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2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and aggression
2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and...

2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and aggression

Washington – A new study has revealed that prescribing both a stimulant and an antipsychotic drug to children with physical aggression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with teaching parents to use behaviour management techniques, reduces aggressive and serious... read more »

New gene study brings arthritis drug closer to reality
New gene study brings arthritis drug clo...

New gene study brings arthritis drug closer to reality

Washington – A team of researchers has discovered new genes, pathways and cell types that are involved in inherited susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study was conducted by Dr. Robert M. Plenge from the Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute in the USA and Dr. Yukinori... read more »

Algal extracts may counter effects of high cholesterol diets
Algal extracts may counter effects of hi...

Algal extracts may counter effects of high cholesterol diets

Washington – In a new study, researchers including an Indian origin scientist have described the beneficial effects of the algal culture in supporting healthy cholesterol balance. Wayne State University’s Department of Nutrition and Food Science found that the fractions and isolates... read more »

Google aims to create next-gen ultimate personal search assistant
Google aims to create next-gen ultimate ...

Google aims to create next-gen ultimate personal search assistant

Washington – With Google focusing on smarter searches, a company executive has revealed that their aim is to create the ultimate personal assistant to help bring smarter search results. Google Engineering Director Scott Huffman said that the search results page is quickly going away for... read more »

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Pakistan claims 2 citizens killed in firing from across the LoC

Pakistan on Monday claimed that at least two of its citizens were killed and three others injured in alleged firing by Indian soldiers from across the Line of Control (LoC). The incident occurred in... read more »

Ninth polio case detected in Pakistan

A five-year-old child has been detected with polio in Pakistan’s Sindh province, making him the ninth confirmed case this year in the area,... read more »

Gaza truce ends with Israel claim of Hamas rocket fire

The Israeli military claimed renewed rocket fire by Gaza militants after a three-day truce expired on Friday and negotiations in Cairo on a new border deal for... read more »

Gaza truce ends with Israel claim of Hamas rocket fire

The Israeli military claimed renewed rocket fire by Gaza militants after a three-day truce expired on Friday and negotiations in Cairo on a new border deal for... read more »

Bangladesh retrieves 23 bodies

Dhaka: Authorities in Bangladesh on Thursday said they could recover 23 bodies so far and listed 138 as missing passengers three days after an overloaded ferry... read more »

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Qualcomm appoints Sunil Lalvani as India head

Qualcomm Incorporated has appointed Sunil Lalvani as vice president and president of its India operations, a company statement said here on Monday. Lalvani’s appointment will be effective July... read more »

Sensex Slumps 500 Points Amid P-Note Jitters. Don&...

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has sought to calm investors after the Sensex fell more than 500 points on Monday, amid jitters over a recommendation... read more »

Jet Airways slash business class prices, announces spec...

Jet Airways has announced special premiere fares for all passengers travelling on its domestic network between July 20 and October 15. The all inclusive... read more »

Spicejet shares surge over 5 per cent on stake sale buz...

Shares of Spicejet on Monday surged over 5 per cent amid reports that two Gulf airlines have approached the company for buying a stake in the domestic... read more »

Gold Tumbles to More Than Five-Year Low, China Shares E...

Gold prices tumbled to a more than five-year low Monday, and China shares rose modestly, after authorities’ weekend move to tighten the use of informal... read more »

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Kallis retires from all international cricket

Jacques Kallis has given up on his World Cup dream and is retiring from all international cricket. The 38-year-old South Africa all-rounder, who targeted next year’s World Cup as his final... read more »

Desperate to win the third Test: Joe Root

England batsman Joe Root on Wednesday expressed joy at the “good day” his side experienced and was also confident that they can take the six... read more »

India struggling to stay in Third Test

In a match that is within England’s grasp, India is struggling to stay afloat. When monumental occupation of the crease was needed, the visitors’ leading... read more »

Perera spoils South African recovery in 2nd test

Sri Lankan off-spinner Dilruwan Perera captured two wickets in three deliveries to spoil South Africa’s recovery on the third morning of the second cricket... read more »

The ghost that haunts England

In a week that saw Stuart Broad make a mention about his London hotel room being haunted, there seems to be no running away from the illusions of a lost-world.... read more »

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Entertainment

Aamir Khan’s PK becomes Bollywood’s highest grossing film ever, e...

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s latest release ‘PK’ became Bollywood’s highest grossing film of all time in India. PK collected more than Rs. 276 crore in two weeks of its... read more »

I'm unhealthy, says Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra: I want to make small films with n...

Actress Priyanka Chopra says as a producer she wants to develop writers and wants to make content-based films. The actress has turned producer with... read more »

I don’t think Ranbir is ready for marriage: Neetu...

Now that Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have reportedly moved in together, the buzz is strong that a marriage is in the works. While the couple is tightlipped... read more »

PK: FIR lodged against Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani

If Aamir Khan’s nude poster wasn’t enough to put PK under the radar, the film has yet again invited the wrath of many for offending their religious... read more »

Varun Dhawan promotes ‘Badlapur’ on Salman ...

Like each weekend, Salman Khan has a special guest visiting him on the Bigg Boss 8 sets this Saturday as well. Varun Dhawan, who has taken the industry by a... read more »

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FIFA to use `vanishing spray` during 2014 Rio World Cup to designate distances for free kicks

Blatter blames European companies for `animal-like` work conditio...

Johannesburg – FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has slammed criticism over work conditions on 2022 FIFA World Cup venues in Qatar and accused European companies, saying that France and Germany had... read more »

Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d'Or

Messi says Berbatov move to Barcelona in January `...

London – Argentine football star Lionel Messi has poured scorn on reports linking Barcelona with a January move for Fulham’s Dimitar... read more »

Bold` Spurs boss Villas-Boas `sensationally` rules club...

Bold` Spurs boss Villas-Boas `sensationally` rules club out of PL title race

London – Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has sensationally declared his club out of this season’s Premier League title race after just... read more »

Cristiano Ronaldo `not obsessed` with winning Ballon d&...

Cristiano Ronaldo `not obsessed` with winning Ballon d'Or award

London – Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d’Or award but refused to admit that he... read more »

Lehmann backs `sensational` Ozil to lead Arsenal to lea...

Lehmann backs `sensational` Ozil to lead Arsenal to league, CL titles

London – Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said that new player Mesut Ozil can lead the club to both Premier League and Champions League success... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Ear acupuncture could help win battle of bulge

Ear acupuncture could help win battle of bulge

Washington – Researchers have said that a 5 point stimulation of outer ear can help shed the pounds. According to the small study, using continuous stimulation of five acupuncture points may be... read more »

What causes neuron death in Alzheimer’s Disease

What causes neuron death in Alzheimer’s Disease

Washington – Researchers have said that massive neuron death that occurs in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) seems to be caused by raw ingredients of... read more »

Dangerous trend of using cinnamon, spice to provide che...

Dangerous trend of using cinnamon, spice to provide cheap highs emerges

Washington – Researchers have warned that easily accessible kitchen ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg and marshmallows are being turned into sources of... read more »

Regular exercise allows `healthy overeating` during Chr...

Regular exercise allows `healthy overeating` during Christmas holidays

Washington – As the Christmas season approaches, people tend to eat more and consume more calories than they actually burn, thus bringing detrimental... read more »

Regular exercise in middle age protects against age-rel...

Regular exercise in middle age protects against age-related muscle deterioration

Washington – A new study has suggested that regular exercise in middle age is a protective factor against sarcopenia and effective in maintaining muscle... read more »

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Novel way to tackle malaria parasite gene

“This approach could enable much more rapid gene analysis and boost drug-development efforts,” said Jacquin Niles, an associate professor of biological engineering at Massachusetts... read more »

Recipe: Jelly pudding

Ingredients: 1 packet of jelly crystals (any flavour) 200ml fresh cream, chilled and whipped 200gm condensed milk Method: – Prepare the jelly... read more »

Use honey everyday for glowing, young skin

Raw honey can be used, not just in our breakfast cereal or dessert, but also get glowing and younger looking skin. Abundant in antioxidants, honey is known to... read more »

Jaswant Singh’s condition grave

Former union minister and expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singhcontinued to be in coma Wednesday, with doctors describing his condition as... read more »

Recipe: Jeera aloo

Ingredients: –Four large sized potatoes (boiled, peeled and cut into pieces) – Four tbsp oil – One tsp jeera/cumin seeds – One tsp red... read more »

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Young Saudis urged to avoid Syria war

Saudi Arabia’s highest religious authority, the grand mufti Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh, has told young Saudis they should not go to Syria to fight in the civil war. Saudi Arabia has backed the... read more »

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian...

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss issues including... read more »

Israel’s release of Palestinian prisoners advance...

Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners advances peace talks

JERUSALEM – The Israeli government approved Sunday the release of 26 Palestinian prisoners despite strong opposition from ultra-right ministers. The... read more »

‘Assad could contribute to new Syria but not as P...

'Assad could contribute to new Syria but not as PM'

Beirut – UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, who arrived in Damascus today, believes President Bashar al-Assad could contribute to the transition to a... read more »

Early detection is the best protection from breast canc...

Early detection is the best protection from breast cancer, highlight experts

DUBAI – Aster, a part of DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the GCC and in India, telecast a webinar on Breast Cancer awareness... read more »

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Modi cabinet reshuffle 2017: Full list of PM Modi’s Council of Mi...

Among the four bureaucrats inducted into the government, three have been made Ministers of State with independent charge: former Home Secretary R.K. Singh, a Lok Sabha member from Bihar, got Power... read more »

Ghazipur collapse a man-made disaster – Kejr...

Two persons died in East Delhi after a part of the Ghazipur garbage landfill collapsed on this Friday afternoon, sweeping several people on a road... read more »

Nitish Kumar wins Bihar trust vote 131-108

PATNA: Two days after he dramatically embraced the BJP, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday proved his majority in the Bihar assembly while the RJD protested... read more »

Around 30 feared dead as bus plunges into 300 metre gor...

SHIMLA: As many as 30 persons were killed and several others injured when a private bus proceeding towards Solan from Reckong Peo in Kinnaur district skidded... read more »

Jammu and Kashmir: 6 killed, many trapped in flash floo...

Six people have been killed and several trapped as houses and shops were destroyed in flash floods followed by a cloudburst in Doda district of Jammu and... read more »

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Modi hits back at PM, says Congress leaders run factory to manufacture lies

Let Modi not be lost in the Varanasi fair

Varanasi: It’s 10am and the campus of the hallowed Benaras Hindu University (BHU) is bustling with activity. A huddle at the entrance to the Department of Arts. The topic of discussion? Whether... read more »

Police asks Kumar Vishwas’s wife, family mem...

LUCKNOW: A posse of police swooped on party candidate Kumar Vishwas’s house late on Monday night, asking all family members who are not voters... read more »

AAP’s Kumar Vishwas dares UP police to tell Priya...

Lucknow: In a sensational claim, the Aam Aadmi Party has alleged that the Amethi district administration late Monday night asked the family of Kumar Vishwas,... read more »

Narendra Modi pulls out caste card to counter ‘lo...

New Delhi: After promising to keep his poll pitch on ‘development and growth’, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday... read more »

Setback for Ashok Chavan, SC says EC can disqualify can...

In a verdict that will have serious implications on curbing paid news, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Election Commission was authorised to... read more »

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Android users warned of text-sharing apps that send unlimited text messages

Android users warned of text-sharing apps that send unlimited tex...

London – Users of Android systems have been reportedly warned of some apps that exploit their smartphone’s ability to send innumerable text messages. These apps claim to reward phone owners... read more »

Facebook rolls out `Donate Now` button to make virtual contributions easy!

Facebook rolls out `Donate Now` button to make vir...

Washington – Facebook has reportedly rolled out a ‘Donate Now’ button to make it easier for users to contribute virtually. The catch,... read more »

14 pence per day `miracle` pill could help ease arthrit...

14 pence per day `miracle` pill could help ease arthritis pain

London – Researchers believe that a pill costing just 14p a day may help millions of people beat osteoarthritis pain. They believe that drug called... read more »

Heavy marijuana abuse linked to abnormal brain structur...

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Washington – Researchers have said teens who were heavy marijuana users – smoking it daily for about three years – had abnormal changes in... read more »

Pet pooches do protect kids against asthma and infectio...

Pet pooches do protect kids against asthma and infection

Washington – A new study has revealed why children’s risk for developing allergies and asthma is reduced when they are exposed in early infancy to a... read more »

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South Asia

Sharif assures US about reviewing ‘Osama doc’ Afridi’s case: Report

Sharif assures US about reviewing ‘Osama doc’ Afridi’s case: Repo...

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured US lawmakers that he will reconsider the case of Dr. Shakil Afridi jailed Pakistani doctor, who helped the CIA track Al Qaeda leader... read more »

Maldives presidential candidates want election Nov 2

Maldives presidential candidates want election Nov...

Male – All three presidential candidates in the Maldives have agreed to hold presidential election a week early on Nov 2 to avoid a... read more »

12 dead in Bangladesh violence

12 dead in Bangladesh violence

Dhaka – Anxieties mounted across Bangladesh over deadly political violence which has left 12 people dead and hundreds injured since Friday. Five men were... read more »

Nepal poll panel to monitor election code of conduct

Nepal poll panel to monitor election code of conduct

Kathmandu – Nepal’s Election Commission has formed a high level committee to effectively monitor the election code of conduct, an official said... read more »

Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia rejection of UN seat

Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia rejection of UN seat

Islamabad – Pakistan has supported Saudi Arabia’s rejection of its non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council, praising its call for reform, the... read more »

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Ravi Shastri says, there’s no reason why India can’t ...

New Delhi: Team India’s director of cricket, Ravi Shastri gave pep talk in the hope of instilling confidence in the squad before leaving for the demanding tour of Australia on Friday. One of... read more »

World Chess Championship: Carlsen unruffled as Ana...

Viswanathan Anand is not prepared to play adventurous moves but even his calculated ‘safe’ approach is pushing him to the corner. Despite... read more »

Yuvraj Singh still hopeful of comeback into Indian team

New Delhi: Despite not having played international cricket for quite some time, star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is still harbouring dreams of playing for... read more »

Bhindi masala is my favourite from the Indian cuisine: ...

Venus Williams upset in first round

The American former World No 1 revealed this in a radio interview yesterday ahead of her Champions Tennis League match against Pune at the Karnataka State Lawn... read more »

Indian Grand Prix set to return in 2016, says Bernie Ec...

The Indian Grand Prix is expected to return in 2016 as a “fruitful” meeting between Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone and race promoters has... read more »

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Migrant crisis: Germany to release funds to help regions cope

Germany’s coalition government has agreed to spend 6bn euros (£4.4m) to support record numbers of migrants and other measures to deal with the influx. Critics at home have accused Chancellor... read more »

North, South Korea begin family reunion talks

North and South Korean Red Cross officials kicked off talks on Monday on organising a rare and emotional reunion for families separated by the Korean... read more »

Saudi-led coalition forces kill 20 at a wake in Yemen

Saudi-led coalition’s jets killed at least 20 people at a wake in northern Yemen on Sunday, as warplanes pounded Houthis and other forces behind a... read more »

Saudi king to meet with Obama amid Gulf concerns over I...

Saudi King Salman will meet with US President Barack Obama in Washington on Friday to seek more support in countering Iran, as the Obama administration aims to... read more »

Father of drowned Syrian boys prepares to take bodies h...

The distraught father of two Syrian toddlers who drowned with their mother and several other migrants as they tried to reach Greece identified their bodies on... read more »

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Hundred thousand new cosmic x-ray sources identifie

Hundred thousand new cosmic x-ray sources identifie

Washington – A team of researchers has published a major list of celestial X-ray sources, which features over 150,000 high-energy stars and galaxies. Using the X-ray telescope on... read more »

New giant star-forming cluster found

New giant star-forming cluster found

Washington – Researchers have discovered a star-forming region that shines 100 times brighter than the Orion nebula, however, it is so obscured by dust that very little visible or... read more »

Now, lift heavy objects with smartphone-controlled app!

Now, lift heavy objects with smartphone-controlled app!

Washington – A new smart device allows users to lift heavy objects all with a smartphone controlled app. The MyLifter device can be operated through Bluetooth on a iOS device and the... read more »

New WiTrack 3D motion-tracker system can see through walls

New WiTrack 3D motion-tracker system can see through walls

Sydney – A research group at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created a high-resolution, 3D motion tracking system that works through walls and other... read more »

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health

Soon, new drugs to help in fight against sleeping sickness

Washington – Researchers have said insights into how the parasites, which cause the sleeping sickness, are able to communicate with one another could help limit the spread of the infection. The... read more »