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California Diaspora: Some blows, some clout

Despite the Tri Valley University case and hate crimes, the Indian-American community gained ground in California, says Ritu Jha. After turning pages of old notes, sifting through the year's saved......

Here's how cigarette smoke causes cancer

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered that hydrogen peroxide or similar oxidants are what actually cause healthy lung cells to become cancerous.The researchers say that......

'Pt Ravi Shankar India's gift to the world'

Admirers in California reacted in shock to the demise of sitar master Pandit Ravi Shankar who introduced Indian music to the Western world. 92-year-old Shankar died on Tuesday in San Diego,......

Bill Clinton endorses Indian American for Congress

Dr Ami Bera, the Indian American Democratic Party candidate from a Congressional seat in California, received a big boost to his electoral ambition as he was endorsed by former United States......

California lawyers honour Indian origin champions

Indian origin lawyers Kalpana Peddibhotla, Neha Sampat, Daljit Dhami, Vineeta Gajwani and Anoop Prasad were awarded at the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California's 19th annual gala held......

Engineered bacteria make fuel from sunlight

In a bid to find a substitute to fossil fuels as raw material for the chemical industry, scientists have engineered bacteria, which could help grow chemical precursors for fuels and plastics."Most......

Vinod Khosla on the future of green technologies

Vinod Khosla, the iconic billionaire has once again demonstrated why he is the undisputed 'venture capitalist with the Midas touch'. When it comes to clean technology, no one can rival Khosla's......

Obama to introduce radical reforms: Report

President-elect Barack Obama is promising to intervene in the economy in ways that US hasn't tried since the 1970s, favouring some industries and products while hobbling others, a media report said......

Max your gas mileage -- use a plug-in

With its quirky vintage cars and grease-stained floor, Pat's Garage looks like a typically hip San Francisco auto repair shop. Until you notice that the street outside is overweighted in Toyota......

'Most H1-B hopefuls are workers, not innovators'

Most applicants of the H1-B visas, much sought-after by hi-tech professionals including Indians, are 'average' workers and not the 'innovators' as portrayed by industry lobbyists, a report has......

If a film's set in India, you'll spot a cow!

I don't know if it's sacred, but it's a cow alright. I call the game cow-spotting. These days, if it's a film set in India, sooner or later you'll find the cow. Cows holding up traffic are......

Winter Olympics: Golden day for US athletes

Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn and Shani Davis all struck gold on Wednesday as the United States transformed a bleak Vancouver Olympics into their own winter wonderland with a dazzling show of......

AT&T ends sponsorship of scandal-hit Tiger Woods

AT&T Inc said on Thursday it isterminating its sponsorship agreement with Tiger Woods, joining the list of companies that have distanced themselves from the top golfer in the wake of a sex scandal.......

Woods scandal cost shareholders up to $12 billion

The sex scandal that engulfed Tiger Woods may have cost shareholders of companies endorsed by the world's No. 1 golfer up to $12 billion (7.5 billion pounds) in losses, according to a study by two......

Earnhardt discharged from hospital

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has left a California hospital after treatment for second-degree burns suffered when his car burst into flames during a practice run for a race.Earnhardt left the......

'I don't think I have a weakness'

He is of impeccable pedigree. Prakash Amritraj, son of Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, is around six feet and cuts a muscular figure as he confidently stalks the tennis court. He was the......

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Q. what is the difference between SPORTS DRINK and ENERGY DRINK ?
Nauty: A. more

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Q. Late marriages,although not new in community, has had 1 significant consequence:it has increased dnumber of Parsis dat hve never married.Elizabeth Davis Gustafson,a sociologist at dUniversity of California by chance V had a lecture & met her in my Stanford,University,California & chatted with her & she said our religion (Zoroastrianism) is diminishing in leaps&bounds due 2 strict laws as many of our religion ppl marry outside caste &moreover V dnt accept outsiders in our religion especially wmn as kids out of other reiligion dnt get accepted.In total V hve82500 arnd world.Y religion creates ??
Nauty: A. that is a big conceptual problem more

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Q. Are energy drinks harmful?
Cyrus Irani: A. Energy drinks contain as much as 80 mg of caffeine, that according Brown University that is equivalent of a cup of coffee.These drinks are...... more

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Q. HI I am persuing engineering in cse stream..i got an oppurtunity to study in us for a semister (5th)in the university of california -davis...Is it a wise decision to go there for just 6 months to complete a semister...or better to move directly for persuing ms degree after my B-TECH..
Anupama Kumar: A. go if u have this opportunity and if u r confident that you can cope up with it.. international exposure will give u a very good exposure which you...... more

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Q. How is the University of Minnesota, twin cities for an undergraduate program in biology? what is its rank amongst the other university of usa?///
Balaji : A. Though the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences (CBS) is not among the top ten colleges in the United States of America for...... more

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UC ranks No. 1 in the world for ag teaching research

The University of California, Davis, is No. 1 in the world for teaching and research in the area of agriculture and forestry, according to rankings... ...

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SEMI launches introductory course on emergency medicine

It is a one month course for clinically-prepared medical students, residents, or practicing physicians SEMI has launched an introductory course for... ...

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Campus Sustainability Initiative Rolls On After Forum Hosted at Michigan State University

/PRNewswire/ -- April 20th, 2013 marked the launch of a Campus Sustainability Initiative lead by Michigan-based company, EverLast® Lighting, Inc.... ...

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Swine flu virus found in seals for first time

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, detected the virus in free-ranging northern elephant seals. Reuters "We thought we might find... ...

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OTI Will Showcase Its Proven EasyPark(TM) Parking Solutions at the IPI Conference & Expo

The International Parking Institute Conference & Expo Will Take Place in Fort Lauderdale, FL May 19-22, 2013 Austin, Texas, and Portsmouth and... ...

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