Abstract: The present invention describes a novel and very quick bacterial system based screening protocol to detect UV protectant molecules and determining their efficacy for the extent of protection against Ultraviolet radiation in biological systems, identifying a new use of the compound menthyl benzoate as efficient UV protectant suitable for providing protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation and the extent of protection provided by menthyl benzoate.

Abstract: A formulation useful in the treatment of drug resistant bacterial infections comprising an effective amount of thymol obtained from the plant Trachyspermum ammi, mint oil containing an appropriate amount of monoterpenes obtained from a hybrid of Mentha spicata and Mentha arvensis, and conventional additives. A method for producing the formulation by mixing the above ingredients and a method for the treatment of drug resistance in a patient by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of the formulation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new distinct early maturing, high seed and husk yielding variety of psyllium (Plantago ovata) designated as var. ‘Mayuri’ with the distinct pigment marker of the panicles relatable to the maturity thereby indicating the right harvesting stage to prevent the seed shattering, a problem in psyllium. This variety was developed by mutation breeding (gamma rays irradiation) and propagated by seeds for commercial cultivation. The new variety could be differentiated from the other variety through unique RAPD profile and has been tested for uniformity and stability of characters defined. Psyllium plant ‘Mayuri’ with stage marker and early maturity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new use of an already known biomolecule methyl-&bgr;-orcinol carboxylate of formula 1 isolated from a lichen (Everniastrum cirrhatum), for treating pathogenic fungal infections of humans that are resistant to polyene and azole antibiotics such as amphotericin B, nystatin, clotrimazole etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nitrile glycoside of Formula I named NIAZIRIDIN and to analogues and derivatives thereof. The present invention also relates to a process for the isolation of a novel nitrile glycoside of Formula I below named NIAZIRIDIN and its derivatives and analogues by bioactivity-guided fractionation from the pods of Moringa oleifera. The present invention particularly relates to the bioenhancing activity of the novel nitrile glycoside of Formula I below named NIAZIRIDIN and its derivatives and analogues in enhancing bioactivity of commonly used antibiotics such as rifampicin, tetracycline and ampicillin against Gram (+) and (−) bacteria. The biomolecule also enhances the absorption of drugs, vitamins and nutrients through the gastro-intestinal membrane increasing their bio-availability. Therefore niaziridin can be used in combination therapy with drugs and nutrients resulting in reduced drug associated toxicity, reduced cost and duration of chemotherapy.

Abstract: The present invention was related to the development of a novel, distinct high yielding plant with rapid regeneration ability obtained through screening of the somaclones in a methodical way for fast regeneration in the tissue culture stage itself which was achieved by inventing the plant ‘Kushal’. The plant yield higher herbage with corresponding high essential oil when evaluated with available superior varieties of mint in late planting condition during April when the fields are vacated after the harvest of Rabi crop like wheat, chickpea, coriander etc. Further the suckers required for commercial vegetative planting can be produced even in low land condition as the plant is reasonably tolerant to water logging compared to the best check ‘Kosi’.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct high essential oil variety of lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) named as ‘Nima’. Further the invention relates to the high content of the monoterpene citral in the essential oil. This novel variety ‘Nima’ of the lemon grass is a selection from the open pollinated seedlings of the seeds obtained from another Cymbopogon flexuosus variety OD 19 from the germplasm collection of CIMAP. This variety is propagated through vegetative means using the slips and stable for commercial cultivation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient process of vermicomposting and production of high-quality vermicompost from agro-waste(including distillation waste) using animal urine such as cattle urine.

Abstract: Two compounds namely ent-pimmarane 8(14),15-diene-19 oic acid (compound 1) and ent-pimmarane 7(8),9(11),15-diene-19 oic acid (compound 2) were isolated from Lavatera cachmeriania, these compounds, in vitro, significantly inhibited the growth of number of human cancer cell lines (CNS : SK-N-MC, Colon : HT-29, Lung : A-549 , Liver: Hep-2, Ovary: OVCAR-5, Prostate: PC-3) representing different organs.

Abstract: A composition comprising a cationic dye which is substantive to hair and amphoteric surfactant wherein said amphoteric surfactant consists, at least predominantly of a betaine, preferably a C12-25 alkyl amidopropyl betaine, and the formulation contains less than 15% by weight of sodium chloride based on the weight of betaine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system of trading and hedging product and brand sales. Financial institutions, investors, and corporations face sales risk when a product is to be brought to market. The invention involves identifying products and brands appropriate for trading, such as box office receipts on a particular movie. The invention provides for a process for pricing financial contracts based on parimutuel principles. The system also provides for secondary market trading of the financial contracts. The system facilitates trading through the Internet, through web and calculation servers, and databases storing required trader, product and contract information relevant for executing trades.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a progressive. A method for providing a progressive jackpot includes receiving progressive payout information of a game system that includes a progressive jackpot. The information specifies a wager amount needed to be eligible to win the progressive jackpot, odds of winning the progressive jackpot, and an amount of a wager that is contributed to the progressive jackpot. The method includes changing one of the wager amount needed to be eligible to win the progressive jackpot, the odds of winning the progressive jackpot, and the amount of a wager that is contributed to the progressive jackpot so that the product of the wager amount needed to be eligible to win the progressive jackpot, the odds of winning the progressive jackpot, and the amount of a wager that is contributed to the progressive jackpot is equal to a number.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disinfectant and cleansing compositions for cleaning the skin of humans and for cleaning surface such as floors, and the invention also provides process for the preparation of the said composition.

Abstract: A method for a computer network includes sending a first request from a web client for resolving a first web address of a web page to a client DNS server, sending the first request from the client DNS server to a POP DNS server that determines a customer web server from the plurality of customer web servers, sending the web page that includes static content represented by an embedded URL from the customer web server, sending a second request from the web client for resolving the URL to the client DNS server sending the second request from the client DNS server to the POP DNS server that determines a web cache from the plurality of web caches, sending the static content from the web cache to the web client, and outputting the static content with the web client.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of testing Bacopa monnieri response to abiotic stress factors and for testing bioactivity of natural, synthetic and semisynthetic compounds using Bacopa monnieri plant, which comprises growing the said plant and plant parts aseptically in MS 0 basal medium with agar in microcentrifuge tubes by adding the compounds to be tested either to the culture media or by spraying the said compounds on the plant or plant parts or on the said medium to detect the distinct morphological and cytological responses.

Abstract: Desalted amphoteric surfactant which is a carboxyalkylated, sulphonoalkylated or phosphonoalkylated amine, said amine consisting essentially of a single homologue having an aliphatic substituent with more than 13 carbon atoms is dried at low temperature to a non-hygroscopic said.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disinfectant and cleansing compositions for cleaning the skin of humans and for cleaning surface such as floors, and the invention also provides process for the preparation of the said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates a hexane bioactive fraction and obtained from the roots of an aromatic plant named Vetiveria zizanioides commonly found in India for inhibiting the growth of drug resistant bacterial infections in humans and animals; also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the bioactive extract with other additives for inhibiting the growth of drug resistant bacterial infections in humans and animals and a process for the isolation of said bioactive extract

Abstract: The invention relates to a new, distinct and unique plant of rose scented geranium Pelargonium graveolens ‘Safal’ derived from a rare seed-set in cultivar ‘Bipuli,’ apparently the result of hybridization between largely sterile populations of the cultivar accessions ‘Bipuli’ and ‘Hemanti’, possessing the following combination of characteristics namely demonstrated vigour in the essential oil yield related traits in great measure and out yielded all the other accessions; the essential oil of the plant has 89% rhodinol content in which citronellol to geraniol ratio is approximately 1:1 and the contents of isomenthone, menthone, 10-epi-&ggr;-eudesmol, 6,9-guaiadiene, decanoic acid and isodecanoic acid were relatively lower than in the oils of accessions ‘Bipuli’ and/or ‘Hemanti’, this plant can be propagated vegetatively through stem cuttings and suitable for commercial cultivation in large scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel, insect tolerant, high yielding essential oil and menthol yielding mint plant named ‘Sambhav’, which is a cultivar of Mentha arvensis L.. The mint plant of the present invention has been developed as a result of planned experiments which devised a procedure for early selection of somaclonal variants at the in vitro stage of the variety of Mentha arvensis.