Improved crop models may help feed 9 bn people

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 15:58

Scientists have developed crop models to better forecast food production to feed a growing population - projected to reach 9 billion by mid-century - in the face of climate change.

Modi, Chouhan role models for development: Advani

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 19:54

Senior BJP leader LK Advani alleged the Congress-led UPA government was mired in scams while Narendra Modi and Shivraj Singh Chouhan were emerging as "role models for development".

David and Victoria Beckham named Best Parent `Role Models`

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 11:26

David and Victoria Beckham have been voted as the Best Parents `Role Model` in a UK poll.

Models with good body end up not wearing much clothing, says Heidi Klum

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 16:08

Heidi Klum, who has graced many magazine shoots sans clothing, has said that when one has a good body, photographers generally ask the model to lose more clothes but one has to be careful and say a strong no.

World looks to Indian models: Esha Gupta

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 18:04

Esha Gupta is glad that Indian models are appreciated worldwide for their unique looks.

Pak panel calls for ban on ads with Indian models

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 22:38

Reacting to the panel`s call to ban advertisements featuring Indian models, Kaira said the issue was in court and it would be better to wait for the judiciary`s decision.

Reliance Life adds Nippon's distribution models to boost reach

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 15:32

Both distribution channels - Life Plaza and Face-to-Face - will be providing sales and services to prospective and existing customers of the company.

Robbie Williams performs with naked models

Last Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 14:46

Singer Robbie Williams staged a saucy performance as he wrapped his arm around a topless dancer during a shoot of the Italian `X Factor`.

Is pharma steering India’s tryst as a major R&D hub?

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 18:28

While affordability is a major obstacle, Indian pharma companies’ business models based on the generic drug manufacturing business haven’t helped them to tread on the path of innovation.

ABBA’s £150k wax models unveiled in London

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 18:35

Swedish pop band ABBA’s 150,000 pound-lifelike-statues have been put on display at the Renaissance Rooms in south London.

Computer models birth of planets

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 13:39

Planetary researchers have got a new tool to study the evolution of Earth and our solar system - simulated models of how planets are born.

Models bypass pageants for straight road to Bollywood

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 13:05

Have beauty pageants become passe? With just one international win in 12 years, India`s dry run continues with insiders saying that models and other aspirants to the glitz and glamour world are bypassing the pageant route to head straight for Bollywood.