Drug That Can Help Cocaine Users Quit
London, Jan 13 (IANS) A drug used to treat paracetamol overdose may be able to help individuals who want to break their addiction and stop their damaging cocaine seeking habits, new research has found. Cocaine…
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Forgetful Toddlers at Risk Of Becoming High School Dropouts
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) A habit of forgetting things in toddlers puts them at risk of dropping out of high school, reveals a new study. According to the researchers, pre-schoolers who score lower on…
Long-Term Use Of Opioid May Increase Risk Of Depression
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) Opioids may cause short-term improvement in mood but its long-term use imposes a risk of new onset of depression, says a new study. Longer duration of use of opioid –…
The Most Energetic Light Ever Observed in Space
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Scientists have discovered the most energetic light ever detected in the universe from the centre of a supernova known as Crab pulsar which is situated 6,500 light years away from Earth….
Red Sindhi Breed Calf Born by Embryo Transfer
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) The animal husbandry department of Himachal Pradesh has mastered the technique of embryo transfer in cows. In addition to earlier crossbreed calves produced through this technique, it has now got a…
‘Jallikattu Would Have Found Support if There Was Organised Betting’
Villagers try to tame a bull during `Jallikattu` (bull taming festival) in Alanganallur of Tamil Nadu on Jan.16, 2014. The festival is a part of Pongal celebrations. (Photo: IANS) Chennai, Jan 13 (IANS) If only…
Pakistan Army Derailed Peace Talks Many Times: Indian Army Chief
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Pakistan Army has derailed peace talks between India and Pakistan many times, Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh said on Wednesday. Asked whether the incidents at Pathankot in Punjab…
Law Will Take Its Course in Lavalin Case: Chandy
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (IANS) The law will take its course in the SNC Lavalin case, and the Kerala government will not interfere, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Wednesday. CPI-M politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan…
No Lack Of Coordination During Pathankot Operation: Army Chief
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh on Wednesday said there was no lack of coordination among the security agencies in handling the Pathankot attack, and the army was in control…
Pathankot Attack: NIA Recovers Chinese Wireless from Militants’ Car
Pathankot: Soilders inside the Pathankot Air Force base that was attacked by militants; on Jan 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said it had recovered…
Vigilance Clean Chit to Kerala’s Ex-Minister Mani
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (IANS) Kerala’s former finance minister K.M. Mani, who resigned last year after the high court gave directions for further probe in the bar bribery scam, got a reprieve on Wednesday when the…
Man Charged with Vandalism at Los Angeles Gurdwara
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) A 21-year-old man has been accused of vandalising a Sikh temple property in California in December, and will be arraigned next month, according to a media report. Brodie Durazo of Buena…
Economists Tell Jaitley Minor Fiscal Roadmap Deviation Unavoidable
New Delhi: New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information and Broadcasting Arun Jaitley chairs the meeting regarding the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), in New Delhi on Jan 13, 2016. Also…
Asthma May Increase Odds for Nearsightedness at Young Age
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) People with asthma, sleep apnea or Down syndrome, have much higher odds of developing an eye condition that causes serious progressive nearsightedness at a relatively young age, new research has…
Portable, Dry Brain Monitoring System in the Offing
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) In their bid to get brain monitoring out of the lab, scientists have developed the world’s first portable and dry wearable brain activity monitoring system that is comparable to the…
‘Green’ Low-Cost Led Lights Soon for Better Vision, Mood
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a novel way to create a new form of LED light by packaging luminescent proteins in the form of rubber that will not only be cost-effective but also…
Songbirds Sing Like Humans: Study
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) A songbird’s vocal muscles work like those of humans and singers, finds a new study. The research on Bengalese finches — a popular cage bird — showed that each of…
US Think Tank Launches Carnegie India
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading US think tank, has announced the launch of its sixth international centre to produce high-quality public policy research about critical national, regional, and…
Indians Believe in ‘Resolutions’ to Enrich Relationship: Survey
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Spending time with partners has topped New Years resolutions list, reveals a survey. A survey was conducted by matchmaking portal shaadi.com to understand the mindset of unmarried Indians and their…
Jharkhand to Set Up Fast-Track Courts for Witchcraft Cases
Ranchi, Jan 13 (IANS) Jharkhand will set up fast-track courts in five districts to expedite cases of witchcraft, an official said on Wednesday. “The fast-track courts will come up in Ranchi, West Singhbhum, Khuti, Palamau…