Kuala Lumpur, May 18 (IANS) Malaysia is barring for three years travel abroad by its citizens who criticise or ridicule the government to “safeguard the country’s image”, officials said Wednesday. “Anyone who runs down the…
London, May 18 (IANS) A study has found a new link between inflammation and cell division — two of the most important processes in the human body whose accurate control is a holy grail for…
Mumbai: Actor Anupam Kher during announcement of Max fashion icon 2016 in Mumbai, on May 13, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Ranchi, May 18 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday questioned the appointment of veteran actor Anupam Kher…
New York, May 18 (IANS) A skull condition that has been believed to be a thing of the past due to poor diet among our ancestors not only still exists, but is fairly common among…
Rio de Janeiro, May 18 (IANS) Corinthians are in talks with Portugal’s FC Porto over the sale of centre-back Felipe, according to the Brazilian club’s football director Edu Gaspar. The Portuguese outfit has already made…
Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan on Wednesday slipped in the bathroom and sustained a head injury, officials said. Doctors at the Lohia Hospital put a few stitches on his head,…
Australian researchers set new solar cell efficiency record (Image credit – UNSW) Sydney, May 18 (IANS) Australian researchers have created a device that has set a new world record for solar efficiency, the media reported…
(150829) — BEIJING, Aug. 29, 2015 (Xinhua) — Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the men’s 4x100m relay final at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium in Beijing, capital of…
Jammu, May 18 (IANS) Indian Air Force helicopters on Wednesday battled wild fires on the Trikuta Hills near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. The helicopters were deployed to assist the paramilitary…
New York, May 18 (IANS) Intake of sesame rich food has many health benefits and the antioxidant boosting properties, especially sesame oil, can have a significant effect on oxidative stress, a new study has found….
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday announced that the tech giant would establish a Design and Development Accelerator facility in Bengaluru, the home of India’s startup scene. India is home to…
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) The makers of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil action thriller “2.o” shot in a popular mall in the city in the early hours of Wednesday, a source said. “Director Shankar had sought special…
By Arul Louis United Nations, May 18 (IANS) Indian peacekeepers have maintained their clean record so far this year in UN peacekeeping operations as New Delhi pursues a zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse. A…
Cape Town, May 18 (IANS) South Africa’s star batsman Faf du Plessis has said he is excited about the chance to play in the Caribbean for the first time as he prepares to represent country…
Moscow, May 18 (IANS) Three Russian weightlifters were issued suspensions of up to eight years after they were found guilty of performance enhancing drugs abuse, a senior official with the Russian Weightlifting Federation (RWF) has…
New York, May 18 (IANS) Love to binge on potatoes and French fries? If yes, you may be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, warns a new study. Potatoes are one of…
By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) To beat the deadline before the fasting month of Ramadan begins, marriage season has hit the peak in Kashmir as the traditional local cuisine, the ‘wazwan’, beckons guests…
London, May 18 (IANS) A drug developed for breast cancer treatment that blocks the activity of CDK6 enzyme in the body has been found to be highly effective against acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) with FLT3…
Colombo, May 18 (IANS) The toll from a landslide in Sri Lanka’s Kegalle district has risen to 16 as rescue teams continued with search operations on Wednesday, the Disaster Management Centre said. The landslide, which…
Mumbai: Actor Rishi Kapoor during the condolence meeting of Barbara Shivdasani, mother of actor Babita, in Mumbai on May 4, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) In an explosive comment, veteran Bollywood actor Rishi…