60 avian flu cases in China, 13 dead
byBeijing, April 15 (IANS) The total number of confirmed cases of H7N9 avian influenza in China has reached 60, including 13 people who died…
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A Golden Gecko recovered from traders in Assam
byGuwahati, April 14 (IANS) Guwahati police arrested two people and recovered a Golden Gecko lizard from them, police said Sunday. Geckos are an endangered…
Hail storms batter apple orchards in Himachal
byShimla: Hail storms struck parts of Kotgarh, an apple growing belt in Shimla district and parts of Mandi and Kullu area, yesterday, at a…
German insects can foresee earthquake?
byLondon, April 14 (IANS) A new study has suggested ants are able to sense earthquakes before the Earth even lightly shudders. Germany researchers discovered…
Mercury rises in Delhi, warmer Monday expected
byNew Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Delhi had a cloudy Sunday and a sprinkling of shower in some parts as the mercury again climbed back…
Hindu College student kills self
byNew Delhi, April 14 (IANS) A Manipuri student committed suicide by strangling himself with a mobile phone charger at his hostel room in Delhi…
Bird flu cases reach 51 in China
byBeijing, April 14 (IANS) The number of confirmed infections in humans of the H7N9 bird flu in China rose to 51 as two new…
‘Primary education for all classes will create equality’
byKolkata, April 14 (IANS) Providing a level playing field by making primary education available to all classes will create a just society, a leading…
Feathered friends of India now homeward bound (Wildlife Feature)
byShimla, April 14 (IANS) They still take the traditional Silk Route. Only, unlike ancient traders and travellers, they take wings. The feathered guests that…
Ashas bring ray of hope for India’s primary healthcare (Health Feature)
byNew Delhi, April 14 (IANS) She is a harbinger of hope for milllions of village women across India – whether it is to take…