Renaming the Shadman Square: In fond memory of Bhagat Singh
byOne of the most influential revolutionaries of the Independence movement of India, Bhagat Singh seeks recognition in Lahore. The Lahore Jail, where Bhagat Singh,…
World
Key immune system gene could subdue HIV
bySydney: A gene that protects the human embryo could possibly treat and subdue chronic infections such as HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis. The newly discovered gene,…
A new ray of hope – Empowering education in Ladakh
byLadakh: Joining hands with the Avalokitesvara Trust in Ladakh, a leading Direct Selling company QNET will support the Avalokitesvara Trust’s work in Ladakh as…
Agra hosts world conference on rehab of disabled
byAgra: The first World Congress on community-based rehabilitation (CBR) of the disabled began here Monday. The three-day conference, which aims at realising the UN Convention…
By road and sea, India to enhance links with ASEAN
byNew Delhi: Connectivity is the buzzword in India’s relations with the 10-member Asean as it rebuilds road and sea links to boost trade and…
Kasab’s hanging will not replace loved ones, says Roger Hunt
byLondon: Roger Hunt, one of the Britons to narrowly survive the Mumbai terror attack, said Friday that justice may have been done with Ajmal Amir…
Dogs learn to link words with objects
byLondon: Dogs learn to link words with the shapes of objects, unlike humans who associate them with their size or texture, says a new research….
Device mimics dog’s nose to sniff out bombs
byWashington: Inspired by dog’s acute olfactory sense, scientists have develop a chip which can sniff out traces of molecules from an explosive in a jiffy….
Music found to be soothing in surgery
byWashington: Music therapy helps soothe patients before, during and after surgery, besides reducing pain and speeding up recovery time, says a study. A review by…
Does being shy make you nervous?
byWashington: For people who feel jittery before a presentation at the board meeting or get a bit anxious thinking about approaching an attractive stranger at…