Stone Age rice field discovered in swamp in China

Mohit Joshi 27 September 2007

Washington, Sept 27 : Archaeologists have discovered a Stone Age rice field in a swamp in China.

The team led by Cheng Zong of Britain’s Durham University found evidence of prehistoric rice cultivation, including flood and fire control on the site of Kuahuqiao in Zhejiang province near present-day Hangzhou.

The research follows previous excavations at the site that revealed a Stone Age community of wooden dwellings perched on stilts over the marshy wetlands.

Mantle’s ability to store oxygen helps sustain life on Earth

Mohit Joshi 27 September 2007

Rolling Stones top Guinness’ list of ‘World's Most Successful Music Tour’

Kiran Pahwa 27 September 2007

Washington, Sept 27 : The Rolling Stones’ ‘A Bigger Band Tour’ has topped Guinness Book of World records’ list of the most successful music tour.

The news comes after the group was named the top earning music act of 2007 by Forbes magazine.

The Brit group made 437 million dollars in the worldwide tour between August 2005 and August 2007, reports Contactmusic.

In 2007, the veteran rockers have made 88 million dollars beating hip-hop artist Jay Z to the number one place.

Large amounts of caffeine while on acetaminophen may damage liver

Mohit Joshi 27 September 2007

Sistema enters Indian Telecom market with 10% in Shyam Telelink

Hina Deshpande 27 September 2007

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Overseas Investment limit raised for Mutual Funds

Sameer Kapoor 27 September 2007

Mukul Gupta of Birla Sun Life AMC

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