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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.

'Spiritual' young people likelier to commit crimes than 'religious' ones

June 13, 2013 at 9:49 AM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Baylor University researchers have revealed that young adults who deem themselves "spiritual but not religious" are more likely to commit property crimes - and to a lesser extent, violent ones - than those who identify themselves as either "religious and spiritual" or "religious but not spiritual.

Ethiopian branch of Indian college barred from registering new students

May 14, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Addis Ababa, May 14 (IANS) The Ethiopian branch of a private Indian college has been barred from registering new students for four distance learning programmes until it renews its accreditation with its partner institution in India. The existing students can, however, continue.

Most don't confuse romantic comedies with reality

April 15, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 15 (ANI): Watching romantic comedy films does not lead young adults to develop unrealistic expectations about relationships, according to a new study.

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.

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.

Disabled at greater risk of being victims of violence

February 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM

London, Feb 22 (IANS) Physically and mentally challenged people are more prone to being victims of violence, says a British study.

Tibetans-in-exile hold blood signature campaign to pay homage to self-immolators

February 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Dharamshala, Feb. 11 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile living in Dharamshala held blood signature campaign on Monday to pay homage to self-immolators.

Fifteen killed in Bihar road mishap

January 23, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Gaya, Jan 23 (AN): At least 15 people were killed and ten others injured when a speeding bus rammed into thick iron bars at a revenue checkpost in Bihar's Gaya district today.

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.

Cabinet approves two highway projects

January 10, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved upgrading of two highway projects under various stages of the National Highways Development Programme (NHDP) with a total outlay of Rs.5,652.03 crore.

US student wins stalking order against own parents

December 28, 2012 at 12:21 PM

London, Dec. 28 (ANI): A music student from Kansas, has won a stalking order against her own parents after they followed her to University and installed softwares in her phone and computer that allowed them to track her internet use and calls.

'Society has to change its mindset to decrease crime against women': CJI

December 16, 2012 at 7:02 AM

Amritsar Dec 15 (ANI): Taking serious note of the increasing crime case against women, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Altamas Kabir has said that the people have to change their mindset to decrease the crime against women in the country.

Indian community will be rewarded for being 'fixed deposit' in Malaysian ruling party, says PM

December 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 10 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has admitted that the Indian community has been a long-time 'fixed deposit' for the major political coalition in the country, Barisan Nasional, during the general elections.

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.

Police baton charge protesting students of Osmania University

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Hyderabad, Nov. 7 (ANI): Clash erupted between the students of Osmania University and police following a protest demonstration on Wednesday, a day after a student committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree near the Arts College on the Osmania University campus.

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.

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.

Giant telescope with world's most advanced mirror to explore early universe

October 24, 2012 at 10:07 AM

Washington, October 24 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Arizona and in California have completed the most challenging large astronomical mirror ever made.

Enjoyment and happiness 'key to longer life'

October 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

London, Oct 16 (ANI): People who enjoy life the most, are three times more likely to live a little longer than those who do so the least, a study has claimed.

Oxford aspirants more likely to be asked about Potter than Shakespeare

October 13, 2012 at 5:28 PM

London, Oct 13 (ANI): Teenagers who can give convincing answers to questions like "Discuss JK Rowling's transition from Harry Potter to writing for adults," are most likely to secure a seat at Oxford, it has been revealed.

Madonna's daughter Lourdes to leave home for university

October 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM

London, October 7 (ANI): Madonna's daughter Lourdes is coming out of her mum's glitzy showbiz lifestyle as she has set her sights on studying performing arts.

Madonna's daughter wants to dodge limelight

October 7, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 7 (IANS) Her mother is a pop queen and is constanly in the limelight, but Lourdes wants to evade all the attention she gets because of her mother, Madonna.

Soon, stem cell jab that can trick the heart into healing itself

September 24, 2012 at 4:35 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): A jab that can trick the heart into healing itself and could be given to coronary victims in the back of ambulances is being developed at a British university.

Al Pacino to play legendary footie coach Joe Paterno in new flick

September 9, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New York, Sept 9 (ANI): Al Pacino is set to play footie legend Joe Paterno in a new movie about the disgraced football coach.

Kids exposed to sex on TV likelier to become promiscuous

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

London, Aug 28 (ANI): Children who watch films with a high sexual content tend to lose their virginity earlier and go on to become promiscuous, a new survey has revealed.

Now, 'electronic nose' to detect harmful airborne toxins

August 22, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Washington, August 22 (ANI): An American company has developed an "electronic nose" prototype that can detect small quantities of harmful airborne substances based on the research by a professor at the University of California.

Male contraceptive pill comes closer to reality

August 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Washington, August 17 (ANI): Researchers have finally found a compound that may offer the first effective and hormone-free birth control pill for men.

Mayas may have used chocolate as spice

August 3, 2012 at 3:39 PM

London, August 3 (ANI): Archaeologists say they have found traces of 2,500-year-old chocolate on a plate in the Yucatan peninsula, the first time they have found ancient chocolate residue on a plate rather than a cup, suggesting it may have been used as a condiment or sauce with solid food.

Rising number of women seeking 'perfect' vagina

July 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

London, July 25 (ANI): A research charity has launched an animated film with the aim to encourage debates about the surge of women seeking "designer vaginas".

Sea levels may rise much higher, says fossil study

July 16, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Sydney, July 16 (IANS) Sea levels may rise much higher than previously thought, suggests a new study on fossil corals, which shows how warmer climes in the past promoted dramatic melting of polar ice sheets.

'Broken heart syndrome' actually protects organ

June 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, June 29 (IANS) A condition that temporarily causes heart failure among those who experience severe stress might actually protect the organ from very high adrenaline levels, says a research.

DU officials say no 100 percent cut-off this time

June 20, 2012 at 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Delhi University officials Wednesday reassured students that last year's 100 percent cut-off debacle will not happen again.

Chinese female astronaut candidate was a hero pilot

June 11, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Beijing, June 11 (IANS) One of China's two female astronaut candidates was once a hero pilot who successfully dealt with a mid-air emergency.

Poll shows Obama leading Romney 48-36 in Pennsylvania

June 7, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): President Barack Obama has a 12-point lead over presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania, the latest poll in the state has found.

TV can reduce self-esteem in kids except white boys

May 30, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Children, except the white boys, who spend hours watching the idiot box tend to feel worse about themselves, a new study has suggested.

'Tudor era' a misleading myth, claims Oxford historian

May 29, 2012 at 1:43 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): An Oxford University historian has claimed that the idea of a "Tudor era" in history is a misleading invention.

Ovulating women perceive sexy men as good dads

May 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): A new study has found answer to why women choose sexy bad boys over nice guys - because they see handsome men as good fathers.

Yahoo CEO steps down

May 14, 2012 at 5:38 AM

Washington, May 14 (IANS) Yahoo chief executive officer (CEO) Scott Thompson has resigned and the company has named Ross Levinsohn as interim CEO, Yahoo said Sunday.

New cholesterol jab potentially capable to fight heart attack

May 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM

A new cholesterol-busting injection can prove very important in fighting against heart attacks and strokes and potentially salve millions of lives. It has been a surprise for the whole medical world when the clinical trials of the injection shown a remarkable disappearance of nearly three-quarters of a harmful form of artery-clogging cholesterol.

New cholesterol jab 'may help save millions from heart attack'

May 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): A new cholesterol-busting injection, which could save the lives of millions, is being hailed as a potential breakthrough in the battle against heart attacks and strokes.

Lab-grown human spare parts to make organ donation pass?

May 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): A team of researchers is focusing on growing replacement organs and body parts using a patient's own cells.

Soon, blood test that detects breast cancer many decades in advance

May 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): A blood test that can identify women at high risk of breast cancer decades before the disease develops could be available in five years, say scientists.

Republican strategist says Obama leads electoral college race over Romney

April 27, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): A new analysis issued by Republican strategist Karl Rove has shown that President Barack Obama held a sizable lead in the electoral college race over likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Why some people are good at drawing and others aren't

April 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): While some are born with natural talent, anyone can learn to draw well and the only catch is that 'like all difficult skills, one probably needs 10,000 hours of practice to become really proficient', scientists have said.

Why mental stress hits women's heart harder than men's

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on why women could be more vulnerable to adverse cardiac events when under stress.

Shining infrared light on cancer 'helps speed up diagnosis'

April 15, 2012 at 3:39 PM

London, Apr 15 (ANI): Infrared light can help in spotting cancerous tissue instantly, a new study has claimed.

Blood pressure difference in both arms 'could signal heart risk'

March 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM

London, March 21 (ANI): Differences in systolic blood pressure between arms could be a useful indicator of the likelihood of vascular risk and death, scientists have said.

Blood pressure difference in both arms 'could signal heart risk'

March 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

London, March 21 (ANI): Differences in systolic blood pressure between arms could be a useful indicator of the likelihood of vascular risk and death, scientists have said.

Arthritis pill could hold key to beating heart disease

March 14, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, March 14 (ANI): Researchers have found that inflammation plays a major role in the development of coronary heart disease.

Arthritis pill could hold key to beating heart disease

March 14, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, March 14 (ANI): Researchers have found that inflammation plays a major role in the development of coronary heart disease.

Key discovery in the treatment of ovarian cancer

February 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

There is a great achievement in the study of ovarian cancer. Researchers have identified a peptide-receptor system, which will help in the understanding the progression and treatment of human ovarian cancer that affects a large population of women w

Key to understand biology and treatment of ovarian cancer identified

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a peptide-receptor system, which is a key to understanding the progression and treatment of human ovarian cancer.

Key to understand biology and treatment of ovarian cancer identified

February 22, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a peptide-receptor system, which is a key to understanding the progression and treatment of human ovarian cancer.

Turing's 'Tiger stripes' theory proved right

February 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

London, Feb 20 (ANI): Providing the first experimental evidence, King's College London scientists have confirmed a great British mathematician's theory of how biological patterns, such as tiger stripes or leopard spots, are formed.

Army soldiers thrash Pune policemen after violating traffic rules

February 1, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Pune, Feb.1 (ANI): Jawans attached with Pune's College of Military Engineering allegedly beat policemen after a heated argument over violation of traffic rules.

Army soldiers thrash Pune policemen after violating traffic rules

February 1, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Pune, Feb.1 (ANI): Jawans attached with Pune's College of Military Engineering allegedly beat policemen after a heated argument over violation of traffic rules.

Blood pressure difference in both arms 'could signal heart risk'

January 30, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): Differences in systolic blood pressure between arms could be a useful indicator of the likelihood of vascular risk and death, scientists have said.

Blood pressure difference in both arms 'could signal heart risk'

January 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): Differences in systolic blood pressure between arms could be a useful indicator of the likelihood of vascular risk and death, scientists have said.

Brisbane man under fire for faking charitable lifestyle on Facebook

January 8, 2012 at 6:10 PM

Melbourne, Jan 8 (ANI): A Queensland teacher has infuriated a high-profile children's counselling service and enraged the police union after creating a fake life for himself on Facebook.

Brain protein that regulates body weight identified

January 5, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a brain protein that plays a role in regulating body weight.

Gene behind hearing loss in mice may shed light on human deafness

January 4, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): A gene that is required for proper development of the mouse inner ear may hold clues to human deafness.

Vampire bacteria could serve as living antibiotic for many infectious diseases

November 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Washington, Nov 1 (ANI): Scientists have found that a vampire-like bacteria that leeches onto certain other bacteria - including certain human pathogens -could serve as a living antibiotic for a range of infectious diseases.

Dinosaurs too migrated seasonally- just like birds, animals of today

October 27, 2011 at 12:43 PM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): Using oxygen in fossilized teeth, University of Colorado researchers have for the first time proved that dinosaurs migrated when conditions became hard, like today's birds or animals.

Ashton Kutcher appeals to fans for donations to Steve Jobs' charity

October 26, 2011 at 6:20 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Actor Ashton Kutcher has urged fans to make donations to an educational charity co-founded by Steve Jobs' wife in honour of the late Apple, Inc. boss.

Rural women more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer

October 25, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Rural women are more likely than women living in cities to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer, a new study has revealed.

High-status people tend to trust more than lower counterparts

September 29, 2011 at 2:39 PM

Washington, Sept 29 (ANI): People with high-status rate others as more benevolent, which leads them to trust more, according to a new study.

Obama leads by 20 points over Romney, Perry in New York

September 27, 2011 at 5:05 PM

Washington, Sept 27(ANI): A new poll has shown that US President Barack Obama leads over top Republican White House contenders, Rick Perry and Mitt Romney by at least 20 points in New York, though the voters are evenly divided over re-electing Obama over "someone else."

Bone-strengthening drug 'could ease pain in prostate cancer patients'

September 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM

Washington, Sept 26 (ANI): A new study has found that a bone-strengthening drug could relief pain in prostate cancer patients, who develop bone metastases.

Treating anxiety early in kids cuts risk of mental illness by 60pc

September 5, 2011 at 5:16 PM

London, Sept 5 (ANI): Treating children early for anxiety would reduce their risk of developing severe mental problems in later life by 60 per cent, a new study has suggested.

Like women, men too suffer from 'baby fever'

August 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Washington, August 24 (ANI): The phenomenon called "baby fever" - the physical and emotional desire to have a baby - is found in both men and women, according to a new study.

College students celebrate Shravan in Amritsar

August 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM

Amritsar, Aug.11 (ANI): College students in Amritsar organised a day-long cultural celebration on Wednesdayto mark the ongoing festivities related to the month of Shravan.

UK's Eton College and Hotel Ritz on Al Qaeda hit list

June 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Eton College and The Ritz Hotel are on a hit list drawn up by a ruthless al-Qaeda commander, The Sun reveals.

People with less education 'prone to age faster'

May 11, 2011 at 2:42 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): A study has indicated that people with fewer qualifications are prone to age more quickly.

Now, a device to ensure building are pollution free

April 24, 2011 at 4:51 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): An invention that turns buildings into pollution-absorbing "sponges" could soon offer help in the future.

Retrofitting buildings with carbon fiber may protect them from terrorist attack

April 15, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Washington, April 15 (ANI): A researcher at the University of Missouri may have discovered a way to protect buildings from a terrorist attack - retrofit buildings with carbon fiber.

UK academics want to turn Wikipedia into official research tool

March 23, 2011 at 5:19 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Students and academics at a world-leading London university have expressed their desire to turn Wikipedia into an official research tool.

Landslides disrupting vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh

February 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

Kullu, Feb.26 (ANI): Landslides caused by snowfall and persistent rains have made road transportation difficult and dangerous in the Kullu- Manali region.

Greenland ice sheet melted at record rates in 2010

January 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): A new study shows that Greenland Ice Sheet set new records for melting in 2010 - the 'exceptional' season stretched up to 50 days longer than average.

Fish may have once swum across the Sahara

January 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): A new discovery that fish may have once swum across the Sahara could shed light on how humanity made its way out of Africa, say researchers.

Beetroot juice could help people enjoy more active lives

December 18, 2010 at 11:06 AM

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): It's not only athletes who can benefit from beetroot juice's performance enhancing properties - its physiological effects could help the elderly or people with heart or lung-conditions enjoy more active lives, suggests a new study.

Brain fully 'matures' in middle age: Study

December 16, 2010 at 4:48 PM

London, Dec 16 (ANI): Contrary to previous beliefs, a new study has suggested that brain does not stop developing until late 40s.

How 'bees see world'

December 11, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): Scientists have developed FReD - the Floral Reflectance Database - which holds data on what colours flowers appear to be, to bees.

Busy microbial world found in deepest ocean crust ever explored

November 20, 2010 at 3:37 PM

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Scientists have discovered bacteria with a remarkable range of capabilities, including eating hydrocarbons and natural gas, and "fixing" or storing carbon, in the deepest layer of ocean crust ever explored.

How plants and soil fungi turned Earth 'green' over 470 mn yrs ago

November 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM

London, Nov 3 (ANI): Experts from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Imperial College London and the University of Sydney have learnt how ancient plants and soil fungi turned the Earth green over 470 million years ago.

Galactic clouds could help us trace Sun's journey through space

November 3, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Melbourne, Nov 3 (ANI): Scientists may have found a new tool to trace the Sun's journey through our galaxy, the Milky Way.

UK varsity report suggests measures to prevent Islamic radicalisation of students

October 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM

London, Oct. 8 (ANI): Students at a university attended by the 2009 alleged Christmas Day bomber will remain at risk of being radicalised for as long as the institution retains its "educational mission and character", a report has found.

Placebo effect successfully treats women with sexual dysfunction

September 16, 2010 at 2:03 PM

Washington Sept 16 (ANI): A new study reveals that women with low sexual arousal experienced clinically significant symptom changes after taking a placebo.

Indian, Black pupils brighter than white Brits when taking exams at 16: Study

September 15, 2010 at 12:17 PM

London, Sept.15 (ANI): Indian, other Asian and Black pupils have been found to be much brighter than white British children when competing in exams at the age of 16, a study has shown.

Porn pic cyber-bullying 'reaching epidemic levels', warns Oz youth worker

September 13, 2010 at 5:29 PM

Melbourne, Sep 13 (ANI): A Melbourne youth worker has expressed fear over cyber- bullying, which he believes has reached epidemic levels, amid new claims about young girls being pressured to provide pornographic images of themselves.

A pot belly increases your risk of bowel cancer

September 13, 2010 at 1:11 PM

London, Sep 13 (ANI): That beer belly or a "muffin top" your friends find cute is more dangerous than it appears-it can dramatically increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to a study.

Cambridge pips Harvard as world's top university

September 8, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Washington, Sept 8 (ANI): The University of Cambridge has attained the numero uno spot in the 2010 QS World University Rankings, as Harvard University slipped to the second position for the first time in seven years.

Now, 'happy chair' to beat winter blues

August 20, 2010 at 12:51 PM

London, August 20 (ANI): A student in Scotland has designed a special "happy chair" to give much-needed light therapy to people suffering the winter blues.

Anger makes people want to seek rewards: Study

August 12, 2010 at 1:11 PM

Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): People who are angry pay more attention to rewards than to threats, according to a new study.

Pens that write with light used to draw 15,000 replicas of city skyline

August 2, 2010 at 4:07 PM

London, Aug 2 (ANI): Researchers at the Northwestern University have drawn 15,000 identical city skylines with tiny beams of light using an innovative nanofabrication technology called beam-pen lithography (BPL).

Loyola College declared SIFE India National Champions, headed for SIFE World Cup in Los Angeles

July 3, 2010 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai ,July 3 (ANI-Business Wire India): Loyola College from Chennai was declared the national winners at the SIFE India National Championship 2010 for their project.

Here's why teens can't concentrate

June 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

London, June 1 (ANI): Researchers have given a scientific explanation to why teenagers can't concentrate.

50pct of Cambridge students sleep with two partners in 7 days

March 12, 2010 at 4:27 PM

London, March 12 (ANI): About half of Cambridge University students have slept with two people in the same week, a new survey has revealed.

iPhone's 'wobbling breasts' app sparks row

February 20, 2010 at 2:34 PM

London, February 20 (ANI): Apple has decided to pull the plug on its application called Wobble iBoobs after receiving "numerous complaints" from customers.