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Canada claims first Winter Olympics curling mixed doubles title

The pair opened the match with a 2-0 lead but was levelled by the Swiss in the second end.

Feb 14, 2018

By IANS

Aliens could wipe out life from Earth just sending AI messages, without even visiting us, says study

An academic paper has caught the attention of alien buffs as conspiracy theorists have started claiming that aliens may hide a form of artificial intelligence in their messages

Feb 14, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Artificial intelligence

Cells will function even after body's death, claims new study

An International team of scientists has found that the cells in human body continue to function even after an individual's death

Feb 14, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Central Narcotics Bureau seizes drugs worth $74,000

The Central Narcotics Bureau, Singapore seized drugs worth S$74,000 from a vehicle parked at a petrol station in Pasir Ris Drive 1

Feb 14, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Priyadarshan's daughter Kalyani signs her next Telugu film

This upcoming Telugu movie will be directed by Sudheer Varma who has previously directed films like 'Swamy Ra Ra' and 'Keshava'.

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

People cover their faces to avoid direct contact with sun on a hot day

Mask your skin hassles in winter with these tips

Look for ingredients like avocado, olive oil and seaweed while shopping for face masks for winter to mask away the skin problems, say experts.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Night shifts may raise risk of diabetes: Study

Do you frequently work in night shifts? Beware, you are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, a precursor to cardiovascular diseases, researchers have warned.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Eat your food slowly to lose weight quickly, say Japanese researchers

A new study published in journal BMJ Open has revealed that the habit of eating slowly could help to lose weight.

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Higher level of FT4 exhibit more risk of heart disease in older adults

Childhood heart defect survivors at high dementia risk, says study

People born with heart defects may be at higher risk of developing dementia in adulthood, according to a new research.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Research says lightning storms to drop as climate warms

New research forecasts a 15 per cent drop in the average number of lightning flashes worldwide by the turn of this century.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Two tumours removed from Tanzanin patient at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

New cancer-fighting nanorobots to shrink tumours: Study

An international team of scientists has successfully programmed nanorobots for the first time in mammals, that potentially shrinks tumours by cutting off their blood supply.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Trump's NASA budget focuses on Moon with an eye towards Mars

The 2019 budget estimate for NASA announced by the Donald Trump puts the agency on a path to lead the return of Americans to the Moon with a goal to send humans to Mars.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Nasa

India: Bengaluru police book Kalyani Motors after mom, son killed in faulty vehicle fire

The police have booked Kalyani Motors under Section 304(A) (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code.

Feb 13, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar all set to lock horns with Dhanush in 'Maari 2'

As the director roped in Varalaxmi to this movie, several reports surfaced on the Internet stating that the actress will be doing a character with grey shades in 'Maari 2'.

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

From Bhagyaraj to Mysskin: List of five actor-directors in Kollywood

So, can a director become a good actor on screen? The history of Tamil cinema says Yes, as this is not the first time that a director has enacted pivotal roles on the big screen

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan