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The Pacific Ring of Fire: Why is Japan susceptible to periodic earthquakes?

Japan's location is a major cause behind periodic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunami.

Dec 21, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Deja Vu 6 years after? Massive earthquake, Tsunami 'may hit' Japan, say experts

The scientists in Japan have warned the public and government officials that a mega-earthquake triggering a massive Tsunami a-la 2011 may hit Japan again any time

Dec 21, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Artificial womb to gene therapy, top advances made in health sector in 2017

Advancement in technologies including gene therapy, gene editing technology, development of artificial wombs and digital pills in 2017 are capable of making significant changes in the health sector.

Dec 21, 2017

By IANS

Artificial Intelligence can infuse $957 bn into Indian economy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could add $957 billion to the Indian economy by changing the nature of work to create better outcomes for businesses and society, a new Accenture report said on Thursday.

Dec 21, 2017

By IANS

Artificial intelligence

Indian shares end lackluster; RComm, Unitech jump on 2G case verdict

Indian stocks ended little changed on Thursday, as gains in pharma stocks were offset by the losses in lenders such as HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Dec 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Tobacco product retailers seek roll back of 85% pictorial warnings

Over 1,000 retailers of tobacco products on Thursday protested outside the Union Health Ministry office here, demanding reduction in the size of the graphical health warnings on cigarette packets.

Dec 21, 2017

By IANS

Sabana REIT appoints Aw Wei Been as acting CEO

Sabana Shari'ah Compliant Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on Thursday appointed of Aw Wei Been as acting chief executive officer with effect from January 1.

Dec 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

MAS issues two 5-year prohibition orders on former DBS Vickers trader

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday slapped two five-year prohibition orders against former DBS Vickers trader, Dennis Tey, for unauthorised trading and fraud.

Dec 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri