New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Consumer goods company Unilever on Tuesday announced the acquisition of air purifying solutions company Blueair for an undisclosed sum. “Blueair will be geared to help potentially billions of people rather…
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh food may increase residents’ risk of developing signs of early heart disease, according to a new research. Greater access to healthier foods…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Chinese internet and technology conglomerate LeEco on Tuesday announced that it has sold more than 1200 units of Super TVs within three days, leading the 55-inch TV segment in its…
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Brain scans have revealed a genetic mutation that affects the structure, function and chemistry of the brain, and thus increases the risk of major psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and…
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Increase in cases of high blood pressure and obesity in China has contributed to a rising epidemic of heart diseases which has turned out to be the leading cause of…
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) How well a depressed patient is responding to treatments and recovering can be gauged by monitoring his or her work productivity, say researchers including one of Indian-origin. The study tracked…
Tokyo, Aug 16 (IANS) Japanese authorities on Tuesday issued warnings of a powerful typhoon that was expected to hit the country. Typhoon Chanthu, the seventh of the season, is expected to bring torrential rains to…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) A court here on Tuesday ordered Payal Abdullah, the estranged wife of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to vacate the government accommodation allotted to Omar in the…
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) With the spurt in social media platforms and the sale of sex shifting online, more and more pimps are avoiding detection by using underground websites, social media and mobile apps…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 16 (IANS) The Kerala Police on Tuesday flagged off five patrol vehicles in its drive to ensure women’s safety and launched a special phone service wherein women can dial 1515 to seek police…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) on Tuesday welcomed the hike in minimum wages in Delhi and refuted fears that this could drive away industries from the national capital….
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) A cache of exquisitely preserved 25 tiny bones, found in a coal mine in Gujarat, appear to be the most primitive primate bones yet discovered, according to an analysis by…
Barcelona, Aug 16 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Sevilla will both make changes when the second leg of the Spanish Supercup football trophy is held at the Camp Nou Stadium here on Wednesday. Barcelona won the…
Chennai, Aug 16 (IANS) Chinese smart phone company Xiaomi is planning to ramp up sourcing of its smart phones, increase service centre network, and add more products to its portfolio in India, a top official…
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met with new Maldivian Foreign Minister Mohamed Asim who is visiting India on his first overseas trip after assuming office. “Minister of Foreign…
Jakarta, Aug 16 (IANS) Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday delivered his annual state of the nation address to parliament ahead of the country’s Independence Day. Speaking to the members of the House of Representatives…
Mumbai: Singer Arijit Singh during a facebook live chat on World Music Day, in Mumbai, on June 20, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Singer Arijit Singh, who started his journey in the music…
Tehran, Aug 16 (IANS) Four Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in clashes with the Iranian army in Kermanshah province, an official said on Tuesday. Following the cooperated operations by the security forces in the…
Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock. (File Photo: IANS) Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Actress Sandra Bullock and Bryan Randall’s relationship seems to be more than a summer romance. A source has revealed that “things are very…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s search for a so far elusive medal at the Rio Olympics will ensure focus on grapplers Yogeshwar Dutt — London Games bronze medallist — and Narsingh Yadav who…