By Gaurav Sharma Lhasa, Aug 6 (IANS) When they see tourists from India, Tibetan monks reverentially greet them with a “Namaste”. But beyond that, they don’t say much. The monks can be seen everywhere in…
Mineral Veins on Mars( Credit:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) London, Aug 6 (IANS) Providing evidence of a long and varied history of water on the Red Planet, a new study has shown that mineral veins found in Mars’s Gale…
Beijing, Aug 6 (IANS) Archaeologists in northern China have discovered over 1,000 cliff paintings dating back more than 1,000 years. The paintings found in Mongolia region are surprisingly well preserved, feature sheep, camels, elks, tigers,…
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan on Friday in a move aimed at mending an intra-party rift that has put the Republican presidential nominee at odds with his party’s highest-ranking…
Paris, Aug 6 (IANS) At least 13 people were killed and six injured when fire broke out on Saturday night during a birthday party at a bar in French city of Rouen, Interior Minister Bernard…
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Researchers have, for the first time in 20 years, developed a new asthma pill which has the potential to reduce symptoms in individuals with a severe form of the lung disease….
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Micro-blogging website Twitter is testing a new feature for brands that puts its “Messaging” button front-and-centre, thereby encouraging customers to start their conversations with the business via DM (direct message)…
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) The risk of younger siblings developing an autism spectrum disorder is 14 times higher if an older sibling has the disorder, says a study. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined…
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) NASA has zeroed in on five green technology concepts that have the potential to transform the aviation industry in the next decade by reducing aircraft fuel use by half and emissions…
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) At least 42 people were injured on Friday night after a fence collapsed as fans spilled over the ledge during rapper Snoop Dogg’s concert in New Jersey, authorities said. The incident…
London, Aug 6 (IANS) In one of his first policy shifts since coming to office, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has lifted a ban on gay pride rainbow flags being flown at embassies and high…
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) Curiosity could be an effective tool to entice people into making smarter and healthier decisions, a recent study has revealed. “Our research shows that arousing people’s curiosity can influence their choices…
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Shedding new insight into the geological evolution of Mercury, researchers have found that major volcanic activity on the planet Mercury most likely ended about 3.5 billion years ago. “These new…
San Francisco, Aug 6 (IANS) Taking another foray into the field of artificial intelligence (AI) AND machine learning and to make its digital assistant Siri better, Apple has acquired Seattle-based machine learning startup Turi for…
Brasilia, Aug 6 (IANS) Brazil’s suspended President Dilma Rousseff on Friday expressed her sadness at not participating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, the first to be held in South America, that took…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid Committee on Friday, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games opening ceremony, said the French capital promises to host a spectacular…
Paris, Aug 6 (IANS) At least 13 people have died after a fire ravaged and destroyed a bar in Rouen, the capital of the French region of Normandy, a local newspaper reports. Most of the…
London, Aug 6 (IANS) London Metropolitan Police announced on Friday that Zakaria Bulhan, the man suspected of killing US tourist Darlene Horton in a stabbing rampage in central London, has been charged with murder. According…
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Police have rescued two people from a hostage situation in US city of New Jersey, at a warehouse near the Newark International Airport. SWAT teams surrounded the building at 451…
Jerusalem, Aug 6 (IANS) Israel on Friday strongly rejected an assertion by US President Barack Obama that Israel recognizes the efficiency of the Iran deal, comparing it to the 1938 agreement with Hitler. Obama told…