UN hails UAE space agency efforts
Abu Dhabi, March 21 (IANS/WAM) Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Simonetta Di Pippo has praised the progress made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency since its inception. Di…
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It’s a girl for director Pavan Sadineni
Hyderabad, March 21 (IANS) Telugu director Pavan Sadineni was blessed with a baby girl here on Monday. “Blessed with a baby girl. It’s a great feeling to be a father. Two big occasions in the…
Japan moves to protect, inhabit border islands
Tokyo, March 21 (IANS) Japan’s governing and opposition parties have jointly submitted a bill to help maintain islands on the country’s border and keep them inhabited to secure the territory, the media reported on Monday….
Guy Pearce, Carice van Houten expecting first child
Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS) Actor Guy Pearce is expecting his first child with girlfriend and “Game of Throne” actress Carice van Houten. “Carice and Guy are thrilled to be expecting their first child,” a…
Injured Chhetri to miss World Cup qualifier against Iran
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Experienced striker Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of the Indian football squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifier against Iran due to an injury. Chhetri, who represents Bengaluru FC…
Malaysia orders schools to shut due to heat wave
Kuala Lumpur, March 21 (IANS) Malaysia’s education ministry on Monday ordered all schools in Kedah and Perlis state to remain shut on Tuesday and Wednesday due to heat wave. “It will be decided on Wednesday…
Nepal, China sign first ever transit treaty
BEIJING, March 21, 2016 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R F) and Nepalese Prime Minister K. P. Oli (L F) walk to a meeting in Beijing, capital of China, March 21, 2016. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei/IANS)…
Kourtney Kardashian flaunts her derriere on social media
Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS) Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian has shared with her fans a photograph of herself showing off her derriere while sunbathing. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star posted the image…
India’s defence lab develops thermal imaging radar to look through walls
By Anjali Ojha New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) In what can prove to be a great aid for the Indian forces in dealing with hostage situations, India’s premier government R&D body DRDO has developed a…
Adele’s personal photographs hacked
London, March 21 (IANS) Oscar-winning singer Adele’s personal photographs have been hacked and posted on social media. The 27-year-old, who has three-year-old son Angelo with partner Simon Konecki, is said to be furious after images…
InFocus launches affordable Android smartphone at Rs.4,299
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) US-based tech giant InFocus on Monday added yet another low-cost device BINGO 10 to its portfolio which, the company claims, is the world’s most affordable Android Marshmallow smartphone. BINGO 10…
Designers give modern touch to Indian crafts for AIFW AW16 finale
New Delhi: FDCI President Sunil Sethi and others during the Grand Finale of Amazon India Fashion Week 2016 in New Delhi, on March 20, 2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Nine designers,…
PM compares Ambedkar with Martin Luther King
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Dr. BR Ambedkar National Memorial, in New Delhi on March 21, 2016. Also seen Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment…
Ben Affleck’s Phoenix tattoo is fake!
Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS) Actor Ben Affleck has revealed that the enormous Phoenix tattoo on his back is a fake. The 42-year-old, who showed off the tattoo while filming Live By Night in December…
Harry Styles’ mother’s life ‘violated’ by image hacks
London, March 21 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles’ sister Gemma Styles says their mother’s life has been “violated” by the latest photographs leak of the One Direction member with model Kendall Jenner. A fan of Styles…
MRI more accurate than ultrasound to predict preterm birth: Study
London, March 21 (IANS) For mothers-to-be, going for an MRI of the cervix area can give more accurate results than ultrasound to predict if some women will give a preterm birth, say researchers. Early dilation…
Weak gut may trigger Type 2 diabetes, obesity
New York, March 21 (IANS) A weak ecosystem of bacteria in human gut due to a poor dietary diversity is likely to trigger diseases like Type 2 diabetes and obesity, finds new research, suggesting people…
Gagged kids’ Facebook photo put under investigation
New York, March 21 (IANS) Police in the US state of Tennessee have launched an investigation into a controversial Facebook photograph showing two young children with their hands and mouths bound and covered with duct…
Human skin cells hold promise to treat glaucoma
New York, March 21 (IANS) Using stem cells derived from human skin cells, US researchers have revealed that these can be turned into retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) — the neurons that conduct visual information from…
‘Theri’ team looked after my daughter as their own: Meena
Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Southern actress Meena’s four-year-old daughter Nainika, who makes her acting debut in upcoming Tamil actioner “Theri”, was looked after by the team with care and affection as their own. Directed by…