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New material to prevent ice formation developed

Drawing inspiration from mosquitoes and water striders, scientists have developed a new ice-prevention method which they say could lead to new type of coating on planes and roads, reducing icing-related accidents. The Harvard University researchers who created the new nano-materials that prevent ice formation by repelling water

‘Gibbs confrontation for a good cause’

US President Barack Obama laughed away the incident where his furious press secretary Robert Gibbs confronted Indian officials in New Delhi by saying it was for a “good cause” and chuckled that his aide’s foot is “still bruised”.

US considers India a partner in non-proliferation

The Obama administration says it sees India as a partner in its global non-proliferation efforts and no more as a target, observing that the Asian country had an important role in strengthening the re

Obama visit took Indo-US relationship to a new level: Blake

US President Mr Barack Obama’s India visit has taken the relationship between the two nations to a new level and highlighted their growing co-operation, a top Obama administration official has said.

6 alleged 'masterminds' of 26/11 at large in Pak: Report

At least six suspected "masterminds" of the Mumbai attacks are still at large in Pakistan and there is mounting evidence of ISI's strong links to the 2008 strikes, an investigative report said on Mond

Numeracy skills help couples to be wealthy

Want to be a wealthy couple? Then, try to improve your numeracy skills, scientists say.
According to a new study of married couples in the US, couples who score well on a simple test of numeracy ability accumulate more wealth by middle age than couples who score poorly on such a test.

Pentagon is left stumped by mystery vapour trail

The US military said Tuesday it had detected no launch of a foreign military missile off the coast of California and offered assurances that whatever happened there posed no threat to the United States.

Obama’s trip will lead to stronger Indo-US ties: HAF

US President Barack Obama’s maiden visit to India was a significant step forward in fostering improved relations between the world's oldest and largest pluralistic democracies, an American Hindu right

US condemns terrorist attacks in Iraq

The US has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Iraq and pledged support to the Iraqi government as it takes necessary steps to combat terrorism and intensify efforts to protect all its citizens,

Clinton announces 150 million aid to Palestine

The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday announced a new USD 150 million assistance to the Palestine Authority to help Palestinians reduce their budget deficit.

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