Tulsi mitigates radiation effects
The ancient Indian tradition of growing tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) in the backyard is not without scientific backing.
Expert favours push for tissue transfer
With the ministry of health having given the green signal for allograft or the transplanting of tissues from one person to another, a major push for tissue transplant was given at the 99th Indian Scie
Rape victim stares at death
This true life story can horrify even the strongest of strong hearts.
‘Agni 5 missile will be tested within 2-3 months’
The project director of the DRDO Advanced Systems Laboratory at Kanchangagh, Dr Tessy Thomas, said that India was ready to test launch the nuclear-capable Agni 5 missile within the next two-three mont
Orissa candidates file nominations
The process for the three-tier panchayat polls gathered momentum on Saturday with the filing of nomination papers by candidates for the 854 zila parishad seats and posts of sarpanches and block nomine
Steps taken to stop dropout rate of women scientists
The department of science and technology (DST) has launched a major initiative to provide opportunities to women scientists and technologists, especially those who have been forced to take breaks in t
Andhra gives Compensation to 61 let off
The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday gave compensation to 61 people who were acquitted or let off in the 2007 Mecca Masjid bomb blast case here but most of them demanded action against police offic
Women scientists oppose separate meet
With the inauguration of the first Women’s Science Congress (WSC) running an-hour-and-a-half behind schedule, a group of leading women scientists angrily informed Dr S.
AP: Don’t invoke God in answersheets
Students appearing for SSC and Inter Board exams in the coming months will be debarred for one to eight years if they write the names of gods or draw any religious symbols on answer scripts.
Vodafone users, beware: Calls may swell up bill
If you are a Vodafone subscriber and are getting some call on your phone flashing numbers starting with +224, +92 or +23, its better not to attend the call.