Tokyo, June 22 (IANS) Global technology major SoftBank Group Corporation on Wednesday said Ken Miyauchi would be the new representative director, president and chief operation officer a day after India-born Nikesh Arora resigned from the…
Karachi, June 22 (IANS) Renowned Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri was shot dead here on Wednesday when unknown gunmen fired at his car, the media reported. The attack took place in Liaquatabad area, Dawn reported….
Dubai, June 22 (IANS) Dubai and Abu Dhabi were ranked the 21st and 25th most expensive cities for foreign workers to live, according to Mercer’s 2016 Cost of Living Survey released on Wednesday. Dubai with…
London, June 22 (IANS) If you are waiting for a friend, a colleague or even a doctors appointment, how long do you think it takes before you check your phone? Not more than a minute….
London, June 22 (IANS) Babies born to women with low levels of a thyroid hormone during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of being affected by neurodevelopmental disorder, finds a new study. Low maternal…
New York, June 22 (IANS) Using unmanned drones to deliver vaccines in low- and middle-income countries may save money and improve vaccination rates, says a study. The cost savings would come from drones being able…
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Sanjay Valvani, an Indian-origin hedge fund manager charged with insider trading last week, has been found dead at his home in an apparent case of suicide, a media report said on…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, June 22 (IANS) On the eve of NSG’s plenary in Seoul, China said on Wednesday that India’s entry into the bloc was not on the agenda as New Delhi was not…
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, June 22 (IANS) On the eve of NSG’s plenary in Seoul, China said on Wednesday that India’s entry into the bloc was not on the agenda as New Delhi was not…
By Nivedita Madrid, June 22 (IANS) The 17th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) — which celebrates the soft power of Bollywood in taking India to global audiences — is set to celebrate…
London, June 22 (IANS) Alzheimer’s Disease and Type-2 diabetes are so closely related that drugs currently used to control glucose levels in diabetes may also alleviate the symptoms and progression of the most common form…
Beijing, June 22 (IANS) Volkswagen will recall over 5,000 vehicles for its defective sunroofs, China’s quality watchdog said on Wednesday. The recall of 5,462 vehicles to begin on July 20, affects 623 imported Phaeton sedans…
Vienna, June 22 (IANS/WAM) The price of OPEC’s basket of 13 crudes slipped to $46.02 a barrel on Tuesday, compared to $46.24 on Monday, according to the OPEC Secretariat. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes…
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Americans’ views of presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump have drifted slightly more negative over the past month and a half, while his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton’s image remains steady, according to…
Colombo, June 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Wednesday began exporting fishery products to the European Union after it lifted a ban on fishery products from the island-country. Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said the first consignment…
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Sanjay Valvani, an Indian-origin hedge fund manager charged with insider trading last week, has been found dead at his home in an apparent case of suicide, a media report said on…
Cairo, June 22 (IANS) More than 100 yoga enthusiasts gathered and practiced yogic exercises at a ground here to mark the International Yoga Day. “We have noticed strong growth in the practice of yoga in…
This X-ray image shows extended emission around a source known as Swift J1834.9-0846, a rare ultra-magnetic neutron star called a magnetar. The glow arises from a cloud of fast-moving particles produced by the neutron star…
Colombo, June 22 (IANS) Sri Lankan police on Wednesday busted an international heroin smuggling operation following the arrest of three most wanted drug smugglers. The arrests took place in Colombo, Xinhua news agency quoted the…
London, June 22 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi made an emotional appeal to the British people not to make the wrong choice in the EU referendum, saying a decision to leave would exchange autonomy…