Month: November 2018

Lancelets help scientists uncover the secrets of vertebrate gene regulation

The research is clear, the physiological complexity that makes modern humans — and other mammals — unique from simpler species is a product of gene regulation, not genet quantity. But when and how did vertebrates and mammals evolve the kinds of gene regulatory mechanisms that made human complexity […]

Rupee rises 35 paise to 71.11 against US dollar

Mumbai :  Rising for the seventh straight day, the rupee strengthened by 35 paise to 71.11 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday on the back of falling crude oil prices. Traders said dollar’s weakness against some currencies overseas and increased selling of the greenback by exporters and […]

Sensex rises over 100 pts on firm rupee, falling crude prices

Mumbai : The benchmark BSE Sensex recovered over 100 points in early trade on fresh gains in bluechips like Infosys, RIL, TCS and HDFC amid rising rupee and easing crude prices. The 30-share index bounced by 134.93 points, or 0.38 per cent to 35,334.73, with sectoral indices led by […]

Nandita Das to receive FIAPF Award

Brisbane, Nov 22: Filmmaker Nandita Das will be honoured with the FIAPF Award at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) here.Das will be presented the award in recognition of her achievement in film in the Asia Pacific region on November 29, the APSA and its founding partner FIAPF […]

India, Australia ink 5 pacts as Kovind meets PM Morrison

Melbourne :  India and Australia signed five agreements on Thursday to boost investments and enhance cooperation in key sectors like disability, agricultural research and education as President Ram Nath Kovind met Australian Prime minister Scott Morrison in Sydney. Kovind, the first-ever Indian head of state to visit Australia, arrived […]

SC closes contempt proceedings against Manoj Tiwari, slams him for “taking law into his hands”

New Delhi, Nov 22: The Supreme Court Thursday closed contempt proceedings against BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for breaking the civic agency’s seal on a premises here in September even as it slammed him for levelling frivolous allegations against the court-mandated committee, saying it shows how “low he can stoop”. […]

Dissolved assembly in J-K’s interest: Governor

Jammu, Nov 22:  A day after dissolving the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday said he acted in the state’s interest and according to its constitution. A lot of horse trading was happening, Malik said, adding that he would not allow a government by defections. “I […]

Erstwhile royal family of Tonk extends support to Sachin Pilot

Jaipur : The erstwhile royal family of Tonk has extended support to Congress candidate Sachin Pilot who is contesting the upcoming Assembly election from Tonk constituency in Rajasthan. The titular nawab of Tonk, Aftab Ali Khan, urged the members of his clan to vote for Pilot. The family has […]

Delhi’s air quality shows slight improvement with increased wind speed

New Delhi : Delhi’s air quality showed a slight improvement Thursday due to increased wind speed and settled in the poor category, authorities said. The overall air quality index was recorded at 282 which falls in poor category, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While, […]

Maharashtra government proposes making food

adulteration a non-bailable offence; culprits may face life-term: Food and Civil Supplies Minister Girish Bapat in Legislative Council. PTI  22/11/2018

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