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Dwindling Bee Population poses Malnutrition Risk
More than half the people in some developing countries could be at the risk of malnutrition if crop-pollinating animals like bees continue to decline, a study shows. Scientists at the University of Vermont and Harvard University have…
Scientists find Protein in Coffee with Effect like Morphine
Researchers at the University of Brasilia (UnB) and Brazil's state-owned agriculture and livestock research company Embrapa have discovered a protein in coffee with effects similar to morphine. Embrapa's genetics and biotechnology resources…
Padma Awards 2015 – A Complete List
BJP Veteran LK Advani, Punjab CM Parkash Singh Bada, veteran actor Dillip Kumar, Big B Amitabh Bachchan are spiritual leader and philanthropist Aga Khan are among the nine people, who were selected for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Award.…
Don’t make Religion a cause for Conflict: President
President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said political discourse that "cuts and wounds" people’s hearts was “abhorrent" to India’s traditional ethos. In his customary address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, Mukherjee said: “The freedom…
Obama and Modi share Personal Chemistry
US President Barack Obama Sunday greeted the news conference here in Hindi. "Namaste. Mera Pyaar Bhara Namaskar. (My greetings with affection)," said the visiting US president while addressing the media after he held summit level talks with…
Over 750 New Genes Involved in Long-Term Memory
A new study has identified genes involved in long-term memory as part of research aimed at finding ways to retain cognitive abilities during ageing. The team from Princeton University identified more than 750 genes involved in long-term…
Researchers develop ‘Coupler’ to Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers have developed a revolutionary device that significantly lowers blood pressure in patients suffering from uncontrolled high blood pressure. The device named "Coupler" is a paper clip-sized implant which is inserted between the…
Jhumpa Lahiri wins 2015 DSC Prize for Literature
The 2015 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature has been awarded to Jhumpa Lahiri for "The Lowland", it was announced Thursday. Lahiri won the $50,000 prize, beating strong contenders like Pakistani author Bilal Tanweer (The Scatter Here is…
Avoid Excess Alcohol, Heavy Workout during Winter
Following the drop in temperature during winter, health experts have urged people to avoid excess alcohol intake and heavy physical activity to keep the body warm, as it can lead to heart attack. They said that winter season brings several…
Everyday Steps Can Help Fight Obesity: IMA
Taking the elevator from the first floor instead of the ground floor, using land phones at home instead of mobiles, and trying to use less of the remote control while watching television were some of the ways to fight obesity, according to…