London, Aug 7 (IANS) The British government has “abandoned and betrayed” six former soldiers jailed in India for carrying firearms while protecting boats from pirates, the sister of one of the incarcerated men has said….
London, Aug 7 (IANS) Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and low night-time oxygen are associated with the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults, a new study conducted by an Indian-origin researcher has suggested….
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) The city of Paris would prefer that couples demonstrated their love by more traditional lip-locks than putting padlocks to bridges on the serene Seine river. That popular custom of recent origin…
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) To treat potentially harmful breathing problems in premature babies, an Indian-origin researcher, and his colleagues have developed a device that tricks infants’ brains into thinking that they are running –…
Harare, Aug 7 (IANS) The Zimbabwean government is drafting a law to penalise the “abusive” usage of social media with five-year jail terms in its latest measures to regulate cyber space law and order, officials…
Toronto, Aug 7 (IANS) Are you a selfless personality? If yes, you will have good sexual life as people who help others are more desirable for the opposite gender, have more sexual partners and more…
Bending behavior. (a) Synclastic curvature in the closed configuation; (b) cylindrical curvature in the open rec configurations; (c) an open rec specimen folder double. Credit: University of Bristol London, Aug 7 (IANS) Engineers from the…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 7 (IANS) The Rugby Sevens Olympics debut marks a historic moment for the sport, but it is extra special for seven families who have two of their members competing in the…
Islamabad, Aug 7 (IANS) At least 29 people were killed and scores went missing as heavy rains lashed Pakistan’s Sindh and Balochistan provinces, the media reported on Sunday. Karachi was badly and at least 14…
Pretoria, Aug 7 (IANS) Jailed South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius received treatment in a hospital, for, as one report said, injuries to his wrists. A report by daily City Press said Pistorius was taken to…
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) US space agency NASA has added yet another feather in its cap when it released a new video showing rocket motor test in extreme slow-motion using an innovative new camera….
Tehran, Aug 7 (IANS) An Iranian nuclear scientist detained since 2010 has been executed, his family told BBC on Sunday. Shahram Amiri’s mother said the scientist’s body had been returned to their hometown with rope…
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) Decreasing ability among women to produce healthy eggs as they become old may be due to excessive scarring and inflammation in their ovaries, reports a new study. In this study,…
Kabul, Aug 7 (IANS) At least 21 militants loyal to the Islamic State (IS) militant group were killed over the past 24 hours in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, the internal ministry said on Sunday. According to…
Tokyo, Aug 7 (IANS) Japanese Emperor Akihito is set to deliver a televised message on Monday about his desire to abdicate, which would require significant changes to the country’s constitution. The development comes after Japanese…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 7 (IANS) Despite several incidents in which shuttle bus drivers got lost, the Rio Olympics organisers said they were satisfied with the transport system as a whole. The organisers’ spokesperson Mario…
Manila, Aug 7 (IANS) Philippines’ President Roberto Duterte on Sunday named over 150 government officials who he said were complicit in the country’s drug trade. Among those named during a speech in the city of…
Sydney, Aug 7 (IANS) Researchers have developed a four-dimensional lung scanning technology that has the potential to transform treatment for millions of people with respiratory problems. The scanner generates high-resolution images of lung-tissue motion and…
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) Exposure to nature may help reduce levels of violence and aggressive behaviour among inmates in high-security prisons, suggests a new research, adding that even watching nature videos can help them….
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) Women today appear to be accepting their bodies more than in the past, especially regarding weight, than men, according to a new research. Body dissatisfaction is not only a common…