Low-carb diets effective for weight loss
New York, Dec 14 (IANS) Researchers have found that eating food low in carbohydrates is safe for up to six months and can also help reduce more weight than following a low-fat diet. “Adhering to…
International
Afghan official accuses Vice-President Dostum of sexual abuse
Kabul, Dec 14 (IANS) A senior Afghan official has accused Vice-President Abdul Rashid Dostum of kidnapping and sexually molesting him late last month. Ahmad Eshchi, the former governor of General Dostum’s home province of Jowzjan,…
Rahul, Congress Twitter hacking: Delhi Police seeks info from 5 nations
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Delhi Police has sought information from five countries to help it trace the group which hacked into the twitter accounts of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and his party….
Maldives tourism records remarkable growth in 2016
Colombo, Dec 14 (IANS) The Maldives tourism industry has seen a remarkable growth this year, contributing to strengthening the archipelago nation’s economy, the country’s embassy in Colombo said on Wednesday. “The growth has been achieved…
Do not spread ‘straight-man cancer’, China feminist warns Trump
Hong Kong, Dec 14 (IANS) One of China’s most prominent feminists has written a letter to US President-elect Donald Trump warning him of the perils of chauvinism as he prepares to take office in January…
Quake-detecting mobile app captures nearly 400 temblors
New York, Dec 14 (IANS) An earthquake detecting mobile application released by the University of California at Berkeley earlier this year has so far captured 400 temblors worldwide, researchers said. The Android app, named MyShake,…
India poised to become global manufacturing hub: Akbar
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) India is poised to become the world’s manufacturing hub, Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar said on Wednesday, adding that there is a “wealth of opportunity and the…
India is now a good investment destination: Modi
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited Asian corporates to invest in India saying it is an opportune time for business to invest in the country. “India is not only…
First boron detection on Mars may provide clues on habitability
New York, Dec 14 (IANS) NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected boron for the first time on the surface of Mars, indicating the potential for long-term habitable groundwater in the ancient past. “No prior mission to…
Pakistan wary of NSG ‘exemption’ for India
Islamabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Pakistan is encouraged by growing support in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) for establishing criteria for membership of non-NPT countries, but are wary of “big powers” pressurising smaller countries into granting…
36 minors rescued from human traffickers in China
Beijing, Dec 14 (IANS) Police in China has busted a child trafficking racket, rescued 36 children and arrested 157 suspects, reports said on Wednesday. The network, led by two suspects — Xiong and Hou, had…
Bangladesh pays tribute to intellectuals martyred in 1971
Dhaka, Dec 14 (IANS) President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tribute on Wednesday to the intellectuals killed on December 14, 1971, two days before the War Liberation ended in the creation of…
Chinese video bloggers will now need licenses to broadcast
Beijing, Dec 14 (IANS) Video bloggers in China must register their real identities before publishing anything online from January 1, the Ministry of Culture announced Wednesday. All presenters — including amateurs, many of whom have…
Trump celebrates Wisconsin recount, makes peace with Paul Ryan
Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) US President-elect has celebrated the result of the recount in Wisconsin state, which widened his lead over his Democrat presidential rival Hillary Clinton, and made peace with House of Representatives Chairman…
Yoga can improve mental health for kids under home care
London, Dec 14 (IANS) Regular practise of Kundalini Yoga — which incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation and the chanting of mantras — can potentially help improve the health and psychological well being of children…
Sleep disorder drug could help food addicts lose weight
London, Dec 14 (IANS) A drug used for sleep disorder could also reduce the impulse for food, thereby helping food addicts to lose weight, a study says. The researchers discovered that a drug called Modafinil,…
Sleep helps process traumatic experiences
London, Dec 14 (IANS) A sound sleep in the first 24 hours after suffering a trauma can help individuals with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to process the horrific experiences, a study has found. People…
Indian American-led foundation to fund fellowship for Indian journalists
By Arun Kumar Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) A foundation started by prominent Indian-American IT entrepreneur Frank Islam and his wife Debbie Driesman will fund a fellowship in the US for a mid-career journalist from India…
Rio de Janeiro awarded World Heritage tag by Unesco
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) The “cultural landscape” of Brazil’s second largest city Rio de Janeiro has been officially awarded Unesco’s World Heritage tag. Rio on Tuesday won “the title of the first urban…
Maduro under fire for constitutional breakdown, crisis
Caracas, Dec 14 (IANS) The Venezuelan National Assembly has blamed President Nicolas Maduro for the constitutional breakdown and crisis in the country following his decision to demonetise, reports said on Wednesday. On Tuesday the assembly…