Online classifieds find rural traction; cows, buffaloes on sale

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 00:24

Online classifieds players Quikr and Olx are finding good traction for their business from semi urban and rural areas in states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa, Assam and Uttar Pradesh.

Rewari: 22 cows run over by goods train

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 14:21

As many as 22 cows were killed when they were hit by a goods train at a crossing on the Rewari-Narnaul line, about 14 kms from here, police said Wednesday.

Giant supernova remnant that resembles `sea cows` named The Manatee Nebula

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 11:36

A new view of a 20,000-year old supernova remnant has provided more clues to the history of this giant cloud that resembles a beloved endangered species, the Florida Manatee.

25 arrested for smuggling cows in UP

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 14:37

As many as 25 people have been arrested for alleged smuggling of animals and eight trucks laden with cows seized from them, police said here on monday.

Gujarat CM Modi asks people to protect cows

Last Updated: Sunday, November 6, 2011, 08:22

A total ban on cow-slaughter besides transportation and selling of beef was imposed in Gujarat in October.

I like milking cows: Hendricks

Last Updated: Sunday, September 11, 2011, 12:35

Actress Christina Hendricks says she loves spending time in outdoor and enjoys milking cows.

Now, genetically modified cows that produce `human` milk!

Last Updated: Sunday, April 3, 2011, 12:35

Scientists have for the first time created genetically modified cattle that produce milk with the same properties as human breast milk.

Sudan to send Egypt 5,000 cows as a present

Last Updated: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 14:04

Egypt has been a key ally of Sudan, and of Omar al-Bashir in particular.

Rabri richer than Lalu, also owns 60 cows and 42 calves

Last Updated: Monday, October 11, 2010, 18:16

RJD boss Lalu Prasad Yadav may have spent a lifetime in Indian politics but he has been beaten to the riches by his wife and late entrant Rabri Devi who succeeded him as chief minister of Bihar.