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  • Myanmar escorts media to conflict-torn region, vows 'no restrictions'
    SITTWE, Myanmar, July 12 (Reuters) - Myanmar pledged on Wednesday "no restrictions" on journalists visiting the troubled state of Rakhine this week, in the first official trip to include foreign reporters to mo
    / 12th July 2017
  • ‘Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen’ and the UN have a new rhyme
    Japanese comedian Pikotaro has adapted his catchy song to promote the United Nations sustainable development goals. The original went viral last year after pop star Justin Bieber tweeted that it was his favorit
    / 12th July 2017
  • Depression affects boys' and girls' brains differently
    London, July 12 (IANS) Depression affects girls and boys differently as the mental disorder has different effects on the activity in certain brain regions, a study has found, suggesting that sex-specific treatm
    / 12th July 2017
  • Rijiju to lead central team to flood-hit northeast
    New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju will lead a high-level central team to supervise rescue and relief in flood-hit northeastern states where lakhs have been affected by heav
    / 12th July 2017
  • India today better equipped than in 1962: Jitendra Singh
    Srinagar, July 12 (IANS) Amid the stand-off on the border with China, Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that India is today better equipped to meet challenges than it was in 1962.
    / 12th July 2017
  • Assange 'urged Trump's son to publish Russia emails via WikiLeaks'
    Washington, July 12 (IANS) Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has claimed that he contacted US President Donald Trump's son to publish via WikiLeaks the emails about setting up a meeting with a Russian lawyer who
    / 12th July 2017
  • Tribal party demands talks to end blockade in Tripura
    Agartala, July 12 (IANS) A Tripura tribal party, which has blockaded the national highway and the lone railway track in the state to push its demand for a separate state, has sought tri-partite talks with the c
    / 12th July 2017
  • I've been a tortoise: Sonam on journey in filmdom
    New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor, who completed a decade in Hindi filmdom in 2017, says she has been a tortoise in the field as her journey has been slow and steady.   "2017 is a decade
    / 12th July 2017
  • No postponement on floor test in Nagaland
    Kohima, July 12 (IANS) The Nagaland Governor's Secretariat on Wednesday said the news report that Governor P.B. Acharya had postponed the floor test of Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu in the assembly w
    Nagaland / 12th July 2017
  • Loss of life doesn't make news unless dramatic: Papon on Assam floods
    Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Singer Papon Angraag has shown his unhappiness with the government over the Assam floods and said that loss of human and animal life does not make headlines unless it is dramatic. &nbs
    / 12th July 2017
  • Be generous to live happily: Study
    London, July 12 (IANS) Want to live a happy life? A mere promise to be generous is enough as it can trigger a change in the brain areas that can make you happier, a study has shown.   The findings sh
    / 12th July 2017
  • Here's why some people develop coffee bubble phobia
    London, July 12 (IANS) Some people experience intense aversion and anxiety when they see bubbles in a cup of coffee or the holes in a sponge and this condition may be an exaggerated response linked to deep-seat
    / 12th July 2017
  • Medicos in paramilitary forces now to retire at 65
    New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, gave its approval to raise the retirement age of medical officers working with paramilitary forces under the Uni
    / 12th July 2017
  • China must promote economic zones around India: Chinese daily
    Beijing, July 12 (IANS) China must pursue economic integration with countries like Bangladesh to promote "a string of active economic development zones surrounding India", a Chinese newspaper has reported. &
    / 12th July 2017
  • Sunny Leone and I always look forward to working together: Rannvijay
    New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Rannvijay Singha will be back again hosting the 10th season of reality show "Splitsvilla" on MTV. The popular TV host, who will co-host the show with actress Sunny Leone, says they alw
    / 12th July 2017
  • 'Social-emotional learning as kids key to success later'
    Toronto, July 12 (IANS) Exposing children to social and emotional learning programmes at school may not only immediately improve their mental health, social skills, and learning outcomes but even lead to long-t
    / 12th July 2017
  • Assocham seeks review of GST rates for agricultural inputs
    New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Industry lobby Assocham on Wednesday urged the government to lower the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates for select agricultural inputs, failing which use of chemical fertilisers will
    / 12th July 2017
  • Women were treated as property: Konkona
    Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) National Award winning actress Konkona Sen Sharma says historically, regardless of class, religion and region, women were always treated as property.   In the forthcoming film
    / 12th July 2017
  • Genetic factors linked to strength identified
    London, July 12 (IANS) Researchers have identified for the first time common genetic factors that influence muscle strength in humans.   The researchers used data on hand grip strength from more than
    / 12th July 2017
  • China offers help on Kashmir, says situation has drawn global attention
    Beijing, July 12 (IANS) China on Wednesday said it was ready to play a "constructive role" in improving India-Pakistan ties over Kashmir, where the "situation has attracted the attention of the international co
    / 12th July 2017
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