Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Drinking red wine can lower the short-term effects of cigarette smoking

Red wine helps in reducing short-term effects of cigarette smoking, says study

Cigarettes can lead to various health ailments like cellular aging, systemic and vascular inflammation and even endothelial damage.

Apr 9, 2017

2 Kiwifruits a day keep heart problems away: Know more about the little fruit that can save your life

Here are some amazing health benefits of kiwifruit that you probably never knew about.

Apr 9, 2017

Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after runway incident at Sibu Airport, more than 3,000 passengers stranded

Malaysia: 48 flights cancelled after skidding accident at Sibu Airport, around 3,000 passengers stranded

The airport has been closed for the day for investigation initiated by the Department of Civil Aviation.

Apr 9, 2017

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Rabaul in Papua New Guinea

Three powerful earthquakes rock Philippines, no tsunami threat

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quakes.

Apr 8, 2017

ESO detects atmosphere around the smallest exoplanet, GJ 1132b

ESO detects atmosphere around exoplanet GJ 1132b: First step to alien life discovery?

Astronomers have for the first time detected an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet just 39 light years away.

Apr 8, 2017

Nasa

Thailand speedboat accident: Two Chinese tourists killed and 20 injured in tour boat collision

Myanmar: At least 20 wedding guests killed after boat sinks in Pathein river, many still missing

Authorities say the boat was believed to be carrying between 60 and 80 people when it sank.

Apr 8, 2017

Fading sense of smell may suggest early death

Researchers reveal losing your sense of smell may suggest early death

Researchers say that people who could identify odors correctly were said to be at an 8 percent lower mortality risk.

Apr 8, 2017

Sleeping naked offers you some amazing health benefits: Here are the reasons

Doctors say that sleeping without your clothes can improve circulation and prevent you from suffering from infections.

Apr 8, 2017

Good Friday 2017: Top 10 quotes to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion

IBTimes Singapore has compiled some of the quotes to share with family and friends to commemorate the day.

Apr 7, 2017

Six dead, two missing as floods hit Indian-ruled Kashmir

India: 6 people including 3 soldiers killed in avalanche, hundreds stranded in Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered help to Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti from the Centre.

Apr 7, 2017

Space probe Cassini's journey: Mind-blowing images of Saturn's rings, moons captured by the spacecraft in 13 years

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore looks back at the orbiter's best shots while Cassini prepares for its death dive.

Apr 7, 2017

Nasa

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Singapore: Two new Zika clusters confirmed at Flower Road, Hendry Close

NEA highlightes that 80 percent of Zika infected people do not develop symptoms, hence it increases the risk of a resurgence of the virus

Apr 7, 2017

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

US spots Chinese fighter plane over S. China Sea amidst Trump-Jinping meet

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) says a satellite image that was taken on March 29 of Woody Island in the Paracel island chain showed the J-11 fighter plane.

Apr 7, 2017

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: ICA seizes duty-unpaid cigarettes worth S$200,870 at Senoko Road

Authorities say the offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded. They can also be jailed for up to six years.

Apr 5, 2017

Baahubali 2 creates history by crossing 100 million views in a week; to release across 6,500 screens

Baahubali: The Conclusion makers release full Hindi songs; listen and download for free here

The Hindi audio jukebox of the movie has been released on YouTube. The fans can also download their favourite songs from the Bahubali 2 playlist that will be available on various sites.

Apr 5, 2017

Philippines: 5.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Batangas causing damage to churches

Renato Solidum, Director of Phivolcs says there was no threat of a tsunami but aftershocks are expected.

Apr 5, 2017

Pakistan: 6 dead, 20 wounded in suicide attack targeting army vehicle in Lahore

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in the suicide bombing.

Apr 5, 2017

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Sea of Japan while Trump, Xi prepare to meet

apan has highly condemned the missile launch and said that it violated UN Security Council resolutions.

Apr 5, 2017

Five employers charged for failing to pay salaries in Singapore

The ministry urges the employees, who have not been paid their salaries or feel that their salaries have been wrongfully withheld, to approach MOM or their unions for assistance.

Apr 4, 2017

Said Tossi: Iran's celebrated Quran reciter faces assassination threat after rape charges

Singapore: Teenage girl humiliated during acting audition, man allegedly squirts water and spits on her face

The company says that it was done to push the girl to her limits and to come out of the script.

Apr 4, 2017

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