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14 patients infected with HIV, hepatitis B in China hospital due to negligence, authorities punish hospital staff

Gold nanoparticles could help combat all deadly viruses

Researchers have developed gold nanoparticles that can potentially "trick" viruses into thinking they are invading a human cell and then destroy them.

Dec 20, 2017

By IANS

Nokia 9 will be Galaxy S9 challenger as FFC reveals device specifications

The Nokia 9 appears at the US FCC's website and details reveal that it will be sporting a 5.5-inch display and 3,250mAh battery.

Dec 20, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

First gene therapy for rare blindness gets US FDA nod

In a first, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a novel gene therapy to treat children and adult patients with an inherited form of vision loss that may result in blindness.

Dec 20, 2017

By IANS

Virat-Anushka marriage provokes controversy in Indian political atmosphere

Randeep Surjewala said the young to take the ruling party's "prior approval" before deciding their wedding venue and food menus.

Dec 20, 2017

By IANS

Indian shares snap 4-day rally on profit booking; Bank of India slumps 4%

Indian stocks ended lower after a four-day rally on Wednesday, as investors booked profits in recent outperformers such as banks and auto stocks.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Arthritis drug may be helpful in treating skin cancer

Common anti-rheumatic drug can be helpful in treating skin cancer, new research has shown.

Dec 20, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Singapore Airlines rules out speculations of buying Virgin Australia

Singapore Airlines warns of phishing scam offering free air tickets

Singapore Airlines said that the scammers modify their caller ID to imitate SIA's official telephone numbers to appear more authentic to the customers.

Dec 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a Singapore Airlines (SIA) signage outside an SIA service center in Singapore February 10, 2016.

Singapore Airlines warns of free air ticket scam

Singapore Airlines warned of a scam where members of the public receive calls or emails from people claiming to be employees of the airline to solicit their personal data.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Mainz defeated Stuttgart 3-1 in German Cup quarter-final

Mainz came from behind to eliminate Stuttgart 3-1 and advanced into the German Cup quarter-finals on 20 December, Wednesday.

Dec 20, 2017

By IANS

Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos feels club is obliged to win El Clasico fixture

Reigning champions Real Madrid are currently placed fourth in the La Liga.

Dec 20, 2017

By IANS

US woman gives birth to healthy child from 24-year-old frozen embryo

A couple gave birth to a girl child born from a 24-year-old frozen embryo.

Dec 20, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Helping strangers can improve self-esteem, boost confidence in teenagers: study

Lending a helping hand to people who weren't close could help teenagers improve their self-esteem and confidence, claimed new research.

Dec 20, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Singapore stocks extend losing streak to day 5 on weak Asian cues

Singapore shares declined for a fifth session on Wednesday, dragged lower by lenders such as DBS Group and United Overseas Bank.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

NASA aims to send probe to nearby exoplanet by 2069

The details of the mission concept was presented by Anthony Freeman of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the 2017 American Geophysical Union conference in New Orleans.

Dec 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya