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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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One dead in Istanbul as anti-government protests flare

ISTANBUL: One person was dead and about 10 others were injured in Istanbul during violent clashes between police and protesters, officials said, in the latest eruption of anger against the Turkish... read more »

Pakistan army launches major offensive against Tal...

Pakistani forces on Thursday launched their first major offensive in years against Taliban militants near the Afghan border after several rounds of... read more »

China beefs up security in Xinjiang after multiple blas...

Beijing: Stepping up security in restive Xinjiang province after a series of blasts in the provincial capital Urumqi, China has asked the local administration... read more »

25 killed in Yemen army clashes with Shia rebels

SANAA: Eleven Yemeni soldiers and 14 Shia Huthi rebels were killed on Tuesday during clashes in a stronghold of the insurgents in the north of the country,... read more »

Report: 7 killed in central China knife attack

BEIJING — A Chinese state news agency says a man stabbed seven people to death in a village in a central province. The China News Service said the attack... read more »

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SoftBank sinks over 10% as Nvidia-fueled rout sweeps Asian chip s...

SoftBank sinks over 10% as Nvidia-fueled rout sweeps Asian chip shares **Asian Semiconductor Stocks Tumble Despite Nvidia’s Robust Earnings Report** **Tokyo, Japan** – A wave of selling... read more »

Walmart hikes sales and earnings forecast as it at...

Walmart hikes sales and earnings forecast as it attracts shoppers across incomes Walmart, which caters to shoppers across incomes, may offer the... read more »

Starbucks Workers United escalates strike during busy h...

Starbucks Workers United escalates strike during busy holiday season ## Starbucks Faces Heightened Labor Action as Union Amplifies Strike Seattle, WA –... read more »

Hong Kong-listed shares of CATL sink 8% as lockup expir...

Hong Kong-listed shares of CATL sink 8% as lockup expiry triggers profit-taking ## CATL Stock Faces Headwinds as Lockup Expiry Unleashes Investor Sales Hong... read more »

Robotaxi has reached a tipping point: Baidu, Nvidia lea...

Robotaxi has reached a tipping point: Baidu, Nvidia leaders see momentum as competition rises ## Autonomous Vehicle Sector Poised for Accelerated Growth,... read more »

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ICC World T20 2014: Most watched tournament on TV, digital

Mumbai: Television Audience Measurement (TAM) has said that the fifth ICC World Twenty20, 2014, which held in Bangladesh, was the most watched tournament on TV and digital. According to survey by... read more »

Glenn Maxwell bats Punjab to third straight victor...

A disciplined allround performance by the Kings XI Punjab helped them register their third victory on the trot in IPL 7, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad... read more »

IPL 2014: Nathan Coulter-Nile may miss few games due to...

Australian fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile may reportedly be out from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for an extended period after injuring a hamstring... read more »

IPL 7: MS Dhoni the only leader in a team of captains, ...

Abu Dhabi: Though Chennai Super Kings is home to four international captains this Indian Premier League, New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum insists that... read more »

Supreme Court seeks Justice Mukul Mudgal panel’s ...

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Justice Mukul Mudgal committee whether it was inclined to investigate the allegations of betting and spot fixing during... read more »

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Kaantha Twitter review: Dulquers 'Career best' performa...

Kaantha Twitter review: Dulquers 'Career best' performance ## Dulquer Salmaan’s “Kaantha” Opens to Critical Acclaim, Hailed as a Landmark Performance **CHENNAI, INDIA**... read more »

'Saara B'wood ek taraf aur Govinda ek ta...

'Saara B'wood ek taraf aur Govinda ek taraf': Omkar ## Omkar Kapoor Reflects on Child Stardom and Enduring Inspiration Omkar Kapoor,... read more »

Fan GRABS Ariana at 'Wicked: For Good' premie...

Fan GRABS Ariana at 'Wicked: For Good' premiere – WATCH ## Security Breach Mars Singapore Premiere of ‘Wicked: For Good’ Singapore... read more »

When Shakti praised Ajay's normal looks as the her...

When Shakti praised Ajay's normal looks as the hero ## Ajay Devgn’s Enduring Stardom Celebrated with ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ Recreating... read more »

Dharmendra has a 100 acre farmhouse where he spends tim...

Dharmendra has a 100 acre farmhouse where he spends time with first wife ## Dharmendra Finds Tranquility and Roots in Rural Retreat **Lonavala, Maharashtra**... read more »

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How brain balances learning new skills while retaining old ones

Small brain part crucial in decision-making

Toronto – In a finding that c! ould be important for treatment of depression, scientists have found that one of the smallest parts of the brain may be the key to decision making skills, says a... read more »

Top six ways to lose weight before wedding

Top six ways to lose weight before wedding

New Delhi – With all! the sweets pouring in days before your wedding, it leaves little scope! for you to think about weight issues. So stay... read more »

New breakthrough jab set to ease pain of arthritis suff...

New breakthrough jab set to ease pain of arthritis sufferers

London – Researchers have developed a new jab, which when injected once every two weeks into the body, can ease the crippling symptoms of... read more »

20pc people infected with HIV are unaware of having it

Ray of hope for HIV patients

London – One in five people having HIV in UK are not aware of having the virus, a new survey has found. Public Health England (PHE) said that of the... read more »

Antidepressants during pregnancy `not linked` to autism...

Antidepressants during pregnancy `not linked` to autism risk in kids

Washington – A new study, conducted to find why an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with autism, has found that there is no link between... read more »

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Watch out for that tooth cavity

With changing food habits, toothaches and cavities among kids are on a rise. Experts tell you how to protect your child’s teeth Is your six-year-old complaining of a toothache even after... read more »

Now, app that helps parents manage stress

New York: Now, dealing with your angry child will become much easier and simpler with this app, designed by scientists at Microsoft Research and... read more »

Stress makes you crave sugar: Study

Hormones in the body get stimulated when an individual feels worried or anxious have been found in taste cells that identify bitter, pungent and sweet flavors.... read more »

Stomach bacteria may protect against obesity

Your stomach bacteria may be behind your lean figure! A gut bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers may also help prevent obesity, a new study claims. The... read more »

Photos may give false first impressions

Judging people based on their selfies on Facebook may not be a good idea, according to a new study which found that impressions from still photos of... read more »

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Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to ...

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty ## Economic Downturn Casts Shadow Over Venezuelan Family’s Holiday Season MIAMI, FL – The glittering lights and... read more »

Putin told Bush Ukraine was part of Russia in 2001

Putin told Bush Ukraine was part of Russia in 2001 ## Early Hints of Expansionism: Putin’s 2001 Ukraine Remarks Resurface Revelations... read more »

AI spending frenzy reaches India, sparking enthusiasm a...

AI spending frenzy reaches India, sparking enthusiasm and concern ## India Poised for AI-Driven Transformation as Tech Giants Unleash Investment Wave **New... read more »

Carol of the Bells was born in a Ukrainian city destroy...

Carol of the Bells was born in a Ukrainian city destroyed by Russia ## From the Ashes: Ukrainian Music School Rebuilds Legacy After Devastation The echoes of... read more »

Venezuelas Maduro using U.S. military threat to crack d...

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

Venezuelas Maduro using U.S. military threat to crack down on dissent ## Heightened Tensions in Venezuela as Government Cites External Threat to Justify... read more »

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At rally in Bihar, Sonia Gandhi responds to Narendra Modi, Nitish...

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 recurrent theme was development. Mrs... 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... 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 »

Elections 2014: Mayawati to begin UP campaign tomorrow

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati would begin a whirlwind tour of Uttar Pradesh, her home state, from Thursday, a party leader said. The Dalit... read more »

Illiterate Rakhi Sawant has assets worth Rs 15 crore

Mumbai: Bollywood starlet Rakhi Sawant who is contesting from Mumbai North West seat has declared herself an “illiterate” with total assets of Rs... 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 of defense... read more »

Biological breakthrough may lead to new treatments for sickle cell disease

Biological breakthrough may lead to new treatments...

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

New drug breakthrough brings brain cancer cure closer t...

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... 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... 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... read more »

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Three golds for Gower as GB win 12 Deaflympics medals

Three golds for Gower as GB win 12 Deaflympics medals ## Great Britain Celebrates Stellar Performance at Tokyo Deaflympics, Anchored by Gower’s Golden Haul Tokyo, Japan – Great... read more »

'Maybe it was too much' – Guardiol...

'Maybe it was too much' – Guardiola rues defeat after 10 changes ## Guardiola Reflects on Tactical Shift as Manchester City Stumbles... read more »

Newcastle left bruised by '10 minutes of madness&#...

Newcastle left bruised by '10 minutes of madness' ## Marseille Expose Newcastle’s Travel Troubles in Champions League Clash **Marseille,... read more »

'Start believing the hype' – how '...

'Start believing the hype' – how 'effortless' Estevao outshone Yamal ## Estevao Willian Stakes His Claim: Brazilian Prodigy Delivers... read more »

'Stick to your guns' – Stewart backs En...

'Stick to your guns' – Stewart backs England ## Stewart Endorses England’s Steadfast Approach to Ashes Preparation **London, UK** –... read more »

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BREAKING: Truck 'rams into pedestrians' in China as �...

BREAKING: Truck 'rams into pedestrians' in China as 'gunshots heard' **Title: Incident in Zhongshan Leaves Multiple Injured Following Vehicle Collision and Reports of... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.

European nations weigh retaliation after Trumps Gr...

European nations weigh retaliation after Trumps Greenland threats **Title: Proposed Tariffs Over Greenland Acquisition Spark Transatlantic... read more »

Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on ...

Donald Trump

Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on Board of Peace **Former President’s Initiative Sparks Debate Over Global Peacemaking... read more »

At least 39 killed in Spain when high-speed trains coll...

Woman suicide bomber kills at least 13 at Russian station

At least 39 killed in Spain when high-speed trains collide after derailment **High-Speed Rail Collision in Spain Leaves Dozens Dead** Córdoba, Spain – A... read more »

UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience ...

UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience in Sudan **Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Demands Rights-Based Resolution, Warns UN** Nairobi – The... read more »

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Washington – Scientists have found that treating the patients who are suffering from stable coronary artery disease but haven’t experienced a heart attack and an abnormal stress... read more »

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Stomach `clock` tell us how much to eat

Washington – Scientists have discovered the first ever evidence about nerves in the stomach that act like a circadian clock telling about the limit of food that one should... read more »

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Washington – In a major breakthrough researchers have reported how meditation impacts genes and their a! ctions, which results in swift recovery from a stressful situation. A new... read more »

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Washington – The development of e-mail authentication standards has finally reduced e-mail phishing scams, according to Google security researchers. Elie Bursztein, Google’s... read more »

Protein that helps dissolve Alzheimer’s plaque identified

Protein that helps dissolve Alzheimer’s plaque identified

Washington –  Researchers have discovered a way of traversing the blood-brain barrier, as well as a similar physiological obstacle in the eye, the retinal-blood barrier. Led by Henry Daniell,... read more »