Middle-aged women may remember more than men
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) When it comes to better memory skills, the fairer sex seems to score more than men, researchers have found. However, the memory of women tends to fade as the oestrogen…
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F-16 team in Bengaluru to discuss potential partnership
Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) After making a bid to sell F-16s to India, a team from US aviation major Lockheed Martin arrived in Bengaluru to meet potential industrial partners, officials said on Wednesday. Lockheed Martin’s…
Himachal CM hails demonetisation move
Shimla, Nov 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday hailed the central government’s decision to demonetize Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, calling it a “bold step” to fight corruption. “It’s…
Hillary not to concede immediately: Campaign chief
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Although Republican Donald Trump may be ahead in the race for US Presidency, Hillary Clinton isn’t done yet, the Democratic campaign chief John Podesta said on Wednesday. “We can wait…
Shia persecution in Pakistan: Handiwork of a militant troika
By Dr. Anurag Tripathi On October 29, 2016, at least five Shia persons were killed and many injured in a gun-and-bomb attack outside a Majlis in the Nazimabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of…
Chaos the morning after demonetization
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) The morning after the government suddenly demonetized Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, chaos prevailed on the roads and at petrol stations, drug stores, and retail and wholesale markets as virtually…
Ashwin, Jadeja make England struggle
Rajkot, Nov 9 (IANS) Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja struck crucial blows as England posted 102/3 in their first innings at lunch on the opening day of the first Test here on Wednesday….
Trump inches ahead in battle for US Presidency
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) Riding on a strong anti-establishment vote, Republican Donald Trump scored dramatic wins in key states to take a firm grip on the path to US Presidency, stunning Hillary Clinton’s camp. Snatching…
Film celebrities laud Modi’s ‘masterstroke’ of demonetisation
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) From megastars Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan to the young crop of actors like Anushka Sharma and Sidharth Malhotra have hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of demonetising Rs 500 and…
Young adults with cancer face greater risk of heart disease: Study
London, Nov 9 (IANS) Individuals diagnosed with cancer at a younger age may face a higher risk of cardiac disease, a study has found. Heart disease has been known for being the leading cause of…
Australia’s Dreamworld closes down Thunder River Rapids ride
Canberra, Nov 9 (IANS) Australia’s Dreamworld has permanently closed down the Thunder River Rapids ride which claimed the lives of four individuals at its theme park in the Gold Coast last month. The decision was…
Democrats lose Kentucky House after a century
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) Democrats have lost the Kentucky House of Representatives they controlled for some 95 years, boosting Republican control over the Governors office and the Senate in the traditional southern Democratic bastion. Republicans…
‘Om Shanti Om’ being made into musical in Japan
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan’s 2007 film “Om Shanti Om”, which regaled Bollywood audiences with its song and dance sequences, is now being made into a musical in Japan. Farah’s directorial, which revoleves…
Big B sings Ganesh aarti in ‘Sarkar 3’
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has sung a Ganesh aarti song for the upcoming film “Sarkar 3”, helmed by filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. The 74-year-old thespian on Tuesday night shared two photographs of…
Fashion walk was easier than my past battles: Pakistan’s gang-rape survivor
By Aadil Mir New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) When Mukhtaran Mai, a Pakistani icon of courage, donned a pastel green salwar kameez and smilingly walked down a fashion ramp in Karachi, she appeared least troubled…
Facebook threatens LinkedIn with job posting feature
San Francisco, Nov 9 (IANS) In a direct threat to Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, social networking giant Facebook is experimenting with a job opening tab on its business Pages. A Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch: “Based on behaviour…
Demystifying life’s daunting subjects, the Ashwin Sanghi way
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) It started off as a stand-alone, then expanded to a 13-book series. Now, says Ashwin Sanghi, one of India’s highest-selling authors, his “13 Steps” primers might even…
Endowed with waterfalls, beaches, mountains, Reunion woos Indian tourists
By Brajendra Nath Singh St. Denis (Reunion Island), Nov 9 (IANS) Endowed with beaches, lagoons, waterfalls, spectacular volcanoes and weather that is pleasant for most part of the year, Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean…
Indian American elected for first time to US Senate
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Kamala Harris made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian American elected to the US Senate. She defeated her fellow-Democrat Loretta Sanchez in California to also become…
Raja Krishnamoorthi elected to Congress
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Raja Krishnamoorthi won a seat in the House of Representatives from Ilinois on Tuesday, becoming the fourth Indian American elected to Congress. Democrat Krishnamoorthi was elected from…