New York, March 14 (IANS) Did you buy junk food while grocery shopping instead of healthy food? Researchers, including an India-origin scientist, have found that consumers are concerned about eating a healthy diet but junk…
New York, March 14 (IANS) Perceived as a lighthearted, fun and humorous rite among college students, binge drinking may lead not only to impaired judgment but also increase the risk of dying in one’s sleep,…
Tokyo, March 14 (IANS) A survey has found that at least 3,000 tonnes of un-designated radioactive waste from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident is being kept in 30 municipalities in seven prefectures in Japan. The…
Tokyo, March 14 (IANS) Japan’s Imperial House said it will allow the public to visit the grounds of the palaces in Kyoto and Tokyo, the media reported on Monday. The house said it will open…
Abu Dhabi, March 14 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) has launched a new, improved version of its Visit Abu Dhabi mobile application. The app, which allows users to gain instant access…
Kabul, March 14 (IANS) At least 12 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and 21 others injured in an explosion in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, a military statement said on Monday. “On Sunday, IS militants were…
Abu Dhabi, March 14 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced the disappearance of a fighter jet taking part in a mission in Yemen. The announcement was made by the General Command of…
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), March 14 (IANS) Brunei and the US are eyeing a state partnership programme (SPP) that would link their militaries and boost security cooperation, the media reported on Monday. Mark Dillon, vice…
Managua, March 14 (IANS) A team of scientific explorers from the National Geographic Society is planning to film a documentary on a lava lake in Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano, which has shown an increase in volcanic…
New York, March 14 (IANS) Researchers have developed a highly sensitive disposable biosensor that can detect sub-populations’ white blood cells that are key to diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. The new biosensor could not only make HIV…
Kathmandu, March 14 (IANS) Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been advised by senior officials to prioritise bilateral cooperation deals during his upcoming visit to China, the media reported on Monday. At a meeting…
Bangkok, March 14 (IANS) Eleven illegal migrants were found hiding in the luggage compartment of a Bangkok-bound tour bus in Thailand’s Mae Sot district on Monday. The nine men and two women were found during…
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Bollywood extravaganza, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations, will return to Europe for the fourth time, with the scenic Madrid in Spain as the chosen destination this year. Actors…
Beijing, March 14 (IANS) The state-run China Central Television aired a documentary that revealed the US’ double standards on human rights-related issues, the media reported on Monday. Based on extensive media reports both inside and…
Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) It is a shame that politics dictates sports in Pakistan and India, said a Pakistani daily, adding it is the responsibility of cricketing authorities of the both countries to keep intact…
Kabul, March 14 (IANS) Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is set to start a five-day visit to Afghanistan on Monday. According to ICRC, the objectives of Maurer’s visit…
Phnom Penh, March 14 (IANS) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday warned politicians who are making campaigns for cancelling the debt of bank borrowers. At the opening ceremony of a micro-finance conference, Hun Sen…
London, March 14 (IANS) Marine turtles experienced an evolutionary windfall thanks to a mass extinction of crocodyliforms – group of animals that comprise modern crocodiles and alligators and their ancient ancestors – around 145 million…
Beijing, March 14 (IANS) Alibaba, China’s biggest e-commerce company, is building apartments to sell to its employees at a discount of about 40 percent, the media reported on Monday. These 380 apartments, ranging from 87-118…
Wellington, March 14 (IANS) Airlines in New Zealand and Australia on Monday launched a bid to start a market in biofuel that is used in aircraft. Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are the two…