Category: International

Researchers identify protein that boosts memory

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a link between higer levels of a protein and better memory and…

9 years ago

10 foreign tourists killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, Aug 4 (IANS) At least 10 foreign tourists were killed and five others injured in an attack in Afghanistan's…

9 years ago

Pakistan stresses on mutual cooperation among Saarc countries

Islamabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday emphasised on mutual cooperation among the Saarc countries as…

9 years ago

Positive attitudes towards ageing helps handle stress

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Having a positive attitude towards ageing can help older adults become more resilient when faced…

9 years ago

Indian-American wins Washington open primary

Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) Indian-American politician Pramila Jayapal has won an open Congressional primary in Washington's 7th Congressional District seat,…

9 years ago

China jails human rights activist for 7 years

Beijing, Aug 4 (IANS) A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced a celebrated human rights activist and lawyer to seven years…

9 years ago

US Supreme Court blocks transgender toilet ruling

Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) The US Supreme Court has temporarily overturned a ruling that allowed a transgender high school student…

9 years ago

Heart disease, stroke risk may increase before menopause

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) The severity of key risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke appears to increase…

9 years ago

First accurate measurement of oxygen in distant galaxy

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) A team of astronomers from University of California-Los Angeles has made the first accurate measurement…

9 years ago

UN condemns rising anti-drugs killings in Philippines

Manila, Aug 4 (IANS) The UN has condemned an increase in executions of suspected drug dealers and drug addicts in…

9 years ago

Indian American Naveen Jain’s company approved for moon landing

By Arul Louis New York, Aug 4 (IANS) An Indian-American entrepreneur has begun a countdown for launching a moon lander…

9 years ago

Researchers create vitamin-driven ‘green’ battery

Toronto, Aug 4 (IANS) Paving the way for cheaper consumer electronics that are easier on the environment, researchers have created…

9 years ago

British-Pakistani woman died of unnatural causes: Report

Islamabad, Aug 4 (IANS) A Pakistani-origin British woman who was allegedly killed for "honour" in Punjab province, died of unnatural…

9 years ago

Traditional cholesterol testing may not predict heart disease

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Traditional testing for the level of a specific component of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) -- the…

9 years ago

Taliban key commander killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, Aug 4 (IANS) A key Taliban commander and four of his bodyguards were killed in Afghanistan's Kunduz province, the…

9 years ago

Facebook Live, Periscope may lead to change in privacy policies

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Because of the ease with which users are able to share live video streams with…

9 years ago

Diabetes drug ineffective in advanced heart failure patients

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) An injectable drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes cannot improve the condition of…

9 years ago

Google’s kids’ map app lets them explore Himalayas in 3D

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Technology giant Google has released a new application specially designed for children to let them…

9 years ago

Laser impulses can destroy life-threatening space debris

Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) Space debris from completed missions which are a serious and ongoing threat to us can be…

9 years ago

Obesity may advance brain ageing by 10 years at midlife

London, Aug 4 (IANS) At the age of 50, an overweight person is likely to have comparable white matter volume…

9 years ago



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