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Commercial Poultry Farming in Odisha
By Dr. Purna Chandra Mahapatra: Commercial Poultry farming in Odisha dates back to the days of barter economy. People of all thirteen undivided districts across the state were growing various poultry birds for their utilities. Later on the…
One billion people at risk of Blindness by 2050
Sydney, Oct 9: Nearly one billion people could be at risk of blindness by the middle of the century if an emerging short-sightedness (myopia) epidemic is ignored, said researchers. Half the world's population (around five billion) will be…
Understanding Mahatma Gandhi through the eyes of Children
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated across the country with fervour and reverence on October 2. The international community along with the United Nations too joined hands in celebrating this day as the "International Day of Non-Violence".
The…
High BP risk in mid-life can be predicted in Childhood
London, Oct 9: Researchers have marked a number of factors that can help identify young people who are at risk of developing high blood pressure by around age 38.
"These included being male, having a family history of high blood…
Women Fighter Pilots: IAF chief playing to the gallery?
On May 12, 2014, a fortnight before the Narendra Modi government assumed office, the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, had categorically asserted that women were not suited to be fighters pilots.
"As far as flying…
Eye in the Sky: Drones to monitor Bihar Assembly Polls
New Delhi, Oct 8: Drones will be used for the first time for surveillance in the upcoming Bihar assembly polls, according to a top election official.
"Helicopters have been used in the past for surveillance, but drones will be used this…
Bihar Polls: Dynastic Politics, bickering may derail BJP in Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur, Oct 7: It's BJP-versus-BJP in Bhagalpur, and this may once again prove lucky for the Congress.
The mass of leaders and activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party here are up in arms against the party's official candidate Arijit…
In UP, trust Politicians to stoke the fire amid tears, fear
Tragedies like the one that befell the family of Mohd Akhlaq over the past few days are generally followed by tears, anger and sadness. But in Uttar Pradesh, such heart-rending incidents have another companion - politics! Sad, but true.…
Declare ‘Cow’ National Animal says Haryana Minister
Chandigarh, Oct 7: A senior minister in Haryana has taken on the Royal Bengal Tiger - literally. The minister, who is from the BJP, has demanded that the cow should be declared as the national animal, displacing the tiger.
A tweet from…
Denied job despite having 96%, Youth seeks PM Modi’s help
New Delhi, Oct 7: A young man here is seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention after the railways denied him a job although he secured 96 percent in a recruitment exam.
It was in December 2013 that 31-year-old Lalit Kumar…