Alternative to transplantation: Researchers at the Temple University Hospital, U.S. are indicating that the use of heart laser surgery may replace transplantation in certain patients with severe

The commercialisation of agriculture and the Punjab Government's encouragement to farmers towards diversification from the usual wheat-rice cycle to sugarcane has resulted in development of unique

An earth station, which will facilitate a fast communication channel through satellite will be set up in Jaipur soon. Being developed at a cost of Rs. 4.5 crores, the earth station will be

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Petroleum(IIP), Dehra Dun, have developed new fuel-efficient burners for domestic and industrial use. The burners have better thermal efficiency than those

Engine oil made from rapeseed is a green alternative to petroleum-based oil, according to an American crop scientist. The oil is said to be just as good at lubricating, and they say is better for the

The Centre for Science and Environment has opposed moves being contemplated by the Government to hand over forest land to industry for captive plantations. The recommendations which figure in the

The Government in the Legislative Assembly today, refused to go beyond the reports from its officials on the suicide committed by farmers in Bidar district on account of the failure of toor dhal

Noted cancer surgeon and clinical scientist, Dr. Prafulla Desai, a recepient of the Padmabhushan, has been selected to receive the coveted 1998 Mucio Athayde cancer Prize in recognition of his

The World Health Organisation's South East Asia regional office has developed a set of standards for midwifery practices as a means to bring down the high level of risk of mortality and morbidity

A recent study undertaken by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has brought to light that the quantum of transmission and distribution losses in the country far exceeds the actual

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