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Australian PM accused of being 'deceitful'

Referendum Council is a body that was appointed by Turnbull and Shorten to advise on the best way to formally recognise the indigenous population in the Australian Constitution.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Maternal deficiency of Vitamin D may up childhood obesity risk

Children born to mothers with very low Vitamin D levels during their first trimester are likely to have bigger waists or be about half an inch plumper on average by age six.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Messenger Kids advocates got Facebook funding: Report

Most experts who vetted Facebook's Messenger Kids -- a video calling and messaging app designed for the under 13s -- received funding from the social media giant.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

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Ice coats the Hudson River as a river ferry departs for New York City from Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S.

China to dredge section of Yangtze river

It is among a series of measures to build world-class industrial clusters manufacturing electronics, high-end equipment, automobiles, home appliances and clothing along the river.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Apple may introduce 3 new iPhones in 2018

All three devices are expected to feature "Face ID" feature and lose the home button in favour of iPhone X's gestural navigation.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

K.P. Sharma Oli appointed new Nepal PM

President Bidya Bhandari appointed K.P. Sharma Oli as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan country, Nepal.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Most Internet scam victims are young people, says report

People born in the 90s and 80s are the main Internet users, they are also the main victims of Internet fraud.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Aerobic exercise increases the brain size and decrease brain function

How exercise helps you to stay sharp

The new study provide more evidence that exercise improves brain health and could be a lifesaving ingredient that prevents Alzheimer's disease.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Facebook to launch smart home speakers in July 2018, says report

Facebook has signed music licensing contracts with Sony and Universal Music for smart home speakers.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

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Microsoft commits $500 million for new startup initiative

Microsoft "Reactorsa are physical spaces where entrepreneurs, developers, investors and the business community can come together to interact, learn and share.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Professor Ketan Patel works in the lab at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge

Scientists in Sweden find new tool to fight cancer

Selenium is a chemical element that is an essential micronutrienT as selenium-containing enzyme, called TrxR1, can be used to protect them from oxidative stress.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Australia has lost almost 99% of its crustacean reefs, says study

The largest decline was found in the flat oyster population as out of the 118 reefs identified in historical records and has been located in Georges Bay on the island of Tasmania.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

When Big B signed his first film 49 years ago on Feb 15, 1969...

He had seven films running simultaneously in theatres, he used to clash with himself, That was a different era, The Stardom which Mr Bachchan has seen, none of us will ever see.

Feb 15, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Eating yogurt may reduce risk of heart diseases

The new study provide important new evidence that yogurt may benefit heart health alone or as a consistent part of a diet rich in fibre-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS