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Indian reveals how yogurt affects metabolism

Indian scientist Dr Sunil Kochhar along with a team from Imperial College London has found that probiotics, such as yoghurt drinks, containing live bacteria, can have a significant effect on the......

How polio can be eradicated from India

Massive immunisation could help eradicate polio from India, health experts at United Kingdom's Imperial College London, have said.The study appearing in the November 17 issue of the journal Science......

'Human computer' Shakuntala Devi dead

Mathematical genius Shakuntala Devi, nicknamed as 'human computer' for her ability to make complex mental calculations, died at a hospital here today following respiratory problems. She was......

London's Big Ben is leaning!

The Big Ben, the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, is leaning and its tilt is now visible to the naked eye, engineers have claimed. In fact, they claim to have found that the......

Millions mourn as Sai Baba's mortal journey ends

The mortal remains of Sathya Sai Baba will be buried at Puttaparthi on Wednesday and a samadhi will be erected. The body of Sathya Sai Baba reached the Sai Kulwant Hall at Prashanthi......

Rolls-Royce turns to IISc for greener engines

British aerospace major Rolls-Royce has tied up with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and Imperial College of the UK to work alongside in a new research project to develop alloys for use......

British firm teams up with Imperial College, IIT

British aerospace firm Rolls-Royce has teamed up with India's prestigious Indian Institute of Sciencein Bangalore and Britain's Imperial College in a new research project to develop alloys for use......

India inks MoUs with Imperial College, Aberdeen Un

India has signed two memoranda of understanding with leading UK universities having enormous petroleum research facilities, marking a "significant breakthrough" for the research and development......

FIRST LOOK: The man who will succeed Ratan Tata

Shapoorji Pallonji Group MD Cyrus P Mistry is set to succeed Ratan Tata as Tata Sons chairman in 2012. On Wednesday he was appointed the deputy chairman of the group. Mistry, at present,is a......

What the future of our democracy depends on

John DSouza, a veteran NGO worker, was waiting for a bus at Churchgate station in Mumbai last week when an unusual motorcade came roaring down the road. At the front were about 25 motorbikes, with......

When Bollywood stars adopted

He may not have married but he may just make a great father. In keeping with his paternal instincts, Karan Johar will soon adopt a kid and become a sort of kunwara baap. Brownie points for such a......

Angelina Jolie meets Pak flood victims

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who recently donated USD 100,000 for victims of Pakistan's devastating floods, on......

Emmy Awards 2010: The big winners!

It was a star studded affair at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The big winners include AMC's Mad Men and ABC's Modern Family, as well as Eric Stonestreet, Jane Lynch, Jim......

What Shahid and Anushka have been up to!

If you're wondering what Shahid Kapoor and Anushka Sharma have been up to, then wonder no more. For here's a sneak peek at their upcoming movie Badmaash Company directed by......

SRK, Katrina are all business!

Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan pose during the inauguration session of the 11th FICCI-FRAMES convention in Mumbai on Tuesday. The three-day program is a convention on the business of......

Images: Bangladesh rally to shock England

Bangladesh relied on their tail-enders to return from the dead and pull off a sensational two-wicket upset victory over England in a World Cup Group B match to keep their quarter-final hopes alive......

World Cup buzz? No sign yet in Mumbai or Delhi

Cricket's biggest showpiece, the World Cup final, will be staged in India's financial capital Mumbai in little over six weeks but the sport-crazy citizens and casual visitors were hard-pressed to......

Narang is 'King' of the Delhi Games

India finished second in the final pecking order, with more than 100 medals, as the curtain came down on the Commonwealth Games, on Thursday. A record medal haul of 38 gold, 27 silver and 36......

Meteorite strikes county match

The sparse crowd watching a regular county match was treated to an out of the world experience, quite literally, when a 4.5 billion years old meteorite came hurtling towards the ground.According to......

One last major chance for wounded Tiger in 2010

Betrayed by his renowned clutch putting and winless in his first seven PGA Tour starts this year, Tiger Woods is desperate to move out of unfamiliar and decidedly uncomfortable territory. As......

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Q. what are disadvantages of Bio fuels?
: A. Biofuels are heavily debated at the moment. At the gas station, the fuel looks nice and clean, but one has to consider the entire production chain...... more

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Q. Which University is no. 1 in ranking in the world ??
Ankit Shivam: A. Rank /School Name/ Country 1 HARVARD University United States 2= YALE University United States 2= University of OXFORD United Kingdom 2=...... more

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Q. If one is skipping breakfast, what are the consequences?
Rabin Chakraborty: A. Skipping breakfast is often a big no-no if you are trying to lose or maintain weight because it leads to high-calorie cravings later. Now...... more

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Q. what are the top ten universities for to do mba in abroad?
Meera: A. 1) Harvard University (United States) 2) University of Cambridge (Britain) 3) University of Oxford (Britain) 4) Massachusetts Institute of...... more

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Q. name the top 5 educational universities in the world?
Saranya: A. The top 5 educational universities in the world are:Harvard University(United States)-www.harvard.eduYale University (United...... more

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Premature Birth Interrupts Vital Brain Development Processes in Infants

In infants, imaging technique shows that premature birth interrupts vital brain development processes, leading to reduced cognitive abilities.... ...

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Education Outreach Projects Funded in 10 Countries Through First Round of SPIE Grants

Twenty-five organizations in 10 countries will bring lessons on light to classrooms, science fairs, workshops, and other activities with support... ...

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Intercept Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Initial Results from Ongoing Phase 2a Trial in Chronic Bile Acid Diarrhea

PR Newswire NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Intercept", NASDAQ: ICPT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical... ...

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Hospital construction for Medical School at IIT-KGP to start soon

Medical School at IIT-KGP progresses with construction of hospital soon to be started May 16, 2013 /India PRwire/ -- In the process of... ...

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