Ashok Choudhary new chief of Congress in Bihar
Patna, March 31 (IANS) Ashok Choudhary was Sunday named the new president of Congress’s Bihar unit. Choudhary, who is in his mid-40s, replaces Choudhary…
Juventus beat Inter to win Derby d’Italia
Milan, March 31 (IANS) Juventus avenged their loss to Inter early in the season in the Derby d’Italia as they won 2-1 at San…
New screening method to detect invasive species in water bodies
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Scientists have combined two new technologies to create a unique surveillance tool that could track and detect invasive aquatic species…
Scientists developing blood-cleansing technology
Washington: US scientists are developing a blood-cleansing technology to treat life-threatening blood infections in critically-injured soldiers and patients. The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired…
PM greets nation on Easter
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday greeted the people on Easter Sunday, saying the festival celebrates compassion and brotherhood and…
Serena beats Sharapova to win sixth Miami title
Miami, March 31 (IANS) Serena Williams claimed a record equalling sixth title at the Miami Masters here as she won the last 10 games…
Lins’ chance to face Bolt in Rio sprint
Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) Brazil’s Bruno Lins earned the right to challenge Usain Bolt in Sunday’s 150-metre exhibition sprint on Copacabana beach…
Pele’s son feels ‘responsibility’
Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) The youngest son of Brazilian footballing idol Pele admitted to feeling the responsibility of following in his father’s…
Modi inducted into BJP’s parliamentary board
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was Sunday inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board that will lead…
‘Ensure women in planning roles in rural jobs scheme’
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) As empowerment of rural women remains a major area of concern, a parliamentary panel has asked the government to…