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Nokia's 'jack-in-the-box' smartphone enables kids to interact easily

Fri, 27 May 2011 05:53:39 America/Chicago

London, May 25 ANI: Making an advent in the world of kids' phones, Nokia has developed a smartphone based on the jack-in-the-box concept. The 21st century version of the traditional "jack" has been designed in Silicon Valley and is named 'Toaster'. The device enables young chi...

Scientists re-grow retinas, restore vision using skin's stem cells

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:05:01 America/Chicago

Washington, May 17 ANI: For the first time, scientists from Boston's Schepens Eye Research Institute have used stem cells derived from skin to re-grow areas of the retina and improve vision. The results of their study hold great promise for future treatments and cures for diseases such as age-r...

"Terrified' Lady Gaga bans ice during concerts over fear of being pelted

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:10:31 America/Chicago

London, May 3 ANI: Lady Gaga has made a pre-concert demand to the organizers, stating that ice should be banned from her shows, fearing that rowdy fans might throw it on her during the performance. The pop superstar has toured all over the world with her popular 'Monster Ball' shows, and th...

Hindus greet Buddhists on Vesakha

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:19:44 America/Chicago

Nevada US, April 27ANI: Hindus have sent greetings to Buddhist communities worldwide for the upcoming Vesakha. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in USA on Tuesday, expressed warmest greetings on behalf of Hindu community on Buddhist celebration of Vesakha, wishing peace, blessin...

US officials link al-Qaeda figure Shukrijumah to NY subway bomb plot

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:49:47 America/Chicago

Washington, July 1 ANI: US officials have indicated that Adnan Shukrijumah, a top al-Qaeda figure, helped plot last year's attempted bombing of the New York subway system. According to the Fox News, the Justice Department has named him in a draft indictment saying that Shukrijumah met with one...

Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones to return for 3D 'Men in Black'

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:12:42 America/Chicago

London, April 23 ANI: 'Men In Black', starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, is set to get a 3D sequel, according to U.S. reports. After the last movie of the MIB series got released in 2002, the actors will again be pairing up for the third installment of the hit franchise. The actors wi...

Zardari seeks drone technology from US to enhance ability to fight terror

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:54:58 America/Chicago

Washington, Nov 17 ANI: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has reportedly urged Washington to provide the predator technology to Pakistan instead to enhance its ability to fight terrorism.Zardari made this dema...

Iraq approves pact to ensure US troops are withdrawn in 3 years

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:27:12 America/Chicago

London, Nov 17 ANI: The Iraqi cabinet has reportedly approved a hard-fought security pact with the US, under which all American troops would withdraw from the

Kashmir's saffron crop badly hit due to rains

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:51:34 America/Chicago

Pampore J-K, Nov.7 ANI: Untimely rains have adversely affected saffron cultivation in the Pampore area of the Kashmir Valley this ye...

Illiterates cannot apply for jobs in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:51:26 America/Chicago

INT98International/Education/EconomyIlliterates cannot apply for jobs in Saudi ArabiaDubai, Nov 5 IANS Saudi Arabia ...