War against mosquitoes transmitting Zika attracts applause, controversy
Mexico City, Feb 6 (IANS) Few companies have received as much attention in recent weeks as Oxitec, a British biotechnology…
Read MoreJohn Legend calls for racial equality
Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Amid the growing diversity debate over this year’s Oscar nominations, Oscar and Grammy Award-winning musician…
Read MoreEating lima beans may boost longevity
London, Feb 6 (IANS) If new research in male fruit flies holds up, eating lima beans might help men live…
Read MoreNeville has no credibility as manager: Wenger
London, Feb 6 (IANS) Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has suggested that Gary Neville must battle for his job at Spanish…
Read MoreSpot mom in this selfie
New York, Feb 6 (IANS) A selfie posted by a US teenager last month on micro-blogging site Twitter boggled minds…
Read MoreCumberbatch, Emma Watson become fellows at Oxford College
London, Feb 6 (IANS) Oxford University has bnamed British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Watson visiting fellows at Lady Margaret…
Read MoreBengaluru private varsity VC held on rape charge
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) The vice chancellor of a private university here has been arrested for allegedly raping a 33-year-old…
Read More34 militant groups pledged allegiance to IS: UN
United Nations, Feb 6 (IANS) Thirty-four militant groups worldwide had reportedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) extremist group…
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