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Youth sentenced to death for beheading girl
Ranchi, May 2 (IANS) Terming it the rarest of rate cases, a Ranchi court Wednesday awarded the death sentence to a youth, Bijendra Kumar, for beheading a girl in a college campus here last year.
Video games improve shooting accuracy
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Just 20 minutes of playing a violent video game turned players into more accurate shooters when firing a realistic gun at a mannequin and were more likely to aim for and hit the head, a new study found.
Multi-tasking makes you feel good but hits performance
Washington, May 1 (IANS) People multitask not because they are good at it but because it makes them feel good, says a new study, which explains why it is so popular, though unproductive.
Atheists more driven by compassion to help others than religious people
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Highly religious people are less motivated by compassion when helping a stranger than are atheists, agnostics and less religious people, a new research has revealed.
Multitasking can make you feel better
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Media multitasking- like reading a book while watching TV - may hurt your performance, but it will make you feel good, a new study has suggested.
People more likely to eat fruits within reach
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Want to stay healthy - then place fruits in a clear bowl within arm's reach, so that you could help yourself whenever you felt the urge to eat.
Keeping fruits close and veggies closer may up intake among college students
Washington, May 1 (ANI): When fruits and vegetables are within arm's reach, students are more likely to eat them, according to a new study.
Denied bank loan, Kerala nursing student ends life
Kottayam, April 30 (IANS) A Kerala nursing student, who poisoned herself after failing to secure an education loan, died at a medical college here Monday.
'CPI-M, Maoists, teachers trying to stop development'
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and a section of teachers for trying to stop the developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.
CPI-M, Maoists spreading canards against us: Trinamool
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and the Maoists for trying to stop developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.
Now, Mamata government targets woman professor? (West Bengal Newsletter)
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) A woman professor who dared to take on a Trinamool Congress leader for allegedly throwing a jug at her inside the teachers' staff room now finds her dispute with a tenant being made public by the West Bengal government - in what is being seen as a bid to show her in poor light.
Head injury turns college dropout a maths genius!
Washington, April 29 (IANS) In an incident which appears be a perfect plot for any reality-based fiction work, an American college dropout after being brutally attacked by a group of street robbers has turned a mathematics genius.
Porn star invited to speak in US college
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): A college in western Massachusetts has gone one step ahead by inviting a porn star to speak.
Mugging turns college dropout into real-life 'A Beautiful Mind' math genius
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): A middle-aged man from Washington is the only person in the world known to have the incredible skill of turning complex mathematical formulas everywhere into stunning, intricate diagrams he can draw by hand that was obtained by sheer accident just a decade ago.
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng flees house arrest
Beijing, Apr 27 (ANI): Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has escaped from house arrest and released a video addressed to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
Man convicted for beheading Ranchi woman
Ranchi, April 26 (IANS) A Ranchi court Thursday convicted a man for beheading a woman inside a college campus here last April. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced April 30.
Trinamool leader flung jug at me, says Bengal professor
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) A woman college professor's allegation that a former Trinamool Congress legislator flung a jug full of water at her following an altercation over teachers' association elections in West Bengal has created a flutter here.
Obama paid off student loans 8 yrs ago
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): President Obama has revealed that he finished paying off his student loan only about eight years back.
Lack of support at times of stress may trigger anorexia or bulimia
Washington, April 25(ANI): Eating disorders can be caused by lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, relationship problems, abuse and sexual assault, according to a new study.
Norwegian official lauds court decision on children custody row
Chennai, Apr 24 (ANI): State Secretary of Norwegian Ministry of Environment, Heidi Sorensen, on Tuesday lauded the ruling of the court to hand over two Indian children in foster care to their paternal uncle in India, and said the decision was in the kids' 'best interests'.
US opens 'American Corner' in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) With an aim to promote American studies in India and strengthen India-US relations, an American Corner and American Studies Curriculum were inaugurated at a college here.
Will try to evolve consensus on president: Government
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Amid speculation over the possible names of presidential candidates, the government Monday said it will try to evolve consensus on one candidate, but added that it was premature to comment on who it could be.
Forget 'likes', engaging Gen Y is key to Facebook success
Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): The number of fans or "likes" an organisation's Facebook page has may not be a precise indicator of success.
Rights group lauds India's ban on animal testing
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Indian government's decision to stop experimentation on animals for training college and university students was Friday hailed by animal rights group Humane Society International.
Drug gang members sentenced to death
Chongqing, April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): A court in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality has sentenced seven people to death and five to jail for making and selling methamphetamine.
Romney reacts to Obama's 'silver spoon' banter
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Reacting to President Barack Obama's statement of 'not being born with a silver spoon', Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney said that 'he would not apologize for his family's success.'
Rajasthan student commits suicide after harassment
Jaipur, April 19 (IANS) Depressed over regular harassment by four youths in her college, a 20-year-old undergraduate Thursday committed suicide by hanging herself at her house in Rajasthan's Dausa district , police said.
'I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth' says Obama
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Recalling his working class roots and the career success that he has enjoyed, US President Barack Obama has said that he wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and firmly reiterated that he will continue to champion the cause of economic fairness in America.
Education must be above political agenda: Sibal
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) With a slew of critical education bills remaining pending for parliament approval, a visibly irked Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday said "political interests" were overshadowing national interest in parliament.
Brain scans can predict weight gain and sexual activity
Washington, April 18 (ANI): Dartmouth scientists have found that functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain scans may be able to predict weight gain and sexual desire.
'Invest in research, technology for future of IITs'
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Increased investment in research, higher monetary assistance and development of technology for industries are the three steps that will ensure a bright future for the Indian Institutes of Technology, says deputy director of IIT-Delhi M. Balakrishnan.
Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 121st birth anniversary
New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): The nation on Saturday pays homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 121st birth anniversary.
20,000 college graduates to volunteer in rural China
Beijing, April 13 (IANS) About 20,000 college graduates will join the annual campaign to volunteer for work in rural China.
Dual, integrated management courses for students
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Aiming to make higher education more industry-centric, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is now starting flexible dual degree and integrated courses in management, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said Thursday.
Righteous winners of 656m dollar jackpot emerge after fraud claimant nailed
London, Apr 11 (ANI): Two teachers and a school administrator in Maryland have come forward to claim their share of the record 656 million jackpot, exposing false claims of a McDonald's worker who said she had the winning ticket.
'Punish Thane man for illegally possessing snakes'
Thane, April 11 (IANS) An animal protection group Wednesday demanded action against a snake rescuer and trainer in Maharashtra's Thane district for what it called illegal possession of reptiles, one of whom bit a woman causing her death last week.
'Unsnoozeable' alarm clock allows no excuses for staying in bed
Johannesburg, Apr 11 (ANI): A US researcher has come up with an alarm clock that can only be stopped by getting out of bed as it does not have any snooze button.
Tim Tebow draws big crowd to Easter service
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Tim Tebow drew a crowd of almost 15,000 to Easter Church service on Sunday.
No new taxes, medical college: BJP promises for civic polls
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised no new taxes and better governance in the trifurcated Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) which goes to the polls April 15.
Big B's fan - a four-month-old kid (Movie Snippets)
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has got a strong fan following both nationally and internationally, was amazed to when the father of a four-month-old stopped him to say: "My son is your biggest fan".
Texting in class may hamper college students' learning
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): College students who often text message during class find it difficult to pay attention to classroom lectures and consequently risk having poor learning outcomes, according to a new study.
Vanessa Williams says she was molested at age 10
New York, Apr 7 (ANI): Vanessa Williams has opened up about her traumatic past and evealed that she was sexually molested as a child by a family friend.
US unemployment level falls to 8.2 percent in March
Washington, April 7 (ANI): The United States Labor Department has said that the country's mployers have added 120,000 jobs in March, leading to the unemployment rate to fall to 8.2 ercent.
Homophobia may result from repressed same-sex desires
Washington, April 7 (ANI): A series of psychology studies has demonstrated that homophobia is more pronounced in individuals with an unacknowledged attraction to the same sex and who grew up with authoritarian parents who forbade such desires.
Misperception of weight is 'key barrier to weight loss'
Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): Misconception about one's weight is an important barrier to weight loss in obese people, a new study has revealed.
Octo-mom Nadya Suleman 'will never do porn' to support her 14 kids
Washington, April 6 (ANI): Nadya "Octo-Mom" Suleman has admitted that she feels "ashamed" of having to rely on public assistance to take care of her 14 children, but insisted she will never do porn, no matter how dire things get.
Katy wants to raid Priyanka's closet (Movie Snippets)
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) International pop star Katy Perry, who performed at the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League season five, is very happy after meeting Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and wants to "raid her closet".
Online boycott just as bad as real one
Washington, April 4 (IANS) People who are ignored by others online may feel just as bad as if they had been excluded in person, according to a new study.
Brazil seeks association with US in education, science
Brasilia, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's drive to establish a partnership with the US in the spheres of education, science, technology and innovation will be a key topic of President Dilma Rousseff's visit to Washington next week, the education minister said Tuesday.
Jennifer Aniston's secret 'scruffy' half-brother revealed
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston's secret half-brother Alex John Aniston is reportedly a 'scruffy punk' who leads a nomadic life.
Seven die in US college shooting
Washington, April 3 (IANS) Seven people were killed and three wounded in a shooting spree at a college in northern California, CNN reported Monday citing police.
LSR students hail Suu Kyi's much-awaited victory
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid cheers, enthusiasm and hope, students of New Delhi's Lady Shri Ram college Monday hailed alumna and Myanmarese leader Aung San Suu Kyi's landmark victory in the country's by-polls, stating that it was a "much-awaited moment in the long journey of the country towards democracy".
Olympic gold medalist Amanda Beard tells of battle with cutting and bulimia
London, Apr 2 (ANI): Amanda Beard, who won a gold medal at the US Olympics, has revealed how she has battled with bulimia and self-mutilation during her astonishing rise to the top.
Apple's Chinese factories accused of 'forcefully employing student interns'
London, Apr 2 (ANI): Tech giant Apple's factories in China are reportedly employing tens of thousands of students, some of them on forced internships, to manufacture its iPads, iPhones and other products.
Not a carnival, but defence exposition is not any less
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) It is not a carnival in the truest sense, but the four-day defence exposition in progress at the Pragati Maidan, India's major trade exhibition venue, is attracting both young and old, with love for all things military.
'Incumbent SGPC president to run affairs of body'
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed that Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar would run the affairs of the Sikh religious body along with other officer bearers.
Meet teen girl who's been surviving on cheese and tomato pizza for 8 years
London, Mar 30 (ANI): A teenage girl, who as a child was hit by a stomach bug which left her with an extreme fear of food, has been eating only cheese and tomato pizza for the last eight years.
Rajasthan ACB raids 28 nursing colleges across state
Jaipur, March 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Thursday carried out surprise checks at 28 private nursing colleges across the state after conducting raids on 48 others earlier this month, officials said.
Pakistani girl raped by cops, attempts suicide
Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) A college girl attempted suicide after she was allegedly raped by five policemen when she was returning home from tuition in Pakistan's Punjab province, a media report said.
Apex court's nod to e-counselling for PG medical courses
New Delhi, March 23 (INAS) The Supreme Court Friday permitted the online counselling for allotment of 50 percent seats of all-India quota for admission in post graduate medical courses in the country.
I hardly went to college: Minissha
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba, who started her acting career with "Yahaan" in 2005, says she hardly attended classes during her college days.
Cheerleading 'was once considered too masculine for women'
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Cheerleading, which is centred around a group of scantily clad women writhing and waving their toned arm in the air to the beats of the latest number one hit these days, was once a strictly male-only arena.
Young adults focus more on fame and money than community issues
Washington, Mar 18 (ANI): The times are changing, and not essentially for the better when it comes to giving back to society, a new study has revealed.
Dwayne Johnson scoops up plush Miami property at mere 3.4mn dollars
London, Mar 17 (ANI): Dwayne The Rock Johnson has scooped up a plush 13,153 square feet home in South Florida by paying just 3.4 million-dollar.
I love sex and I love men, says John McCain's daughter
London, Mar 16 (ANI): Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain's daughter Meghan told Playboy in an interview that she is straight, single and comes 'from a family of whiskey drinkers'.
Now, get free pizza for undergoing vasectomy
New York, Mar 16 (ANI): A urologist in US is offering free pizzas to men who are willing to receive a vasectomy during March Madness - the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.
Visual illusions may help boost sports performance
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): One of the ways in which a player might be able to improve his chances at making a free throw during a basketball tournament could be by tricking himself into thinking that the basket is bigger than it really is, a new study has suggested.
Lawyer says ex Indian-origin Rutgers student is 'curious kid, not a homophobic bully'
Washington, Mar 14(ANI): A former Indian-origin Rutgers student, who used a web camera to spy on his gay room-mate' was described as a curious 'kid' rather than a 'criminally homophobic bully'.
Couples look 'highly involved' when nibbling same food
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Sharing germs with one's mate when dining out makes them look like a close couple, a new study has found.
Erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' hailed as 'band-aid for marriage'
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): An erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has become such a success that gray ties, an article of clothing that plays a prominent role in the book, have become a hot item in New York, it has been revealed.
'Judgement Day' preacher admits his predictions were wrong
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): A Northern California preacher, who spent millions last year to publicize his message of impending global destruction, has acknowledged his apocalyptic prophecy was wrong.
Nearly two-thirds of US college presidents want to re-elect Obama
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Nearly two-thirds of college presidents in the United States want President Barack Obama re-elected, making him the overwhelming favorite, according to a new survey.
British PM Cameron to accompany Obama for college basketball game
London, Mar 9(ANI): The White House has announced that British Prime Minister David Cameron will accompany President Barack Obama to a college basketball game during his official visit next week.
Onscreen bullying may prime the brain for aggression
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Past research has shown that viewing physical violence in the media can increase aggression in adults and children.
Listening to rock music 'may make whites racist'
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Listening to mainstream rock music like Bruce Springsteen and the White Stripes even for a few minutes may make people apathetic towards black people and latinos, a new study has claimed.
Most people pay 'lot more attention to Facebook profile photo than text'
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): In most cases, it is profile photo on Facebook that tells viewers what they need to know to form an opinion about an individual and not the text, new research suggests.
Why are women more attracted to 'bad men'
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that there is science behind cliche that 'women like bad men.'
Ambitious people have shorter lives
Washington, March 6 (ANI): People who are considered ambitious attend the best colleges and universities, have prestigious careers and earn high salaries, but they don't necessarily lead more successful lives, say researchers.
Attaining college degree can lead to better health
Washington, March 4 (ANI): People with college degrees not only have advantages in finding good jobs, but it may also help them stay healthy, according to a new study.
Caffeine could leave 'morning people' toss and turn at night
Washington, March 4 (ANI): Caffeine consumption can disrupt sleep for morning people but has little or no effect on those who are literally "night owls", researchers suggest.
Loneliness 'could be deadly'
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): Loneliness can cause all kinds of ill health effects and it even begets more intense isolation, a new study has shown.
Obama thanks college student for backing his birth control policy
Washington, Mar 3(ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has thanked a Georgetown University law student for publicly backing his regulations on mandating contraception coverage in an election year fight over the administration's birth control policy.
Webcam spying case: Clementi's date grilled in court
Washington, Mar 3(ANI): A lawyer representing former Indian -origin Rutgers student grilled a witness about his relationship with gay student Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide after he came to know that his tryst had been web- streamed.