Breakthrough over HIV virus by Japan
a Japanese research group has found an antibody enzyme which deals a fatal blow to the AIDS-related HIV by destroying its protein, a report said on Sunday. The discovery, made by the team of biology
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1 year of Pokhran II will be celebrated as Technology Day
The government is planning to celebrate the first anniversary of Pokhran-II with a bang. On May 11, which will be celebrated as Technology Day throughout the country, the euphoria over blasts is
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Bengal most densely-populated state
Migrants from Bangladesh and neighbouring states have not only made West Bengal India's most densely populated state, but also created serious soci-economic problems, according to recent findings.
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South Asian ministers undertake plan to protect coastal area
The Preparatory meeting of inter-ministerial conference of South Asian countries began in Islamabad, to discuss a plan for protecting coastal area and ensure its better utilization for their common
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Lac output being revived in Assam
In a bid to wean tribals away from non-productive forms of agriculture in the north-east and provide additional income, agriculturists have introduced a pilot project in Assam to revive lac
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Breakthrough in reviving dead land
Delhi University (DU) scientists have claimed that they have perfected a method by which ecologically degraded areas like exhausted mines and desertified lands can be covered with green vegetation
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Patent's regime to dilute drugs panel's powers
Barely two years after its formation, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) stands at the crossroads. The passage of Patents bill allowing for exclusive marketing rights for
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Scientists use paper unit's toxin to add their flavour to ice-cream
A team of five scientists at the Regional Research Laboratory (RRL) has found a method to utilise Lignin-a waste product from the 241-odd small pulp and paper mills in the country that turns toxic
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Midnight quake jolts Delhi
It was exactly 12.35 am when the residents of Delhi woke up with a terrifying jolt-a severe earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, had rocked the Capital, lasting 30 seconds. Within minutes,
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Drug reactions take major toll
Adverse drug reactions (ADR) have resulted in the death of many patients in various hospitals around the world, according to an article published in a journal. Those most likely to be affected were
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India, Pak make headway in checking child labour
An influential US lawmaker, who has been a long-time campaigner against child labour, has acknowledged progress by India and Pakistan in alleviating the problem. Senator Tom Harkin said the two South
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Tigers die to TB, officials are clueless
In the late 60's, the entire gaur (bison) population of Nagerhole Mahumalai wildlife sanctuary had been wiped out by an epidemic. Fortunately, no major epidemic has broken out after than but some
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RBI to miss March 31 deadline for Y2K compliance
The Reserve Bank of India and all its branches will be Y2K compliant only by end-May 1999, missing the March 31 deadline it has set for banks and non-banking finance
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Anti-tuberculosis day to be observed today
Evan as a world is set to observe March 24 as anti-tuberculosis day, around 14 million Indian continue to suffer from this disease. Around one third of the world's TB patients are estimated to be in
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US ups stakes in beef ban row with EU
The US on Monday stepped up pressure on the European Union over trade by taking the firststeps towards imposing sanctions on European exports in retailation for the EU's ban on hormone-treated
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European ban leads fishermen to discover new use for 'sacred fish'
A couple of years ago, the whale shark was a good omen for the fishermen of Veraval. A sighting of the gigantic fish meant a good catch. Today, the whale shark which was once considered 'sacred'
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Malappuram tribals dying of hunger
Kerala House panel : The Kerala Legislative Committee for SC-ST welfare, which probed the veracity of a Malayalam daily's report on the dwindling population of the Malamuthan tribe in Malappuram
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Alkaline batteries found to be eco-friendly
The Voluntary Organisation in Interest of Consumer Education (VOICE) an NGO, has recommended that consumers resort to the use of alkaline batteries as these are more environment friendly. This
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CBI steps in, Unicef team tastes public backlash
Faced with the daunting task of identifying the "guilty" in the vitamin A poisoning case, the Assam government ordered a CBI probe into the botched programme which has led to the death of 20 children
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Endangered sea turtles
The endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have returned to their mass nesting grounds in this sprawling beach the last rookery of the species in the world , after a gap of two year. Wildlife officials,