Global warming disrupts natural patterns of glaciations
Washington, Jan 9: Unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases are disrupting normal patterns of glaciation, setting back the process of the earth's cooling as it did in its prehistoric past. That may sound like good news, but it probably isn't. "Ice sheets like those in western Antarctica are More
Do immune cells control their own destiny?
Sydney, Jan 9: A surprise discovery has shown how some cells may be capable of exercising control over their own destiny. Immunology researchers from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute drew this conclusion after studying B cells, immune system cells that can make antibodies. An antibody More
Tibetan monk commits self-immolation in China

K J M VARMA

Beijing, Jan 9: A Tibetan monk has committed self- immolation, taking the total number to 15 in recent months apparently seeking the return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet as China tightened control of the Buddhist monasteries to prevent the recurring suicide attempts. The 40-year-old Nyage Sonamdrugyu More
Israel emerges as an important partner for India: Sarna
Jerusalem, Jan 9: Ahead of External Affairs Minister S M Krishna's visit here, India today termed Israel as an "important partner" in areas like counter-terrorism, defence arena, agriculture, water and energy where it sees growing bilateral cooperation in the coming years. "There are several More
Woman astronaut to head 100-year Starship project
London, Jan 9: Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go into space in 1992, has been chosen to head the 100-year Starship project. Jemison's project will explore what it would take for a multi-generational mission beyond the solar system.  Jemison, 55, played a key role More
  • Kashmir

Mehrajudin’s family contests police version

'Instead of help, bullets were pumped into his chest'

SUHAIL AJMAL/G M BHAT

Shahgund (Bandipore), Jan 9: On Saturday (January 7) Hajira completed her household chores early as her son, Mehrajudin Hajam, had promised her that he would take her to SK Institute of Medical Sciences More


  • Srinagar City

Building snowman is City's favorite pastime

'Encourage kids to play with nature'

SYED IMRAN ALI HAMDANI

Srinagar, Jan 9: For Danish Me'raj, 6, building snowman has been a longtime desire. "Last year papa and mummy did not allow me to go out in snow… This time it took me three hours to build this one," says More



  • Jammu

2000 stranded passengers face hardships in Jammu

Upset over lack of information on highway condition

Jammu, Jan 9: More than 2,000 Kashmir-bound passengers were stranded in Jammu because of the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway since the past three days after heavy snowfall and rain lashed the state More


  • South Asia

Bodies of 10 Pak soldiers recovered

Islamabad: The bodies of 10 Pakistani soldiers, reported missing after a clash with militants last month, were found in the country's restive northwestern tribal belt today, the second such incident in More


  • World

Global warming disrupts natural patterns of glaciations

Washington, Jan 9: Unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases are disrupting normal patterns of glaciation, setting back the process of the earth's cooling as it did in its prehistoric past. That may More


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