Delhi zoo shuts down after bird flu scare; 8 water birds, few ducks die
Amidst the prevalent bird flu scare at the Delhi zoo, the concerned authorities have shut down the premises till further notice.
Oct 19, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Appalling! MP witnesses 13 tiger deaths; electrocution, poisoning quoted as reasons
As per reports, 13 tigers have died in two national parks in MP and the reasons behind this are electrocution, poisoning, diseases etc.
Oct 16, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
Chinese scientist plans mass production of sea-rice
China's 'father of hybrid rice' is planning to expand the production of sea-rice at a newly founded research centre in eastern China's Shandong province.
Oct 15, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Govt plans nationwide survey on TB after WHO says India underestimating the deadly disease
A day after World Health Organisation's report of the rise in tuberculosis epidemic in India, government is planning to carry out a nationwide survey after a gap of nearly 60 years.
Oct 15, 2016, 11:01 AM IST
China to come up with X-ray pulsar navigation satellite in November
Chinese authorities are planning to launch an X-ray pulsar navigation satellite next month in order to test autonomous spacecraft navigation.
Oct 14, 2016, 14:15 PM IST
Shiv Sena questions BJP's timing to raise corruption in BMC
Shiv Sena today hit out at BJP over its timing to question "corruption" in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and accused its senior ruling partner of trying to gain "undue political benefits" by demanding probe into various civic projects in view of 2017 civic elections.
Oct 13, 2016, 19:56 PM IST
AAP launches week-long 'Vote Jodo Jharu Nal' campaign
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today launched a week-long campaign 'Vote Jodo Jharu Nal' with an aim to reach out to the voters across the state and inform them about the achievements of the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi.
Oct 13, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
IIM to Jammu region, a 'blatant partisan politics', says Omar Abdullah
Opposition National Conference (NC) working president Omar Abdullah today termed as "blatant partisan politics" the Centre's decision to set up an IIM in Jammu region and hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, saying she had sold her soul to remain in power.
Oct 13, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Gujarat govt to invite Nobel prize winners ahead of Vibrant Summit
To motivate talented youths to take up research and development, Gujarat government has decided to invite Nobel Prize winners from across the world, a day before the inauguration of the next Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Oct 13, 2016, 17:06 PM IST
NASA scientists using 'Martian gardens' to find best plants to grow on Red planet
One major challenge for human journey to Mars will be determining how to pack enough food for astronauts for these kinds of extended missions.
Oct 09, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Caffeine-based drugs may keep Parkinson's at bay
In another addition to the field of medicine, experts have developed novel caffeine-based chemical compounds that can be helpful in preventing Parkinson's disease.
Oct 01, 2016, 14:13 PM IST
New universal flu vaccine to prevent global pandemics
Scientists have designed a new generation of universal flu vaccines that protects against majority of the known viral strains and help prevent future global pandemics that could kill millions.
Oct 01, 2016, 12:41 PM IST
Rosetta captures scintillating image of comet just before crash – See pic
The rosetta spacecraft has captured a scintillating image of the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko moments before crash-landing into the comet's surface, bringing an end to the probe's 12-year long journey.
Oct 01, 2016, 12:19 PM IST
Good news! Delhi airport emerges as first carbon neutral airport in Asia-Pacific
This has come to the fore following a series of measures taken by it to reduce carbon footprint, which includes setting up a 7.84 MW solar power plant.
Sep 28, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
Oxygen levels were key to early animal evolution: Study
High level of oxygen in ancient oceans were crucial for the emergence of skeletal animals 550 million years ago, a new study suggests. The study is the first to distinguish between bodies of water with low and high levels of oxygen.
Sep 25, 2016, 19:31 PM IST
Pluto may have a 100km ocean under icy shell
Pluto may contain an ocean spanning over 100 kilometres beneath its icy surface, with a salt content similar to that of the Dead Sea on Earth, a new study suggests.
Sep 25, 2016, 13:56 PM IST
C-section may increase risk of blood clot in vein, claims study
Women are four times more likely to suffer from blood clots in veins after a cesarean-section delivery compared to a vaginal birth, according to a new study.
Sep 23, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
Artificial sweetener not linked to cancer: Study
Low- and no-calorie ingredients are logical choices for those wishing to manage their weight. However, some people have concerns that sucralose may be linked to cancer.
Sep 23, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
Woman charged over failed Paris attack: Prosecutors
French anti-terror judges have charged a woman over a failed attack near Paris' Notre Dame cathedral, where a car containing gas canisters was found last weekend.
Sep 11, 2016, 06:47 AM IST
4.0 magnitude earthquake hits British Columbia
Earthquakes Canada says the tremor hit South Okanagan, about 24 miles (40 km) south of Penticton, British Columbia, near the town of Oliver yesterday.
Sep 11, 2016, 06:45 AM IST
