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Without funding, Montana-Saskatchewan climate project shelved; would have stored CO2 from coal

Montana-Saskatchewan climate project shelved

President’s Estate recognised for green effort

NEW DELHI - The President’s Estate has become the first urban habitat in India to be accorded a ISO 14001:2004 certificate for environmental management, including pollution control and energy conservation, under its in-house Roshni project.

Wonder paper that wards off harmful bacteria

WASHINGTON - Scientists have created a new form of paper that wards off harmful bacteria. It could have applications ranging from anti-bacterial bandages to food packaging that keeps food fresh longer to shoes that ward off foot odour.

World’s largest, smelliest flower blooms

HOUSTON - This is one flower you may not like to receive in a bouquet. The world’s largest and smelliest flower, which grows up to 10 feet, has bloomed here, attracting hundreds of curious onlookers.

Users ‘not willing to pay for Twitter’

Washington, July 25 (ANI): A new study has revealed that Internet users would not like to pay for online services like Twitter.

Youngsters come together to clean Delhi

NEW DELHI - Young Delhiites hanging out in a crowded market on a Sunday is a common sight. But the West Patel Nagar market in the capital saw the unusual sight of youngsters in their vibrant attire cleaning the market with brooms in their hands and masks on their faces.

New study negates stereotype image of adolescent sex offenders

Washington, July 25 (ANI): Countering the stereotype image of adolescent sex offenders, who are often considered socially inept, a new study has found that they are more likely to be characterized by atypical sexual interests - such as desire for prepubescent children, coercive sex with peers and adults, and exposing their genitals to strangers.

Now, bring history to life with your digicam

London, July 25 (ANI): Technology allows the superimposition of a historic photo on an up-to-date snap of the same scene. But this new pic must be clicked from the same spot and the same zoom level or else the combined image looks disjointed. However, a unique new software can now help you get your shot-framing spot on.

Church minister set to ‘tweet’ Holy Communion

London, July 25 (ANI): Christianity is trying to keep pace with the advancements in technology or so it seems - a church minister is set to conduct the first communion service on the micro-blogging site Twitter.

Anti-ageing hormone pill ‘boosts chances of conceiving by 300pc’

LONDON - An anti-ageing hormone pill can significantly boost a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant, according to new research.

Remains of 2,000 year-old monster rodent found

SYDNEY - The remains of a giant rodent, believed to be the biggest among the species ever to have scurried on the earth nearly 2,000 years ago, have been found in East Timor.

Muggy day in Delhi, rains expected

NEW DELHI - It was a muggy day in the capital Sunday, with dark clouds holding out hope of rain. However, the clouds soon dispersed. The weather office said rains were expected later in the day.