False memory planted in mice
Scientists have pulled off the plot of Inception — with mice!
Researchers have successfully implanted false memories of an event that never actually took place into a mice brain, showing it is possible to create inaccurate recollections of the past.
Women prefer to date funny men
Women prefer to date men with a sense of humour due to evolutionary differences hardwired into the female brain, a new study has found.
Jennifer-Justin plan a winter wedding
Actress Jennifer Aniston is reportedly wishing to tie the knot with her fiance Justin Theroux by the end of this year. Aniston, 44, and 41-year-old Theroux, who have not finalised any plans yet, are said to be madly in love with each other, reported Contactmusic.
Cong distances itself from meal remarks of Babbar, Masood
Amid the slugfest over poverty level estimates, Congress Friday distanced itself from controversial remarks made by party leaders Raj Babbar and Rasheed Masood on meals being available for Rs 12 and Rs 5.
Gas price hike: Moily says govt can’t be timid
Defending the decision to double gas prices from next fiscal, oil minister M. Veerappa Moily Friday said the government cannot afford a “timid mindset” while taking policy decisions of national importance.
Centre’s poverty definition ‘cruel joke’ on poor: Nitish
Slamming the government’s poverty fixation criteria as a “cruel joke” on the poor, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Friday said poverty should not be measured in terms of calories and money but on the basis of right to live with dignity.
Five members from TN sworn into Rajya Sabha
Senior leaders V. Maitreyan of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and D. Raja of Communist Party of India (CPI) were among the five newly elected MPs from Tamil Nadu who took oath as members of Rajya Sabha.
India, France discuss military cooperation
India and France Friday discussed their ongoing military cooperation including the progress over Rs 50,000-crore 126 multi role combat aircraft deal during the defence minister-level talks here.
Animal rights group holds protest outside Delhi zoo
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Indian volunteers Friday staged a protest outside Delhi zoo.
Bank of India Q1 Net up 8.6% at Rs 964 crore
Bank of India Friday reported 8.6 per cent rise in its net profit at Rs 964.18 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2013.