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In the name of Google, fake ad sends users to scam site

The advertisement appeared at the top of search results on Google for an unknown number of users for at least part of the day on Thursday, November 23, 2017

Nov 25, 2017

Facebook woes: Indian-origin Yoga teacher's Facebook account hacked, money stolen

Mann was shocked to discover unknown transactions, ranging between £21 and £215 pounds, made to an online poker game site in September.

Nov 25, 2017

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What we know about the deadly Egyptian mosque attack so far

Egypt mosque attack toll reaches 305, more than 128 injured, memorial to come up at spot

In Paris, the Eiffel Tower went dark to honour victims of the attack. In England's second largest city, The Library of Birmingham was lit up in the colors of Egypt's flag. In Canada's most populous city, Toronto, the CN Tower was also lit to honour of the victims

Nov 25, 2017

Padmavati row: Fair is foul and foul is fair

There have been suggestions that New Delhi's Akbar Road be renamed "Maharana Pratap Road". In other words, revenge with retrospective effect is in order.

Nov 25, 2017

Mexico creates national park to protect marine life

With a protection zone of 150,000 km, it has become the largest ocean reserve in North America.

Nov 25, 2017

A street cleaner works in heavy smog in Delhi. India plans to use fire trucks to spray water over parts of its capital to combat toxic smog and dust that has triggered a pollution emergency, with conditions expected to worsen over the weekend.

We're facing a conspiracy of silence: Indian environmentalist Sunita Narain

Environmentalist Sunita Narain of the Centre for Science and Environment, also a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA), says the environmental challenges we confront are the result of "a conspiracy of silence".

Nov 23, 2017

'MasterChef Australia' 2015 winner praises Indian chefs

Indian chefs are passionate and almost obsessive, which is a good thing, said Masterchef Australia 2015 winner on visit in New Delhi

Nov 23, 2017

Google to de-rank RT, Sputnik; Enraged Russia ponders retaliation

Twitter last month announced that RT and Sputnik would not be allowed to buy advertisements on its platform.

Nov 22, 2017

IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) -- considered safe and highly effective contraception method -- may also offer protection against cervical cancer, says a recent study.

Nov 21, 2017

BRICS scientists plan nanotheranostics for simultaneous cancer diagnosis, treatment

Countries such as the US, UK, France and Germany are leading in nanotheranostics for personalised medicine.

Nov 21, 2017

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

Kim Jong-un says sanctions make national spirit stronger

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says,"Sanctions make the country's national spirit stronger" after the US declared Pyongyang a state sponsor of terrorism.

Nov 21, 2017

'Padmavati' release scheduled on Dec. 1 postponed now amid massive outcry

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical drama "Padmavati" has been "voluntarily" deferred from its scheduled date of December 1.

Nov 19, 2017

One year journey that changed Manushi Chillar's career from medico to Miss World 2017

In less than one year, she won the 'Miss Campus Princess' title in the medical college in December last year. She went on to pick the 'Miss Haryana' title in April this year followed by the coveted Femina Miss India title in June.

Nov 19, 2017

Chinese report highest racial harassment in UK

Reports of harassment were down by 10 percentage points for men and five points for women.

Nov 19, 2017

India: Capital city Delhi's air quality deteriorates, becomes 'very poor'

The major pollutant, PM2.5, or particles with diameter less than 2.5 micro metre, was recorded above 300 units.

Nov 19, 2017

UNSC fails to adopt resolution on Syria chemical attacks probe

The resolution on Thursday received 11 votes in favour and two against, with two abstentions.

Nov 17, 2017

Twitter to remove verification badge if users flout rules

Twitter suspended its account verification exercise -- a process that gives public figures on the micro-blogging platform a blue check mark next to their names.

Nov 16, 2017

Donald Trump Jr. releases exchanges with WikiLeaks

Donald Trump Jr., the US President's eldest son, has released exchanges he had with the WikiLeaks Twitter account via direct messages during the 2016 presidential campaign, the media reported.

Nov 14, 2017

Low blood phosphate levels may increase risk of heart attack

Insufficient levels of phosphate in the blood may pose risk to cardiovascular health, claims a new research, challenging previous findings which suggested that low volumes of the mineral was beneficial to the heart.

Nov 13, 2017

5.5 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's tourist island of Bali

134 killed in powerful earthquake near Iran-Iraq border

According to Iran's state-run Press TV, 130 victims were killed in Kermanshah province.

Nov 13, 2017

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