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Humans can be emotionally manipulated by robots: Study

The findings indicated that humans have such a strong tendency to anthropomorphize -- attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities like robots -- that we can fall prey to emotional manipulation by such entities.

Aug 5, 2018

Top 20 Capital Cities With The Deadliest Air Pollution

Air pollution may lead to changes in heart structure, says study

Participants had blood tests and health scans, and heart MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) was used to measure the size, weight and function of the participants' hearts at fixed times.

Aug 5, 2018

Bihar shelter home rapes: 6 officials suspended amid mounting pressure from Opposition

Assistant directors of Child Protection Units in six districts have been charged with "failure to take adequate legal action" with regard to "assault, indecent behaviour and other undesirable activities" at shelter homes within their respective jurisdictions.

Aug 5, 2018

Suicide bomber attacks NATO patrol in Afghanistan, kills three

A suicide bomber killed three NATO service members on patrol in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.

Aug 5, 2018

Going back to paper ballots make no sense, say former chief election commissioners

They were reacting to a planned move by 17 parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, to approach the Election Commission to press for restoring the paper ballot system.

Aug 5, 2018

Imran Khan gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election

Imran Khan's Pakistan cabinet: Here are the probable portfolio holders

With PTI busy wooing smaller parties to get the numbers, a number of new faces, including women, are expected to be included in Imran Khan's cabinet.

Aug 5, 2018

Hundreds of anti-brexit protesters march on Labour party conference

UK trade minister Fox says EU is pushing Britain to no-deal Brexit

British trade minister Liam Fox said "intransigence" from the European Union was pushing Britain towards a no-deal Brexit, in an interview published on Saturday by the Sunday Times.

Aug 5, 2018

Indian security forces during curfew in Srinagar

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Supreme Court hearing on Article 35A: All you need to know about the brewing 'revolt' in J&K

Amid the state-wide shut down that's now in place, many Kashmiris view the petitions challenging Article 35A of the Constitution as an assault on their identity regardless of their religion, caste or creed.

Aug 5, 2018

Venezuelas Maduro calls Donald Trump new Hitler of international politics

Who is Nicolas Maduro? Venezuela president survives assassination attempt

Nicolas Maduro has been able to cling on to power in Venezuela, which is a top exporter of oil, despite the economy being in ruins and never-ending political turmoil. Thousands of citizens have fled the country, where food and medical supplies are in short supply and inflation is nearing one million percent.

Aug 5, 2018

Muzaffarpur shelter home rapes: Opposition leaders unite in protest, Rahul slams Nitish govt

RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav asked for death penalty for Brajesh Thakur, the owner of the shelter home.

Aug 5, 2018

How a phone app and a database served up Imran Khan's Pakistan poll win

PTI was secretive about the technology plan ahead of the July 25 poll, fearing rivals could copy it, but several party workers showed Reuters how the app transformed their campaign and gave them an edge.

Aug 5, 2018

Bihar shelter home rapes: No action taken after red flag raised last year, govt officials come under scanner

The head of Bihar state commission for protection of child rights, Dr Harpal Kaur had reportedly raised a red flag on the shelter home, even sending reminders to look into the operations at the shelter home after conducting an inspection in November last year.

Aug 4, 2018

Iran gears up for return of US sanctions; thousands take to streets in protest

Hundreds have rallied in cities across the country, including Tehran, Isfahan and Karaj as Iranians brace for a return of U.S. sanctions.

Aug 4, 2018

Osama bin Laden's mother speaks up 17 years after 9/11 attacks, says 'won't blame good son'

Osama bin Laden's mother Alia Ghanem has remained tight-lipped about her firstborn for years, but as the 17th 9/11 anniversary nears, his mother opened up about her "good kid." She remembers Osama as a shy and intelligent child, who was a very good student and loved studying.

Aug 4, 2018

AAP's new scheme: Colleges to issue learner's licenses to students

The move is expected to benefit close to two lakh students who are studying in Delhi, especially since most of them are not from the city.

Aug 4, 2018

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