By Anil Giri Kathmandu, Nov 9 (IANS) India’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes had its ripple effect in Nepal — affecting transactions, depressing the share market, creating difficulties for border…
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Pramila Jayapal became the first Indian American woman elected to the House of Representatives, winning Tuesday’s election from Washington state. She will join other Indian Americans in…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Nov 9 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on being elected as the 45th President of the US, said a Chinese government statement. In his message, Xi…
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Even as Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the US Presidential election, millions of people on Facebook posted their reactions in the form of Likes, comments and videos globally….
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (IANS) Replicas of Kerala’s famed snake boats, showcased at the Kerala Tourism pavilion at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2016 in London, have been adjudged the “Best Stand Feature”. The three-day event…
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Ami Bera, the only Indian American in Congress, has been re-elected to the House of Representatives where he will be joined by three others in the new…
London, Nov 9 (IANS) Contrary to expectations, the use of tailored dose-dense chemotherapy in women with high-risk early breast cancer failed to result in any statistically significant improvement in breast cancer recurrence-free survival, a study…
Marrakech, Nov 9 (IANS) British charity Christian Aid on Wednesday warned that any attempts by new US President Donald Trump to bury his head in the sand over climate change will harm American interests and…
London, Nov 9 (IANS) Extending the number of pregnant women given a common drug to boost thyroid hormone levels may lead to a reduced number of still-births, early caesarean sections and low-weight babies, says a…
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Neanderthal genetic material is found in only small amounts in the genomes of modern humans because, after inter-breeding, natural selection removed large numbers of weakly deleterious Neanderthal gene variants, says…
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) As equity markets became jittery with Republican Donald Trump being elected the 45th President of the US on Wednesday, investors found safe haven in gold, triggering a spike in prices….
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Indian Americans made a mark in Congressional politics with one of them becoming the first to be elected to the Senate and four others winning seats in…
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) While Sweden welcomes Donald Trump as the new US president and sees a great opportunity in building future trade ties including more job creation, his statements especially regarding free trade…
New York/New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Politicians across the world reacted differently to the election victory of Donald Trump, set to become the 45th President of the United States. Some congratulated him, while others voiced…
London, Nov 9 (IANS) A weight loss condition during cancer can make immunotherapies ineffective, finds a study. The condition, known as cancer cachexia, causes loss of appetite, weight loss and wasting in most patients with…
Toronto, Nov 9 (IANS) It was Donald Trump’s style and not substance that accounted for his US Republican presidential nomination and the subsequent political success, new research has revealed. Psychology researchers from the University of…
Hong Kong, Nov 9 (IANS) Researchers have developed the world’s first light-seeking synthetic nanorobot that can help surgeons remove tumours and enable more precise engineering of targeted medications. With size comparable to a blood cell,…
Manila, Nov 9 (IANS) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has publicly abused US President Barack Obama and threatened to downgrade ties with the US, on Wednesday sent his “warm congratulations” to US President-elect Donald Trump….
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) As Republican Donald Trump won the US presidential election, reactions on Twitter ranged from shock and disgust to congratulatory messages. “I am in complete and utter shock right now…” Naila…
By Arul Louis New York, Nov 9 (IANS) The maverick outsider Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the US Presidency, the most powerful global job, as voters revolted against a smug, condescending establishment, rejecting…