Monkey Does Not Own Copyright to His Selfie: US Judge
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) In a significant ruling, a federal judge in San Francisco has declined to give a macaque monkey the right to his famous selfie in Indonesia in 2011. The People for…
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Smaller Meals Layered with Incentives Make People Happier
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) A small incentive with a meal consistently motivates kids and adults to choose smaller portions, says a new study. Researchers found that the brain responds to a small toy, gift…
Internet Users Creating Information Echo Chamber
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) A study has found that despite the wide availability of information through the world wide web and social media, internet users tend to surround themselves with sources that align with…
Insulin-Producing Pancreatic Cells Created from Human Skin Cells
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Scientists at a US university have successfully converted human skin cells into fully-functional pancreatic cells. The new cells produced insulin in response to changes in glucose levels, and, when transplanted…
Know if Your Toddler Is Ready for Reading Lessons
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Even before they can read, children as young as three years of age can understand how a written word is different than a simple drawing, and the ability to make…
Men in Typically Female Jobs Not Motivated by Money
London, Jan 7 (IANS) Men in characteristically female-dominated occupations tend to value the social aspects of their career over financial rewards, says a study. “Men who work in typically female-dominated occupations value success in ways…
Coconut Water Best for Pregnant Women
Kochi, Jan 7 (IANS) Apart from other beneficial qualities, it has been found that coconut water is one of the best source of nutrients for pregnant women. The Coconut Development Board (CDB) said that coconut…
India’s Progressed, but Welfare Remains a Concern: Amartya Sen
New Delhi: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen during a discussion about politics and economy in India, in New Delhi on Dec 17,2015. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India has progressed during the 25…
Indian American Entrepreneur Frank Islam Receives Up Ratna Award
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for his contribution as a son of Uttar Pradesh. An Indian-American friend, Dr. Fazal Khan, received…
No Criminal Charge Against Me, Rakesh Roshan: Sanjay Gupta
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta on Thursday said there is no criminal charge against him or filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, with whom he has collaborated for the upcoming film “Kaabil”. According to some media…
Sayeed’s Burial at Ancestral Graveyard in Kashmir: Family
New Delhi: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed away of multiple organ failure in New Delhi on Jan 7, 2016. (File Photo: IANS) Srinagar, Jan 7 (IANS) The burial of Jammu…
Goa Wakes Up to Celebrate Christmas Again – The Russian Way
Panaji, Jan 7 (IANS) Seven days into the new year, Goans woke up on Thursday to feel it’s Christmas once again. This time, it’s about traditional Russian Christmas, celebrated 13 days after December 25 when…
Amitabh Bachchan Hurts Rib Cage During ‘Te3n’ Shoot
Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan during the press conference for the promotion of film Wazir, in Mumbai on January 3, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has hurt his rib cage while…
China Monitoring Radiation After North Korea N-Test
Beijing, Jan 7 (IANS) China’s environmental protection has begun emergency radiation monitoring following North Korea’s nuclear test, a media reported on Thursday. North Korea announced on Wednesday that it had tested a hydrogen bomb, Xinhua…
Five Super-Sized Stars Discovered in Other Galaxies
Eta Carinae’s great eruption in the 1840s created the billowing Homunculus Nebula, imaged here by Hubble, and transformed the binary into a unique object in our galaxy. (Photo: NASA) Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Eta Carinae,…
World Bank Cuts 2016 Global Growth Forecast
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The World Bank has cut the global growth forecast for 2016 to 2.9 percent, saying that weak growth among major emerging markets will weigh on the global scenario during the year….
Mufti Mohammed Sayeed Passes Away
New Delhi, Jan 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed died this morning at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he was admitted for the past 15 days. The…
Venomous Tropical Sea Snakes Washed Ashore in Australia
Sydney, Jan 7 (IANS) Numerous highly venomous and potentially deadly yellow-bellied sea snakes have swashed ashore on Australia’s southeastern coastline following recent wild weather caused by a significant low pressure system. Holidaymaker Carolyne Larcombe said…
Texas Cop Charged with Lying in Jailhouse Death Case
Chicago, Jan 7 (AFP) A Texas state trooper involved in a controversial arrest of a black woman who was found dead in her jail cell was indicted on perjury charges, US prosecutors said. A dashcam…
Transcanada to Sue US for Usd 15 Bn over Pipeline Rejection
Montreal, Jan 7 (AFP) TransCanada will sue the US government for USD 15 billion for blocking its controversial project for an oil pipeline linking Canada with the Gulf of Mexico, the firm has said. TransCanada…