draws countrywide protests

November 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Amritsar/Jaipur/Coimbatore, Nov 29 (ANI): Political parties and traders across the country continue to protest over the Central Government's decision to approve 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Now, find your soulmate in just 90 days!

November 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): A match making company in China has claimed that it can help any single woman find their 'soulmate' in just 90 days.

First India-China 'Strategic Economic Dialogue' to take place in Beijing

September 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (ANI): The first 'Strategic Economic Dialogue' between India and China will take place in Beijing on September 26 and 27.

San Francisco police website falls prey to hackers

August 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Washington, Aug 18 (ANI): Hackers have reportedly attacked San Francisco Police websites, and posted personal information of the officers online.

'BJP should not defend the guilty in Karnataka illegal mining scam': Nirupam

July 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Hitting out at the opposition Bharatiya Janata (BJP) Party,

Blood money to secure release of 17 Indians on Sharjah death row to be paid

July 27, 2011 at 11:52 AM

Dubai, July 27 (ANI): Seventeen Punjabi boys on death row may escape the death penalty as about 3.5 million dirhams would be paid today in the Sharjah court of appeal.

Pakistan bank attacked by terrorists over 'sacrilegious' floor tiles

June 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, June 18(ANI): A terrorist outfit targeted a bank in Pakistan on June 13 because its floor tiles and their design were strikingly analogous to the sacred name, Allah.

Rice sown in 10.35 lakh hectare

June 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, June 17(ANI): Rice has been sown in 10.35 lakh hectare till date as compared to 10.32 lakh hectare of last year's acreage, according to the Union Agriculture Ministry.

France examines investment possibilities in Agartala

April 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Agartala, Apr 22 (ANI): France is looking for investment possibilities in North-East following the removal of Restricted Area Permits (RAP) from the region.

Japan nuke crisis not as bad as Chernobyl, but worse than Three Mile Island: Experts

April 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

Tokyo, Apr.7 (ANI): Wolfgang Weiss, UN Chairman of the Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation has said that the ongoing nuclear crisis at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi complex, is not as severe as the 1986 nuclear crisis in Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union, but is worse than the 1979 Three Mile Island disaster in the United Sates.

Terrorists can target India's nuke plants: Minister

March 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar.15 (ANI): Minister of State for Home M.Ramachandran on Tuesday told members of the Lok Sabha that India's nuclear power plants could be targeted by terrorists.

Marine life inspires new chemical-free, anti-bacteria plastic 'skins'

December 29, 2010 at 2:40 PM

Washington, Dec 29 (ANI): A team of five companies has come together to create anti-microbial surfaces for use on ships, lenses and even medical devices - all inspired from marine animals.

Reserve Bank of India concerned over sharp decline in factory output growth

November 13, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (ANI): Expressing concern over the sharp decline in factory output growth, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn on Saturday said the latest numbers are alarming.

Sea level monitoring 'best way to predict impacts of climate change'

October 10, 2010 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): An Australian leading ocean scientist has said that more thorough sea level monitoring is needed to protect one trillion dollars (0.98 trillion U.S. dollars) worth of the world's infrastructure threatened by climate change.

Wisdom teeth could be stem cell source

September 11, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Washington, Sep 11 (ANI): Is wisdom teeth just an annoyance for you? Well, its time to change your opinion, for according to researchers, wisdom teeth contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells.

Security arrangements beefed up across India ahead of I-Day

August 14, 2010 at 12:53 PM

New Delhi/ Srinagar /Agartala, Aug 14 (ANI): Ahead of the Independence Day on Sunday security arrangements have been tightened in several parts of the country.

Cabinet approves setting up of Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research

June 17, 2010 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for setting up of an Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) as an institution for imparting instruction and awarding degrees in frontier areas of science and technology.

Understanding music in speech makes people empathetic

January 28, 2010 at 1:21 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): People who can change intonation in speech are more empathetic, according to a new study.

US Muslim leaders try to counter radicals' influence on their youths

December 26, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Washington, Dec. 26 (ANI): Mosques and Islamic organizations across the United States regularly issue statements rejecting violence and fringe ideologies, but after the arrests of five Americans in Sargodha, Pakistan, on terror-related charges, Muslim leaders in the country have been scrambling to fill what they describe as a gap in their connection with young people.

George Clooney wins Best Actor at Washington Critics Awards

December 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

Washington, December 10 (ANI): George Clooney's new film 'Up In The Air,' has been hugely appreciated and rewarded at the Washington Critics Awards.

Indian scientists decode human genome: Prithviraj Chauhan

December 9, 2009 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Prithviraj Chauhan has said that Indian scientists have decoded human genome for the first time in the country.

Scientists developing futuristic communications systems to protect frontline troops

November 5, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Washington, November 5 (ANI): A team of researchers at Queen's University Belfast's Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) is working to develop futuristic communications systems that could help protect frontline troops.

Farmers grew rice in China's Yangtze Basin 4,000 years ago

September 18, 2009 at 4:29 PM

Washington, September 18 (ANI): New findings in the form of carbonized rice have indicated that farming in the Yangtze Basin in China existed as early as 4,000 years ago.

Three die in an explosion in Jaipur's scrap factory

September 13, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Jaipur, Sep.13 (ANI): At least three persons died and three injured in an explosion at a scrap factory in Jaipur's Vishwakarma Industrial Area on Sunday afternoon.

Cabinet approves "Invest India" for promotion of foreign investment

September 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the formation of a company 'Invest India' under Section 25 of the companies Act, 1956, for promotion of foreign investments during the XI Five Year Plan.