Indian Americans make big push into Congress
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…
International
Trump’s free trade policy remarks worrisome for Sweden: Minister
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…
Congratulations, shock: World leaders react to Trump’s victory
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…
Weight loss can make cancer immunotherapies ineffective
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…
Style, not substance, led to Trump’s political success: Researchers
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…
World’s first light-seeking synthetic nanorobot developed
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,…
Philippines’ Duterte sends ‘warm congratulations’ to Trump
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….
Shock, anger to congratulations flood Twitter on Trump win
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…
Trump elected US President in voters’ revolt against establishment
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…
Autism gene that slows down brain cell communication identified
Toronto, Nov 9 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a gene mutations in which can change the way brain cells grow and communicate in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The researchers identified…
Trump’s triumph trumps Clinton in US polls
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Republican Donald Trump scored a dramatic win on Wednesday in one of the most bitterly fought battles for the White House to become the 45th US President. With the surprise…
Women remain sexually active even after 70: Study
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Older women remain sexually active beyond their seventh decade of life, a new study has found. The study suggested that at least one in seven women aged 65 to 79…
Lab-grown mini lungs to help study respiratory diseases
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Offering a potential new tool to study respiratory diseases, researchers have transplanted lab-grown mini lungs into immunosuppressed mice where the structures were able to survive, grow and mature. “In many…
World collapsing before our eyes: Tweets French envoy to US
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) The French ambassador to the US caused astonishment with his tweet that the “world is collapsing before our eyes” just as Donald Trump was set to be elected the 45th US…
President Mukherjee congratulates Donald Tump
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday congratulated Republican Donald Trump on being elected as the 45th President of the US. “Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on your election as the 45th President of United…
Putin congratulates Trump
Moscow, Nov 9 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed Donald Trump’s election as the new US President and hoped it will lead to better ties between Moscow and Washington. Putin said in a…
Modi congratulates Donald Trump
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Republican Donald Trump on being elected as the 45th President of the US and said India looks forward to working with him closely…
World’s hottest start-up out of the incubator in Marrakech
By Rajendra Shende In December 2015, undeterred by the miserable failure of the Kyoto Protocol, world negotiators had come together once again to innovate in crafting a global start-up called the Paris Climate Agreement to…
Look forward to working with new US government: China
Beijing, Nov 9 (IANS) Within moments of Donald Trump being declared the new US President, China on Wednesday said it looks forward to working with the new US government to promote bilateral relations for the…
Pakistan summons Indian envoy again to protest ‘unprovoked’ firing
Islamabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh for the second time in less than 24 hours to lodge a “strong” protest over “unprovoked” ceasefire violations across the Line…