WADA optimistic about gene-doping detection research
Beijing, June 7 (IANS) Terming researches in gene-doping detection as promising, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has hoped that a reliable test could be…
‘Poor health’ forces BJP leaders to skip Goa conclave
Panaji, June 7 (IANS) ‘Poor health’ of leaders appears to be taking a toll on the three-day BJP conclave in Goa, with three senior…
Ex-World champ Karamjit for Maharashtra Rally
Nashik, June 7 (IANS) Malaysia’s ace driver Karamjit Singh and his long-time co-driver Jagdev Singh will headline the Mahindra Adventure Rally of Maharashtra, the…
Greens say no to seaplane service in Kerala backwaters
Kochi, June 7 (IANS) The much-fancied last-mile connectivity in Kerala has come for flak with noted environmentalists opposing the amphibian seaplane service launched amid…
Court blocks Akhilesh move to free accused in terror cases
Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) In a major blow to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Friday…
US housing market continues to improve
Washington, June 7 (IANS) The number of improved local housing markets across the US edged up in June, indicating that the housing recovery is…
Agrarian Punjab now wants industrial revolution
Chandigarh: In the 1960s it was at the forefront as the Green Revolution state that would make India self-sufficient in foodgrains. Now, Punjab is…
Fame hasn’t changed me: Daniel Radcliffe
Los Angeles, June 7 (IANS) Actor Daniel Radcliff says he was never overwhelmed by stardom and credits his parents for keeping him level headed….
New radiation techniques treat brain tumours better
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The world seemed to have come to an end for Smita Verma, a 30-year-old saleswoman and mother of two…
Chinese president in California for summit with Obama
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in California for a meeting with US President Barack Obama, which analysts say will…