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Enzyme that could stop Ebola infection identified

The enzyme takes away the virus' ability to copy itself and thus produce more virus particles and more infection.

Dec 31, 2017

Tara Airlines plane missing in Nepal mountains after taking off from pokhara airport

Nepal bans solo climbing on Mount Everest

The new safety regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers from attempting to reach the summit of the world's highest peak.

Dec 31, 2017

India: Rajinikanth to float party, follow spiritual politics

Rajinikanth said his party will not be contesting in the local body elections.

Dec 31, 2017

US man arrested after prank call turns fatal

The incident is the latest example of swatting, in which a person makes a false report to draw large numbers of law enforcement or SWAT teams to a place.

Dec 31, 2017

Reforms induce bull run in equity markets despite some volatility (2017 in Retrospect)

The upward traction led the key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty50 -- to close higher by 28 per cent and 29 per cent respectively.

Dec 31, 2017

From tennis to wrestling, look back to Indian sports controversies

Not only cricket but also other Indian sports made headlines in 2017.

Dec 30, 2017

US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley says women accusers should be heard, even if Donald Trump is target

US President Donald Trump invites Coast Guard members to play golf at his own club

The invitation to play gold at President's private club was made to the members in general, and to those at its Lake Worth Inlet base near Mar-a-Lago in particular.

Dec 30, 2017

Former Brazil star Roberto Carlos believes Vinicius will be Real Madrid idol

17-year-old Vinicius Junior has already signed a contract with the La Liga club Real Madrid.

Dec 30, 2017

Antonio Conte looking forward to England vs Belgium in World Cup

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard to stay

Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard have been highly linked with a move to La Liga club Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer window.

Dec 30, 2017

Dogs may become 'doggos' soon: Merriam-Webster

The term "doggos" - internetspeak for "dogs" - has spread across social media in such proportion that the dictionary deciders at Merriam-Webster have taken note of the nonword and deemed it a word they will be watching in 2018.

Dec 30, 2017

Facebook apologises for mistakes in removing hate speech

Facebook has apologised after an investigation exposed inconsistencies by moderators in removing offensive posts reported by the social network's users.

Dec 30, 2017

Facebook

New substance may help combat tuberculosis

Researchers have discovered a substance that may help combat the bacterium that causes life-threatening tuberculosis (TB) infections.

Dec 30, 2017

Epilepsy drug in pregnancy ups oral cleft risk in baby: Study

Women taking a common anti-epileptic drug during early pregnancy may have a greater chance of giving birth to a baby with an oral cleft, warns a new study.

Dec 30, 2017

New skin patch may help reduce body fat

Researchers have developed a new type of skin patch that may reduce body fat and obesity by turning energy-storing white fat into energy-burning brown fat.

Dec 30, 2017

36 US states report widespread flu

There was overall 2,485 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalisations reported since October 1.

Dec 30, 2017

Kamala Mill Compound Mumbai fire tragedy

Mumbai fire: Birthday girl, 14 others killed in rooftop restaurant accident

Initially suspected to be triggered by an electric short-circuit, quickly spread to another adjacent pub and a restaurant, all housed in the Kamla Mills Compound, trapping over 200 people on the premises.

Dec 30, 2017

Hackers hit bull's eye? Cyber security fame John McAfee's Twitter account compromised

Pioneer of cyber security, John McAfee's twitter account has become a victim of hackers who used to run 'coin of the day' series promoting lesser-known cryptocurrencies

Dec 29, 2017

Fake news inquiry: Facebook, Twitter face sanctions in UK

British Parliamentary committee investigating Russian interference in the EU referendum through spread of the so called "fake news" on the social networking platforms, is contemplating sanctions galore on social media giants.

Dec 29, 2017

Facebook

Nutritionists slam water diet as 'most dangerous'

A new diet which bans everything but water, tea and coffee is 'most dangerous', say nutritionists.

Dec 28, 2017

Protein linked to postpartum depression identified

Researchers have found that a protein regulating a system in the brain that mediates physiological response to stress may be responsible for depression that some women experience during and after pregnancy.

Dec 28, 2017

Depression

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