According to a report in ABC Science, the genetic material, the oldest ever found, belongs to salt-loving bacteria whose ancestors may have bee... Read More

Scientists have discovered 419 million-year-old DNA intact inside ancient salt deposits, which is being clamed as the world’s oldest known DNA.

According to a report in ABC Science, the genetic material, the oldest ever found, belongs to salt-loving bacteria whose ancestors may have bee... Read More

1. Scientists discover oldest known relative of tyrannosauroid
2. Scientists identify oldest T. rex relative
3. World’’s oldest blogger dead at 97

He is an artist at heart. Amit holds a diploma in fine arts. Supported by the jail authorities to pursue art inside the prison, he made an art workshop within his cag... Read More

1. Jigisha murder accused decline to face identification parade
2. Soumya murder accused alleges police torture, court seeks report
3. Woman executive’s killers booked for another murder

The Government has come up with different discount schemes to attract c... Read More

1. Khadi back in vogue as polls close in
2. ”Khadi” becoming less popular in Gujarat
3. All possible steps would be taken to deal with militant attacks: Abdullah

Developed after extensive research of 10 years, this variety grows faster than the normal Eucalyptus plant.

The new variety is based on Bra... Read More

Forest researchers and scientists at the Forest Research Institute of Haldwani in Uttarakhand have developed a fast growing variety of Eucalyptus.

Developed after extensive research of 10 years, this variety grows faster than the normal Eucalyptus plant.

The new variety is based on Bra... Read More

1. Researchers develop living model of brain’s basic units
2. Scientists develop fast, accurate test to detect bio-terror agent
3. Forecasting system : Scientists develop fast and cheap forecasting system for Mediterranean cyclones

After a successful operation in the Loktak Lake area, security forces have now focused their efforts on flushing out militants from Pumlem Lake, the second largest freshwater wetland in Manipur.
 
Pumlen Lake is situated in Thoubal district, 40 km from Imphal.
 
As a part o... Read More

1. 24 more militants killed in Swat military operation
2. Militants attack political leaders and workers in Manipur
3. Suspected militants hijack postal service cargo in Manipur

“The main aim of this exhibition is to make latest technical in... Read More

1. J-K govt. introduces biodegradable bags to reduce pollution level
2. Bumper mustard expected in Kashmir
3. Farmers in Kashmir produce bio vermi compost

Subernpur district is a drought prone region and the farmers are dependent on the rain for water. The land used to be parched dry for most of the year, but now they are turning to cotton cultivat... Read More

1. Mushroom cultivation : Mushroom cultivation attracts women farmers in Assam
2. Mercury crosses 40 degrees Celsius in Orissa
3. Mushroom farming becoming popular in Himachal

Employees of Reckitt Benckiser from across the globe recently... Read More

1. Kylie Minogue, Wiggles team up to raise funds for UNICEF
2. Miley Cyrus walks to raise funds for cancer research
3. Patriot Girls don American Flag bikini to raise funds for soldiers

The store named ‘Triveni’ is an initiative of Consumerfed, the Kerala State Co-operative Consumers Feder... Read More

1. SAIL sets high production, sales targets for FY ’10
2. Kerala targets tourists from Sweden, Russia
3. SAIL expects sales to grow despite slowdown

The initiative named ‘Tabar’, brings children mostly from railway stations, and provides them shelter till the time their f... Read More

1. Families in Lanka camps search for missing children
2. Missing Hussain suspected to join militant organisation
3. Parents of missing children hold protest march in New Delhi

The third East Himalayan Expo 2009, organised by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) in collaboration with the Federation of Chamber of Commerce North Bengal, ... Read More

1. 10th South East Asian Trade Fair gets underway in Shillong
2. Southeast Asia planning to increase trade with northeast India
3. Hugh Jackman : Jackman turns journo to film docu investigating fair trade practises

Clad in white, around 75 masked sex workers are undergoing training in self-defense techniques.

Operating in the murky world of pimps and violent customers, these sex workers are a marginalized lot... Read More

Sex workers in Chennai are learning karate to protect themselves from violent customers.

Clad in white, around 75 masked sex workers are undergoing training in self-defense techniques.

Operating in the murky world of pimps and violent customers, these sex workers are a marginalized lot... Read More

1. The Chennai master chef who enters locals’ homes to learn curries flavours
2. Will Smith : Will Smith’s kid set to be the next ‘Karate Kid’
3. Russian karate expert kills two for causing lice infection

Moyinkutty Vaidayar Smarakam Mapplah Kala Academy is running under the aegis of the Cultural Departmen... Read More

1. SIT to probe terror links in Kerala
2. Kerala targets tourists from Sweden, Russia
3. Modi’s remarks meant to weaken Muslim leadership: Owaisi

The hill state has been a popular destination for tourists looking for either adventure or respite from heat.

The rapids in the Beas... Read More

Tourists in large numbers from within the country and abroad throng the Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy adventure sports such as river rafting.

The hill state has been a popular destination for tourists looking for either adventure or respite from heat.

The rapids in the Beas... Read More

1. Equestrian ritual for world peace held in Kullu
2. Scale the heights of adventure with ‘Himalayan Odyssey’
3. Top 10 Ocean Adventure Movies of all time revealed

At the training workshop, participants produced plays concerning the prevailing situation of the... Read More

The Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory, which was established in 1987, organized a 10-day workshop on mime and dance recently that included a play that highlighted the ills of insurgency in the state.

At the training workshop, participants produced plays concerning the prevailing situation of the... Read More

1. Katie Holmes : Holmes ‘takes secret dance class for So You Think You Can Dance act’
2. Britneys Oz fans to pay $150 to see her mime on stage
3. Lethal effects of toxins : Scientists identify processes that reduce lethal effects of toxins from superbugs

In India, Muscat grapes are grown only in the region of Coimbatore and Cumbam in Tamil Nadu.

In the pa... Read More

Muscat grapes happen to be the most preferred source for quality wines. This variety is well known for its aroma and the name is derived from the word musk for its pleasing fragrance.

In India, Muscat grapes are grown only in the region of Coimbatore and Cumbam in Tamil Nadu.

In the pa... Read More

1. Tamil protesters attack 5 army trucks in Tamil Nadu
2. Tamil Nadu businessman robbed of Rs.1.8 mn
3. PMK joins hands with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu

The horse’s journey called ‘Ashawamedh Yatra’ began amidst rituals in Kullu, a hilly resort in Himachal Pradesh.

During the period the hor... Read More

A sacred horse was set off on a four-month trip of Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh in a bid to promote world peace on Thursday.

The horse’s journey called ‘Ashawamedh Yatra’ began amidst rituals in Kullu, a hilly resort in Himachal Pradesh.

During the period the hor... Read More

1. An all-women consultative meet for peace held in New Delhi
2. Taliban threat to world peace: US
3. Chinmaya Mission organizes yajna for world peace

The second fish count in the Vembanad Lake commenced on May 27, and will last for two months.

The initiative is aimed at creati... Read More

 Marine scientists have discovered that Vembanad Lake in Kerala is fast loosing its indigenous fish species due to pollution and increasing tourist influx. 

The second fish count in the Vembanad Lake commenced on May 27, and will last for two months.

The initiative is aimed at creati... Read More

1. Environmental pollution : Environmental pollution raises liver disease risk
2. Noise pollution : Noise pollution negatively influences bird populations
3. Pak to launch first indigenous communications satellite in 2011

Over the time, he has mastered the art and can now perform the most com... Read More

Haresh Chaturvedi, a water yoga instructor in Agra, is involved in passing on his skills to the children.
 
Chaturvedi is a lawyer by profession, but has been practicing this unique art for over 30 years now.

Over the time, he has mastered the art and can now perform the most com... Read More

1. George Clooney : George Clooney’s ex Sara Larson turns private yoga instructor
2. Agra students do a ‘ Sholay’ act atop a water tank
3. Agra faces acute drinking water shortage

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Junior Chamber International, came forward to provide respite to the passengers from the summer heat by dis... Read More

1. Sikh protestors disrupt rail traffic in Punjab (Lead)
2. Sikh agitators disrupt rail traffic in Punjab
3. China ready to roll out 35 high-speed rail lines by 2012

The youth find themselves connected to the rest of the world while on move.

“In the last five to six days, I have noticed that in Kashmir interest... Read More

 The youth and the students in Jammu and Kashmir are getting more and more fascinated with laptops increasing its sale in the state.

The youth find themselves connected to the rest of the world while on move.

“In the last five to six days, I have noticed that in Kashmir interest... Read More

1. Overheating laptops may soon be history
2. Soon, better real-time videoconferencing via cell phones, laptops
3. Ageing Oz men splashing $15k a year on ”youth” fix

Coimbatore is popularly known as the Manchester of South India because of large number of textile mills and textile units situated in and around the region.

In recent years, the city has emerged as t... Read More

 The global recession has affected the micro or the small industries in Tamil Nadu. 

Coimbatore is popularly known as the Manchester of South India because of large number of textile mills and textile units situated in and around the region.

In recent years, the city has emerged as t... Read More

1. Tamil protesters attack 5 army trucks in Tamil Nadu
2. Nobel prize winner Yunas calls for strengthening micro economic system
3. Global slump prompts IT staff to snoop on colleagues

This water, they believe, can cure everything from high fever, cough and cold to even diseases like cholera, Chickenpox and other... Read More

1. Gujarat customs cautioned against straying into Pakistani waters
2. Receptor behind testosterone activity plays key role in wound healing
3. Roger Waters : Roger Waters narrates controversial short film on Palestinians

Pundit Yugal Sharma, Vice Chancellor, of the University believes that there is dire n... Read More

In an attempt to preserve Hindu rituals, a Sanskrit University in Rajasthan has initiated a diploma in Hindu priesthood. The diploma would certify that the students can organize and conduct any Hindu ritual.

Pundit Yugal Sharma, Vice Chancellor, of the University believes that there is dire n... Read More

1. Hinduism pro livid over stars misspelled Sanskrit tattoos
2. Renowned singer Andrea of only Sanskrit rock band marries in Nevada
3. Melbourne’’s Catholic Church to ban gay priests

Lightning and thunder have always been a cause of concern in rainy season, espec... Read More

In order to reduce number of increasing accidents caused by lightning, the weather department of the Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) has installed a lightning detecting instrument at several places in Ranchi.

Lightning and thunder have always been a cause of concern in rainy season, espec... Read More

1. New instrument can detect explosives up to range of 100 meters
2. Four killed in lightning in Tripura
3. Mobile phones have become an ‘instrument for life’

Built with an investment of 35 million rupees, the aquarium is touted to be the largest in India, housing 100 small aquariums.

The aquarium has a v... Read More

1. Mount Redoubt causing frequent earthquakes! Authorities on alert!
2. President’’s Nature Trail to have different summer timings for visitors
3. Srinagar’s tulip garden opens to visitors Tuesday

The place is connected by road only. Although it has an airstrip, it is not enough to meet increasing volume of tourists from acro... Read More

1. Philadelphia Airport: Major Snow storm in Philadelphia Airport results in flight delay all over US!
2. Man beaten to death at Sydney airport
3. Bruce Willis eyes own airport

Maluna Sayeed Ahmed established the library named ‘Qutab Khana’ in the year 1906.

The library,... Read More

1. Six students drown in Uttar Pradesh
2. Man dies after being hit by legislator’s car in Uttar Pradesh

Hailing from a small village in Assam, Mahanta carves fascinating wooden ornaments, masks and wooden craftwork at his home in... Read More

Fifty-year-old Jadab Mahanta in Assam’s Jorhat district is drawing attention from all over India for his skills in traditional arts, crafts and wooden ornaments.

Hailing from a small village in Assam, Mahanta carves fascinating wooden ornaments, masks and wooden craftwork at his home in... Read More

1. Pak Taliban refuse to lay down ornaments of Muslims weapons
2. Wooden ceiling fans developed in Jaipur
3. John Wooden; Legendary basketball coach

As northern India is reeling under intense heat wave, Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a “hot spot” for tourists wanting to escape t... Read More

A fresh bout of snowfall in Rohtang Pass left tourists thrilled as many of them saw fresh snowfall for the first time in their lives.

As northern India is reeling under intense heat wave, Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a “hot spot” for tourists wanting to escape t... Read More

1. Glamorous Barbie becomes burka-clad for charity
2. Scantily-clad starlets behind Paks capitulation to Oz in Abu Dhabi?
3. More snow, rain in Himachal Pradesh

The speciality of the saddle is that it weighs only 20 kilograms and is five times lighter than the traditional o... Read More

1. BJP allies find Modi’s campaigning a burden: Congress
2. Ineffective monotherapies dominating high-burden malarious countries
3. Of costly watches and elephants in Meghalaya polls

He left his house at a young age of 23 years. He has been traveling continuously for ove... Read More

1. Now, a ”baby iPod” that plays music in mother’’s womb!
2. Obama’s mother plays Bingo in South Africa for charity
3. President to arrive in Gorakhpur today

The cultivation of pears has been affected the morale of the farmers.

Sharp rise in temperature in the region has destroyed not only the crops, but also affected the ... Read More

Farmers in Abohar in Punjab suffered huge losses as their pear crop has been damaged due to excessive heat this summer.

The cultivation of pears has been affected the morale of the farmers.

Sharp rise in temperature in the region has destroyed not only the crops, but also affected the ... Read More

1. Punjab beats the heat with ice candies and yogurt shakes
2. Shutdown takes toll on tourist arrivals in Kashmir
3. Circus life takes a toll on wild animals” health

High priced Mushrooms are giving good dividend to the cultivators thus motivating others particularly women farmers to begin mushroom cultivation.

Mainly, the farmers gro... Read More

Women farmers in Assam are increasingly getting interested in mushroom cultivation as it fetches them good profits.

High priced Mushrooms are giving good dividend to the cultivators thus motivating others particularly women farmers to begin mushroom cultivation.

Mainly, the farmers gro... Read More

1. Mushroom farming becoming popular in Himachal
2. China cradle of rice cultivation, indicates new evidence
3. Gilani says poppy cultivation in Afghanistan causing conflict in Pak

Jaynagar Gram Panchayat under Jirania block of West Tripura district is a Self-Help Group (SHG), which reaches out to the rural poor, especially... Read More

Women members elected to the village council in Tripura have taken a lead in paving the way for a large number of poor women to become self-reliant.

Jaynagar Gram Panchayat under Jirania block of West Tripura district is a Self-Help Group (SHG), which reaches out to the rural poor, especially... Read More

1. Self-help groups help rural women in Punjab
2. Former President Kalam stresses need for self-reliance in energy
3. Reliance Industries former employees detained in Mumbai

People expect the new Members of Parliament to take up their needs in the Central Parli... Read More

1. Manmohan Singh hopes Satyam-like scams will not recur
2. Manmohan Singh won friends abroad, but can he influence people at home?
3. Mild earthquake hits parts of North-East

In a unique initiative aimed at making health care benefits available to the masses, Shri Krishna hospital in Ahmedabad has launched Krupa Arogya Suraksha (KAS), a social security scheme, wherein a poor family can get insurance cover by paying a minimum fee of Rs. 90 or 9 kilograms of food grains.Read More

1. Gujarat hospital launches unique grain for health scheme for poor
2. ASHA scheme makes ”health for all” possible in Punjab village
3. Insomnia is related to poor health, obesity

In order to revive the forgotten memories, Indian railways decided to give a re-run to the century old steam engine along the Neral-Matheran track in Mahar... Read More

 The adorable toot of the steam engine brings back the nostalgic memory of the times when steam engines were used for commuting purpose.

In order to revive the forgotten memories, Indian railways decided to give a re-run to the century old steam engine along the Neral-Matheran track in Mahar... Read More

1. Century old steam engine re-runs on Neral-Matheran track
2. Century old steam engine re-runs on Neral-Matheran track
3. Slowdown takes the steam out of Indian luxury trains

Grape production is completely dependent on the weather. And the only variety grown in the region, the ‘Perlette’ may be damaged by rain, making weather critical for the farmers.... Read More

Farmers in Punjab are expecting a good season for grapes this time, as the weather remains favourable.

Grape production is completely dependent on the weather. And the only variety grown in the region, the ‘Perlette’ may be damaged by rain, making weather critical for the farmers.... Read More

1. Grapes keep your heart hale and hearty
2. Grapes turn sour for vineyard owners in Tamil Nadu
3. Younis asks fans not to expect much from team against Aussies

A... Read More

Sikkim, May 24 (ANI): Assam Linzey in Sikkim celebrated Sakewa, a festival to offer tribute to Mother Earth on Saturday. Sakewa is held as a community prayer and during this festival sweets and food grains are offered to Lord Kubera, who is the God of food and wealth.

A... Read More

1. Sakewa festival offers tribute to Mother Earth in Sikkim
2. Orchid Festival blooms in Sikkim
3. Gordon Browns moving Mother Days tribute to late mum

A... Read More

Sikkim, May 24 (ANI): Assam Linzey in Sikkim celebrated Sakewa, a festival to offer tribute to Mother Earth on Saturday. Sakewa is held as a community prayer and during this festival sweets and food grains are offered to Lord Kubera, who is the God of food and wealth.

A... Read More

1. Sakewa festival offers tribute to Mother Earth in Sikkim
2. Orchid Festival blooms in Sikkim
3. Gordon Browns moving Mother Days tribute to late mum

Informed sources and regular bird watchers claim that the arrival of the Siberian cr... Read More

1. Budding actors flock to UK’’s first Bollywood acting school

An estimated one million flowers including roses, daisies, lilies and orchids are on display i... Read More

Ooty (Tamil Nadu), May 23 (ANI): The 113th flower show at the Botanical garden in Tamil Nadu is attracting large number of tourists and flower lovers from all over the country.

An estimated one million flowers including roses, daisies, lilies and orchids are on display i... Read More

1. Colourful flower show draws many to Chennai
2. Visitors at Chelsea Flower Show asked to donate unwanted underwear
3. Flower business : Flower business booms amidst signs of peace in Kashmir

The clean unwanted bras, briefs and boxer shorts donated... Read More

London, May 23 (ANI): Visitors at this years Chelsea Flower Show were asked by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to donate their unwanted underwear for its summer Grow Your Own campaign at Hampton Court Palace.

The clean unwanted bras, briefs and boxer shorts donated... Read More

1. Referee claims he was asked to go easy on Chelsea players
2. Ootys flower show a hit among tourists
3. Colourful flower show draws many to Chennai

While... Read More

1. Traffic noise : Traffic noise sends men’s BP soaring, not women’s!
2. Noise pollution : Noise pollution negatively influences bird populations
3. Scientists create atom transistor to speed up computers

Jois, from India, was a yoga teacher and practitioner famous for popularizing Ashtanga yoga in the West.

Ashtanga yoga is based on synchroni... Read More

London, May 21 (ANI): Sri K Pattabhi Jois, one of the leading figures in the world of yoga, has died. He was 93.

Jois, from India, was a yoga teacher and practitioner famous for popularizing Ashtanga yoga in the West.

Ashtanga yoga is based on synchroni... Read More

1. Russell Brand, Katy Perry seek blessings from Indian love guru
2. Yoga improves heart health, confirm Indian researchers
3. Architect of Indian Navys 1971 victory Admiral Nanda passes away

In Chandigarh, you can enjoy a variety of ice creams without worrying. Nik Bakers in Chandigarh ha... Read More

 It’s summer time and most of us are drawn to ice creams. And, in these calorie conscious times, many are scared of gaining weight. But people in Chandigarh have found a solution.    

In Chandigarh, you can enjoy a variety of ice creams without worrying. Nik Bakers in Chandigarh ha... Read More

1. Sex Pistols to sue ice-cream firm over ‘God Save the Cream’ strapline?
2. New York stores give away free comics on annual Free Comic Book Day
3. Free Car Media lets you meet you car expenses for free!

Game Wardens of the Gir sanctuary have dug arou... Read More

With mercury rising each passing day and natural water sources drying up, forest rangers of Gir National Park in Gujarat are digging trenches in which water is filled periodically by tractor-driven tankers for the animals to quench their thirst.

Game Wardens of the Gir sanctuary have dug arou... Read More

1. Afghanistan announces establishment of first national park
2. Honey stolen from Corbett National Park
3. Artificial sweetener may help track source of water pollution

By learning this art, these girls are confident of defending themselves
against any anti-social element and also keep themselves fit.Read More

 A number of girls in Kashmir are presently drawn to learning martial arts, as they wish to learn self-defense techniques and also be physically fit.

By learning this art, these girls are confident of defending themselves
against any anti-social element and also keep themselves fit.Read More

1. Kashmiri girls all set to be airhostesses
2. Married to militants and living in hell: Kashmiri girls
3. ‘Fly Girls’ : New show ‘Fly Girls’ to follow 5 Virgin America flight attendants’ lives

The trees are located at the plantation, about 40 kilometres from Malappuram town in Kerala’s Malappuram district. 

As per forest officials here, two out of the 117 plants are in the dying stage, they have died a... Read More

1. Tribals in Himachal Pradesh asserting their rights to lop trees
2. Probe ordered after sandalwood trees axed near Taj Mahal
3. Sandalwood trees found axed near Taj Mahal