Blood transfusions can be hazardous, even after matching the blood group and tests for various viral infections are performed, according to Prof Mammen Chandy of the CMC hopsital in Vellore. Speaking
The new variety of barley christened as "Vijay M 130" evolved by United Breweries (UB) is being viewed as major break-through in malt research. After its successful cultivation at Ugar, Karnataka
The government is drawing up a watchlist of products identified as sensitive to the emotional and commercial concerns of the country in order to ensure continuous monitoring and update on these
A section of the flood-prone Vanapa River in Central province of Papua New Guinea is being diverted to prevent it from bursting its banks at will during floods, posing a threat to nearby villagers.
The Environment and Conservation Office of Papua New Guinea will commission a study to monitor discharge of sewage by Eda Ranu into the sea. Director Dr. Iamo Wari said the study will aim for a
The Wullar Lake, the largest fresh water lake of Asia, is losing its charm and beauty due to pollution and encroachments. Significant ecological changes are threatening its basic function as a
The city's perennial water shortage notwithstanding, the municipal corporation has allowed 78 fully- constructed tubewells to remain non- functional . MCD's reason: these tubewells
As many as 178 serial suicides in a span of three months by Andhra Pradesh farmers have set alarm bells ringing in the corridors of the National Human Rights Commission. The NHRC on February 20,
IT Secure, a distributor for Dr. Solomon's anti-virus Toolkit, said it was poised to launch a series of products for Internet, e-mail and e-commerce applications. Besides,IT Secure will announce an
A glass of water will be dearer to Delhi'ites within a few months. As if the cost of electricity was not enough, that of drinking water too is scheduled to undergo a hike with the formation of the
