Jhadu (broom), seen as the symbol of the common man after the unexpectedly spectacular poll performance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi, is being sold online for Rs.5.


Symbol of change 'jhadu' for Rs.5 online


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The countdown for the launch of India's heavy-duty rocket - the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) - that would carry communication satellite GSAT-14 is set to begin Jan 4 morning, said a space agency official Thursday.


Countdown for India's GSLV rocket to begin Jan 4


Smartphones, often billed as distractors, can actually help enhance attention and mindfulness, claims an Indian-American researcher.


Enhance attention via smartphones: Indian American scientist


More women are now undergoing early tests that reveal pre-cancerous breast tissue.


New breast cancer treatment in the offing?


Finding a cure for cancer may lie in knowing - and controlling - various ways in which a human cell divides.


Cell division secrets hold key to cancer cure


What do plants decide when faced with a major dilemma - to grow or to defend?


Plants choose growth over defence


For plants thriving in a desert environment, climate change poses no potential threat.


Climate change no threat for desert plants


You might want to give your weekend liquor craving a break! In a breakthrough study, scientists have shown alcohol consumption on weekends by those who are not addicts can damage DNA in the long run.


Say no to drinking on weekends


You read it right. A fragile 'ceramic' material can now work as a bone substitute.


Coming, bone substitute without toxins


India's supercomputer PARAM Yuva II, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), has been ranked first in India, ninth in the Asia Pacific Region and 44th in the world among the most power efficient computer systems as per the Green500 List announced at the Supercomputing Conference (SC 2013) in Denver, Colorado, in the US, an official release said here Wednesday.


PARAM Supercomputer among the most power efficient systems in world


Washington, Jan 1 (IANS/EFE) Mangrove trees, which are highly sensitive to cold, have expanded enormously on the Atlantic coast of Florida as the frequency of frosts has diminished, says a study.


Climate change causing mangroves to grow in Florida


State-owned ONGC's first commercial power project in the country started commercial production Tuesday night in Tripura, six months after President Pranab Mukherjee dedicated the 726 MW capacity facility to the nation.


ONGC's first power plant in India starts commercial generation


A good night's sleep may be critical for maintaining brain health, says a new study.


Hit the sack to protect your brain


A daily dosage of vitamin E can slow functional decline and reduce caregiver time in assisting Alzheimer's patients.


Vitamin E slows Alzheimer's progression


Here comes a serious threat, from above. If the world doesn't pay heed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, global average temperatures would rise at least 4 degrees Celsius in next century and potentially over 8 degrees Celsius by 2200.


Clue to rising global temperatures found in clouds!


Two Dutch candidates emerged winners in the second round selection for a single trip to Mars that would take place in 2025.


Two Dutch candidates selected for Mars One project


The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Tuesday launched a scheme to sanction building plans online.


NDMC unveils online sanction plans


Singer Beyonce Knowles has been slammed by some NASA astronauts and their families for using audio from the space shuttle Challenger disaster for her love song "XO". She has defended her decision by saying that it was recorded with the "sincerest intention".


Knowles explains use of shuttle tragedy audio in 'XO'


Youngsters drinking alcohol over the weekend may end up impacting their DNA, indicates a study.


Weekend binge not good for your DNA


The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Monday approved a proposal of British telecom major Vodafone Group Plc to increase its stake to 100 percent in the Indian holding with an investment of around Rs.10,141 crore ($1.7 billion).


FIPB approves Vodafone plan to fully own India business


The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Monday flagged off the trial run on the first section of the Phase III route between Central Secretariat and Mandi House stations, a distance of three km.

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