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Study Links Mother's Birth Place to Autism in Children

The study found a direct link between mother's place of birth and the developmental disorder.

Jun 25, 2014

Maternal Exposure to Pesticides linked to Autism in Children

In the study, pregnant women who lived near fields sprayed with pesticides like organophosphates, pyrethroids and carbamates had two-thirds greater risk of giving birth to a child with autism or other developmental delays than others.

Jun 23, 2014

Days of lobbying and favouritism are over: Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Communication Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that days of lobbying and favouritism were over, while pressing on country's growth in mobile telephony and consumer welfare. Prasad emphasised on a transparent system for over all development of the country. Prasad said that government would ensure that spectrum sharing, trading and enlargement were all being carried out in a fully transparent manner for country's growth in technology. Prasad added that the government is focused on stable fiscal regime.

Jun 18, 2014

Kashmir Torn by Violence Sown by Fashion

Kashmir, torn apart with violence but sown together with beauty is the theme with which designer Mrinalini works with this autumn-winter. Â She brings in gauze, rope and bandage elements in the silhouettes for a literal translation of her theme. Solid earthy colours of black, tan, khakhee and military green covers the colour spectrum and is [...]

Jun 16, 2014

Telenor to Acquire Remaining 26 Percent Stake of Uninor after FIPB's Approval

Norwegian multinational telecom firm Telenor has announced that it will invest ₹780 crore to acquire the rest 26 percent of its Indian subsidiary Telewings Communication, known as Uninor.

Jun 14, 2014

Drones to Help Farmers Monitor their Crops

Drones or the aerial vehicle will soon aid farmers to monitor the growth of their crops and also determine if they are in need of pesticide application.

Jun 8, 2014

Politicos on 'Federal front' formation

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): With a weakened Congress party which managed just 44 seats in the Lok Sabha, according to reports few regional parties are contemplating coming together to form a 'federal front' that will function as the main opposition party in the house. The talks began after regional parties felt the need to carve out a clear space for themselves in both Houses with NDA 335 MPs in Lok Sabha and Congress 44 occupying two extreme ends of the spectrum. The exchanges also come in the backdrop of indications that Congress will have to fight it out for the leader of opposition post. Meanwhile, reacting over this BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that democracy needs an active and strong opposition, but for the first time there may be a coalition to form opposition.

Jun 7, 2014

Narendra Modi Government Abolishes GoMs, EGoMs for Expeditious Decisions

The newly formed central government has abolished all Group of Ministers (GoMs) and Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoMs).

Jun 1, 2014

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Older Mothers More Likely to have Children with Autism; Researchers Find

Researchers have found that older mothers tend to give birth to autistic children because of the alterations in molecules linked to DNA. The new findings in future may help doctors in diagnosing if children have autism and the type of spectral disorder involved with it.

May 31, 2014

2G scam: Court slaps a fine of rupees one lakh on Balwa

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): On the plea filed by Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, seeking permission to withdraw answers given by him earlier to court in the 2G spectrum case trial, lawyer Vijay Agarwal appearing on behalf of Balwa said, "Whatever the questions the court did not approve off will be deemed to be deleted and for the balance cost will be recorded. One lakh has been imposed on my client."

May 30, 2014