New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Bestowing considerable power in the CEOs may not create value for the firm during industry-wide downturns, a study led by Indian-origin scientist has found. “We look at severe industry downturns….
Nairobi, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 33 persons were killed and many others injured after an oil tanker crashed into other vehicles in Kenya’s Naivasha town, disaster management officials said on Sunday. The accident occured…
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Monkeys have the vocal tracts to produce human speech sounds, but what they lack is a speech-ready brain, a new study has found. The study, conducted by researchers from the US…
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) US researchers have identified a bacterium, commonly found in undercooked chicken, that may cause Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). GBS is an autoimmune disorder and is the world’s leading cause of acute…
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Corn and soyabeans that are close to wind turbines grow in more favourable conditions as turbulence created by wind influences temperature and carbon dioxide concentration, a new research has revealed….
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) You may soon be able to charge cell phones and power Bluetooth headsets with the swipe of a finger as scientists have developed a device that can harvest energy from…
Damascus, Dec 11 (IANS) The Islamic State militant group has retreated from the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria because of intense airstrikes by Russia and Syria, the media reported on Sunday. The airstrikes on…
New york, Dec 11 (IANS) A drug typically used to treat depression and anxiety can significantly reduce joint pain in postmenopausal women being treated for early stage breast cancer, says a study. The researches conducted…
London, Dec 11 (IANS) For individuals suffering from various mental illness, pets can provide them with unconditional support as well as help manage stigma, a research suggests. The study found that the consistent presence and…
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Witnessing shooting incidents or gang violence can lead post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women, warns a study. Those with PTSD had more severe depression symptoms than other women in the…
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Contrary to popular perception, running actually reduces inflammation in knee joints and slows the process that leads to osteoarthritis, a study said. “This idea that long-distance running is bad for…
Istanbul, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 29 persons were killed and 166 injured in twin explosions that rocked central Istanbul on Saturday night, officials said on Sunday morning. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said a moving…
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Exxon Mobil Chief Executive Rex Tillerson for the post of the Secretary of State, sources close to the transition process have said. However,…
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian origin identical twin sisters and another teen got $100,000 grand prize scholarships in the 17th annual Siemens Math, Science and Technology Competition with their medical projects. Adhya and Shriya…
Damascus, Dec 11 (IANS) The Syrian forces have captured 93 per cent of the rebel-held areas in Aleppo, the media reported on Sunday. The majority of the rebel-held areas in the eastern part of Aleppo…
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The Pentagon said on Saturday the US would deploy about 200 additional troops to Syria in the military campaign against the Islamic State (IS). According to a Pentagon statement, the additional…
Paris, Dec 11 (IANS) The French government proposed to extend the state of emergency which was put in place since the attacks in November 2015, for a further seven months to guarantee security at the…
Istanbul, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and 69 injured in two explosions that hit central Istanbul late on Saturday, the authorities said. The blast happened two hours after a football match…
Lagos, Dec 11 (IANS) A total of 56 people lost their lives and 177 others were injured in Friday’s twin blasts that hit a crowded market in northeast Nigeria, a local official said Saturday. Yusuf…
Paris, Dec 11 (IANS) French anti-terrorist judge on Saturday charged a man with alleged involvement in a foiled attack planned for December 1 in the French capital, local media reported. The 31-year-old suspect was arrested…