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Now, lift heavy objects with smartphone-controlled app!
Now, lift heavy objects with smartphone-...

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 supporting app features the standard up and down controls along with a button to instantly halt... read more »

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

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 obstructions. Using radio waves, researchers there have created an antennae system called WiTrack that can map the movements of... read more »

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health
Soon, new drugs to help in fight against...

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 findings suggest that new drugs could be designed to disrupt the flow of messages sent between... read more »

E-cigarettes `may not` significantly reduce heart disease risk
E-cigarettes `may not` significantly red...

E-cigarettes `may not` significantly reduce heart disease risk

Washington – A new research has revealed that nicotine, which is the major addictive substance in cigarette smoke, contributes to smokers’ higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the primary cause of heart attacks. Chi-Ming Hai from Brown University said the findings suggested that... read more »

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Eight die in Bangladesh road accident

DHAKA — At least eight people were killed when two speeding buses collided on a highway in Bangladesh early Friday, an official said. The accident took place at around 4 a.m. in the southwestern... read more »

One dead, 30 injured in southern Pakistan earthqua...

KARACHI: At least one person was killed and 30 others were injured when a series of quakes hit southern Pakistan on Friday, officials said. One of... read more »

High-tech podcars to take to Dubai streets in a few yea...

Dubai: Dubai is set to have a new mode of public transport — high-tech podcars — in the next couple of years, a senior official announced at a conference... read more »

Pak govt opposes lifting of Musharraf’s travel ba...

The Pakistan government has opposed apetition filed by former military dictator Pervez Musharraf seeking the lifting of a travel ban on him to allow him to... read more »

Six Wounded in Knife Attack at Chinese Train Station

Chinese state media reported six people were wounded Tuesday in a knife attack at a train station in a southern city, the latest in a series of such... read more »

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Railway platform ticket to cost Rs.10 from April 1

The railway platform ticket is going to be costlier – Rs.10 – from April 1. “The rate of platform ticket will be increased from Rs.5 to Rs.10 per per person from April, 2015,”... read more »

How Two Tax Notices May Put PM Modi’s Govern...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government sent two notices demanding a total of Rs. 31,000 crore in taxes from Cairn Energy and its former... read more »

Government to issue ownership rights of 15 coal mines o...

CBI to submit report on coal blocks allocation on January 13

Government will begin issuing ownership rights on March 23 for the coal blocks that have been auctioned so far, starting with successful bidders for 15 mines... read more »

The Indian economy needs a dovish Raghuram Rajan

The global economy is still very much in the zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) era with the exception of the US Federal Reserve which is widely expected to... read more »

Wipro set to start search for next CEO

BENGALURU: Wipro will begin a process to identify and groom a successor to chief executive TK Kurien later this year, the tossup likely to be between a... read more »

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AB de Villiers is a ‘Freak’, says Royal Challengers B...

Bangalore: A witness to A B de Villiers’ exploits from close quarters against Sunrisers Hyderabad, young Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Harshal Patel termed his South African team-mate as a... read more »

Waqar Younis Offered Two-Year Contract to Coach Pa...

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered former captain Waqar Younis a two-year contract to coach the national side, according to chairman... read more »

Daredevils and KP hope for home revival

Four days off is normally a prospect the working man welcomes with glee, but in cricket, especially amid the manic assembly line of matches in the IPL, it... read more »

Chennai and Punjab players rule IPL-7 charts

Chennai Super Kings have joined Kings XI Punjab as the only two teams to have won five games in Season 7 of the Indian Premier League so far. And both need to... read more »

India ranked no 1 in Twenty20 International Team rankin...

India ranked no 1 in ICC Twenty20 International Team ranking announced in Dubai on 1 May 2014. India replaced Sri Lanka from the top position. Sri Lanka earned... read more »

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A Celebration of Lady Java, a Coding Language to Rule Them All

Phones, laptops, tablets, even cars. They’re all so tightly connected to that ever-growing thing called the cloud. Today, we take that for granted. But just a decade ago, our phones weren’t that... read more »

Deepika Padukone wishes Happy Birthday to Katrina ...

Yes, this is true and we have proof! Deepika Padukone took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish “Happy Birthday” to Katrina Kaif... read more »

Varun Dhawan most versatile actor of our generation: Sh...

With her last two releases ‘Aashiqui 2’ and ‘Ek Villain’ entering the prestigious Rs 100 crore-club of Bollywood, Shraddha Kapoor is... read more »

Katie Holmes dating Alexander Skarsgard?

Katie Holmes is reportedly dating Alexander Skarsgard. The 35-year-old actress grew close to the 37-year-old star when they filmed ‘The Giver’ last... read more »

Salman Khan: I am not a husband material, I am the fath...

Salman Khan, 48, clearly gets his kick in life from giving to others. His goodness shows not just in his actions, but also on his face, which today is looking... read more »

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Cancer experts want amendment to outdated narcotics law

Cancer experts want amendment to outdated narcotics law

In a bid to give a proper thrust to fight against cancer, its experts have urged members of parliament and political parties to help in quick passage of the bill amending the existing law on... read more »

Beware of winter myths

Beware of winter myths

Los Angeles – There are numerous techniques to stay warm but you might be doing it the wrong way. Many believe alcohol consumption helps to... read more »

Don’t ignore persistent coughs, they can be `lung cance...

Don’t ignore persistent coughs, they can be `lung cancer warning`

Melbourne – An expert has claimed that unexplained coughs and chest infections should be taken seriously as they could be a sign of lung... read more »

Having better sex life can help you live longer

Having better sex life can help you live longer

Washington – A new study has revealed that sex can be one of the secrets to good health, youth and a longer life. The research, which was conducted on... read more »

Now, a nano pill for better drug delivery

Now, a nano pill for better drug delivery

Washington – American scientists have synthesised a novel nanoparticle that can be taken orally by patients as a pill instead of receiving... read more »

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Mobile radiation is not harmful: experts

Mumbai: A group of health experts and doctors have come together on the same platform to dispel fears of harmful effects of radiation from mobile phones and towers. As part of an awareness campaign... read more »

How keeping cool could help you stay fit!

Staying in a cool environment may help you stay fit as researchers have discovered that such environment stimulates growth of brown fat that burns... read more »

Gambling may alter your brain

People who gamble frequently may experience brain changes that make it extremely difficult for them to give up the habit, researchers say. Scientists from... read more »

Health tips for cooking red meat

In this health conscious age eating non vegetarian food is close to taboo. Consuming red meat does not imply one will develop lifestyle diseases. It depends on... read more »

For young women, depression tied to risk of heart probl...

Women under age 55 with suspected heart problems are twice as likely to have a heart attack, require artery-opening procedures or die if they also have... read more »

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No new window for banned notes: Governmemnt

After a brief hearing, the court adjourned the case for March 21 for a detailed hearing. read more »

SC refuses to order CBI probe against scribes in A...

A bench of justices Dipak Misra, A M Khanwilkar and M M Shantanagoudar said it could not direct probe against the media without having credible... read more »

Early signs of El Nino this year, warn forecasters

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In what could spell bad news for this year’s monsoon, international weather agencies have begun predicting an El Nino event in the second half of... read more »

‘Green nods given to projects that don’t meet criteria’...

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It said the environmental clearances (EC) were granted to many projects during the period “without checking the compliance conditions” in the previo read more »

Reliance Jio, Paytm apologise for using PM Narendra Mod...

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Reliance Jio and Paytm have apologised for “inadvertently” using PM Narendra Modi’s name and photograph in their advertisements, the consumer... read more »

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People won’t accept Modi as PM: Shinde

Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday said that Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi cannot become the prime minister as the people of this country will not accept a man who did not... read more »

TDP not to attend meeting with GoM on Telangana

BJP and Chandrababu Naidu may announce deal today,...

Hyderabad – After weeks of proposals and demurrals, the BJP and Chandrababu Naidu may have finalised a tie-up, but last minute hitches have... read more »

At rally in Bihar, Sonia Gandhi responds to Narendra Mo...

Sasaram: When Congress President Sonia Gandhi held a rally in Bihar’s Sasaram town today, just days after Narendra Modi’s public meeting here, the... read more »

AAP releases manifesto for Thiruvananthapuram

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released its election manifesto for Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, giving priority to basic infrastructure, mainly consistent... read more »

25 km apart, Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar to address ...

Nawada: About 25 km and less than two hours apart, Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi will address rallies today in Nawada in the southern part of Bihar. The two... read more »

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Temperature mystery of planetary atmospheres revealed

Temperature mystery of planetary atmospheres revealed

Washington – Researchers have said that they have solved the atmospheric peculiarity that Earth shares with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, claiming that it is likely common to billions of... read more »

Geminid meteor shower to peak on Dec 13

Geminid meteor shower to peak on Dec 13

Washington – Geminid meteor shower will be at their best after dark on Friday, December 13 and before dawn on Saturday, December 14, according... read more »

Facebook develops `sympathise` button to avoid `awkward...

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg faces IPO lawsuit over misleading investors

London – Facebook has reportedly developed a ‘sympathise’ button to save users the embarrassment of hitting ‘Like’ even for sad statuses, solely... read more »

Bed bugs can survive freezing temperatures

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Washington – While it is suggested that exposing bed bug-infested clothing or other small items to freezing temperatures can help kill bed bugs, a new... read more »

Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise ey...

Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise eye drop treatment

Washington – Researchers have taken one step closer to an eye drop-free reality with the development of a drug-eluting contact lens designed for... read more »

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Move Virat Kohli to No. 5, says Sunil Gavaskar

The right-hander, who has been a prolific run scorer in one dayers at the number three position, is having a tough time against the moving ball, since the England trip. Speaking to... read more »

National level sports player dies in suspicious ci...

Kotdwara (Ukd): A 19-year-old girl, a national level football player, died in suspicious circumstances, police said on Wednesday. The incident took... read more »

I wanted to be part of football revolution, says MS Dho...

We won't experiment in New Zealand, says MS Dhoni

CHENNAI: If seven years with Chennai Super Kings made MS Dhoni something of a Chennaiite, the Indian captain on Monday signalled that he will continue his... read more »

Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants more yorkers

Kochi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows a thing or two about pushing his teammates to bring out the best in them. But rarely does he draw comparisons out in the... read more »

Gavaskar: Bowlers with suspect action should be taken o...

New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says instead of reporting a bowler with suspect action, umpires can straightaway call the offender or inform the... read more »

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MH370: Reunion islanders continue debris search

People in Reunion have been combing the beaches looking for further debris that could be linked to missing flight MH370. One woman has been talking about how she recently saw what she thought was a... read more »

Afghan government says it won’t separately deal wi...

KABUL, Afghanistan – The Afghan government addressed the growing leadership crisis in the Taliban for the first time Monday, saying it will not... read more »

Landslides and floods claim 90 lives in Nepal

KATHMANDU: At least 90 people have been killed across Nepal in the past two months due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains, authorities have... read more »

Nigerian Army Says has Freed Nearly 180 Boko Haram Host...

The Nigerian army has freed 178 people being held hostage by Boko Haram including more than 100 children, it said late Sunday, following a series of deadly... read more »

US to deliver eight F-16 aircrafts to Egypt

Cairo: The United States will deliver eight F-16 fighter jets to Egypt as a part of its ongoing military support to the country. This was announced by the US... read more »

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Now, anti-microbial cell phone cases to help keep diseases away

Now, anti-microbial cell phone cases to help keep diseases away

Washington – Par’sk USA has launched Tenerarca a stylish new line of anti-microbial leather cases for iPhones and iPads. The Tenerarca leather phone cases have a built-in line... read more »

Biological breakthrough may lead to new treatments for sickle cell disease

Biological breakthrough may lead to new treatments for sickle cell disease

Washington – Researchers have manipulated key biological events in adult blood cells to produce a form of haemoglobin normally absent after the newborn period. “Our study shows the... read more »

New drug breakthrough brings brain cancer cure closer to reality

New drug breakthrough brings brain cancer cure closer to reality

Washington – Scientists have identified a mechanism that can help treat brain cancer and a drug that decreases brain tumour growth. The researchers at the University of Calgary’s... read more »

Increasing weakness with age is not a law of nature!

Increasing weakness with age is not a law of nature!

Washington – A new study has suggested that aging is not just about weakening and dying, instead in nature the phenomenon of ageing shows an unexpected diversity of patterns and is... read more »

Quick recipe for producing cheaper hydrogen discovered

Quick recipe for producing cheaper hydrogen discovered

Washington – Scientists have discovered a quick-cook recipe for copious volumes of hydrogen (H2). The breakthrough suggests a better way of producing the hydrogen that propels rockets and... read more »