Category: International

Fungal diseases may wipe out banana in a decade

Sydney/Amsterdam, Aug 16 (IANS) Banana could well be wiped out globally in just five to 10 years by fast-advancing fungal…

9 years ago

Thailand searches for 5 Myanmar fishermen off Phuket

Bangkok, Aug 16 (IANS) At least five Myanmar fishermen who went missing after their boat capsized off Phuket province were…

9 years ago

US ‘concerned’ over violence in Kashmir

Washington, Aug 16 (IANS) The United States has expressed concern over violence in the Kashmir Valley and urged India and…

9 years ago

Excessive fishing worries China

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Aug 16 (IANS) Excessive fishing is becoming a threat to the marine ecosystem of China --…

9 years ago

Lack of access to fresh food may lead to early heart disease

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh food may increase residents' risk of developing…

9 years ago

Altered DNA linked with psychiatric disorders identified

London, Aug 16 (IANS) Brain scans have revealed a genetic mutation that affects the structure, function and chemistry of the…

9 years ago

High BP, obesity causing epidemic of heart diseases in China

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Increase in cases of high blood pressure and obesity in China has contributed to a…

9 years ago

Work productivity can predict recovery from depression

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) How well a depressed patient is responding to treatments and recovering can be gauged by…

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Japan issues warning over typhoon Chanthu

Tokyo, Aug 16 (IANS) Japanese authorities on Tuesday issued warnings of a powerful typhoon that was expected to hit the…

9 years ago

How social media is helping prostitution thrive online

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) With the spurt in social media platforms and the sale of sex shifting online, more…

9 years ago

Most primitive primate bones discovered in Gujarat

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) A cache of exquisitely preserved 25 tiny bones, found in a coal mine in Gujarat,…

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Indonesia president addresses nation before I-Day

Jakarta, Aug 16 (IANS) Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday delivered his annual state of the nation address to parliament…

9 years ago

Four IS militants killed by Iranian army

Tehran, Aug 16 (IANS) Four Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in clashes with the Iranian army in Kermanshah province,…

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Sharif reiterates stand on Kashmir

Islamabad, Aug 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated his resolve to extend Pakistan's moral, diplomatic and political…

9 years ago

Facebook has tough chance against ad blockers: Indian-origin scientist

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) A team of researchers who include an Indian-origin scientist has created an experimental ad that…

9 years ago

Now zoom while recording a video on Instagram ‘Stories’

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Facebook-owned Instagram has provided the first update to its 'Stories' feature where users can now…

9 years ago

Fifth force of nature a strong possibility: Scientists

New York, Aug 16 (IANS) We know four fundamental forces - gravitation, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces.…

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China launches quantum ‘hack-proof’ satellite

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Aug 16 (IANS) China on Tuesday launched the world's first quantum satellite, designed to establish "hack-proof"…

9 years ago

I want to become a better singer: A.R. Rahman

By Arul Louis New York, Aug 16 (IANS) He has two Oscars, two Grammys and a host of other awards.…

9 years ago

Indian origin student’s device to keep disaster-hit areas connected

London, Aug 16 (IANS) Disruptions in phone connectivity in disaster-hit areas could soon be a thing of the past --…

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