http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:33 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:33 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_how-brain-differentiates-between-left-and-right-study_1648392 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_how-brain-differentiates-between-left-and-right-study_1648392 A study conducted by an Indian origin researcher and his colleagues, has revealed a lot about how the brain sorts out confusing perceptions, like distinguishing between right and left hand. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:41:52 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_ferdinand-takes-jibe-at-capello-backs-redknapp-for-england_1648384 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_ferdinand-takes-jibe-at-capello-backs-redknapp-for-england_1648384 Ferdinand has taken a jibe at former England manager Fabio Capello for his poor command over English and backed Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp for England's managerial job. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:40:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_red-wine-alone-may-not-be-the-elixir-of-life-study_1648383 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_red-wine-alone-may-not-be-the-elixir-of-life-study_1648383 Previous scientific research on resveratrol, a constituent of red wine and other vegetable products, has revealed that in high doses, it may increase longevity of life and reduce metabolic diseases of aging. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:38:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_facebook-shares-value-crosses-100-billion-dollars-mark_1648369 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_facebook-shares-value-crosses-100-billion-dollars-mark_1648369 The value of the social-networking site Facebook shares has crossed 100 billion dollars in a pre-IPO rally. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:12:32 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_apple-to-introduce-ipad-3-in-march_1648196 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_apple-to-introduce-ipad-3-in-march_1648196 Apple will introduce its latest iPad 3 here next month, media reports said Thursday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_transparent-iron-brings-quantum-light-computer-closer-to-reality_1648167 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_transparent-iron-brings-quantum-light-computer-closer-to-reality_1648167 Scientists have for the first time succeeded in making atomic nuclei transparent with the help of X-ray light. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:33 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_america-and-eurasia-will-crash-to-form-supercontinent-amasia_1647972 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_america-and-eurasia-will-crash-to-form-supercontinent-amasia_1647972 According to scientists at Yale University, Africa and Australia will join the new “supercontinent” too, which will mark the next coming together of the Earth’s land masses. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:33:48 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_antarcticas-underground-lake-could-hold-clues-for-life-on-other-planets_1647966 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_antarcticas-underground-lake-could-hold-clues-for-life-on-other-planets_1647966 Russians reached the surface of Lake Vostok, the largest of nearly 400 sub-glacial lakes on the continent, and stopped drilling at the depth of 3,768 meters. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:23:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_soon-crime-fighting-tool-to-deter-and-nab-terrorists_1647932 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_soon-crime-fighting-tool-to-deter-and-nab-terrorists_1647932 Scientists are striving to develop technology for “fingerprinting” and tracing the origins of chemical substances that could be used in terrorist attacks and other criminal acts. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:34:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_himalayas-and-nearby-peaks-havent-melted-over-past-decade_1647922 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_himalayas-and-nearby-peaks-havent-melted-over-past-decade_1647922 The discovery has astonished scientists, who had believed that approximately 50bn tonnes of meltwater were being shed every year and not being restored by new snowfall. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:06:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_microsoft-may-remove-iconic-start-button-in-windows-8_1647451 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_microsoft-may-remove-iconic-start-button-in-windows-8_1647451 The start button evolved to become the operating system's 'launchpad', offering access to software, files and search functions. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:58:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_agra-engineer-claims-he-has-formula-for-cube-root_1647414 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_agra-engineer-claims-he-has-formula-for-cube-root_1647414 Nirbhay Singh Nahar, a retired chemical engineer and an amateur mathematician, claims he has found a formula that will help students and applied engineers to work out the cube roots of any number in a short time. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:40:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_money-grows-on-weeds_1647412 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_money-grows-on-weeds_1647412 Weeds can be used as medicine or fodder proving profitable for farmers says a GU student's thesis. Also, cost of de-weeding can be turned to revenue if edible weeds are sold. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:39:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_its-official-smoking-makes-men-stupid_1647139 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_its-official-smoking-makes-men-stupid_1647139 Smoking may accelerate cognitive decline in men, researchers have warned. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_girls-born-to-older-mums-likelier-to-have-breast-cancer_1647136 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_girls-born-to-older-mums-likelier-to-have-breast-cancer_1647136 Women born to mothers aged over 39 years and women who were taller and thinner than the average girl prior to puberty have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:45:42 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_your-deleted-facebook-pictures-remain-accessible_1647043 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_your-deleted-facebook-pictures-remain-accessible_1647043 The photos do not disappear even after they are deleted but can still be accessed by anyone with a link to the images themselves. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:51:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mars-express-spacecraft-spots-signs-of-ancient-ocean-on-red-planet_1647009 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mars-express-spacecraft-spots-signs-of-ancient-ocean-on-red-planet_1647009 Using radar, an orbiter has detected sediments reminiscent of an ocean floor within the boundaries of previously identified, ancient shorelines on Mars. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:47:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_first-ever-3d-printed-jaw-transplanted-into-patients-face_1647006 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_first-ever-3d-printed-jaw-transplanted-into-patients-face_1647006 The transplant was carried out in June, but is publicised only now. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:43:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_your-deleted-facebook-pics-remain-accessible_1646955 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_your-deleted-facebook-pics-remain-accessible_1646955 It may come as a rude shock, but Facebook users should not feel surprised if tomorrow they come across their photos existing in the web world despite having deleted them personally long ago. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:14:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-witch-hunting-against-madhavan-says-isro-chairman_1646816 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-witch-hunting-against-madhavan-says-isro-chairman_1646816 'There is nothing personal; we have put everything on the websites (ISRO and the Department of Space),' said K Radhakrishnan. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_production-base-of-aakash-to-be-diversified-kapil-sibal_1646803 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_production-base-of-aakash-to-be-diversified-kapil-sibal_1646803 Sibal said the IITs and the ITIs are onboard on development of the device which has so far reached out to a handful of students. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:09:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_apple-ipad-users-more-satisfied-than-kindle-fire-owners_1646800 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_apple-ipad-users-more-satisfied-than-kindle-fire-owners_1646800 A survey conducted by US research firm, Changewave revealed that out of 200 tablet-owning Americans 74% who own an iPad said that there were "very satisfied" with the device. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:58:36 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_have-new-formula-for-cube-root-says-agra-mathematician_1646689 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_have-new-formula-for-cube-root-says-agra-mathematician_1646689 The cube root of a number is a figure, which multiplied by itself thrice gives the larger number. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:44 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-s-new-rockets-to-take-long-march-in-five-years_1646680 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-s-new-rockets-to-take-long-march-in-five-years_1646680 China's new generation of Long March rockets -- Long March -5, -6 and -7 -- are projected to make debut flights in the next five years. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-will-have-the-best-nanotech-park-in-india_1646450 http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-will-have-the-best-nanotech-park-in-india_1646450 The govt will set up a committee to ensure its dream project is of high standards. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:54:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_life-ruled-out-on-mars-after-600-million-year-drought_1646233 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_life-ruled-out-on-mars-after-600-million-year-drought_1646233 Arid conditions on Mars for more than 600 million years may have been too hostile for any life to survive on its surface Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:41:23 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_curating-whats-cool-on-the-web_1646023 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_curating-whats-cool-on-the-web_1646023 The latest service on the block is Pinterest, which has been getting a lot of buzz in tech circles off-late. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_love-gadgets-but-dont-obsess-about-them-shazahn-padamsee_1646106 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_love-gadgets-but-dont-obsess-about-them-shazahn-padamsee_1646106 Shazahn talks about her love for gadgets but clarifies that it is nowhere close to obsession. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:12:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_worlds-largest-virtual-mirror-created-by-linking-4-telescopes_1645896 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_worlds-largest-virtual-mirror-created-by-linking-4-telescopes_1645896 Astronomers have created the world’s largest virtual optical telescope by linking four telescopes in Chile so that they operate as a single device. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:06:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_two-new-planets-revolving-around-twin-suns-discovered_1645458 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_two-new-planets-revolving-around-twin-suns-discovered_1645458 Researchers have discovered two new planets, named Kepler-34 and Kepler-35, each of which is circling around its own double suns. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:39:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_google-earth-updates-data-on-ocean-terrains_1645454 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_google-earth-updates-data-on-ocean-terrains_1645454 : Google Earth has upgraded its ocean data to offer the most precise digital view of the seafloor to date. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_new-planet-22-light-years-away-may-host-water_1645440 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_new-planet-22-light-years-away-may-host-water_1645440 A new planet discovered some 22 light years from the earth is the most likely to hold water and possibly host life. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:04:23 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_kids-who-shout-out-in-class-perform-better-in-tests_1645323 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_kids-who-shout-out-in-class-perform-better-in-tests_1645323 A Durham University study that looked at 12,000 primary school pupils in England found children who “blurt out” responses perform better in maths and English. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:18:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_alzheimers-spreads-by-jumping-from-one-brain-region-to-another_1645321 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_alzheimers-spreads-by-jumping-from-one-brain-region-to-another_1645321 Results of a new study have supported the theory that Alzheimer’s disease begins in one region of the brain and then spreads to neuroanatomically connected areas. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:17:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_now-stereo-cameras-that-detect-pedestrians-from-within-cars_1645219 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_now-stereo-cameras-that-detect-pedestrians-from-within-cars_1645219 The study has been published in the IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems journal. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:24:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_our-solar-system-is-adrift-in-an-alien-cloud_1645216 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_our-solar-system-is-adrift-in-an-alien-cloud_1645216 Our solar system is floating through interstellar clouds of gases slower than expected, a new study has revealed. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:19:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_hungry-or-not-people-pleasers-overeat-to-keep-others-comfortable_1645214 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_hungry-or-not-people-pleasers-overeat-to-keep-others-comfortable_1645214 Some people would eat even though they are not hungry just to keep others comfortable, a new study has revealed. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:16:24 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_why-humans-have-better-cognitive-skills-than-other-primates_1645146 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_why-humans-have-better-cognitive-skills-than-other-primates_1645146 Chimps diverged from the human lineage about 4-6 million years ago, a relatively short period of time by evolutionary standards. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mona-lisa-s-twin-sister-found-500-years-later_1645129 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mona-lisa-s-twin-sister-found-500-years-later_1645129 Spanish curators claim the 'Mona Lisa' at the Prado in Madrid was executed by an artist in Leonardo da Vinci's workshop. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:42:54 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_soon-sensors-to-take-pain-out-of-hunting-for-parking-spots_1645047 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_soon-sensors-to-take-pain-out-of-hunting-for-parking-spots_1645047 A new “parking patch” that combines wireless sensors and mobile applications is expected to solve the problem of finding vacant parking spots often faced by drivers. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:25:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_maruti-suzuki-unveils-new-swift-dzire_1644675 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_maruti-suzuki-unveils-new-swift-dzire_1644675 The petrol variant of the sedan is priced between Rs4.79 lakh and Rs6.54 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and is powered by a K-12M VVT engine that offers fuel mileage of 19.1 km a litre. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:05:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_exposure-to-common-environmental-bacteria-may-cause-asthma_1644633 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_exposure-to-common-environmental-bacteria-may-cause-asthma_1644633 Some cases of asthma may actually be caused by an allergic reaction to a common environmental bacteria, a new research has suggested. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:40:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_now-new-app-tells-who-unfriended-you-on-facebook_1644584 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_now-new-app-tells-who-unfriended-you-on-facebook_1644584 A new tool on Facebook now allows users to see if someone on their friends list has 'unfriended' them, or has ignored their friend request. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:18:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_isro-to-make-antrix-devas-reports-public_1644434 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_isro-to-make-antrix-devas-reports-public_1644434 G Madhavan Nair has been alleging that Radhakrishnan had misled the prime minister’s office and worked behind the scenes in getting him barred from holding government jobs. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:48:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bugs-and-butterflies-gone-with-the-wind_1644306 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bugs-and-butterflies-gone-with-the-wind_1644306 Insects are slowly disappearing from cities as trees and plants are giving way to concrete jungles. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:37:29 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mobile-apps-that-could-zap-you_1644302 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mobile-apps-that-could-zap-you_1644302 At a workshop in NID, students designed novel gadgets putting mobile internet to good use. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:34:04 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_isro-in-a-race-with-nasa-to-put-x-ray-telescope-in-space_1644301 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_isro-in-a-race-with-nasa-to-put-x-ray-telescope-in-space_1644301 The telescope will study how a black hole influences the space around it. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:44 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_isro-to-release-antrix-reports-after-clearance-madhavan-nair-welcomes-move_1644285 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_isro-to-release-antrix-reports-after-clearance-madhavan-nair-welcomes-move_1644285 ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan said the Department of Space will release reports of committees formed to examine various aspects of the Antrix-Devas agreement of January 2005. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:05:47 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_programme-glitch-led-to-russian-mars-probe-failure-report_1644210 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_programme-glitch-led-to-russian-mars-probe-failure-report_1644210 A government commission has blamed Russian programmers for the recent failure of Russia’s Phobos-Grunt Mars probe, the Kommersant daily said Tuesday citing a space industry source. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:32:43 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_psychosocial-interventions-can-help-reduce-cancer-related-pain_1644158 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_psychosocial-interventions-can-help-reduce-cancer-related-pain_1644158 Researchers who analysed past studies of cancer-related pain reduction have found that psychosocial interventions can have a beneficial effect on cancer patients’ pain severity. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:41:47 GMT