Osmania University Hyderabad

Osmania University is a famous university situated in Hyderabad in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is one of the top universities in India and has found place at the sixth position in a survey conducted by a leading media group.

Osmania University is a famous university situated in Hyderabad in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is one of the top universities in India and has found place at the sixth position in a survey conducted by a leading media group. The university was established by Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan and it is named after him.

The students find Osmania University amazing as it offers Urdu and other regional languages as a medium of instruction. 300,000 students are enrolled in the various courses offered by the Osmania University. With such a large number of students the university can be termed as one of the largest universities in India as far as enrollment are any parameters to judge a university. The university is very famous for its Art, Science, commerce and engineering departments. Most of the students from the region and even from the different corners of the India vie for the admission in this institute.

Presently Prof. S. Satyanarayana is vice chancellor of the institute. The university is funded and run by the state government of India and the mode of admission is competitive examination here. Most of the departments of this institute are institutions in it.

TRS, YSR Congress members suspended from Andhra assembly

June 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Hyderabad, June 19 (IANS) Legislators of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) were Wednesday suspended from the Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly for one day for stalling proceedings.

PVP Group buys IBL's Hyderabad franchise

June 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Bangalore, June 19 (IANS) Hyderabad-based PVP Group Wednesday became the first franchise of the proposed $1 million Indian Badminton League (IBL).

Weekend lie-in can prevent diabetes

June 19, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, June 19 (IANS) If you happen to be one of those who prefer staying asleep up till late on the weekend, you could be actually doing a great service to your health, suggests an Australian study.

'Elusive' anti-cholesterol formula discovered

June 19, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): A scientist from Brandeis University has discovered a way that could lead to dramatic reductions in human cholesterol levels.

How brain controls accents and impersonations

June 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): The brain regions and interactions involved in impersonations and accents have been identified.

Why people find it easier to lose 2-4 pounds rather than 3 pounds?

June 19, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): Consumers are more likely to pursue a goal when they set a high-low range goal instead of a single number goal, a new study has revealed.

Potential 'genetic driver' behind male heart disease identified

June 19, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): University of Leicester scientists have discovered a potential genetic contributor to the increased risk of heart disease among men.

Scientists identify 280 craters on moon

June 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Sydney, June 19 (IANS/EFE) A team of Australian scientists has identified 280 craters on the moon's surface using a combination of gravitational data and topographical images from satellites, media reports said.

How exposure to social stress early in life ups breast cancer risk

June 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): Local chemical signals released by fat cells in the mammary gland appear to provide a crucial link between exposure to unrelenting social stressors early in life, and the subsequent development of breast cancer, according to researchers from the University of Chicago.

One-billion-year-old water ' saltier than seawater'

June 19, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Melbourne, June 19 (ANI): University of Toronto scientists have found pockets of water that had been sitting 2.4 kilometres underneath the Earth's surface for more than a billion years.

Barbra Streisand criticizes women's discriminatory treatment in Israel

June 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, June 18 (ANI): Barbra Streisand has spoken about the Jewish religious practices that separate men and women.

Ex-Congressman Keshava Rao named TRS general secretary

June 18, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) K. Keshava Rao, a former senior leader of the Congress party, Tuesday took over as the secretary general of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).

Extroverts and introverts process rewarding experiences differently

June 18, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New York, June 18 (ANI): Extroverts' brains process rewarding experiences differently than introverts, a new study has found.

Dia Mirza clears the air about pending bills

June 18, 2013 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza has spoken out against reports claiming she had not paid her water bills and says it happened because she was unaware they were pending bills.

Plastic bottle drinks may raise cancer risk in womb

June 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, June 18 (IANS) A US study has suggested expectant women drinking from plastic bottles could be increasing their unborn child's chances of developing cancer later in life.

K.S. Rao, an engineer, industrialist serving fifth term as MP (Profile)

June 17, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, June 17 (IANS) Kavuri Sambasiva Rao, who took oath as a cabinet minister Monday, is an engineer and industrialist who is serving his fifth term in parliament.

Social media leading cause of FoMO - fear of missing out

June 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Melbourne, June 17 (ANI): Researchers have showed that a co-dependency on social media is a major cause of the condition foMO - fear of missing out.

Monkeys have reasoning powers like primitive humans

June 16, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that intelligent animals like apes may have some sort of mind reading capability, as they have the ability to intuit each others' intentions.

New brain-imaging technique can help improve diagnoses of Parkinson's disease

June 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): A new study suggests that a promising brain-imaging technique has the potential to improve diagnoses for the millions of people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Good looks can help you get hired

June 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): Good looks play an important role in your getting hired, a news study has suggested.

Older people urged to walk more for better physical and mental health

June 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): A new study has found that the more an older man walks, the better his physical and mental health and his quality of life are likely to be.

Mixed response to Telangana bandh, student commits suicide (Roundup)

June 15, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) Barring minor incidents, the day-long Telangana shutdown called by Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) to condemn arrests Friday evoked partial response and ended peacefully in the region Saturday while a student committed suicide here.

No alternative to Telangana state acceptable, says TRS

June 15, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Saturday made it clear that nothing short of a separate state of Telangana is acceptable to it.

First evidence of existence of nuclear 'pasta' inside neutron stars found

June 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): A study led by the University of Alicante has detected what may be the first observational evidence of existence of a new exotic phase of matter in the inner crust of neutron stars (pulsars).

Student commits suicide over Telangana

June 15, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) Apparently frustrated by the delay in the formation of a separate Telangana state, a student of Osmania University in Andhra Pradesh committed suicide early Saturday, police said.

Study into oceans' past raises concern about its future

June 15, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the ocean the Titanic sailed through just over 100 years ago was very different from the one we swim in today.

Telangana shutdown evokes mixed response

June 15, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Hyderabad, June 15 (ANI): The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)-led day-long shutdown to condemn arrests during Friday's march to seek a separate Telangana state, evoked a partial response on Saturday.

Now, automated 'coach' to help people improve interview skills

June 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): New software developed at MIT can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a job interview or a first date.

Telangana shutdown evokes mixed response

June 15, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Hyderabad, June 15 (IANS) The day-long Telangana shutdown called by Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) to condemn arrests during Friday's march to seek separate Telangana state evoked partial response in the region Saturday.

'Chalo assembly' stir: TRS calls for Telangana shutdown

June 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Hyderabad, June 15 (ANI): Alleging that the Andhra Pradesh Government resorted to repressive measures during the 'chalo assembly' march, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) has called for a Telangana shutdown on Saturday in protest against the arrest of its workers.

Flare star becomes 15 times brighter in less than 3 minutes

June 15, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): Astrophysicists have detected a star of low luminosity, which within a matter of moments gave off a flare so strong that it became almost 15 times brighter.

Police foil Telangana march, hundreds arrested (Roundup)

June 14, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) Amid resounding cries of 'Jai Telangana', police Friday foiled a march called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to seek a separate Telangana but protests across the city threw normal life out of gear.

Police foil Telangana march, hundreds arrested (Evening Lead)

June 14, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) Largescale arrests of Telangana activists here Friday foiled the march called by the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) to press the demand for separate state but the protests at various places in the city threw the normal life out of gear.

Newly developed protein can protect and restore brain function

June 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): A Tel Aviv University research has developed a new peptide in her lab to protect and restore nerve cell communications.

TRS calls for Telangana shutdown Saturday

June 14, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and a students' group from Osmania University have called for a Telangana shutdown Saturday to protest the arrests of hundreds of pro-Telangana activists across the region.

Telangana protests, arrests rock Hyderabad (Afternoon Lead)

June 14, 2013 at 1:48 PM

largescale arrests rocked Hyderabad Friday as the city turned into a war

Osmania University students clash with police

June 14, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) For the third consecutive day, Osmania University was rocked by clashes between students seeking the carving out of a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh, and police.

Two TRS legislators climb atop assembly building, hoist black flag

June 14, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) In a dramatic twist to the Telangana march, two legislators of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) climbed atop the Andhra Pradesh assembly building Friday and hoisted a black flag.

Several TRS leaders, activists arrested in Hyderabad

June 14, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) Several leaders of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) were arrested by the police Friday as they were trying to march to the Andhra Pradesh assembly to press the demand for a separate Telangana state.

Hyderabad turns fortress ahead of 'chalo assembly' march over Telangana

June 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Hyderabad, June 14 (ANI): Unprecedented security arrangements have been made in and around Hyderabad to thwart the proposed 'Chalo Assembly' march by pro-Telangana groups to the Assembly today.

On Telangana march day, Hyderabad under police siege

June 14, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) Hyderabad resembled a war zone Friday as police sealed all routes leading to the state assembly to foil the "chalo assembly" march called by the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) to demand a separate Telangana state.

Federal Front: TDP ready to join, Nitish says talks on (Roundup)

June 13, 2013 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi/Patna/Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) The proposal for a Federal Front got some boost Thursday with the Telugu Desam expressing readiness to join it while Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his JD-U was holding discussions with his West Bengal and Odisha counterparts, Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik, on the issue.

Hyderabad on edge for Friday's Telangana march

June 13, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) The battle lines are drawn as the apex body fighting for separate statehood to Telangana region is determined to defy prohibitory orders and go ahead with Friday's march to the assembly to press for its demand.

Telangana march may hit normal life in Hyderabad

June 13, 2013 at 7:25 PM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) Normal life is likely to be affected in parts of Hyderabad Friday as police have announced closure of some flyovers and imposed traffic restrictions at several places in view of "chalo assembly" called by pro-Telangana groups to demand separate Telangana state.

Pro-Telangana students stage protests in Hyderabad

June 13, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Hyderabad, June 13 (ANI): Pro-Telangana students from the Osmania University (OU) in Hyderabad staged a protest on Thursday demanding that they be allowed to take out a rally towards the state assembly.

Trains cancelled in view of Telangana march in Hyderabad

June 13, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Hyderabad, June 13 (IANS) The railways have cancelled some trains Friday in view of the "chalo assembly" march called by Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) to press the demand for separate Telangana state.

Flying dinosaurs roamed England 110 million years ago

June 13, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): A new study has found that a wide variety of flying reptiles were present in England 110 million years ago.

People more likely to anticipate genuine smiles than polite smiles

June 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): People actually anticipate smiles that are genuine but not smiles that are merely polite, according to a new research.

Dissolve CMJ University, says Meghalaya governor

June 12, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Shillong, June 12 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary Wednesday asked the state government to dissolve the controversial CMJ University.

Telangana Joint Action Committee reiterates demand for separate state

June 12, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Hyderabad, June 12 (ANI): Terming the demand for creation of a separate state of Telangana as logical, the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) on Wednesday gave a call for 'Chalo Assembly' (March towards assembly).

Hundreds arrested in Telangana to foil Hyderabad march

June 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, June 12 (IANS) Police in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh have arrested hundreds of activists of various political and non-political organizations to prevent them from reaching Hyderabad for Friday's march to the state legislative assembly.

X-ray experiments help recreate 'dinobird' plumage patterns

June 12, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): X-ray experiments allowed a team of scientists to recreate the plumage pattern of an extinct bird for the very first time.

Andhra government denies permission for Telangana march

June 12, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Hyderabad, June 12 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government Wednesday ruled out permission for a march to the assembly proposed to be conducted by the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Friday to press the demand for formation of separate Telangana state.

25pc men under 40 seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction

June 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new study has found that one in four men seeking medical help for newly-developed erectile dysfunction (ED) was younger than 40 years, and nearly half of young men with the condition had severe ED.

Decks cleared for Mahindra Satyam's merger with Tech Mahindra

June 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Tuesday gave its nod for the much-awaited merger of Mahindra Satyam with its parent firm Tech Mahindra.

Telangana ministers urge CM to give permission for march

June 11, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) Ministers from Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh Tuesday urged Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy to give permission for Friday's "chalo assembly" march called by Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC).

Case against Jindal Steel, others in coal allocation case

June 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday said a case has been filed against Jindal Steel and others for alleged irregularities in allocation coal mines. Raids were being conducted in 19 locations here and in Hyderabad.

CBI searches Dasari's house in Hyderabad

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday conducted searches at the residence and office of former minister of atate for coal Dasari Narayan Rao here over the coal scam.

Otzi the Iceman suffered brain damage before death

June 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): An injury to the head and not an arrow wound, may have killed Otzi the Iceman, the 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Italian Alps, a new paleoproteomic study suggests.

Andhra chief minister rules out resolution on Telangana

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Hyderabad, June 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Monday turned down the demand for passing a resolution in the state assembly for separate statehood to the Telangana region.

Martian life may be hydrogen powered

June 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, June 10 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder has suggested that a chemical reaction between iron-containing minerals and water may produce enough hydrogen "food" to sustain microbial communities living in pores and cracks within the enormous volume of rock below the ocean floor and parts of the continents.

Eating mangoes linked to low blood sugar levels and reducing cancer risk

June 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Islamabad, June 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that consumption of mangoes may have a positive effect on blood sugar in obese individuals and reduce cancer risk.

Andhra speaker disqualifies 15 lawmakers

June 8, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Hyderabad, June 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker Saturday disqualified 15 members of legislative assembly belonging to the ruling Congress and the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for violating party whips.

'No police permission for pro-Telangana march'

June 8, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Hyderabad, June 8 (IANS) Hyderabad police Saturday said there was no permission for June 14 'chalo assembly' by pro-Telangana groups while the organisers vowed to go ahead with the march to press the demand for separate statehood to Telangana.

Karnataka chief minister felicitated in Hyderabad

June 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Hyderabad, June 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was felicitated here Saturday by the leaders of ruling Congress party.

Vegetable oil helps lower heart disease risk

June 8, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): Researchers from University of Missouri have suggested that a person can attain a heart-healthy diet by using soybean, canola, corn and sunflower oils.

Small lifestyle changes could reduce stroke risk

June 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): A new study has revealed that making small lifestyle changes could reduce your risk of having a stroke.

9 hallmarks of aging revealed

June 7, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Spanish researchers have described nine molecular indicators of ageing in mammals that could serve as a framework for future studies.

25pc men under 40 suffer from newly-diagnosed erectile dysfunction

June 7, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): A new study has found that one in four men seeking medical help for newly-developed erectile dysfunction (ED) was younger than 40 years, and nearly half of young men with the condition had severe ED.

Andhra reduces duration of power cuts

June 6, 2013 at 8:57 PM

Hyderabad, June 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has reduced the duration of power cuts as the onset of monsoon has brought down demand.

Southampton Varsity study: Recent technology advances help to predict climate change impact on ice-

June 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): A new study says advances in simulations are creating a more accurate picture of the future climate, and the current global sea-level rise due to Antarctic ice loss might only be half what has been reported in major studies in the last few years.

Emma Watson going back to Brown University to finish degree

June 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New York, June 6 (ANI): Emma Watson has revealed that she will be returning to Brown University this fall to complete her degree.

Hyderabad-based film school offers new media degree courses

June 6, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Hyderabad, June 6 (IANS) Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM) and Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) here have signed an MoU to offer new four-year undergraduate and two-year postgraduate degrees with specializations in media.

Genetically modified cotton improving diet quality among small-scale farmers in India

June 6, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Berlin, June 6 (ANI): Insect-resistant genetically modified (GM) cotton has significantly improved calorie consumption and dietary quality among small-scale farmers in India over a 7-year-period, according to a new research.

Despite Lokayukta dampener, Gouds get fish 'medicine' ready

June 6, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Hyderabad, June 6 (IANS) The Bathini Goud family here has begun preparations for administering the fish "prasadam" (medicine) for asthma patients here June 8-9, even as the Lokayukta has directed the government not to sponsor such events.

NASA's Spitzer finds Milky Way's blooming countryside

June 6, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Washington, June 6 (ANI): Using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have found blooming stars in our Milky Way galaxy's more barren territories, far from its crowded core.

20-minute yoga session can stimulate brain function immediately

June 6, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Washington, June 6 (ANI): A study led by an Indian researcher has found that a single, 20-minute session of Hatha yoga significantly improves speed and accuracy on tests of working memory and inhibitory control, two measures of brain function associated with the ability to maintain focus and take in, retain and use new information.

Over two lakh qualify for engineering admission in Andhra

June 5, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Hyderabad, June 5 (IANS) Over two lakh students have qualified for admission into engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh while nearly 89,000 have become eligible for studying medicine and agriculture.

Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2013 results declared: Check results

June 5, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Andhra Pradesh EAMCET 2013 results have been declared by the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) today on June 5. The EAMCET 2013 results are now available on the official website of Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance test (EAMCET) at http://www.apeamcet.org/

Set aside differences to fight terror, PM tells CMs

June 5, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday urged the chief ministers to set aside their political and ideological divides and collectively fight terrorism, communal violence and Left-wing extremism.

Online DU admission hampered by website glitches

June 5, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Thousands of students who were about to register online for the new four-year undergraduate course with Delhi University were not able to do so, as the university website suffered a technical glitch Wednesday, the first day of the admission process.

Women can recall faces better than men

June 5, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): A new research from McMaster University has suggested women can remember faces better than men, in part because they spend more time studying features without even knowing it.

Older adult clumsiness likely caused by brain changes

June 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): Ageing process seems to go hand-in-hand with an annoying increase in clumsiness -difficulties in dialing a phone, fumble with keys in a lock or knock over the occasional wine glass while reaching for a salt shaker.

NASA's Hubble maps ejected supernova material in 3D

June 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): A flash of light from a stellar outburst observed by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided a rare look at the 3-D structure of material ejected by an erupting nova.

Tablet for intermediate students launched

June 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) IT software startup company AppThoughtz has launched an innovation tablet, 'iTopper', which helps students of Class 11 and 12 develop insights into various subjects, a company official said here Tuesday.

Sresta Natural launches organic flakes, juices

June 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Sresta Natural Bioproducts Tuesday launched organic flakes and juices under its brand "24 Mantra Organic" in the market.

Congress, TDP fortunes depend on Jagan: Bharathi Reddy

June 4, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) As Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy remained in jail a year after his arrest, his wife Y.S. Bharathi Reddy believes it is not because of corruption but because both the Congress and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) don't want him to be among people.

Neelam Upadhyaya prefers good films over language

June 4, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Chennai, June 4 (IANS) Neelam Upadhyaya admits that a foothold in Telugu cinema helps many actresses gain entry into Bollywood but adds that it's not applicable to everyone.

Nagarjuna missed mom at dream project launch

June 4, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) Akkineni Nagarjuna missed his late mother Akkineni Annapurna at the launch of his dream project "Manam", which also features his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao and son Akkineni Naga Chaitanya.

Stressed middle-aged women falling prey to physical illnesses

June 4, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, June 4 (ANI): In four out of ten cases, women who suffer from long-term have some form of physical complaint, a new study has suggested.

Advance parliament session to debate bills, says BJP

June 3, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants the monsoon session of parliament to be advanced to debate and pass the food security and land acquisition bills with some amendments.

Telangana statehood demand: Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of betrayal

June 3, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Monday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government for backtracking on its promise of creating a separate state of Telangana to be carved out of Andhra Pradesh.

Keshav Rao, two other Congress MPs formally join Telangana Rashtra Samithi

June 3, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (ANI): Congress MPs G Vivek, M Jagannath and senior party leader K Keshav Rao, who had quit the ruling party over the Telangana issue, formally joined the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) here last evening at a public meeting here in the presence of party president K. Chandrashekar Rao.

DU's four-year degree programme slammed

June 2, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The four-year degree programme of Delhi University has come under fire from educationists and jurists, who have asked for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention to postpone it.

Decision on Telangana this month: Azad

June 2, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) The Congress will take a decision on the Telangana issue this month, party general secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad said Sunday.

Ocean powered wind turbines may harbour limitless electricity source

June 2, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Washington, Jun. 2 (ANI): VolturnUS - the first floating turbine intended to make electricity from the ocean's winds - has been launched on the Penobscot River

Narayana Murthy's son to join Infosys as his assistant

June 1, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Bangalore, June 1 (IANS) Rohan Murty, son of Infosys co-founder and re-appointed executive chairman N.R. Narayana Murthy, will join the company as an executive assistant to his father, the company announced here Saturday.

Jitendra Singh inaugurates software defined radio system

May 31, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Software Defined Radio (SDR) system at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Strategic Electronic Research Design Centre (SLRDC) at Hyderabad Friday.

Man's looks connected with his child?

May 31, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Los Angeles, May 31 (IANS) New fathers may feel more attractive as compared to sleep-deprived new mothers, a research has revealed.

IBL launches school badminton programme

May 31, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Indian Badminton League School Programme (IBLSP) Friday launched 'Shuttle Express', the biggest school championship to promote the sport across India.