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Singapore: Tree branch falls on car, traps travellers inside

A tree branch has fallen on Hyundai Elantra and trapped travellers inside for 10 minutes in Geylang Lorong 17. Passers-by helped victims to get out of the car.

Jan 28, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

California's Pilot fire: At least 6,298 acres of forest have been destroyed in wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.

NASA's advanced satellite instruments to help detect, track wildfires

NASA has deployed a fleet of instruments observing the earth in the orbit, and many of them contribute to our understanding of fire on our planet

Jan 28, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

Why you feel attracted to the opposite sex

Researchers have found that it is the work of a brain hormone called kisspeptin, that drives both attraction to the opposite sex and sexual behaviours.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

A model presents a creation of Schiaparelli

Grammys fashion whiteout may follow Golden Globes' blackout

Following the all-black dress code at the Golden Globes in solidarity with the Time's Up and #MeToo movements, white would be the dominant colour at the Grammys on Sunday.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

Indian American doctor arrested for trying to strangle nurse

An Indian American doctor has been arrested for allegedly trying to strangle his nurse with an elastic chord as he was angry with her for giving medication to a patient at a "wrong time", the police said.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy to launch in early February

The first flight of SpaceX's heavy-lift rocket Falcon Heavy is now scheduled for early February, the California-based company said.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

Spacex

People walk near the Eiffel tower in haze in Paris, capital of France

Eiffel Tower to go dark in solidarity with Afghan victims

France's "Iron Lady," the Eiffel Tower, will turn off its lights in solidarity with the victims of Afghan capital Kabul's attack, Paris mayor said on Saturday.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

view of polluted Yamuna river flowing by the Taj Maha

India: Kite fliers' message to Modi, Yogi: Save Yamuna, save Agra

Special kites with printed messages dotted the Agra skyline on Sunday evening.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

'Padmaavat' makers state disclaimers loud and clear via ad

Check out the points clarified by the makers of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

China calls for Japan's joint efforts to advance ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday urged Japan to make joint efforts to bring bilateral ties back to the track of sound development.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

Singapore prepares for terror attack, 8,000 soldiers take part in biggest MOBEX since 1985

All the participated soldiers were asked to respond to an active shooting scenario, along with Singapore Police Force officers and Sports Hub security officers.

Jan 28, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Certain bacteria may increase HIV risk for women

Scientists have identified seven bacterial species whose presence in high concentrations may significantly increase the risk of HIV infection in women.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

New ingestible antibody to prevent allergy, asthma

Researchers have in a breakthrough developed a new ingestible or inhalable antibody that can prevent allergic reactions and asthma in adults.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

Aerobic exercise increases the brain size and decrease brain function

Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer's disease

Engaging in aerobic exercises such as spinning, running, walking may be three times more effective than other types of exercise in delaying the risk of Alzheimer's disease as well as improving cognitive function in older adults, found a study.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

Damaged UFO falls from sky, leaves behind thick smoke trail [VIDEO]

The one-minute clip which features an unidentified flying object possibly falling down to Earth with a thick gas trail has impressed alien buffs and UFO enthusiasts.

Jan 28, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan