Indo-Pak composite dialogue talks begin on optimistic note
The fourth round of the India-Pakistan Composite Dialogue process began here today with both sides calling for greater bilateral cooperation in a number of areas. ANI
Rice exudes confidence of wrapping up the nuke deal by year end
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has expressed confidence of finalisation of the Indo-US Civil nuclear energy cooperation by the end of this year. ANI
Dhaka happy with outcome of Indo-Bangladesh consultations
Dhaka has expressed satisfaction over the outcome of the just-concluded Indo-Bangladesh consultation, which ended emphasising further cooperation on security matters between the two neighbours. ANI
Pak Govt. wont block apex court move to change Supreme Judicial Council: lawyer
A senior counsel representing the Government of Pakistan in the March 9, 2007 presidential reference case said on Thursday that his client would have no objection if the Supreme Court opted to change all five members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) hearing the constitutional petition of suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. ANI
Battle of biographers over Dis life!
Its the battle of the biographers over the life of late British royal Princess Diana. ANI
MySpace TV new competitor of Google-YouTube
The News Corp. of Rupert Murdoch has launched MySpace TV, a video site, which will host amateur videos, contents from net and studios. The video site is being considered as the most serious competitor of Googles YouTube. ANI
Mice can produce embryonic stem cells similar to that of humans
Researchers from Oxford and Cambridge universities have made a breakthrough in stem cell technology by discovering that mice can produce embryonic stem cells very similar to those found in human embryos. ANI
Musharraf may be close to losing armed forces support: NYT
Speculation may be rife in political circles in Pakistan, that General Pervez Musharraf may not hold on to power in the wake of his decision to suspend the Supreme Court Chief Justice, but the New York Times quotes commentators as saying that only the armed forces will determine when this current logjam will end. ANI
Popular resistance to Musharraf has caught U.S. off-guard
The difficulties currently being faced by Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf have caught the Bush Administration off-guard, a researcher for Human Rights Watch has opined in an article that appears in the Los Angeles Times. ANI
Successful dads have not so successful daughters
Dads at the top of the pecking order can rest assured that their male offspring will take after them, but its a very different story when it comes to the daughters, especially in the case of red deer. ANI
Naps in the afternoon may harm your kids
Putting your kids down for a nap in the afternoon may give you a bit of a well-deserved rest after all that running around, but researchers are warning that it could prove harmful for your kids. ANI
Dying galatic star has compounds useful for life on Earth
Aan astronomer at the University of Arizona in Tucson, US, has discovered that one of the largest and most luminous stars in our galaxy is a surprisingly prolific building site for complex molecules important to life on Earth. ANI
Men and women with multiple sclerosis equally transmit genetic risk to kids
According to a new study, men and women with multiple sclerosis (MS) equally transmit the genetic risk of the disease to their children. ANI
Sexual fantasies play an important role in boosting desire
Scientists of the Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the University of Granada (Universidad de Granada) have studied how some psychological variables such as erotophilia (positive attitude towards sexuality), sexual fantasies and anxiety are related to sexual desire in human beings. ANI
Boffins a step closer to solving puzzle of Lou Gehrigs disease
Moving closer to solving Lou Gehrigs disease mystery, UCLA, Italian chemists may have solved an important mystery about a protein that plays a key role in a particular form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease, a progressive, fatal neuro-degenerative disorder that strikes without warning. ANI
It takes 750 pounds a year to keep your loved one happy
Everything in life comes with a price tag, especially when it comes to keeping a loved one happy throughout the year, for anniversaries, other important dates and romantic gestures rack up a bill of 750 pounds annually. ANI
Prevailing crisis result of govts actions and policies: Pak daily editor
Pakistans leading newspaper Daily Times editor Najam Sethi has said that the prevailing crisis in the country was a result of Islamabads own actions and policies, and not a deed of the media as claimed by the government. ANI
Pak- India have created an environment for conflict resolution: Aziz
The ongoing composite dialogue process with India has reduced tensions in the region and created an environment for conflict resolution, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said. ANI
Pak Army controls all segments of society: Paper
The Pakistani Army has been accused of exerting its influence over nearly every segment of society in the country, where both serving and retired officers are allegedly occupying most key government posts, including in education, agriculture and medicine. ANI
Autistic individuals can be trained to comprehend visual and vocal cues
A new study has revealed that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) including autism, pervasive developmental disorder and Aspergers syndrome can be trained to understand the subtle meanings conveyed by a ersons face and tone of voice. ANI
Reduced lung capacity ups inflammation and heart attack risk
A recent research has found that people with reduced lung capacity have more inflammation markers in their blood, which may up their chance of a heart attack and stroke. ANI
Prince William desperate to get Kate Middleton back!
Prince William is regretting his decision to call off his relationship with former lady love Kate Middleton, and is now reportedly begging her to take him back. ANI
Papworth Breathing Technique significantly cuts asthma symptoms
A new study has shown that the Papworth technique of breathing and relaxation may be helpful in significantly reducing the symptoms of asthma. ANI
Huge Dust Storm Breaks Out on Mars
A major dust storm has broken out on Mars, blocking sunlight and prompting Mars mission managers to keep a close eye on it. ANI
Worlds oldest and intact ivory carving found
Archaeologists have found what is believed to be the worlds oldest fully intact ivory carving of a mammoth from an Ice Age site in Germany that was inhabited by the first Homo sapiens 35,000 years ago. ANI
NASA to assess how tropical storms influence global warming
The Cape Canaveral-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) has announced plans to undertake a mission over Costa Rica and Panama in July and August to better understand how tropical storms influence global warming and stratospheric ozone depletion. ANI
Chilean presidents cousin successfully tests allergy Knockout technique on mice
A doctoral student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem School of Pharmacy, who is the first cousin of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, has been conferred a prestigious research prize for developing a new approach that may help eliminate allergies like the common cold and asthma. ANI
International team saves Tower of Pisa from collapse
An international team, including engineers and soil mechanic experts has saved the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapse. ANI
Repeated brain stimulation in old age can keep Alzheimers at bay
Activities that stimulate the brain, such as reading the newspaper or playing chess, reduces the risk of the elderly developing Alzheimers, a new study shows. ANI
Second-hand smoke exposure in pregnancy linked to kids psychological problems
A new study has show just how important it is for pregnant women to stay away from even second-hand smoke by finding that it can cause serious psychological problems in their children. ANI
Japanese scientists detect Thorium in extra-galactic star
Astronomers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and Osaka Kyoiku University in Japan, have detected thorium in a red giant star called COS82, which lies in the Ursa Minor dwarf galaxy. ANI
Outdoor alcohol ads boost urge to drink in young teens
Advertisements of scantily clad women and hunks chilling out on a hot summer day with a nice cold bottle of beer may be aimed at young adults, but theyre also having an impact on teens, and boosting their urge to drink. ANI
US lawmakers seek `direct access to A.Q. Khan
Alleging that the nuclear roliferators network set up by Dr. A.Q. Khan is still active, merican lawmakers have demanded direct access to Khan, believing hat without his cooperation, the clandestine operation cannot be erminated completely. ANI
New imaging technique may help detect multiple sclerosis early
Purdue University researchers say that new imaging technique, called coherent anti-Stokes Raman cattering microscopy (CARS), can be helpful in early detection f multiple sclerosis. ANI
Neutron stars join Black Hole jet set
NASAs Massachusetts-based Chandra X-ay Observatory has revealed an X-ray jet blasting away from a eutron star in a binary system. ANI
Chinese Ambassador in Pak shocked over Lal Masjid kidnappings
Chinas Ambassador to Pakistan, Luo haohui, has expressed shock and concern over the kidnapping of ine Chinese nationals, including six women by the Lal Masjid rigade. ANI
India, Pakistan to hold talks for easing visa restrictions
India and Pakistan will begin two days f talks for easing the visa regime to boost cultural activities nd exchanges programmes between the two countries. ANI
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