Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) Japanese researchers who discovered element number 113 of the periodic table have proposed naming it ‘Nihonium’ (Nh), officials said on Wednesday. Japanese research institute Riken has sent its proposal to the…
Hong Kong, June 8 (IANS) Hong Kong’s Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man on Wednesday said live poultry trade will resume in the territory from Thursday. Ko said all of the 3360 samples taken…
New York, June 8 (IANS) Scientists have concocted an artificial seawater medium that can be used to successfully cultivate abundant marine micro-organisms, a study says. “We developed an artificial media which means you can make…
By Sarwar Kashani New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Killing innocent women and children in bombings and suicide attacks is against the essence of jihad and the tenets of Islam, says Al Qaeda’s Indian-subcontinent chief. However,…
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) A college principal was shot dead by unknown men on Wednesday in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the media reported. The attack took place on the outskirts of Quetta city when the gunmen…
HERAT, June 4, 2016 (Xinhua) — Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani (R) joins hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration ceremony of an India-funded hydropower dam in Herat province, Afghanistan, June 4,…
New York: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (Photo: Mohammed Jaffer/IANS) New York, June 8 (IANS) Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday proclaimed herself the victor of the Democratic primaries which were held in…
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) Pakistan is lobbying “effectively and pro-actively” in all member countries of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) over India’s efforts to join the 48-member exclusive club, Pakistan’s top foreign affairs advisor has…
Washington, June 8 (IANS) Members of the US-India Business Council have already invested $28 billion in India since September 2014 and investment of another $45 billion is in the pipeline, council Chairman John Chambers told…
London, June 8 (IANS) An Eritrean man believed to be responsible for smuggling migrants from Africa to Europe has been extradited to Italy. Mered Medhanie, 35, known as ‘The General’, was held in Sudan in…
Toronto, June 8 (IANS) Recovering from depression is not at all uncommon irrespective of the length of the episode and having at least one trusted friend is critical to cultivating complete mental health, new research…
Beijing, June 8 (Xinhua) Strategic consideration is behind the frequent meetings between US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the latter is paying his fourth trip to the US since he…
New York, June 8 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has hailed the efforts made by India and the US to join the Paris Climate agreement, an official statement said. “The Secretary-General welcomes the domestic…
forbidden flower New York, June 8 (IANS) Researchers have demonstrated that long-term marijuana use can disrupt the brain’s natural reward processes. “This study shows that marijuana disrupts the natural reward circuitry of the brain, making…
Baghdad, June 8 (IANS) At least 45 Islamic State militants were killed when they attacked military posts in Mosul city in Iraq, a military official said on Wednesday. Dozens of IS militants attacked Iraqi army…
New York, June 8 (IANS) Passing judgement on your daughter about her weight in youth is more likely to cause her a poor body image, finds a new study suggesting that it may also impact…
Beijing, June 8 (IANS) There are now 2,060 endangered Chinese white dolphins living near an estuary of the Pearl river, marine authorities said on Wednesday. A Chinese white dolphin monitoring expedition in 2015 found their…
Men with chest pain – heart attack New York, June 8 (IANS) Teenagers, particularly boys, who try to attempt suicide or are close to someone who had attempted suicide are at a higher risk for…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Sensing trouble over ongoing investigation into Class 12 merit list muddle, Bihar School Examination Board Chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh resigned on Wednesday, officials said. “Under pressure to quit, Singh has resigned,”…
Moscow, June 8 (IANS) Russian gas revenues in the first four months of the year plunged 29 per cent year on year to $10.78 billion, the Federal Customs Service said on Wednesday. However, the volume…