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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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Nine Boko Haram fighters killed in Nigeria

ABUJA: The Nigerian military Monday confirmed it killed nine Boko Haram fighters in the northeastern Borno state. “Patrol troops have successfully repelled an ambush in Buratai community in... read more »

Is Iran jailing Facebook users for anti-govt posts...

TEHRAN: An Iranian court has sentenced eight people to jail terms ranging from seven to 20 years for crimes including anti-regime propaganda posted... read more »

Pakistani police arrest 4 more suspects in connection w...

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani police say they have arrested four more people in connection with the killing of a woman who was beaten and stoned to death by her... read more »

43 injured in China quake

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted a county in China’s Yunnan province Friday, injuring 43 people and forcing the evacuation of 35,000 people. The quake... read more »

Iran reports its first death from MERS virus

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s official news agency is reporting the Islamic Republic has suffered its first fatality from the Middle Eastern respiratory virus.... read more »

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Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers

Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers ## Energy Giants Capitalize on AI Boom with Strategic Infrastructure Investments **Houston, TX** – As the insatiable demand for artificial... read more »

Sudan 'killing field' massacre

'AI Kill Switch' bill needs to be passed...

'AI Kill Switch' bill needs to be passed this year amid ongoing rogue agent hacks, Rep. Lieu says ## Legislator Urges Swift Action on AI... read more »

We're exiting our position in a spin-off play gone...

While exiting jail, Lalu Prasad, convicted of corruption, slams Lokpal Bill

We're exiting our position in a spin-off play gone wrong ## Investor Confidence Tested as Tech Spin-Off Faces Early Setbacks **[City, State] – [Date]**... read more »

Versant shares surge 10% after company raises 2026 outl...

Kim Kardashian shares video montage of Kanye West relationship

Versant shares surge 10% after company raises 2026 outlook on platforms, advertising momentum ## Versant Corp. Elevates 2026 Financial Projections Amidst... read more »

AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory

AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory **Navigating the Evolving Landscape: AI-Generated Content Creators Grapple with Emerging Regulations** The... 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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Crumbling of Awadhs heritage amidst monument encroachments

Crumbling of Awadhs heritage amidst monument encroachments **Uttar Pradesh’s Rich Heritage Under Threat from Rampant Encroachments, CAG Report Reveals** A stark warning has emerged regarding... read more »

Congress wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet conti...

Congress wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet continues **Congress Nominees Await Tamil Nadu Cabinet Induction Amidst Ongoing Discussions** New Delhi... read more »

Could hantavirus be the new emerging pathogen in Kerala...

Could hantavirus be the new emerging pathogen in Kerala? ## Hantavirus: A Potential Emerging Threat in Kerala’s Health Landscape **Thiruvananthapuram,... read more »

TVK-led Tamil Nadu Government | Full list of Ministers

TVK-led Tamil Nadu Government | Full list of Ministers ## New Tamil Nadu Government Formed Under Leadership of C. Joseph Vijay **Chennai, [Date]** – A new... read more »

Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony LIVE: TVK president C. ...

Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony LIVE: TVK president C. Joseph Vijay arrives at venue **New Political Landscape Dawns in Tamil Nadu as Coalition Government... read more »

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Exercise can help kids stave off negative effects of maternal obesity

Exercise can help kids stave off negative effects of maternal obe...

Washington – Researchers have found that offsprings whose mothers were fed a high-fat diet during pregnancy and nursing were able to stave off some of the detrimental health effects of obesity... read more »

Too much exposure to TV can stall preschoolers’ cognitive development

Too much exposure to TV can stall preschoolers’ co...

Washington – A new study has suggested that preschoolers who have a TV in their bedroom and are exposed to more background TV have a weaker... read more »

Small brain part crucial in decision-making

How brain balances learning new skills while retaining old ones

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... 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 focussed and... 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 »

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Couples sleep in sync when wife satisfied with marriage

Couples are more likely to sleep in sync when the wife is more satisfied with their marriage, a new study has found. Researchers found that overall synchrony in sleep-wake schedules among couples was... read more »

Roast chicken with potatoes and veggies

My earliest memory of food: I remember eating cereal as a child. My favourite cereals were choco pops and fruity loops with milk. My favourite... read more »

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... 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 University of... 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 »

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The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16

The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16 ## UK Proposes Age Restrictions for Online Platforms to Enhance Child Safety **London, UK –** The United Kingdom is poised to... read more »

Climate change, social isolation heighten risks fo...

Climate change, social isolation heighten risks for elderly: HelpAge India study **Vulnerable Elders Face Escalating Threats from Climate Change and... read more »

Telangana CM Revanth blames Kishan Reddy for conspiring...

Telangana CM Revanth blames Kishan Reddy for conspiring to stall Hyderabad Metro Phase-II **Telangana Government Offers to Fund Entire Hyderabad Metro Phase II... read more »

Udhayanidhi demands high-level meeting of police to dis...

Udhayanidhi demands high-level meeting of police to discuss law and order in T.N. **Tamil Nadu Minister Calls for Urgent High-Level Police Consultations Amidst... read more »

International Yoga Day 2026: Main event to be held in K...

International Yoga Day 2026: Main event to be held in Kolkata on June 21; PM to lead ## Kolkata to Host Global Yoga Day 2026 Celebration Under Prime... read more »

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Poonam Mahajan’s the richest, Medha Patkar the poorest

The richest and the poorest candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls in Mumbai are women, till now. BJP’s Poonam Mahajan, with assets worth Rs108 crore, tops the list while AAP’s Medha... read more »

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... read more »

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

TDP not to attend meeting with GoM on Telangana

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

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Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise eye drop treatment

Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise eye drop tre...

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

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

Now, anti-microbial cell phone cases to help keep ...

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

Biological breakthrough may lead to new treatments for ...

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... 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 »

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Eleven-try England thrash sorry Fiji to end losing run

Eleven-try England thrash sorry Fiji to end losing run ### England Dominates Fiji in Resounding Victory to Halt Losing Streak **Liverpool, England** – England delivered a commanding performance at... read more »

GB's Patten and Heliovaara win second Wimbled...

GB's Patten and Heliovaara win second Wimbledon title together **Patten and Heliovaara Secure Historic Second Wimbledon Doubles Crown** London,... read more »

GB's Patten wins second Wimbledon doubles title wi...

GB's Patten wins second Wimbledon doubles title with Heliovaara ## Patten Secures Historic Second Wimbledon Doubles Crown with Heliovaara **London, UK**... read more »

Difficult for goalkeeper to come into game so late R...

Difficult for goalkeeper to come into game so late – analysis of Spain winner **Late Substitution Proves Costly as Belgium’s World Cup Dream... read more »

'Influential' Lamine Yamal has 'more to ...

'Influential' Lamine Yamal has 'more to give' to Spain ## Yamal’s Emerging Influence: Pundits See Untapped Potential in Spanish... read more »

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Cyprus ferry disaster survivors saw 'panic' and childre...

Cyprus ferry disaster survivors saw 'panic' and children drown as people 'jumped into sea out of fear' ## Tragedy at Sea: Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus, Survivors Recount... read more »

Kyrenia ferry disaster: Horror moment 12-year-old ...

Kyrenia ferry disaster: Horror moment 12-year-old daughter let go of mum's hand **Tragedy at Sea: Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus, Leaving a... read more »

Dad drives 87 miles across Spain without realising he l...

Dad drives 87 miles across Spain without realising he left son, 10, at a petrol station **Parental Lapse Leads to Urgent Search After Child Left at Service... read more »

War on Iran: US bombs Iran

War on Iran: US bombs Iran ### **Escalation in the Persian Gulf: Reports Indicate US Strikes on Iranian Targets** **Washington D.C.** – Tensions in the... read more »

She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daught...

She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daughter in ferry disaster **Tragedy at Sea: Families Recount Harrowing Ordeal as Ferry Capsizes Off Northern... read more »

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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... 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 »

Study shows how meditation influences genes

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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 »

E-mail authentication reduces phishing scams: Google

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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 anti-abuse... read more »