As per primary estimations for two years from 2011 to 2013, the total number of tigers found in the core area surged from 72 to 80. The final count of tigers in the Dudhwa tiger reserve is expected to be 125, according to officials.In 2010-2011, the total count of tigers as per their census in the Dudhwa tiger reserve was 118.The latest findings have been sent to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests for screening purpose, according to an official.Once the exact number of tigers present … read more at candidshare.com

CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against internet giant Google

CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) against internet giant Google over Mapathon 2013, an event organised by the U.S. company, for allegedly violating laws by mapping sensitive areas and defence installations, prohibited by law.The CBI registered the PE based on a complaint filed by Surveyor General of India’s office to the Union Home Ministry in which Google was accused of had been indulging in activities of mapping several areas which were not included in the maps of the … read more at candidshare.com

awareness is required about Hepatitis B and C on World Hepatitis Day

India has 2nd highest cases of Hepatitis BAlthough a lot of awareness has been created on HIV and cancer in the northeast, there is hardly any awareness about the highly infectious Hepatitis B and C diseases, in spite of the presence of a large number of intravenous drug users (IDU) and people with high-risk behaviour here.India has over 40 million Hepatitis B-infected patients, second only to China, and most people with chronic Hepatitis B or C are unaware of their infection, putting them at … Read more at candidshare.com

Organic foods have more antioxidants help prevent cancer

According to the researchers, organic vegetables and fruits contain more antioxidants and less frequent, fewer pesticide residues and have properties that help prevent cancer.The researchers examined 343 peer-reviewed publications particularly in South and North America and compared the safety and nutritional quality of organic and traditional plant-based foods, including vegetables, grains and fruits.The majority of the publications examined crops grown on similar soils - removing questions … Read more at candidshare.com

Pesticides killing birds

A new study has found that pesticides are causing deaths of large number of birds.The insect eating birds are at an increased risk of dying owing to the use of farm insecticides.Swallows are among the 15 insect-eating species of birds which are experiencing decline in population due to the use of farm insecticide called imidacloprid. It is the world's most extensively used farm insecticide.A Dutch research indicates the its effects results in an impact on the food chain to hit birds such as … read more at candidshare.com

Eight more bird species listed as threatened

This is clear from the fact that the latest International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List (2014) says 173 species in India are now threatened.The latest IUCN list reveals that while earlier, the newly discovered, Bugun Liocichla, a small and colorful bird from the northeast, was vulnerable, now it is critically endangered.That's not all, studies conducted by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)-India, BirdLife International (UK) and other partner organizations indicate … Read more at candidshare.com

India records highest social networking growth

More Indians are logging into Facebook and Twitter accounts, as evident from a record growth of 37 per cent in social networking during 2013, according to a study by eMarketer."Indians are increasingly logging into Facebook and Twitter accounts, with the country recording the highest social networking growth of 37.4 per cent in 2013," the US-based independent market research firm, which provides insights and trends in digital marketing, media and commerce, said in the study.Though the growth …

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Initial Phase of Sixth Mass Extinction of Animals on Earth

Previous mass extinctions had happened because of an asteroid impact or an ice age, however this time human beings are playing a predominant role in the decline of animals.

Researchers have revealed that that earth is cruising towards its sixth mass extinction of various animals. The mass extinction is in its early days, but several species are still going extinct with many on the brink. Researchers have blamed human activities and rapidly growing human population for many species going extinct.

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Melting glaciers new lakes in Himachal Pradesh

The officials have issued a warning that a breach could result in flooding the tributaries of Chenab river.

"The lakes (six to seven of them), which were small when I visited earlier, have accumulated much more water now. Some of the lakes are between 1.5 to 2 km long and pose a serious threat," MLA Lahaul and Spiti and vice chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Ravi Thakur said.

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wood frogs freeze for 7 months and survive

Each September, the wood frogs of Alaska do a very strange thing: They freeze.

They do not freeze totally solid, but they do freeze mostly solid. Two-thirds of their body water turns to ice. If you picked them up, they would not move. If you bent one of their legs, it would break.

Inside these frozen frogs other weird physiological things are going on. Their hearts stop beating, their blood no longer flows and their glucose levels sky rocket.

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spinach can convert sunlight into fuel

Spinach gave Popeye super strength. Now it is all set to boost up our engines.

Scientists have discovered that the humble spinach has the ability to convert sunlight into a clean, efficient alternative fuel.

Purdue University physicists are part of an international group using spinach to study the proteins involved in photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert the sun's energy into carbohydrates used to power cellular processes.

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Apple iWatch Launching Variants in October 2014

All you Apple lovers must read out the coming information as many rumors are coming for Apple iwatch. Apple is working on its final launching plans to release its new product Apple iWatch in the span of the coming months . The iWatch will be available to its users with two variants 1.7 inches and 1.3 inch screen . The smart watch will be available for both the genders ie. for Men and Women . The iWatch having smaller screen size  will be available for women with vibrant colors and combinations.

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disorders of obesity and dementia reside in the brain

Unlocking the secrets to better treating the pernicious disorders of obesity and dementia reside in the brain, according to a paper from American University's Center for Behavioral Neuroscience. In the paper, researchers make the case for treating obesity with therapies aimed at areas of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Furthermore, treatments that focus on the hippocampus could play a role in reducing certain dementias.

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Space Junk Is Becoming a Serious Threat

Theresa Hitchens wants to make the world safer. She's director of the UN Institute for Disarmament Research, but one of her biggest concerns floats above national boundaries. She told io9 about the growing dangers of orbital space debris, and the obstacles standing in the way of cleaning it up.



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Narendra Modi steps to bring back Rs 90000 cr

The Narendra Modi government is firm in its resolve to bring back blackmoney stashed away in tax havens, said finance minister Arun Jaitley in his reply to the debate on the Finance Bill in Parliament. Countering the remarks made by a BJP MP that “We will not be able to bring back blackmoney from Switzerland in our lifetime”, Jaitley said “Country will not have to wait for long for bringing back blackmoney”.The government has identified a number of steps to curb the …

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Condom designed to kill HIV developed

Now, a condom which can not just prevent pregnancies but also HIV, herpes and human papillomavirus has been developed. It could be soon available in Australia. The condom is capable of deactivating up to 99.9 per cent of HIV. Vivagel, the antiviral compound developed by Australian biotech firm Starpharma, has been incorporated into condoms to help stem the spread of these viruses.

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55 baby star tortoises breeds by Srikurmam village temple in AP India

Southern India's only temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu's second  avatar Srikurmanadha (in the form of a tortoise) in Srikurmam, a tiny village 15 km away from here, bred 55 baby star tortoises from July 7 to July 20 this year, an environmental organization said here today.
In order to protect the dwindling number of endangered wild species,  the endowments department with the co-operation of Green  Mercy, an environmental organisation bred 55 hatchlings bred within a span of 15 days, which the organisation has  claimed, is a world record.
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New Study Shows How Nuclear War Can destroy the world

A blasting of mushroom cloud, an explosion of hot air and a flash of
light: All this is enough to leave people horrified. However, a new
study discloses that there is much more to a nuclear war that one cannot
even think about. In fact, novelists and filmmakers have been tackling
this crucial subject for decades and many are clear in their approach
and some just confronting it.

Presently, a team of environmental and U.S. atmospheric scientists have glanced at what all the debris, ash and dust in the air can result in. Through the advanced climate predicting software, they ran computer models on a fight between India and Pakistan.

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mistreatment is common form of abuse of elderly population in India

The Agewell Foundation has said that mistreatment is the most common form of abuse of elderly population in India. A new study done by the  Agewell Foundation, which works for the welfare and empowerment of the elderly, showed that one third of affected elderly put mistreatment or misbehaviour as the most common form of
abuse faced by them.

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Indian Scientists To Help Decipher Wheat Genetic Code

Indian
agricultural scientists have collaborated with the International Wheat
Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) to decode the genetic blueprint of
wheat, which would help breeders produce better quality cereal.
Scientists from the National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (New Delhi),
Punjab Agricultural University and Delhi University, in collaboration
with the IWGSC, have published a chromosome-based draft sequence of the
'bread wheat genome,' the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
said.

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Body language blunders to watch out for

Until we get to know someone, our brain relies on snap judgements to try to categorize the person, predict what they will do, and anticipate how we should react. You may have heard that you only have a few seconds to make a first impression, but the truth is, your brain has made up its mind (so to speak) about a person within milliseconds of meeting them.
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A person dies every six hours oral cancer in India

One person dies every six hours due to oral cancer in the country, signalling an alarming rise in the incidence of the disease, according to a top orthodontist. The situation could be still graver as many cases of the disease went unreported, Secretary-General of the Indian Dental Association Dr Ashok Dhoble told PTI from Mumbai. "Cases of the disease and deaths resulting from it in rural areas and among the poorer sections of society are hardly registered," he noted. Read More CandidShare

water bear can survive even in space

A tiny new species dubbed ‘water bear’ has been discovered in Antarctica and members of this species can survive in space, researchers said. Researchers found the new creature while on a trip to Victoria Land, some 5,600 km south of Australia. The creature is a member of the tardigrade family.“Under the microscope, they are slow walkers but they look like bears walking. They have four pairs of legs and can hold their back legs down and arch themselves up to reach things,”

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corneal tissue regrow from human stem cell

In the first known examples of constructing a tissue from an adult-derived human stem cell, researchers have identified a way to enhance regrowth of human corneal tissue to restore vision.

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