Oldest existing lizard-like fossil discovered

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 20:46

The fossilised remains of a reptile closely related to lizards are the oldest yet to be discovered, scientists say.

Late Cretaceous Period may have been ice-free

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 13:16

A researcher has said that he has found proof suggesting that no ice sheet formed during the late Cretaceous Period when the climate was much warmer than today.

Makers planning film on TV series `Copper`

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 17:19

American television series `Copper`, a period drama, will reportedly be made into a film.

Mount Zion dig reveals mansion possibly from Jesus` time

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:32

An archaeological dig on Jerusalem`s Mt. Zion has revealed the well-preserved lower levels of what the archaeological team believes is an Early Roman period mansion, possibly belonging to a member of the Jewish ruling priestly caste.

Chinese super-rat roamed Earth 160 million years ago

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 09:52

A fossil of the oldest known ancestor of modern rats -- an agile creature that could climb, burrow and eat just about anything -- has been unearthed in China, scientists said yesterday.

Govt approves Rs 740 cr for Food Processing Min scheme

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 20:52

The government on Thursday approved Rs 740 crore fund for the 12th Plan period for Food Processing Ministry's scheme to facilitate the setting up of units and technology upgradation.

Fossil of fish that lived 90 million years ago found in Mexico

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 12:47

The fossil of a fish that lived 90 million years ago has been found in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, scientists said.

RBI reduces realisation period for exporters to 9 months

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 21:52

The Reserve bank Monday brought down the period of realisation and repatriation for exporters of goods and software to nine months from earlier 12 months, a move which could shore up foreign exchange inflows.

Saudi extends grace period for illegal workers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 19:02

Saudi Arabia extended an amnesty for illegal foreign workers in the country by four months who are yet to regularise their documents.

Sebi extends new fund offer period to 30-day for RGESS

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 14:42

The relaxation has been made only for mutual fund schemes under RGESS, a government initiative aimed at attracting small investors into the capital market.

Crisil sees power demand growth at a tepid 6.2% in 12th Plan

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 21:25

Tepid demand from industrial and commercial segments will result in electricity generation companies facing pressure on returns during the 12th Plan period, leading to slower growth, Crisil said Wednesday.