Tony Blair urged to don EU Presidents role
Tony Blair, who is set to step down as the British Prime Minister on June 27, has reportedly been urged to take up the position of European Union (EU) President. ANI
Carter in favour of removal of terrorist tag on Maoists
Visiting former US President and co-founder of the Carter Center (CC), Jimmy Carter, on Saturday said that the United States must establish communication with Nepals Maoists on removing the terrorist tag on the party. ANI
Nepal likely to hold Constituent Assembly elections on November 26
The Constituent Assembly elections are likely to be held in Nepal on November 26. ANI
Gurkha women set to join male counterparts in British Army Brigade
Around five hundred women belonging to Nepals fierce Gurkha hill tribes are on a rigorous physical regime, as they prepare themselves to become the first women to join British Armys Brigade of Gurkhas. ANI
Soon, a blood protein test to spot colon cancer
Boffins have discovered proteins CCSA-3 and CCSA-4, present in blood that accurately identify colon cancer and precancerous polyps, which might be used to develop a blood test to identify at-risk individuals. ANI
Clinton and Shaquille ONeal in high-profile clientele list of Vegas madam
Former President Bill Clinton and basketball player Shaquille ONeals names have been taken by a madam in her high-end clientele list. ANI
Now, an affordable device to reap dozens of litres of fresh water from the air
An Israeli team of scientists have taken inspiration from natures leaves and spider cobwebs and designed an inverted pyramid that can collect fresh water from dew in the air. ANI
Now, an affordable device to reap dozens of litres of fresh water from the air
An Israeli team of scientists have taken inspiration from natures leaves and spider cobwebs and designed an inverted pyramid that can collect fresh water from dew in the air. ANI
Humanized antibody therapy found highly effective in easing RA symptoms
Medical University of Vienna researchers have shown that nearly half of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who receive tocilizumab in addition to ongoing methotrexate therapy, showed a 50 per cent improvement in the symptoms at 24 weeks. ANI
Circumcision does away with the most sensitive parts of the penis
A new study has found that what boys lose in the process of circumcision turns out to be the most sensitive parts of the penis. ANI
Now, oven cleaner to cure glaucoma
Scientists have found a cure for one of the worlds leading causes of blindness in an oven cleaner. ANI
Longer term breast-feeding reduces rheumatoid arthritis risk in mothers
A recent research has shown that longer term breast-feeding protects mothers from the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. ANI
Scientists develop artificial blood vessels for vascular grafts in mice
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed artificial blood vessels, which may have significant implications for the treatment of heart and kidney disorders. ANI
Eastwood denied permission to chop down pine forest for Californian golf course
Hollywood actor and director turned mayor, Clint Eastwood, has been denied permission to cut down more than 15,000 rare pine trees and build a private golf course on Californias Monterey peninsula. ANI
Present rate of carbon emissions could increase number of hot days in Mediterranean by 500 pc
The number of hot days in the Mediterranean by the end of the 21st century could show a 200 to 500 percent increase if the current rate of greenhouse gas emissions continue, according to a joint study by American and Chinese scientists. ANI
Pakistanis prefer serving sherbets over tea to their guests
A survey conducted in Pakistan has shown that the urban people of the country prefer traditional sherbets to soft drinks. ANI
Smoking, glucose level may increase rheumatoid arthritis risk
Two new studies have found that smoking, low formal level of education and certain metabolic indicators are high risk factors in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ANI
Mickey Mouse was a lion in the Iron Age!
Swedish archaeologists have discovered a bronze brooch dating back to 900 AD that looks very much like Walt Disneys famous cartoon character Mickey Mouse. ANI
Indias difficulties over Kashmir resolution must be understood: PoK President
Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) President Raja Zulqarnain Khan has said that Indias difficulties must be taken into consideration while efforts are made to resolve the Kashmir issue. ANI
Booze may help keep rheumatoid arthritis at bay
Booze may have some positive effects as well, for boffins have found that alcohol might protect against rheumatoid arthritis. ANI
Militarily powerful nations have failed to achieve success in 39 pc of post WWII conflicts
Militarily powerful nations have failed to achieve their objective in 39 percent of their military operations since WWII, according to a new study by a University of Georgia researcher. ANI
Now, William plans to quit Army early to learn art of kingship
Just a few days after it was reported that British Prince Harry might dump the Army after the Iraq deployment debacle, newspapers are now suggesting that his elder brother William may also quit the force early to learn how to be a king. ANI
Scientists identify previously undetected drug-resistant forms of HIV
Yale University researchers say that they have identified the rare and previously undetectable drug-resistant forms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ANI
Commonwealth gives Musharraf a reminder on separation of dual office
The Commonwealth has reminded Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf about the 2007 deadline set by it for the separation of his two offices. ANI
US willing to provide monetary, technical help to Pak for free polls: Boucher
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, has said Washington is willing to provide monetary, technical and observer assistance to Pakistan for the forthcoming general elections. ANI
Fruit bats are not blind as bats in daylight
Fruit bats have cells in their retinas that enable them to see in the daytime and that too in colour, a joint research by American and German scientists has revealed. ANI
Phytoplankton change form to escape predators with different feeding habits
Marine phytoplankton change form to protect themselves against attack from predators who have very different feeding habits, according to a new study published online in this weeks Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS). ANI
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina barred from leaving country
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to postpone a scheduled private trip to the United States after authorities ordered the immigration department not let her go abroad, a party spokesperson said. ANI
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