Australian immigration examine options in Indian doctor case
bySydney, May 7 (IANS) Australian immigration authorities are looking at options after an Indian-origin doctor, convicted of sexually assaulting a patient, escaped deportation, local…
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‘Parkinson’s gene could extend lifespan’
byLos Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Scientists have zero-ed in on a gene linked to Parkinson’s disease that plays a role in delaying ageing in…
Kerala to popularise ayurveda during monsoon
byThiruvananthapuram, May 7 (IANS) Kerala is set to popularise ayurveda therapies among tourists during the monsoon, which arrives in the last week of May,…
Scientists manage to restrict epilepsy in mice
bySan Francisco: US scientists have successfully managed to restrict epilepsy in mice that failed to respond to drugs, through transplantation of a particular group…
One killed in Tripura squall
byAgartala, May 7 (IANS) Strong winds accompanied by lightning and rains continued to lash Tripura, killing one person and injuring four others, an official…
Gujarat-based firm to design Nalanda University
byPatna, May 7 (IANS) A Gujarat-based company will draft the masterplan and design the upcoming Nalanda International University at the ancient seat of learning…
US to have automated student visa checks
byWashington, May 7 (IANS) In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, the US expects to have an automated system in place this month…
Sikkim government’s health mantra (To go with: Sikkim moves to ‘catch’ health problems)
by* VISION: To make Sikkim the healthiest state in India; * MISSION: Meet objectives, execute strategies and carry out activities to make Sikkim healthy;…
Sikkim moves to ‘catch’ health problems
byGangtok, May 7 (IANS) Preventive health checks! The exclusive preserve of the affluent in most parts of India but not in the hill state…
Kerala forests now have nearly 100 tigers
byThiruvananthapuram: The number of tigers in Kerala’s forests has gone up to 100 due to excellent protection measures for the wildlife, an official said Tuesday….