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James Bond could be black or woman this time!

The makers of James Bond movies are open to having a black actor or a woman play the famous fictional spy

Jan 1, 2018

Why boys tend to do better in science tests?

Boys tend to outperform girls in high-stakes science tests, but it is not because they are better students, according to researchers.

Jan 1, 2018

India: Delhi fogged up on New Year Day, flights, trains disrupted

A thick blanket of fog engulfed the national capital and its suburbs on the New Year Day with visibility dropping to zero.

Jan 1, 2018

Smartphone sensors can give hackers clues to your PIN number

Using a combination of information, the researchers succeeded in unlocking Android smart phones with a 99.5 per cent accuracy

Jan 1, 2018

Nuclear button always on my desk, says Kim

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in his New Year's Day address said on Monday that his country has completed its nuclear arsenal and he has the ignition button ready "always on" his desk.

Jan 1, 2018

Releasing a film more expensive than making it: says actor Sanjay Suri

Sanjay Suri started his film journey as an actor in 1999 with the film "Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi".

Jan 1, 2018

Indian chess star Viswanathan Anand achieves third position at Riyadh

World Champion Magnus Carlsen wins the FIDE World Blitz Championship title.

Jan 1, 2018

India: Clips of PM Narendra Modi, Salman Khan make Nucleya's Sunburn gig a hit

Nucleya, whose real name is Udyan Sagar, synced the visuals with drum beats, making the audience go gaga at his gig.

Jan 1, 2018

Padmavati row: Mewar royal flays CBFC for clearing the movie

On Saturday, the CBFC announced its decision to certify "Padmavati" as U/A.

Jan 1, 2018

Russian bank to fund Iran's development projects

The Central Bank of Iran and the Export Insurance Agency of Russia signed a deal recently to pave the way for Russian banks to fund Iranian projects.

Jan 1, 2018

Military helicopter crashes in southern Vietnam; 3 dead

India: Centre's New Year gift to Northeast: Mobile air dispensaries soon

Indian government's plan to launch mobile air dispensary services -- helicopters with equipment and doctors may be a reality soon.

Jan 1, 2018

Zinc supply to lung cells linked to respiratory diseases, finds study

The findings also suggest that treatment for these diseases cannot be performed merely with zinc supplements.

Jan 1, 2018

UN chief urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle challenges

In his New Year message, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.

Jan 1, 2018

Samsung likely to post $15 billion operating profit for Q4: Report

Samsung Electronics is expected to post an operating profit of 16 trillion won - about $15 billion - up 73 percent from a year earlier.

Jan 1, 2018

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Donald Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

US President Donald Trump says country alert to possible human rights violations during Iran protests

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in different Iranian cities since Thursday (December 28) to protest the economic policy of the Hassan Rouhani government in Iran.

Jan 1, 2018

Kevin Anderson of South Africa holds the trophy after wining his match against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain.

South Africa's Kevin Anderson beat Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in Mubadala World Tennis Championship final

Kevin Anderson won the title at the exhibition tournament for the first time in his career.

Dec 31, 2017

Eat blueberries while treating cervical cancer: Study

New research shows consuming blueberry extract while on treatment may have a positive outcome.

Dec 31, 2017

Italian grandmother's reaction to Google Home goes viral

The 85-year-old woman was taken aback by the tiny smart assistant and her reactions have taken the Internet by storm.

Dec 31, 2017

India: President calls for fight against stigma of mental health

At least 10 per cent of Indians have one or more mental problems, which is larger than the entire population of Japan, the President stated.

Dec 31, 2017

Over 112,000 charging points in Beijing for electric vehicles

Beijing has also launched a smartphone app so that drivers of electric or hybrid cars can locate the nearest charging points.

Dec 31, 2017

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