Decoded: Why mosquitoes bite you
New York, Jan 29 (IANS) Wonder why you receive more bug bites than others around you? It is because, mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smells, researchers have found. The study dopamine — a…
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UN to attend Syria talks in Sochi
United Nations, Jan 28 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has decided to send a representative to attend the Russian-brokered intra-Syria talks in Sochi. Guterres has designated Staffan de Mistura, UN special envoy for Syria, to…
Ganguly responsible for current aggressive culture of Indian team: Bedi
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Calling Sourav Ganguly’s era the golden period of Indian cricket, legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi however held the former India captain responsible for the aggressive culture on the field today….
Two Telangana cops caught in illicit affair suspended
Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) The Telangana government on Tuesday suspended a woman police officer and an Inspector after they were allegedly caught having an extramarital affair. Home Minister N. Narasimha Reddy ordered the suspension of…
Gas leak in London closes 2 railway stations
London, Jan 23 (IANS) Two major railway stations were closed and around 1,450 people were evacuated from a nightclub and hotel after a gas leak in central London on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade (LFB)…
Kashmiri mother seeks CM’s help for son’s release
Srinagar, Jan 15 (IANS) The mother of a Kashmiri businessman arrested in Delhi on terrorism charges on Monday urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to help get her son released, claiming he was…
Ali Abbas Zafar charged up for films evoking universal emotion
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Director Ali Abbas Zafar, whose “Tiger Zinda Hai” has crossed Rs 300 crore at the box office, believes it’s the “humanity” in the movie that had made it a success. He…
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet, registers protest
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Pakistan Foreign Office summoned US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Monday night and lodged its protest against US President Donald Trump’s tweet wherein he accused Pakistan of “lies and…
RJD to challenge Lalu’s conviction in high court
Patna, Dec 23 (IANS) Minutes after former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad was on Saturday convicted in a fodder scam case by a special CBI court in Ranchi, the party announced that…
Jaipur’s Nahargarh Fort turns host for contemporary art
By Somrita Ghosh Jaipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Basking in the glory of Rajput history, the iconic Nahargarh fort in Jaipur has always remain a favourite among the tourists. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II…
India need more matches against strong teams: Striker Balwant
By Gaurav Sharma Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Striker Balwant Singh reckons that the Indian football team needs more exposure against strong teams in order to improve its standard. India had attained their highest position (96th)…
A marvellous device of many applications: A short history of the computer (Book Review)
By Vikas Datta Title: Turing and the Universal Machine; Author: Jon Agar; Publisher: Icon Science/Icon Books; Pages: 141; Price: Rs 399 In our workplaces, our homes, in the smartphones we flash around and everywhere else,…
Kohli equals Tendulkar, Sehwag in scoring record double centuries
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Captain Virat Kohli joined Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag in sharing the record of most number (six) of double centuries for India in Test cricket on the second day of…
Plus size divisive to women, says Ashley Graham
Los Angeles, Dec 3 (IANS) Model Ashley Graham thinks the term ‘plus size’ is “divisive”. The model, who made history in 2015 as the first curvy woman in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, says the…
India to be ‘Country of Honour’ at prestigious Abu Dhabi Festival 2018
Abu Dhabi, Nov 28 (IANS) In a significant honour, India has been declared as the ‘Guest of Honour country for the prestigious 15th Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF), a month-long festival celebrating art and culture, to…
Ivanka Trump arrives in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Nov 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump arrived in India early on Tuesday to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), beginning here later in the day. US Ambassador to…
Inter-State Council panel finalises recommendations on Punchchi report
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The Standing Committee of Inter-State Council (ISC), in its 12th meeting here on Saturday, considered the 118 recommendations contained in the Punchchi Commission report and finalised it, an official statement…
Hasina meets Chinese FM on pragmatic cooperation, Rohingya issue
Dhaka, Nov 19 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here, with both sides emphasizing their willingness to further deepen pragmatic cooperation, a media report said. During the meeting…
Vikram Bhatt warns fans against fake Facebook profile
Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt on Monday warned his fans to avoid following a fake profile on Facebook by his name. Vikram shared a screenshot of the profile on Twitter and wrote: “This…
SC seeks response from Centre, EC on VVPATs in Gujarat polls
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission on a Congress petition to seek directions on the use of VVPATs and CCTVs in the…