Canada to allow gender-neutral passports
Ottawa, Aug 25 (IANS) Canadians who do not identify as male or female will from August 31 be able to mark “X” on their passports, instead of “M” or “F”, the government has announced. In…
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Dera chief convicted in rape case, taken into custody
Panchkula (Haryana), Aug 25 (IANS) A CBI special court on Friday held controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh guilty of raping and sexually exploiting two female disciples. The sect chief was…
Doctor at Delhi hospital found dead; throat slit
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) A doctor working with the city’s St. Stephen’s Hospital was found dead with his throat slit, police said on Friday. Sashwat Pandey, 26, a resident of Allahabad, was found dead…
Jammu train services suspended
Jammu, Aug 25 (IANS) All trains to and from Jammu were suspended on Friday over security concerns ahead of a CBI court’s verdict in a rape case involving Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in…
World’s oldest Italian wine found
New York, Aug 25 (IANS) Researchers have found evidence of the world’s oldest Italian wine in a large storage jar from the Copper Age which indicates that winemaking in the region began as early a…
Reliance Education creates film on ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Reliance Entertainment’s education initiative – Reliance Education – has created a 175-second animation film on the theme of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. This film was created to support the noble cause…
Qantas’ challenge to cross ‘last frontier’ of aviation
Canberra, Aug 25 (IANS) Australian flag carrier Qantas on Friday issued a challenge to the world’s largest plane makers, Boeing and Airbus, to build a jet that can fly from Sydney to London or New…
Timeline in rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief
Chandigarh, Aug 25 (IANS) The following in the timeline in the case of rape and sexual exploitation against Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh: 2002: Anonymous letters written to then Prime Minister…
Sharif’s children file pleas against SC’s Panamagate verdict
Islamabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s children and his son-in-law on Friday filed review petitions challenging the Supreme Court’s July 28 verdict in the Panama Papers case. The court was urged on…
Words matter: Bhutan PM chooses poetry as the medium for his message
By Saket Suman Thimphu, Aug 25 (IANS) It all began, as many things do, with simplicity and calmness but as the wheels of time galloped against the backdrop of an aspirational civilization, there emerged a…
Samsung showcases latest tech for Indian smartphone market
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Offering fresh insight on latest global trends and revealing its strategy for the country’s dynamic mobile landscape, Samsung Electronics on Friday showcased its latest technologies for the Indian smartphone market….
Flood toll mars Bangladesh’s reputation for disaster management
By Kamran Reza Chowdhury Long considered one of the global leaders in disaster management, the deaths from this year’s floods have been traumatic for Bangladesh — with many happening in areas not considered to be…
Samsung heir sentenced to five years in prison
Seoul, Aug 25 (IANS) A South Korean court on Friday sentenced Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong to five years in prison after finding him guilty of bribery and embezzlement in a massive corruption scandal…
Aadhaar addresses all of SC’s design principles: Nilekani
Bengaluru, Aug 25 (IANS) Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and non-Executive Chairman of Infosys, who is also the architect of the UIDAI, on Friday expressed confidence that Aadhaar “addresses all design principles laid down by the Supreme…
‘Russia Twitter bots spreading disinformation after Charlottesville’
New York, Aug 25 (IANS) Even as the aftermath of the violence that broke out following a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, continues to grip the US, media reports have alleged that Russian Twitter…
One avocado a day may boost memory in elderly
New York, Aug 25 (IANS) Consuming daily a fresh avocado, a nutrient-rich, cholesterol-free fruit with naturally good fats, may help boost cognitive function such as working memory and problem-solving skills in older adults, according to…
Will be with Infosys as long required: Nilekani
Bengaluru, Aug 25 (IANS) Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of global software giant Infosys, on Friday said he will be with the company as its non-Executive Chairman till it was “stable” and “on its path of full…
Free WiFi at all Blue Line metro stations
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Delhi Metro on Friday launched free high-speed WiFi service at all 50 stations of its Blue Line service. Passengers can now use the service between Dwarka Sector 21 and Vaishali/Noida…
Thai SC issues arrest warrant against ex-PM
Bangkok, Aug 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court of Thailand on Friday issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she failed to appear for a verdict in her trial over a rice…
Cancer drug may benefit inherited kidney disease patients
London, Aug 25 (IANS) A drug used in the treatment of cancer may help inhibit the growth of cysts in patients with a form of inherited kidney disease, researchers have found. The findings showed that…