New Delhi | 1 hour ago
President should be from tribal community: Sangma
New Delhi, May 17 - With Odisha and Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Naveen Patnaik and J.Jayalalithaa supporting former Lok Sabha speaker P.A.Sangma for the president's post, the Nationalist Congress Party - leader Thursday said all political parties should support a tribal candidate.Thanking BJD chief Patnaik and AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa, Sangma said: I am very happy and extremely grateful to both ... read more

New Delhi | 2 hours ago
Sports minister gives ex-gratia aid to archer
New Delhi, May 17 - Sports Minister Ajay Maken has sanctioned an ex-gratia assistance of Rs.5 lakh to archer Rani Dutta from the National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons.The ministry came to know through a news item that Rani, who has represented India in various national and international archery competitions, has been living in indigent condition and was also forced to sell her bow to repair her ... read more

Washington | 2 days ago
A leisurely stroll could energise your cellphone
Washington, May 15 - Charging your cellphone by taking a leisurely stroll might not be all that utopian but something of a working reality in the near future -- thanks to a wafer-thin device embedded in the sole of your shoe.The device, developed by scientists from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab -, harnesses harmless viruses to turn mechanical energy into electricity with the movement of your ... read more

Washington | 2 days ago
Tilting cars on assembly line to protect autoworkers
Washington, May 15 - Letting autoworkers sit as they reach a car's interior could help prevent shoulder and back strain - but another solution might be to tilt the entire car so that workers can stand up.That's the finding of two recent studies, which tested two ways to protect auto workers from injury. Sitting on a cantilevered chair reduced the stress on the workers' backs and shoulders for thre ... read more

Sydney | 3 days ago
Infrared light stops eye damage caused by bright lights
Sydney, May 14 - Treating eyes with gentle infrared light can help prevent damage caused by subsequent exposure to bright light, says a study.A breakthrough by The Vision Centre at the Australian National University can protect the vision of people exposed to bright sunlight or artificial lights, namely construction workers, sportspeople, fishermen, farmers, welders, actors, entertainers and other ... read more

New Delhi | 4 days ago
Parliament turns 60, MPs urged to introspect
New Delhi, May 13 - The Indian parliament Sunday celebrated 60 years of its existence with leaders, mainly from the ruling Congress, calling for an end to frequent disruptions and the need for parliamentarians to introspect over their behaviour.Both houses of parliament held day-long special sittings with party leaders recalling India's freedom struggle and the nation becoming the largest democrac ... read more

4 days ago
Unfamiliar English conditions will be big hurdle: WI opener
Northampton -, May 13 - Left-hander Kieran Powell said overcoming unfamiliar English conditions would be the biggest hurdle for the touring West Indies side after stroking a century on the third day of the four-day tour-match against England Lions here.His 108 Saturday led a Windies revival as the Caribbean side batted all day to post 377 for eight after starting the day facing the prospect of an ... read more

New Delhi | 4 days ago
India has repeatedly reposed faith in democracy: PM
New Delhi, May 13 - India's unflinching commitment to democracy is the reason behind India's growing global stature, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday during a special sitting to mark 60 years of parliament.One of the reasons for our growing global stature in the world is our unflinching commitment to pursuing the democratic path to achieving social and economic salvation, the prime minis ... read more

Washington | 4 days ago
Romney rejects same-sex marriage
Washington, May 13 - Mitt Romney, the likely Republican candidate in this year's US presidential election, has rejected the legitimacy of same-sex marriage, BBC reported.Marriage is a relationship between one man and one woman, Romney told graduates at Liberty University, a Christian college in Lynchburg, Virginia.Romney, a Mormon by religion, was given a standing ovation.President Barack Obama, f ... read more

Guwahati | 5 days ago
Gogoi pushes for World Heritage tag for Assam river island
Guwahati, May 12 - Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Saturday appealed for coordinated efforts to ensure that the state's river island Majuli is included in the Unesco's World Heritage Site list.Majuli is the lifeline of Assamese culture and a pride of the state. Its distinct Sankari - religion and culture together with its unique geographical location has given Majuli a pride of place not only in ... read more