New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) The police sub-inspector who allegedly shot dead his paramour before turning the gun on himself at southwest Delhi’s Dwarka, left behind a note claiming the woman was extorting him, police…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) People on social media are often unsupportive of the victim of cyber-bullying who has shared highly personal feelings, says a new study. On social media websites, there appears to be…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) Aimed at boosting research in robotics, the Georgia Institute of Technology is building a new laboratory that would allow roboticists from around the US to conduct experiments remotely. With the…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) Most college students surf the internet, check social media, send texts and even play games on their smartphones while in the classroom, a new study reveals. “During the typical four…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) A new technology that sees where energy goes may bring scientists closer to realising nuclear fusion – a process that powers the Sun and other stars and has the potential…
London, Jan 18 (IANS) Advertisements featuring electronic cigarettes with flavours such as chocolate and bubble gum are more likely to attract school children to buy and try e-cigarettes than those featuring non-flavoured e-cigarettes, new research…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) Adolescents who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, which could contribute to academic, behavioural and health issues, says a new study. “This particular population…
London, Jan 18 (IANS) A programme being implemented in India to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women has not reduced maternal deaths as much, especially in poor areas, new research has found. The programme…
London, Jan 18 (IANS) Thinking styles and social values of migrants shift rapidly over a single generation to become more similar to those of the wider society they have moved into, new research has indicated….
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) Mammography screening, the test to detect breast diseases, every two years are necessary for women between 50-74 years of age, confirms a comprehensive analysis of six independent research studies. For…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) Many smartphone users are unaware of what their Android apps are accessing and that if they were, they’d like to stop it, according to a study. Using a group of…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Migration is a ‘natural phenomenon’ and the restrictions that came in place at the beginning of the 20th century will not last in the 21st century, political expert Sanjaya Baru…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) More people in Europe are dying than are being born, in contrast to the US where births are exceeding deaths with significant margins, says a new study. While 17 European…
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) The arrest of Indian-American psychiatrist Narendra Nagareddy for allegedly overprescribing opioids, leading to overdoses and several deaths, has once again highlighted how the use of narcotic pain medication and psychoactive…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Three girls and 22 boys are to be presented on Sunday with National Bravery Awards which are a much anticipated feature of the Republic Day celebrations every year. Prime Minister…
Raipur, Jan 18 (IANS) A self-styled Maoist platoon commander, who had a reward of Rs.1 lakh on his head, was shot dead by police in a gun battle on Monday in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, officials…
Kolkata: The car that hit an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer supervising the Republic Day parade rehearsal in Kolkata, on Jan 13, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Sambia Sohrab was driving the car…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Bariatric surgeon Pradeep Chowbey has been honoured by the Japanese Society of Endoscopic Surgeons for his contribution in the field of minimal access in the arena. Chowbey, who is also…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A court here on Monday issued summons to former union minister Dilip Ray and five others as accused in a coal block allocation allegedly involving Castron Technologies Ltd. Central Bureau…
Guenter Butschek was Chief Operating Officer of Airbus Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Leading Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors on Monday announced the appointment of Guenter Butschek as CEO and managing director. “Butschek’s appointment comes at…