Scientists discover early relative of man

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 19:35

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown human relative, with whom ancient man must have had sex with.

State university to come up at Maharaja Bir Bikram College

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 18:21

A state university would be set up at the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) College here to widen the scope for higher education, official sources said on Tuesday.

Girl ends life after mother stops her from eating out

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 15:33

A college student allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison after her mother stopped her from going out to have a road side snack, police said on Monday.

Woman killed by elephant in Tamil Nadu

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 16:03

A 45-year-old woman was killed by an elephant in nearby Mettupalayam in the district on Friday, police said.

Impartial, non-political bureaucracy important for informed decision making: Pranab Mukherjee

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 14:18

A proficiently managed public civil service is the key to ensuring good governance and efficient delivery of services to the people, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday.

1.12 mn college grads seeking 19,000 govt jobs in China

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 21:18

Nearly 1.12 million college graduate students took the exam for some 19,000 posts in China.

Gang involved in medical college seat scam busted in MP

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 15:33

Police on Saturday claimed to have busted an inter-state gang involved in conning people into paying large sums of money for seats in medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

I`ve no threat from Aam Aadmi Party: Congress MLA Neeraj Basoya

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 21:11

In his mid-30s, MLA Neeraj Basoya represents the youthful face of Congress in Delhi. After winning last Assembly elections from Kasturba Nagar constituency in South Delhi, he seems confident of retaining his seat this time around too. In a tete-a-tete with Tarun Khanna of Zee Media Corp, he talks about his views on the upcoming elections in Delhi. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

Four more children succumb to encephalitis in east UP

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 12:49

Four more children succumbed to encephalitis taking the death toll from the viral disease to 573 this year in eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, health officials said Thursday.

Murder case accused hacked to death on way to court

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 23:56

A murder case accused was today hacked to death by two motorcycle-borne men while he was being taken to a local court by police for a hearing.

SPARK IT

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 18:19

Inspiration, great ideas and a little spark opens doors to new opportunities. Patricia Mascarehnas explores the importance of creativity.

Haryana teachers to protest on Nov 19 for promotions

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 14:53

College teachers in Haryana will on November 19 stage dharnas at their respective campuses against the "indifferent" attitude of the state government towards their demand for regular promotions.