Washington, May 19 (ANI): Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has shown promise in improving mental states in people suffering from chronic pain.

London, May 17 (ANI): A new IVF procedure could benefit thousands of infertile couples, dramatically improving the success rate of having a baby through artificial reproduction.

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Minister for Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath on Thursday said improving nutrition status of India's women and young children is a high priority for the Government of India.

Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Pakistan's cricketers are reportedly focussing on improving their fitness and batting skills at a training camp in Abbottabad in the run-up to the ICC Champions Trophy tournament that is to be played in England in June.

Jaipur, May 4 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari said Saturday that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has an important role to play in efforts towards improving the environment by not only commenting on the effectiveness of the rules and regulations, but also by offering suggestions to the government for the purpose.

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Asserting that improving relations between India and Pakistan should be paramount, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Naresh Gujral on Wednesday expressed hope that Islamabad would at least allow Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who is in a comatose state at a Lahore hospital, to be airlifted to New Delhi so that he can receive the best possible treatment.

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Along with improving their bowling skills, young Pakistani pace bowlers have also been getting tips on maintaining their appearance by a hairdresser at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)-organised training camp.

New Delhi, April 24 (ANI): The Deputy Premier of New South Wales, Andrew Stoner, was in Mumbai on Thursday (April 18) to announce a New South Wales Government grant of 110,000 Australian dollars for the Aural Education for the Hearing Impaired (AURED) centre.

London, Apr.18 (ANI): Liverpool Football Club's managing director Ian Ayre has admitted that the team's owner John W Henry and Chairman Tom Werner have been trying to seek advice from Manchester United for improving their performance as a club.

New Delhi, Apr. 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that the state channelising agencies have a larger role to play towards furthering the cause of improving the socio-economic condition of weaker sections.

Sydney, Apr 5 (ANI): Former South African President Nelson Mandela's wife has said that the 94-year-old icon is 'fine' and his health is improving.

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India on Tuesday signed a $252 million loan to continue improving rural roads in the States of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that improving vitamin D status by increasing its level in the blood could have a number of non-skeletal health benefits.

Washington, March 17 (ANI): An intervention that succeeded in improving the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding during infancy did not result in a lower risk of overweight or obesity among the children, according to a study.

Islamabad, Mar. 17 (ANI): The US State Department has said that Washington has been encouraging India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue on improving bilateral ties.

Washington, March 14 (ANI): The stick can work just as well as the carrot in improving our performance.

Washington, February 28 (ANI): Observation of two bright exploding stars is improving the astronomical "tape measure" used to calculate the acceleration of the expansion of the universe, say scientists.

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday said the Congress-led UPA Government believes in inclusive growth with emphasis on improving the human development index.

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): The Railway Budget proposals for 2013-14 presented by the Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal in Parliament on Tuesday lays thrust on safety, consolidation, improving passenger amenities and fiscal discipline.

New Delhi, Feb. 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday lauded Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal for a commendable job in meeting competing demands of improving and increasing services for commuters and controlling expenditure of his department, and said it is a reformist and forward looking budget presenting a realistic picture of railway finances.

Washington, February 14 (ANI): When the amount of calories burned is the same, standing and walking for longer stretches could actually be better than high intensity exercise in improving cholesterol and preventing diabetes, researchers suggest.

New Delhi, Feb. 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday urged governors to work towards improving the security and welfare of women, and said there was pressing need to bring about a change in the mindset of the society so that women are treated with dignity and respect.

New Delhi, Feb. 7 (ANI): Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal on Thursday said that his office is taking all steps to improve the energy efficiency programmes including improving the quality and quantity of coal supplies to various consumers.

New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): Asserting that the key to the country's progress lies in reducing maternal and child mortality and morbidity, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said improving the health of mother and child is vital to increase equity and reduce poverty.

London, Jan. 30 (ANI): The Pakistan Army, in a bid to persuade a skeptical public that it has got the better of the Taliban and that life in South Waziristan is improving, has invited car enthusiasts to hold a motor rally on a 130 km route in the region in the last week of March.