J&J's baby shampoo samples are not of standard quality: Drug controller

This comes after J&J's hip implants and baby powder were declared defective

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Govt plans to specify a unique colour code for generic medicines

With the generics market expanding, govt wants to visibly differentiate these from branded medicines

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Unravelling the Putin enigma

The book's usefulness is marred by maddening small errors

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The book's usefulness is marred by maddening small errors

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Ex-Tata executives start fund to spur change at Indian companies

The team expects to get regulatory approval for the tentatively named Active Engagement Fund by May and seeks to raise and invest $1 bn in 3 years

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Nykaa on its way to become the next billion-dollar Indian company

Fashion retailer raises Rs 100 crore from TPG Growth; valuation surges more than 2-times in just six months at $724 million

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Hyundai Motor India to take on Maruti Suzuki with 'connected' cars

A compact SUV, the Venue has been developed to meet Indian driving conditions and to address the limitations that come along

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In FY19, carmakers pulled off 13 models from the roads: Siam report

High discontinuations may be due to stringent norms coming into force soon, say analysts

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Flipkart will negatively impact profits in FY20 as well, says Walmart

The Arkansas-based firm, which competes with US rival Amazon, posted $514 billion in revenue for FY19 compared to $500 billion in the previous financial year, growth of 2.8 per cent

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NRIs are buying luxury and affordable homes for rental income: Experts

Also, of late, NRIs with higher purchasing power are lapping up luxury homes along with affordable homes, as they offer better rental income and capital appreciation

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Tussle at Usha Martin sees Basant Kumar Jhawar's ouster from board

The two factions at the apex of Usha Martin's, of Basant-Prashant Jhawar and Brij-Rajeev Jhawar, have been at odds with each other for a while

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Business Standard Annual Awards for 2018: Meet the best in business

Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley presented the awards to winners in 12 categories

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Govt notifies new accounting standard, lease rule to impact airlines

Ind AS 116 -- to be effective from April 1 -- sets out the principles for recognition, presentation and disclosure of leases

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Govt extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar by 6 months

The recent extension for intimating Aadhaar number and linking it with PAN is September 30, unless specifically exempted, the IT department said

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Roll-out of new, simplified monthly GST return forms deferred

In July last year, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs had come out with the draft GST returns forms and sought comments from stakeholders

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Govt extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar by 6 months

The recent extension for intimating Aadhaar number and linking it with PAN is September 30, unless specifically exempted, the IT department said

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Modi obsessed with self-promotion, floundering due to his arrogance: Rahul

Asked if he was open to being the PM, he said it was for the people to decide

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Brexit in meltdown: Theresa May under pressure to choose from 3 options

A third defeat of May's divorce deal, after her pledge to quit if it was passed, left one of the weakest leaders in a generation grappling with a perilous crisis over Brexit

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Crisis averted at Jet Airways; pilots defer by 2 weeks decision not to fly

The decision was taken at an open house meeting of NAG members that took place both in Mumbai and Delhi Sunday afternoon

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Crisis averted at Jet Airways; pilots defer by 2 weeks decision not to fly

The decision was taken at an open house meeting of NAG members that took place both in Mumbai and Delhi Sunday afternoon

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Vijaya, Dena to become Bank of Baroda from Monday; to work as BoB outlets

The government in September last year announced the first-ever three-way consolidation of banks in India, with a combined business of Rs 14.82 lakh crore

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Larsen & Toubro expects $1 billion revenue from L&T Nxt in 5-7 years

Infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro is eyeing more than USD 1 billion revenue from its newly launched new-age technology platform L&T Nxt in the next five to seven years, a top company official has said. The L&T Nxt initiative, which was launched last week, will focus on the areas of artificial intelligence, internet of things (IoT), virtual reality, augmented reality, geospatial solutions as well as cybersecurity. The announcement came at a time when L&T has made an offer to buy up to 66 per cent stake in IT firm Mindtree for around Rs 10,800 crore. It has entered into a deal to buy Cafe Coffee Day owner V G Siddhartha's 20.32 per cent share in Mindtree and has also placed an order with brokers to pick up another 15 per cent of the company shares from the open market. "This is more like a start-up ... this is more of an initiative going into outside market. Many of our initiatives have resulted in success stories. We will be looking at beyond a billion dollars in ...

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IndiGo's chief planning officer Micheal Swiatek quits for personal reasons

Swiatek is the second senior executive after Cindi Szadokiersky, who was working as vice-president (airports), to have deboarded the airline in the last four months

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ISRO's 47th PSLV mission to launch 28 nano satellites, countdown begins

The four-stage PSLV-C45 will blast off from the second launch pad at the spaceport of Sriharikota

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Roll-out of new, simplified monthly GST return forms deferred

In July last year, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs had come out with the draft GST returns forms and sought comments from stakeholders

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DPIIT defining 'accredited investors' to boost investments in startups

The department, under the commerce and industry ministry, has already prepared a draft definition and is now seeking views of stakeholders

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Market, economists see a rate cut in RBI's April 4 monetary policy review

All 15 participants in a BS poll say they expect at least 25 bps cut in April 4 meeting

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NYAY, PM KISAN problematic, target narrow group: Arvind Subramanian

The Congress' data analytics chief Praveen Chakravarty has said that Subramanian advised on the party's idea of minimum basic income guarantee proposal for the country's poorest 20 per cent

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Gold cheaper by Rs 2K over past 5 weeks due to low demand, cash crunch

In Mumbai, the prices fell 6.2 per cent, or by Rs 2,085 per 10 gram, from the all-time high - seen on February 20

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Revenue department takes final shots on the last day of GST collection

Officials indicate that March collection on the way to cross Rs 1 trillion

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GST rule change to aid businesses with better cash flow management

Taxpayer can pay SGST using IGST credit before using the latter to set off CGST liability

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Economic policies need to be in the people's interest

The pursuit of the neo-liberal policies by the six-year BJP-led govt and the ten year Congress-led govt, need to be reversed

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Cut tariff before buying stressed asset: UP energy regulator to Tata Power

Amid large scale stressed energy assets on block, the order can set pan India precedent

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Sagging coal auction volumes raise imports by 13% in April-February

Demand for higher imported coal shipments was fuelled by improved capacity utilisation of manufacturing industries in steel and cement

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Jaitley criticises JDS, Congress for organising protest against IT searches

Led by Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy, the Cong-JDS ruling combine organised a protest in front of the Income Tax department at Bengaluru on Thursday against a statewide crackdown on his partymen and others

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I-T, GST offices open on March 30, 31 to facilitate filing of tax returns

GST collections in the current financial year till February totalled Rs 10.70 trillion

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Delay GSP eligibility decision till Indian elections: US lawmaker to USTR

Trump informed the US Congress about his intent to terminate the designation of India as a beneficiary developing country under GSP programme

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India extends deadline to impose high import duties on 29 US products

The govt has extended this deadline over half a dozen times since June 2018

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Last day to file delayed income tax return for FY18: A step-by-step guide

Taxpayers can use the I-T department's online portal to file their returns from the comfort of their home. Here's a step-by-step guide to file your income tax returns for FY18

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India has huge potential, the real question is speed of growth: Indra Nooyi

Nooyi, in October last year, stepped down as the CEO of the global beverage giant, after 24 years with the company, the last 12 as its CEO

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Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad in Kerala along with Amethi: Antony

The announcement was made by senior party leader AK Antony at a press conference

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Foreign investors pull out Rs 44,500 crore from Indian market in 2018-19

FPIs remained net sellers almost throughout the recently concluded fiscal except for the past couple of months

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RBI rate decision, macro data announcement to drive equities this week

Foreign fund movement, trend in rupee and outcome of the US-China trade talks would also be monitored for further cues, analysts said

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Zuckerberg calls for global internet regulations to address harmful content

In his post, Zuckerberg proposes that 'regulation could set baselines for what's prohibited and require companies to build systems for keeping harmful content to a bare minimum'

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Jeff Bezos' phone hacked by Saudis to access personal data: Investigator

Bezos has accused Enquirer publisher American Media Inc, led by David Pecker, of 'blackmail' for threatening to publish the intimate photos if he did not halt the investigation

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Top 10 business headlines: RBI rate cut, Jet clears Dec salary, and more

From RBI's monetary policy review to Jet Airways clearing pending salaries, Business Standard brings you top 10 business stories that made news on Saturday

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Banks face higher provisions on resolution delays to big-ticket NCLT cases

These cases were in advanced stages of resolution, and their settlement was expected by the end of the March quarter of 2018-19

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Market, economists see a rate cut in RBI's April 4 monetary policy review

All 15 participants in a BS poll say they expect at least 25 bps cut in April 4 meeting

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Meet Nirav's A-Team that may have helped him pull off Rs 14,000-cr scam

After all, he employed over 2,200 people and it's a matter of conjecture as to why someone didn't blow the whistle earlier

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NYAY, PM KISAN problematic, target narrow group: Arvind Subramanian

The Congress' data analytics chief Praveen Chakravarty has said that Subramanian advised on the party's idea of minimum basic income guarantee proposal for the country's poorest 20 per cent

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NYAY, PM KISAN problematic, target narrow group: Arvind Subramanian

The Congress' data analytics chief Praveen Chakravarty has said that Subramanian advised on the party's idea of minimum basic income guarantee proposal for the country's poorest 20 per cent

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Be prepared to pay for advice while doing financial planning. Here's why

While a do-it-yourself approach in direct plans will help you save money, there is the risk of making poor investment decisions and suffering loss of capital

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Can what we eat affect how we feel?

Most Americans are overfed in calories yet starved of the vital array of micronutrients that our brains need

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Regain lost movements, correct postural defects through Neurophysiotherapy

Neurophysiotherapy, a combination of neuroscience, exercise and movement science, helps people with nerve-related disorders lead a normal healthy life

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Gold cheaper by Rs 2K over past 5 weeks due to low demand, cash crunch

In Mumbai, the prices fell 6.2 per cent, or by Rs 2,085 per 10 gram, from the all-time high - seen on February 20

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Gold cheaper by Rs 2K over past 5 weeks due to low demand, cash crunch

In Mumbai, the prices fell 6.2 per cent, or by Rs 2,085 per 10 gram, from the all-time high - seen on February 20

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Contact lenses that not only improve vision but reduce itch soon a reality

The antihistamine-containing lenses, developed and tested by Johnson & Johnson, significantly quieted eye allergy symptoms, researchers reported in Cornea

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On the retail road: Amazon infuses Rs 240 crore into India grocery unit

This follows the board's earlier decision to hike authorised share capital

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On the retail road: Amazon infuses Rs 240 crore into India grocery unit

This follows the board's earlier decision to hike authorised share capital

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Tata Motors arm transfers defence business worth Rs 625 crore to TASL

Tata Motors also said that it has acquired non-aerospace business from TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited for Rs 10 lakh.

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Tata Motors arm transfers defence business worth Rs 625 crore to TASL

Tata Motors also said that it has acquired non-aerospace business from TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited for Rs 10 lakh.

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Jet Airways clears pending December salary, pilots say not enough

The pilots union, however, is not happy with the payout and has decided to continue with its call for no flying

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Jet Airways clears pending December salary, pilots say not enough

The pilots union, however, is not happy with the payout and has decided to continue with its call for no flying

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Revenue department takes final shots on the last day of GST collection

Officials indicate that March collection on the way to cross Rs 1 trillion

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Revenue department takes final shots on the last day of GST collection

Officials indicate that March collection on the way to cross Rs 1 trillion

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TenX2 eyes startups developing IP, IoT-led solutions with its India foray

The firm has roped in Jubin Mishra, the former global head of Sankalp Intellecap, to drive its India operations

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Jaitley criticises JDS, Congress for organising protest against IT searches

Led by Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy, the Cong-JDS ruling combine organised a protest in front of the Income Tax department at Bengaluru on Thursday against a statewide crackdown on his partymen and others

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Shanghai world's first district with 5G coverage, broadband gigabit network

5G is the next generation of cellular technology with download speeds that are 10 to 100 times faster than 4G LTE networks

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New Zealand attacks: Facebook to crack down on hate speech, live streaming

Facebook is looking into barring people who have previously violated the social network's community standards from livestreaming on its platform, according to Sandberg

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Supercomputers help supercharge protein assembly

Using proteins derived from jellyfish, scientists assembled a complex sixteen protein structure composed of two stacked octamers by supercharging alone. This research could be applied to useful technologies such as pharmaceutical targeting, artificial energy harvesting, 'smart' sensing and building materials, and more. Computational modeling through XSEDE allocations on Stampede2 (TACC) and Comet (SDSC) refined measurements of structure.

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Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

Researchers have linked disruption of a child's gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early-life adversity -- such as parental separation -- with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health.

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Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work

Scientists have found the most efficient length for cilia, the tiny hair-like structures designed to sweep out the body's fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy.

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Need to increase diversity within genetic data sets

Polygenic scores developed by studying Europeans do a better job at predicting disease risk for people of European ancestry than for those of other ancestries.

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Poor lung function in shorter people linked to increased risk of heart disease

Results from a new study has found that an association between shorter stature and higher risk of heart disease is mainly attributed to our lungs.

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Exercise is more critical than diet to maintain weight loss

The study showed successful weight-loss maintainers rely on physical activity to remain in energy balance (rather than chronic restriction of dietary intake) to avoid weight regain. Successful weight-loss maintainers are individuals who maintain a reduced body weight of 30 pounds or more for over a year. The study, published in the March issue of Obesity, was selected as the Editor's Choice article.

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Consider women juggling research/childcare

Offering financial aid to cover childcare costs for female academics attending conferences is one of the suggestions offered by researchers who surveyed Australian women on how caring for children has affected their careers. They also recommend institutions and funding bodies that use publication and citation benchmarks as a key criteria for appointment, promotion and the awarding of grants should adjust those to cater for women who have cared for children.

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April Fools hoax stories could offer clues to help identify 'fake news'

Academic experts in natural language processing who are interested in deception have compared the language used within written April Fools hoaxes and fake news stories. They have discovered that there are similarities in the written structure of humorous April Fools hoaxes -- the spoof articles published by media outlets every April 1 -- and malicious fake news stories.

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Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card

The bizarre optical properties of tiny metal particles -- smaller than light waves -- can be captured on paper to detect even a single target molecule in a test sample. These hyper-sensitive testing devices could be assembled and customized at the point of use in low-resource environments, with virtually limitless applications spanning medicine, forensics, manufacturing and environmental safety.

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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may play opposite roles in childhood asthma

Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children and may also play opposite roles in modifying their response to indoor air pollution, according to new research.

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Pain, pain go away: New tools improve students' experience of school-based vaccines

Researchers have teamed up with educators, public health practitioners and grade seven students in Ontario to develop and implement a new approach to delivering school-based vaccines that improves student experience.

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Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring

Low levels of oxygen in the womb -- which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as preeclampsia -- may cause problems with fertility later in life, a study carried out in rats suggests.

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A new model to trial preventative treatments for schizophrenia

Neuroscientists have developed a new animal model of schizophrenia that will enable researchers around the world to better understand the disease and develop new treatments. Schizophrenia, which affects around seven people in 1,000, is a poorly understood group of mental disorders that disrupt cognition and behavior. The precise neurological cause of schizophrenia is unknown and the development of better treatments are urgently needed. This research will provide a model to begin to address some of the underlying fundamental mechanisms involved.

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Running upright: The minuscule movements that keep us from falling

Maybe running comes easy, each stride pleasant and light. Maybe it comes hard, each step a slog to the finish. Either way, the human body is constantly calibrating, making microscopic adjustments to keep us from falling as we weekend-warrior our way to greatness.

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Novel study links fetal exposure to nicotine and sudden infant death syndrome

In utero exposure to nicotine has postnatal effects on development of the heart and its response to adrenalin and may contribute to explanation of why some babies do not wake up during sleep apnea, according to a new study.

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Nanovaccine boosts immunity in sufferers of metabolic syndrome

A new class of biomaterial developed by researchers for an infectious disease nanovaccine effectively boosted immunity in mice with metabolic disorders linked to gut bacteria -- a population that shows resistance to traditional flu and polio vaccines.

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Cancer prevention drug also disables H. pylori bacterium

A medicine currently being tested as a chemoprevention agent for multiple types of cancer has more than one trick in its bag when it comes to preventing stomach cancer, researchers have discovered.

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Can what we eat affect how we feel?

Most Americans are overfed in calories yet starved of the vital array of micronutrients that our brains need

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Regain lost movements, correct postural defects through Neurophysiotherapy

Neurophysiotherapy, a combination of neuroscience, exercise and movement science, helps people with nerve-related disorders lead a normal healthy life

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Contact lenses that not only improve vision but reduce itch soon a reality

The antihistamine-containing lenses, developed and tested by Johnson & Johnson, significantly quieted eye allergy symptoms, researchers reported in Cornea

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Alcohol, caffeine are common triggers of irregular heart rhythm

People don't always realise when the heartbeat is irregular

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Zuckerberg calls for global internet regulations to address harmful content

In his post, Zuckerberg proposes that 'regulation could set baselines for what's prohibited and require companies to build systems for keeping harmful content to a bare minimum'

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Jeff Bezos' phone hacked by Saudis to access personal data: Investigator

Bezos has accused Enquirer publisher American Media Inc, led by David Pecker, of 'blackmail' for threatening to publish the intimate photos if he did not halt the investigation

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The final minutes of Ethiopian Airlines' doomed Boeing 737 MAX

New details paint a picture of a catastrophic failure that quickly overwhelmed the flight crew

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Banks face higher provisions on resolution delays to big-ticket NCLT cases

These cases were in advanced stages of resolution, and their settlement was expected by the end of the March quarter of 2018-19

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On the retail road: Amazon infuses Rs 240 crore into India grocery unit

This follows the board's earlier decision to hike authorised share capital

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Tata Motors arm transfers defence business worth Rs 625 crore to TASL

Tata Motors also said that it has acquired non-aerospace business from TAL Manufacturing Solutions Limited for Rs 10 lakh.

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Air India to start direct flights on Delhi-Kannur route from April 2

The flight will be operated five days a week except on Monday and Thursday

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Jet Airways clears pending December salary, pilots say not enough

The pilots union, however, is not happy with the payout and has decided to continue with its call for no flying

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TenX2 eyes startups developing IP, IoT-led solutions with its India foray

The firm has roped in Jubin Mishra, the former global head of Sankalp Intellecap, to drive its India operations

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A bad bout of flu triggers 'taste bud cells' to grow in the lungs

When researchers examined mice that had recovered from severe influenza, they came upon a surprising discovery: Taste bud cells had grown in the animals' lungs. The team believes the cells may play a role in immunity.

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3D-printed tissues may keep athletes in action

Bioscientists have learned to 3D-print scaffolds that may help heal osteochondral injuries of the sort suffered by many athletes.

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Novel brain map tracks early brain atrophy from HIV infection

A new map of brain tissue in people with HIV shows atrophy in several areas including a primary neurocognitive control center where shrinkage and loss of function can be seen in scans before clinical symptoms appear.

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Researchers discover the source of new neurons in brain's hippocampus

Researchers have shown, in mice, that one type of stem cell that makes adult neurons is the source of this lifetime stock of new cells in the hippocampus. These findings may help neuroscientists figure out how to maintain youthful conditions for learning and memory, and repair and regenerate parts of the brain after injury and aging.

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Bacteria partners with virus to cause chronic wounds

A common bacterial pathogen called Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a virus that substantially increases the pathogen's ability to infect us, according to a new study.

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Copycat fungus deceives immune system and deactivates body's response to infection

Fungus can imitate signals from our immune system and prevent our body from responding to infection, new research has found.

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Major spoilers for "Us" (and some decades-old episodes of "The Twilight Zone") are ahead.

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Instead, among the hundreds of new watches I saw from brands, the ones that caught my attention included a fair number at entry-level price points

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The congresswoman has become a handy and versatile symbol - the representative

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In 2018-19, Badmul raked in Rs 1.3 crore from eco-tourism, bolstered by 3000 visitors, 20 per cent of whom were foreign tourists

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Rising cotton price to hit margins of textile companies

Cotton, the key raw material for textile and apparel production, has become costlier by 6 per cent in March alone

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Dump 'Statistical significance'

Critics argue that statistical significance can be misleading because it sets an arbitrary threshold on the level of uncertainty science should be willing to accept

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Govt to borrow Rs 4.42 trn in 1st half of FY20: Economic Affairs Secretary

The calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on its website showed that the weekly borrowing would be Rs 17,000 crore, less than the Rs 18,000 crore witnessed by the market in H2, FY19

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India has a great future; old narrative on poverty won't hold: Jaitley

India's market-based economy with social consciousness is more competitive and produces the best talent, says Jaitley

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Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya to share same jail cell in Mumbai?

The 48-year-old diamond merchant is wanted in India for alleged "high value and sophisticated" fraud and money laundering amounting to $ 2 billion

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Odisha eyes a slice of tinsel world with alluring sops

State to tap into celluloid for tourism promotion

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Govt to borrow Rs 4.42 trn in H1 FY2019-20: Economic Affairs Secretary

As per the Union Budget, the gross borrowing was pegged at Rs 7.1 trillion for 2019-20, higher than Rs 5.71 trillion estimated for the ongoing fiscal

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CAD widens to 2.5% of GDP in Q3 on account of a higher trade deficit

In absolute terms, the CAD was $16.9 billion in the October-December 2018 period, up from $13.7 billion in the year-ago period

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India's April-February fiscal deficit at 134% of FY target: Govt data

India's April-February fiscal deficit touched Rs 8.51 trillion ($123.07 billion), or 134.2 per cent of the budgeted target for the current fiscal year

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Technology can displace, transform 45m jobs globally by 2025: Report

Productivity gains through digital technologies will help create up to 65 million new jobs during the same timeframe

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Small savings schemes: Govt keeps interest rates unchanged for Apr-June qtr

PPF and NSC will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 8 per cent, while Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) will give a yield of 7.7 per cent and mature in 112 months

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India Inc's foreign borrowings fall to $2.81 bn in Feb, down by 9%: RBI

India Inc's borrowings from foreign markets fell to USD 2.81 billion in February, down by 9 per cent as compared to the year-ago month, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed Friday. The domestic firms had raised as much as USD 3.1 billion through the external commercial borrowing (ECB) route in the corresponding month of 2018. No firms tapped the rupee-denominated bonds route to borrow capital from foreign markets during February. The entire fund mop-up during the month was done through the automatic route of ECB, showed the RBI data. Among the major borrowers were Oil India Ltd (USD 550 million for overseas investment), Indian Oil Corporation (USD 400 million as working capital loan), Shriram Transport Finance Company (USD 400 million for sub-lending) and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (USD 300 million for sub-lending). Tata Capital Housing Finance raised USD 200 million for on-lending, HPCL Rajasthan Refinery USD 140.71 million for new project investment, and ...

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India approves new coal projects amid a shrinking global pool

The findings of the report titled 'Boom and Bust 2019: Tracking the Global Coal Plant Pipeline' are disturbing for the coal sector

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Apparel exporters fear tough year ahead as global orders fall

Demand from key importers and particularly, the United Arab Emirates, has gone down drastically

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From validity to route distance, govt relaxes norms for e-way bills

The govt is also considering stopping generation of multiple e-way bills on one invoice number

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N K Singh bats for keeping a check on the Centre's fiscal consolidation

Singh had recommended the fiscal road map for the Centre and states

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Synthetic textile manufacturers plan to expand capacity in 3 years

The industry saw nearly 300,000 tonnes of new capacity across the entire value chain in the past two to three years

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Basmati rice export may hit a record level of Rs 30,000 cr this season

However, the export volume is only marginally higher at 2 per cent

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300,000 companies under the tax scanner for money laundering

The tax department will seek restoration of such struck-off companies by filing an appeal before NCLT

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Lok Sabha MPs are 147 times richer than rural households, says report

The top three wealthiest MPs are politicians from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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Merchandise exports to be at $330 billion in FY19: Suresh Prabhu

This will be lower than the $350-bn target set by the commerce department

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'Us' reflects a mirror image of 'The Twilight Zone'

Major spoilers for "Us" (and some decades-old episodes of "The Twilight Zone") are ahead.

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At Baselworld 2019, finest timepieces weren't necessarily most expensive

Instead, among the hundreds of new watches I saw from brands, the ones that caught my attention included a fair number at entry-level price points

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Ocasio-Cortez is finding a new model for how to work in public

The congresswoman has become a handy and versatile symbol - the representative

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'Modi vs who' question could arise in 2024, but not this time, says PM

Modi dismissed Gandhi's chances this time round, predicting the opposition would have to wait another five years to mount a serious challenge

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US testing 250 objects from Indian ASAT debris; ISS not at risk

At this point in time, the International Space Station is not at risk, said US

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Vistara gets Jet landing and take-off slots for Delhi-Raipur flights

Vistara has been allotted the same slots in which Jet operated its flights before terminating the services last month due to financial crisis

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Rail Vikas Nigam's Rs 477-crore IPO subscribed 8% on first day of bidding

At the top end, Rail Vikas will be valued at Rs 3,962 crore

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Oil posts biggest quarterly rise since 2009 on OPEC cuts, sanctions

For the two benchmarks, the first quarter was the best-performing quarter since 2009, when both gained close to 40 per cent

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Sensex ends 2018-19 with 17.3% gains; rupee, govt bonds see high volatility

A surge in foreign inflows, amid cooling off of US bond yields, is seen as the major reason behind the latest market surge

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Govt to borrow Rs 4.42 trn in 1st half of FY20: Economic Affairs Secretary

The calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on its website showed that the weekly borrowing would be Rs 17,000 crore, less than the Rs 18,000 crore witnessed by the market in H2, FY19

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Ola drives into in 3 more UK cities; Birmingham, Reading and Liverpool

In the UK, Ola is the only app that offers black cabs and private hire vehicles, giving both driver-partners as well as users, more choice

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Stall-prevention system got activated on its own, says Boeing crash probe

Parallels with the loss of an identical Lion Air plane led to a global grounding of the Max model and have given the probe added urgency

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Over 1,000 Jet Airways pilots to go ahead with no flying call from April 1

Earlier in the day, a source said that around 200 pilots had written individually to Jet CEO Vinay Dube, threatening to go on "leave of absence"

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India has a great future; old narrative on poverty won't hold: Jaitley

India's market-based economy with social consciousness is more competitive and produces the best talent, says Jaitley

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India has a great future; old narrative on poverty won't hold: Jaitley

India's market-based economy with social consciousness is more competitive and produces the best talent, says Jaitley

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GAIL, BHEL sign pact for development of solar power projects

GAIL shall be the project developer and BHEL shall act as an engineering, procurement, construction and project management contractor

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UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea, fears he may not surrender

India asked Britain in August 2018 to extradite Modi, 48, after he was accused of massive bank fraud, charges he denies.

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Sebi wants safety-first, contingency plans in place for MF investors

Regulator wants trustees to prepare report on complex exposures to promoter entities

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Sebi wants safety-first, contingency plans in place for MF investors

Regulator wants trustees to prepare report on complex exposures to promoter entities

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Delhi HC dismisses Malvinder Singh's plea on access to pension fund account

Malvinder had moved HC claiming access to pension funds as it was outside purview of attachment

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India's April-February fiscal deficit at 134% of FY target: Govt data

India's April-February fiscal deficit touched Rs 8.51 trillion ($123.07 billion), or 134.2 per cent of the budgeted target for the current fiscal year

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MSTC shares fall 5% on debut over lukewarm response to IPO

Shares of MSTC ended at Rs 113.8 compared to its IPO price of Rs 120 per share

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Led by the rally in stocks, investors' wealth zooms to Rs 8.83 trn in FY19

Investors' wealth had surged Rs 20.70 trillion during the 2017-18 financial year

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NCLAT asks IL&FS to give details of debt-ridden group's dues

Earlier, the corporate affairs ministry submitted the debt resolution plan for IL&FS

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Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Ipca Labs, Varun Beverages hit record high

Asian Paints, Merck, Adani Gas, Future Lifestyle, Gujarat Fluorochemicals and Muthoot Finance were among 14 stocks hitting their respective all-time highs on the BSE on Friday.

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India approves new coal projects amid a shrinking global pool

The findings of the report titled 'Boom and Bust 2019: Tracking the Global Coal Plant Pipeline' are disturbing for the coal sector

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Power Finance Corporation extends rally on acquisition of REC

PFC has acquired 52.63 per cent equity stake of the Centre in the REC along with the management control

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PNB to sell part stake in housing finance arm for Rs 1,852 crore

Both VardePartners and General Atlantic Group will buy 1.089 crore shares each at Rs 850 per share in the housing finance company

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66-million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteor

Paleontologists have found a fossil site in North Dakota that contains animals and plants killed and buried within an hour of the meteor impact that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. This is the richest K-T boundary site ever found, incorporating insects, fish, mammals, dinosaurs and plants living at the end of the Cretaceous, mixed with tektites and rock created and scattered by the impact. The find shows that dinosaurs survived until the impact.

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Quantum optical cooling of nanoparticles

One important requirement to see quantum effects is to remove all thermal energy from the particle motion, i.e. to cool it as close as possible to absolute zero temperature. Researchers are now one step closer to reaching this goal by demonstrating a new method for cooling levitated nanoparticles.

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Researchers discover the source of new neurons in brain's hippocampus

Researchers have shown, in mice, that one type of stem cell that makes adult neurons is the source of this lifetime stock of new cells in the hippocampus. These findings may help neuroscientists figure out how to maintain youthful conditions for learning and memory, and repair and regenerate parts of the brain after injury and aging.

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Biophysicists use machine learning to understand, predict dynamics of worm behavior

Biophysicists have used an automated method to model a living system -- the dynamics of a worm perceiving and escaping pain. The model makes accurate predictions about the dynamics of the worm behavior, and these predictions are biologically interpretable and have been experimentally verified.

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Harnessing T-cell 'stemness' could enhance cancer immunotherapy

A new study sheds light on one way tumors may continue to grow despite the presence of cancer-killing immune cells. The findings suggest a way to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies for cancer treatment.

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Scientists find brain mechanism that naturally combats overeating

Studying a brain region involved in memory, researchers discovered a set of neurons that help mice control their appetite.

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Schizophrenia: 30 genes under suspicion

A research group has identified 30 genes associated with schizophrenia. The team was able to show which pathological changes in the brain and behavioral abnormalities are triggered by these genes.

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This 20-Minute Resistance Band Butt Workout Will Seriously Work Your Glutes

Will Nirav Modi, Mallya share same jail cell in Mumbai if extradited?

The 48-year-old diamond merchant is wanted in India for alleged 'high value and sophisticated' fraud and money laundering amounting to $ 2 billion

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PNB scam: Nirav Modi uses his pet dog in an attempt to win bail

Nirav Modi failed in his second attempt to get bail in his extradition case at Westminster Magistrates' Court

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In its market debut, Lyft counters Uber with 'nice guy' image

Lyft exceeded market expectations with its initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, raising $2.34 billion and fetching a valuation of $24 billion.

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Private equity investments in real estate gain traction, says report

Out of the total investment of $33.1 billion in India across sectors by PE funds, $7.2 billion was pumped in 65 transactions

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Vistara gets Jet landing and take-off slots for Delhi-Raipur flights

Vistara has been allotted the same slots in which Jet operated its flights before terminating the services last month due to financial crisis

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Don't charge steep fares for flights to J&K, Northeast, Port Blair: DGCA

The civil aviation regulator is also expected to take a call next week on the release of slots that are lying unused due to the grounding of Jet's fleet

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Ola drives into in 3 more UK cities; Birmingham, Reading and Liverpool

In the UK, Ola is the only app that offers black cabs and private hire vehicles, giving both driver-partners as well as users, more choice

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L&T launches strategic unit L&T-Nxt to focus on AI, Internet of Things

The announcement comes at a time when L&T is trying to expand its technology footprint through a sweet and sour takeover of Mindtree

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Over 1,000 Jet Airways pilots to go ahead with no flying call from April 1

Earlier in the day, a source said that around 200 pilots had written individually to Jet CEO Vinay Dube, threatening to go on "leave of absence"

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India has a great future; old narrative on poverty won't hold: Jaitley

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Cardif sells 5 crore shares in SBI Life Insurance for 2,889 crore

Meanwhile, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has bought 2 crore shares at an average price of Rs 577.50 per shares, as per the regulatory filing

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200 Jet Airways pilots write to CEO; threaten to go on leave, sue airline

A pilot has informed the CEO that he was planning to go on "leave of absence" starting from April 1

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GAIL, BHEL sign pact for development of solar power projects

GAIL shall be the project developer and BHEL shall act as an engineering, procurement, construction and project management contractor

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Ranveer Singh turns entrepreneur, launches independent music label IncInk

Singh announced the launch of music label IncInk, thus joining peers like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Anushka Sharma, who all have business ventures

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Delhi HC dismisses Malvinder Singh's plea on access to pension fund account

Malvinder had moved HC claiming access to pension funds as it was outside purview of attachment

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No violation of FDI norms in approval to set up AirAsia India, Govt to HC

The government also opposed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking stay on AirAsia India's application for an international flying licence, saying it will take a decision in this regard

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NCLAT asks IL&FS to give details of debt-ridden group's dues

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Friday asked the newly-appointed board of debt-ridden IL&FS to submit details of the group's dues. A two-member bench headed by Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhaya also clarified that there was no stay on the government to proceed with the resolution plan for IL&FS companies. During the proceedings, the bench said that whatsoever step is taken by the newly-appointed board and the government for resolution of IL&FS and its over 300 group companies would have to be passed by the appellate tribunal. The NCLAT has listed the matter for next hearing on April 8. The bench also said it would hear the banking regulator RBI on moratorium against IL&FS group companies at the next hearing. During the proceedings, senior secured financial creditors of IL&FS asked the tribunal to direct the 'amber' classified companies to discharge their debt liability. Under its resolution plan, the government has categorised IL&FS group ...

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Rescue deal is no panacea for struggling Jet Airways

Jet Airways' investors are cheering this week's government-led rescue deal, but the cash-strapped Indian airline's future looks mired in uncertainty

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PNB to sell part stake in housing finance arm for Rs 1,852 crore

Both VardePartners and General Atlantic Group will buy 1.089 crore shares each at Rs 850 per share in the housing finance company

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Supercomputers help supercharge protein assembly

Using proteins derived from jellyfish, scientists assembled a complex sixteen protein structure composed of two stacked octamers by supercharging alone. This research could be applied to useful technologies such as pharmaceutical targeting, artificial energy harvesting, 'smart' sensing and building materials, and more. Computational modeling through XSEDE allocations on Stampede2 (TACC) and Comet (SDSC) refined measurements of structure.

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Engineering for high-speed devices

A research team from the University of Delaware has developed cutting-edge technology for photonics devices that could enable faster communications between phones and computers.

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Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work

Scientists have found the most efficient length for cilia, the tiny hair-like structures designed to sweep out the body's fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy.

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Hubble spots flock of cosmic ducks

This star-studded image shows us a portion of Messier 11, an open star cluster in the southern constellation of Scutum (the Shield). Messier 11 is also known as the Wild Duck Cluster, as its brightest stars form a 'V' shape that somewhat resembles a flock of ducks in flight.

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April Fools hoax stories could offer clues to help identify 'fake news'

Academic experts in natural language processing who are interested in deception have compared the language used within written April Fools hoaxes and fake news stories. They have discovered that there are similarities in the written structure of humorous April Fools hoaxes -- the spoof articles published by media outlets every April 1 -- and malicious fake news stories.

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Quantum optical cooling of nanoparticles

One important requirement to see quantum effects is to remove all thermal energy from the particle motion, i.e. to cool it as close as possible to absolute zero temperature. Researchers are now one step closer to reaching this goal by demonstrating a new method for cooling levitated nanoparticles.

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Odd reaction creates a stir in the lab

Chemists show how PTFE - aka Teflon - in standard lab stir bars affects a chemical reaction used to reduce nanotubes, skewing the results.

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Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card

The bizarre optical properties of tiny metal particles -- smaller than light waves -- can be captured on paper to detect even a single target molecule in a test sample. These hyper-sensitive testing devices could be assembled and customized at the point of use in low-resource environments, with virtually limitless applications spanning medicine, forensics, manufacturing and environmental safety.

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Dark matter experiment finds no evidence of axions

Physicists have performed the first run of a new experiment to detect axions -- hypothetical particles that are predicted to be among the lightest particles in the universe. The team reports that in the first month of observations, the experiment detected no sign of axions within the mass range of 0.31 to 8.3 nanoelectronvolts. This means that axions within this mass range either don't exist or they have an even smaller effect on electricity and magnetism than previously thought.

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Tiny optical elements could one day replace traditional refractive lenses

A research team has developed tiny optical elements from metal nanoparticles and a polymer that one day could replace traditional refractive lenses to realize portable imaging systems and optoelectronic devices.

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Indian Railways likely to surpass revised freight target for FY19

The transporter has handled incremental freight traffic of 54.14 mt from April to February in 2018-19

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Delhi cops register case against Fortis' Singh brothers for siphoning funds

FIR against Singh brothers, Godhwani, others for misappropriation of funds, forgery, criminal conspiracy

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Donald Trump presses OPEC to boost output to bring down oil prices

Oil prices took a brief, sharp turn downward after Donald Trump's statement before recovering somewhat.

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Income support scheme can be realised by cutting other doles: Y V Reddy

It would be difficult for state governments to implement a similar scheme as they largely depend on the Centre for finance, he said

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US undermining UNSC by forcefully moving resolution on Azhar: China

"We urge the US to act cautiously and avoid forcefully moving forward this resolution draft," Geng said.

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Bullish bets on Indian rupee rise ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019: Poll

The confidence rode on brightening re-election prospects of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janta Party, translating into inflows of $5.99 billion so far this year into equities.

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Jessamyn Stanley Poses in Lingerie to Share an Insanely Candid Close-Up of Her Stretch Marks

A billion people will be newly exposed to diseases like dengue fever as world temperatures rise

As many as a billion people could be newly exposed to disease-carrying mosquitoes by the end of the century because of global warming, says a new study that examines temperature changes on a monthly basis across the world.

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Cultured stem cells reconstruct sensory nerve and tissue structure in the nose

Researchers have developed a method to grow and maintain olfactory stem cells. The work is a launch pad for developing stem cell transplantation therapies or pharmacologic activation of a patient's own dormant cells, to restore the sense of smell where it has been damaged by injury or degeneration.

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Designer organelles bring new functionalities into cells

For the first time, scientists have engineered the complex biological process of translation into a designer organelle in a living mammalian cell. Researchers used this technique to create a membraneless organelle that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality.

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'Free lunch' warps inner spatial map in rat brains and, by implication, human brains

Our brains' neural circuitry creates spatial maps as we navigate through new environments, allowing us to recall locations and directions. While it's been known for some time that we have these internal maps, a study shows how, in rats, those maps get redrawn when the rats learn they'll receive a reward at a certain place on the map.

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In a first, an Odisha village earns Rs 1 cr from community tourism project

In 2018-19, Badmul raked in Rs 1.3 crore from eco-tourism, bolstered by 3000 visitors, 20 per cent of whom were foreign tourists

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Changes in onset of spring linked to more allergies across the US

Human-induced climate change is disrupting nature's calendar, including when plants bloom and the spring season starts, and new research suggests we're increasingly paying the price for it in the form of seasonal allergies. The study, based on over 300,000 respondents between 2002 and 2013, shows that hay fever allergies increase when the timing of spring 'greenup' changes.

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Arbitrary categories improve visual learning transfer, study finds

This type of learning transfer opens the door for applying basic cognitive science research to help patients with vision loss.

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Dhanbad best city for 4G availability in India, Srinagar grabs 3rd spot

Of India's largest cities, none were really stoking the fires in OpenSignal's 4G availability analysis

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Facebook to change how political ads are handled ahead of EU elections

All EU advertisers will need to be authorised in their country to run ads related to politics and issues, a move intended to be a barrier to potential election interference from outside a country

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UK flags 'new risks' from Huawei engineering, no progress on earlier issues

Huawei is the leading manufacturer of equipment for next-generation 5G mobile networks.

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Will Samsung Galaxy Fold break if you fold it too hard? Watch stress test

A new video uploaded by Samsung shows behind-the-scenes action where the Galaxy Fold is put through stress test simulating screen fold and unfold mechanism multiple times

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Most precise measurements of sickle cell disease building blocks could lead to new treatments

In a breakthrough study of sickle cell disease, biomedical engineers have revealed that the building blocks of the disease are much less efficient at organizing than previously thought. The findings open the door to new treatments, including new medicines that could be prescribed at lower doses, for the approximately 20 million people worldwide who suffer from the lifelong disease.

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Critical receptor involved in response to antidepressants like ketamine

Effective treatment of clinical depression remains a major mental health issue, with roughly 30 percent of patients who do not respond to any of the available treatments. Researchers have discovered a crucial receptor called mGlu2 that is critical to the mechanism of fast-acting antidepressants such as ketamine when used to treat depression.

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Biologists find a way to boost intestinal stem cell populations

Biologists have found that aging takes a toll on intestinal stem cells and may contribute to increased susceptibility to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The researchers could also reverse this effect in aged mice by treating them with an NAD precursor, which helps boost the population of intestinal stem cells.

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How mosquitoes smell human sweat (and new ways to stop them)

Female mosquitoes are known to rely on an array of sensory information to find people to bite, picking up on carbon dioxide, body odor, heat, moisture, and visual cues. Now researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat.

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Pediatric cell atlas will map single-cell changes for a deeper view of child health and disease

Biomedical researchers plan to create the Pediatric Cell Atlas, a powerful new resource for fine-grained scientific understanding of human growth and development. Drawing on dramatic recent advances in technology, the Atlas will offer an unprecedented window into the unique biology of children by benchmarking healthy and abnormal tissues at the level of single cells -- the basic units of biology.

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Biomedical engineers grow cardiac patches to help people recover from heart attacks

A little goes a long way. Tiny blood vessels are essential for regenerative engineering and a team led by engineers has detailed innovative methods to ensure highly aligned, dense and mature microvasculature in engineered tissue that can be used for cardiac patches.

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TB: Promising new drugs for old pathogen Mtb

Researchers are targeting a metabolic pathway, the dihydrofolate reductase pathway, crucial for amino acid synthesis to treat TB infections.

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New molecular diagnostic tool

A new sophisticated computational model is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions.

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Saturn's rings coat tiny moons

New findings have emerged about five tiny moons nestled in and near Saturn's rings. The closest-ever flybys by NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveal that the surfaces of these unusual moons are covered with material from the planet's rings -- and from icy particles blasting out of Saturn's larger moon Enceladus. The work paints a picture of the competing processes shaping these mini-moons.

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Deep groundwater may generate surface streams on Mars

New research suggests that deep groundwater could still be active on Mars and could originate surface streams in some near-equatorial areas on Mars.

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Designer organelles bring new functionalities into cells

For the first time, scientists have engineered the complex biological process of translation into a designer organelle in a living mammalian cell. Researchers used this technique to create a membraneless organelle that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality.

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Mass amphibian extinctions globally caused by fungal disease

An international study has found a fungal disease has caused dramatic population declines in more than 500 amphibian species, including 90 extinctions, over the past 50 years.

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The Serengeti-Mara squeeze -- One of the world's most iconic ecosystems under pressure

Increased human activity around one of Africa's most iconic ecosystems is 'squeezing the wildlife in its core', damaging habitation and disrupting the migration routes of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, an international study has concluded.

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Hubble watches spun-up asteroid coming apart

A small asteroid has been caught in the process of spinning so fast it's throwing off material, according to new data.

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New approach could boost energy capacity of lithium batteries

Researchers have found a new way to make cathodes for lithium batteries, offering improvements in the amount of power for both a given weight and a given volume.

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Five new frog species from Madagascar

Scientists have named five new species of frogs found across the island of Madagascar. The largest could sit on your thumbnail, the smallest is hardly longer than a grain of rice.

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Fur discoveries in Iron Age graves testify to respect for animals

Fur remains found in burial sites demonstrate the importance of hunting traditions in Iron Age Finland and Lapland all the way to the 17th century. According to a recently completed study, they speak of a relationship between humans and animals.

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Galápagos islands have nearly 10 times more alien marine species than once thought

Over 50 non-native species have found their way to the Galápagos Islands, almost 10 times more than scientists previously thought, reports a new study.

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Woman with novel gene mutation lives almost pain-free

A woman in Scotland can feel virtually no pain due to a mutation in a previously-unidentified gene, according to a research article. She also experiences very little anxiety and fear, and may have enhanced wound healing due to the mutation, which the researchers say could help guide new treatments for a range of conditions.

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Codifying the universal language of honey bees

In a paper appearing in April's issue of Animal Behaviour researchers decipher the instructive messages encoded in the insects' movements, called waggle dances.

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Seeds inherit memories from their mother

Seeds remain in a dormant state as long as environmental conditions are not ideal for germination. The depth of this sleep is inherited from their mother. Researchers reveal how this maternal imprint is transmitted through fragments of 'interfering' RNAs, which inactivate genes, and that a similar mechanism enables to transmit another imprint, that of the temperatures present during the development of the seed. This mechanism allows the seed to optimize the timing of its germination.

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Eutrophication of lakes will significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions

The greening or eutrophication of the world's lakes will increase the emission of methane into the atmosphere by 30 to 90 percent during the next 100 years, say researchers. This increased methane emission is equivalent to 18-33 percent of annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels. Limiting lake greening is important to preserve fragile water supplies and to avoid acceleration of climate change.

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Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer

New research links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast cancers.

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For some people, attractive wives and high status husbands enhance marital quality

Researchers found that maximizing men -- those who seek to make the 'best' choice -- who had attractive wives were more satisfied at the start of their marriages than maximizing men who had less attractive wives, and maximizing women who had high status husbands experienced less steep declines in satisfaction over time than maximizing women who had low status husbands.

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A ventilation system proves effective at reducing hospital infections

The mechanism produces airflow that removes pathogens present in the air of a hospital room.

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Same microbe, different effect

Asking a different question about the bacteria in our microbiomes might help target disease more precisely.

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Improving equity in global physician training

Large numbers of U.S. physicians and medical trainees engage in hands-on clinical experiences abroad where they gain skills working across cultures with limited resources. However, providers from low- and middle-income countries traveling to learn from health care in the United States are rarely afforded the same critical hands-on education.

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Sexual satisfaction among older people about more than just health

Communication and being in a happy relationship, along with health, are important for sexual satisfaction among older people, according to new research.

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Breast cancer: The promises of old recipes

Of the three major subtypes of breast cancer, the triple negative is the most lethal and unlike other breast cancers, it is resistant to most existing therapies. By studying the properties of clofazimine, a 70-year-old antibiotic, scientists demonstrate its effectiveness in stopping the progression of the disease in in vivo tests. These results highlight the need to re-examine with a fresh eye the drugs already on the market.

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New mathematical model could be key to designing effective therapies for brain disorders

A new mathematical model has been developed to quantify the activity of biased G-protein-coupled receptors.

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This 30-Day Squat Challenge Will Transform Your Butt in 4 Weeks

These Celebrity Trainers Are Fighting the Illusion of Perfect Instagram Abs

Ola expands footprint in UK, drives into Liverpool, Reading, Birmingham

Ola started Liverpool operation by offering free rides on green tuk-tuks last week for a limited time period, as a part of the promotional campaign

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Apparel exporters fear tough year ahead as global orders fall

Demand from key importers and particularly, the United Arab Emirates, has gone down drastically

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Boeing sued over Ethiopia crash as plane orders in Asia waver

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the estate of Ethiopian Airlines passenger Jackson Musoni of Rwanda, claims the 737 Max 8 isn't safely designed

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Record handset sales boosts Huawei profit amid espionage allegations

The Chinese tech giant reported a net profit of 59.3 billion yuan for 2018, up 25 per cent from a year ago, slightly slower than a 28 per cent rise in 2017

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UK report confirms warnings of Huawei security risks: US official

Huawei denies that its equipment could be used to facilitate spying and Chinese authorities have accused Washington of exaggerating security concerns to limit competition with Western vendors

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Spiced buttermilk? Coca-Cola turns to grandmas' recipes in India

For Coke, the ethnic drinks push is paired with a $1.7 billion foray into locally grown fruit juices

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NCLT reads insolvency rules at Orchid Pharma's promoter group firm

The bank's dues, by July 2018, were Rs 215.7 crore

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Bigbasket turns unicorn with $150-mn funding; valuation jumps over twofold

Bigbasket has just sealed a Series F round at an estimated valuation of around $2.3 billion

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Jet Airways defaults on $140-mn loan; cites temporary liquidity constraints

The first repayment tranche of $31 million was due on March 11 and the second instalment of $109 million due today

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Crisis-hit Jet Airways delays ECB repayment amid liquidity crunch

This is at least the fourth time that the airline has defaulted on debt repayment in recent months

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IOB shareholders approve government's plan to infuse Rs 3,806 crore

R Subramaniakumar, MD & CEO, IOB, said while addressing shareholders that the capital infusion would help the bank shore up its capital adequacy requirements and enable it to build a robust loan book

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Wire, cable manufacturers cut institutional supplies, recharge retail

Wires and cables manufacturers are focusing on retail, changing their business strategy due to delay in payments by institutions.

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Infosys to buy 75% stake in ABN AMRO Bank subsidiary for $143 million

The all-cash transaction is likely to be complete in the first quarter of 2020, subject to regulatory clearance

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Don't put more money in Jet Airways: Bank union urges government, RBI

The union has decided to request the government, Ministry of Finance and the RBI to direct the banks against lending more money to Jet and also not getting involved in managing the airline

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Bank union to write to govt, RBI against infusing money into Jet Airways

State-owned banks, including State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank, are the main lenders to Jet.

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Ola to launch self-drive rental service in select cities in coming weeks

With its foray into self-drive, Ola will go head-to-head with early entrants Zoomcar, Revv and a few other

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Prabhat Dairy gets shareholder nod for sale of its business to Lactalis

99 per cent public institutions voted against the resolution but the promoter group and non-institutional investors voted in favour

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Premji-backed iD Fresh Food plans to sell only organic food products

iD Fresh Food plans is to make it 100% organic in 6-12 months

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Lenders ask for fresh round of bidding for Amtek Auto at NCLAT

NCLAT listed the matter for next hearing on April 22 and said "CoC would not approve any other plan" in between

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PFC concludes REC acquisition with internal accruals, term loans

Quashing concerns regarding its financial strength post the acquisition, PFC executives said the company had 19 per cent capital adequacy in Q3FY19

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S&P downgrades Tata Motors, subsidiary JLR credit rating for weak profits

The rating agency cited weakness in profitability of JLR as the main reason for downgrading credit rating of Tata Motors and its British arm.

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UK fines Goldman Sachs $45 million over transaction reporting failure

The failures, including 9.5 million transactions that weren't reported at all, were violations of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directives, or MiFID.

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BMW unveils Chennai-made 530i M Sport, priced at Rs 59 lakh

German luxury carmaker BMW Thursday launched 530i M Sport in India, priced at Rs 59.2 lakh

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Maruti's new Ciaz with 1.5L diesel engine unveiled, priced at Rs 9.9 lakh

Retailed through the Nexa network, the company also offers Ciaz with a 1.5-litre petrol engine

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PFC completes REC acquisition, pays Rs 14,500 cr to government

PFC bought REC shares at Rs 139.50 per piece with total acquisition cost of about Rs 14,500 crore.

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Mahindra to increase price of vehicles by up to Rs 73,000 from April

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Thursday said it will increase the price of its passenger and commercial vehicles by Rs 5,000 to Rs 73,000 from April to partially offset the impact of rising input costs. The price of the company's vehicles will go up by 0.5 per cent to 2.7 per cent from next month due to the price hike, the company said in a statement. "This year has seen record high commodity price increases. Further there are regulatory requirements effective April 1 that have also led to cost increases. While we have made efforts to reduce our costs, it has not been possible to hold back the price increase," M&M President Automotive Sector Rajan Wadhera said in the statement. Consequently, the company is taking a price increase from April 1, he added. The company sells various utility vehicles ranging from newly launched compact SUV XUV300 to premium SUV Alturas G4. M&M also sells various commercial vehicles including Supro and Jeeto in the domestic ...

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Pumped hydro storage needs $20 billion investment in India: Study

Globally, PHS is an established, proven and cost-effective technology for storing electricity at times of high generation and or low demand which can then be released into peak demand periods

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Infosys to buy 75% stake in ABN AMRO's mortgage services arm for $143.5 mn

ABN AMRO will continue to hold the remaining 25 per cent stake in Stater, which operates in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

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Saturn's rings coat tiny moons

New findings have emerged about five tiny moons nestled in and near Saturn's rings. The closest-ever flybys by NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveal that the surfaces of these unusual moons are covered with material from the planet's rings -- and from icy particles blasting out of Saturn's larger moon Enceladus. The work paints a picture of the competing processes shaping these mini-moons.

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3D-printed tissues may keep athletes in action

Bioscientists have learned to 3D-print scaffolds that may help heal osteochondral injuries of the sort suffered by many athletes.

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Scientists discover potential sustainable energy technology for the household refrigerator

While many advancements have been in improving its efficiency, the refrigerator still consumes considerable energy each year. So researchers in China are working to minimize the cold loss that occurs at the thermal barrier between inside the freezer and outside the fridge. They hypothesized that using part of the cold loss to cool the fresh food compartment could be a promising solution.

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Deep groundwater may generate surface streams on Mars

New research suggests that deep groundwater could still be active on Mars and could originate surface streams in some near-equatorial areas on Mars.

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Designer organelles bring new functionalities into cells

For the first time, scientists have engineered the complex biological process of translation into a designer organelle in a living mammalian cell. Researchers used this technique to create a membraneless organelle that can build proteins from natural and synthetic amino acids carrying new functionality.

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A compass pointing west

Researchers have discovered a special phenomenon of magnetism in the nano range. It enables magnets to be assembled in unusual configurations. This could be used to build computer memories and switches to increase the performance of microprocessors.

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Illuminating water filtration

For the first time, researchers have revealed the molecular structure of membranes used in reverse osmosis.

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Hubble watches spun-up asteroid coming apart

A small asteroid has been caught in the process of spinning so fast it's throwing off material, according to new data.

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Ferromagnetic nanoparticle systems show promise for ultrahigh-speed spintronics

In the future, ultrahigh-speed spintronics will require ultrafast coherent magnetization reversal within a picosecond. While this may eventually be achieved via irradiation the small change of magnetization it generates has so far prevented any practical application of this technique. Now researchers report that they have explored ferromagnetic nanoparticles embedded within a semiconductor. Their theory was that the electric field of the terahertz pulse could be effectively applied to each nanoparticle.

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New approach could boost energy capacity of lithium batteries

Researchers have found a new way to make cathodes for lithium batteries, offering improvements in the amount of power for both a given weight and a given volume.

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Biomedical engineers grow cardiac patches to help people recover from heart attacks

A little goes a long way. Tiny blood vessels are essential for regenerative engineering and a team led by engineers has detailed innovative methods to ensure highly aligned, dense and mature microvasculature in engineered tissue that can be used for cardiac patches.

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Shrimp claw inspires new method of underwater plasma generation

Researchers are looking to nature for inspiration in developing a new method of underwater plasma generation using shrimp as a model - a discovery that could provide significant improvements for actions ranging from water sterilization to drilling.

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New molecular diagnostic tool

A new sophisticated computational model is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions.

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Reducing water consumption in mining

Plenty of water is needed for beneficiation of mineral ores. Taking the raw material fluorite as their example, researchers have now shown how water usage can be optimized. They have developed a new procedure that extends the simulation of the beneficiation process. It indicates the circumstances in which it makes sense for water to be recycled without incurring losses during ore enrichment. The consumption of fresh water can thereby be significantly reduced.

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Shape shifting mirror opens a vista for the future

A team of researchers has developed a bimorph deformable mirror that allows for precise shape modification and usage under vacuum, a world first.

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Knowledge gap closed in our understanding of degradation of ethane

With a share of up to ten percent, ethane is the second most common component of natural gas and is present in deep-seated land and marine gas deposits all around the world. Up to now, it was unclear how ethane is degraded in the absence of oxygen. Researchers have discovered a single-celled organism able to degrade ethane without oxygen.

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Record efficiency for perovskite-based light-emitting diodes

Efficient near-infrared (NIR) light-emitting diodes of perovskite have now been produced in a lab. The external quantum efficiency is 21.6%, which is a record.

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Temporal recalibration: Helping individuals shift perception of time

Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. The technology, according to a recent study, could help individuals with these conditions shift their perceptions of time, which their conditions lead them to perceive differently.

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Engineers craft the basic building block for electrospun nanofibers

Imagine wounds that heal without scars. It's possible with electrospun nanofibers. A team has streamlined the tissue scaffold production process, cutting out time spent removing toxic solvents and chemicals. Using a unique blend of polymers, they hope to speed up biomedical engineering prototyping using identical materials for a range of tests.

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Autonomous car learns to handle unknown conditions

In order to make autonomous cars navigate more safely in difficult conditions -- like icy roads -- researchers are developing new control systems that learn from real-world driving experiences while leveraging insights from physics.

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Artificial intelligence can improve X-ray identification of pacemakers in emergencies

Researchers have created new artificial intelligence software that can identify cardiac rhythm devices in x-rays more accurately and quickly than current methods.

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Researchers optimize aptamer with enhanced myelin-binding properties for MS treatment

A new study has demonstrated the enhanced ability of an optimized 20-nucleotide derivative of a larger DNA aptamer to bind myelin in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis.

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On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day

The often embraced 'cheat day' is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose -- the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries -- while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels.

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New medication gives mice bigger muscles

Researchers have studied a new group of medicinal products which increase the muscle- and bone mass of mice over a few weeks. This offers hope to the elderly and people suffering from weak muscles and bones due to illness.

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Glowing tumors show scientists where cancer drugs are working

Experimenting with mice, researchers report they have successfully used positron emission tomography (PET) scans to calculate in real time how much of an immunotherapy drug reaches a tumor and what parts of a cancer remain unaffected.

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Solving a hairy forensic problem

For decades, forensic scientists have tested strands of hair to reveal drug use or poisoning. But in recent years, reports have questioned the technique -- in particular, its ability to distinguish between the intake of a substance and external contamination of the hair.

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Step it up: Does running cadence matter? Not as much as previously thought

Contrary to long-standing popular belief, running at a prescribed, one-size-fits-all ''optimal'' cadence doesn't play as big a role in speed and efficiency as once thought.

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Tumor-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28: Substantial differences identified

Researchers have solved the structures of the cancer-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28, and identified significant differences in their activities. Both enzymes promote the growth of various tumors. The results could benefit towards the development of new, low-side-effects anticancer drugs.

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Eating small amounts of red and processed meats may increase risk of early death

A new study suggests that eating red and processed meats -- even in small amounts -- may increase the risk of death from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease.

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Patients say lack of physician guidance and fear of side effects are why they don't take statins as prescribed

Despite national guidelines indicating that statins can lower risk of heart attack and stroke, many patients who could benefit do not take them. Most of these patients say they were never offered the cholesterol-lowering drugs, or they experienced or were fearful of possible side effects.

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Parental support linked to how well millennials transition to college life

Researchers show that how well parents or guardians support millennials' psychological needs prior to their transition to college is an important predictor of their psychological well-being as they adapt to college life.

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Compared to sustained inflations for extremely premature infants, standard treatment prevails

Preterm infants must establish regular breathing patterns at delivery. For extremely preterm infants requiring resuscitation at birth, a ventilation strategy involving two sustained inflations, compared with standard intermittent positive pressure ventilation, did not reduce the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death at 36 weeks postmenstrual age.

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Repeat heart attack and early death linked to hospitals with low care scores

Heart attack patients treated at hospitals with low care scores are at greater risk for another heart attack and/or death due to cardiovascular causes, researchers found. Their study compared care scores in the New Jersey Hospital Performance Reports with one-month and one-year rates of readmission for heart attack or death due to cardiovascular causes.

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Data flows from NASA's TESS Mission, leads to discovery of Saturn-sized planet

Astronomers who study stars have contributed to the analysis of a planet discovered by NASA's new TESS Mission. It's the first planet identified by TESS for which the oscillations -- 'starquakes' -- of the planet's host star could be measured.

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Adhesive formed from bee spit and flower oil could form basis of new glues

Researchers are looking to a bee 'glue' as a model for a bioinspired adhesive because of its unique properties and ability to remain sticky through a range of conditions.

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Low-dose radiation therapy improves delivery of therapeutic nanoparticles to brain tumors

Radiation therapy may increase the uptake of therapeutic nanoparticles by glioblastomas, raising the possibility of using both growth-factor-targeted and immune-system-based therapies against the deadly brain tumor, according to a new study.

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Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds

Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, a new study suggests

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Rivers raged on Mars late into its history

Scientists have catalogued these rivers to conclude that significant river runoff persisted on Mars later into its history than previously thought. According to the study, the runoff was intense -- rivers on Mars were wider than those on Earth today -- and occurred at hundreds of locations on the red planet.

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New, more realistic simulator will improve self-driving vehicle safety before road testing

Scientists have developed data-driven simulation technology that combines photos, videos, real-world trajectory, and behavioral data into a scalable, realistic autonomous driving simulator.

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Traveling-wave tubes: The unsung heroes of space exploration

What do televisions and space exploration have in common? No, we're not talking about a cheesy physics joke; rather, this is the story of an often-overlooked piece of equipment that deserves a place in the annals of telecommunication history. Now, researchers have reviewed the history of TWTs.

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Autonomous weed control via smart robots

Soybean fields are becoming increasingly infested with a glyphosate-resistant weed called 'palmer amaranth.' One pesticide currently used for controlling it is 'Dicamba,' but it has devastating effects on adjacent areas, because it tends to drift when sprayed during windy conditions. Researchers report that they have now developed a drift-free, weed-specific applicator, which will pave the way for autonomous weed control with smart robots.

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Smartphone app detects diet cheat

According to a recent study, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely to lapse in their weight loss plan and help them stay on track.

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Vapor drives a liquid-solid transition in a molecular system

The reversible switching of macrocyclic molecules between a liquid and a solid phase upon exposure to vapor has been reported.

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Fluorine: Toxic and aggressive, but widely used

In toothpaste, Teflon, LEDs and medications, it shows its sunny side - but elemental fluorine is extremely aggressive and highly toxic. Attempts to determine the crystal structure of solid fluorine using X-rays ended with explosions 50 years ago.

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Spintronics: Ultra-short spin waves in an astoundingly simple material

Due to its potential to make computers faster and smartphones more efficient, spintronics is considered a promising concept for the future of electronics. A team of researchers has now successfully generated so-called spin waves much more easily and efficiently than was previously deemed possible.

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Solving a hairy forensic problem

For decades, forensic scientists have tested strands of hair to reveal drug use or poisoning. But in recent years, reports have questioned the technique -- in particular, its ability to distinguish between the intake of a substance and external contamination of the hair.

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3D printer threads electronic fibers onto fabrics

The potential for wearable electronics goes far beyond smart watches, but our current options for battery packs and circuit boards don't make for the most comfortable E-socks. One solution, being developed by scientists in China, is to simply print flexible fibers on to transitional textiles or clothes. For example, they printed patterns that can harvest and store electricity onto fabrics.

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GRAVITY instrument breaks new ground in exoplanet imaging

The GRAVITY instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) has made the first direct observation of an exoplanet using optical interferometry. This method revealed a complex exoplanetary atmosphere with clouds of iron and silicates swirling in a planet-wide storm. The technique presents unique possibilities for characterizing many of the exoplanets known today.

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Substituting HPS with light-emitting diodes for supplemental lighting in greenhouses

LEDs are capable of replacing HPS for supplemental lighting for cut gerbera production during darker periods.

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Smartphone test spots poisoned water risk to millions of lives

A smartphone device could help millions of people avoid drinking water contaminated by arsenic.

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Technique uses well-known dye to watch amyloid plaques in the brain

New work repurposing one of the oldest known reagents for amyloid looks to help provide a clearer picture of how fibrils come together.

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'Aneurysm Number' may help surgeons make treatment decisions

Aneurysms form as abnormal bulges over an artery, and, if ruptured, can lead to serious health complications or even death. Some can exist for a long time without rupturing, and surgery can be risky, so a parameter to help surgeons is needed. Researchers report that they have developed a simple nondimensional parameter that depends on both geometry and flow waveform to classify the flow mode in both sidewall and bifurcation aneurysms.

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How to Find Out Exactly How Many Calories Running a Mile Burns

5 Exercises for Tighter, Leaner Thighs

Blast cellulite and sculpt leaner legs with these exercises.

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Data flows from NASA's TESS Mission, leads to discovery of Saturn-sized planet

Astronomers who study stars have contributed to the analysis of a planet discovered by NASA's new TESS Mission. It's the first planet identified by TESS for which the oscillations -- 'starquakes' -- of the planet's host star could be measured.

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Arctic warming contributes to drought

According to new research, changes similar to those after the ice age 10,000 years ago could be in store today because a warming Arctic weakens the temperature difference between the tropics and the poles. This, in turn, results in less precipitation, weaker cyclones and weaker mid-latitude westerly wind flow -- a recipe for prolonged drought.

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Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds

Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future, a new study suggests

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Rivers raged on Mars late into its history

Scientists have catalogued these rivers to conclude that significant river runoff persisted on Mars later into its history than previously thought. According to the study, the runoff was intense -- rivers on Mars were wider than those on Earth today -- and occurred at hundreds of locations on the red planet.

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Lying, sitting or standing: Resting postures determined by animals' size

Cows always lie on their chests so that their digestion is not impaired. Rodents sometimes rest sitting down, while kangaroos sometimes lie on their backs. The larger the animal, the less often it lies down, and when it does, it is more likely to lie on its side - but there are exceptions.

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People 'hear' flashes due to disinhibited flow of signals around the brain, suggests study

A synaesthesia-like effect in which people 'hear' silent flashes or movement, such as in popular 'noisy GIFs' and memes, could be due to a reduction of inhibition of signals that travel between visual and auditory areas of the brain, according to a new study. It was also found that musicians taking part in the study were significantly more likely to report experiencing visual ear than non-musician participants.

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In hunt for life, astronomers identify most promising stars

NASA's new Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is designed to ferret out habitable exoplanets, but with hundreds of thousands of sunlike and smaller stars in its camera views, which of those stars could host planets like our own? A team of astronomers has identified the most promising targets for this search.

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Venus flytrap 'teeth' form a 'horrid prison' for medium-sized prey

Researchers investigate the importance of marginal spikes, the 'teeth' lining the outer edge of the plant's snap traps, in successfully capturing prey.

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Yellowstone elk don't budge for wolves, say scientists

Elk roam the winter range that straddles the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park with little regard for wolves, according to a new study illustrating how elk can tolerate living in close proximity to the large predator.

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Ancient Caribbean children helped with grocery shopping in AD 400

Researchers have long thought that snail and clam shells found at Caribbean archaeological sites were evidence of 'starvation food' eaten in times when other resources were lacking. Now, a study suggests these shells may be evidence of children helping with the grocery shopping -- AD 400 style.

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Widespread losses of pollinating insects in Britain

Many insect pollinator species are disappearing from areas of Great Britain, a new study has found. Research showed one third of wild pollinator species experienced declines in terms of areas in which they were found, while one tenth increased.

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Listening to the quantum vacuum

Since the historic finding of gravitational waves from two black holes colliding over a billion light years away was made in 2015, physicists are advancing knowledge about the limits on the precision of the measurements that will help improve the next generation of tools and technology used by gravitational wave scientists. Physicists have now measured quantum ''back action'' in the audio band at room temperature.

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Artificial womb technology breaks its 4 minute mile

A major advancement in pioneering technology based around the use of an artificial womb to save extremely premature babies is being hailed as a medical and biotechnological breakthrough.

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