World

India plans to gift Dornier aircraft to Seychelles

Seychelles President Danny Faure is scheduled to visit India around June 25 on a State visit.

Jun 18, 2018

Was Albert Einstein a racist? That's what his personal diary reveals about him

The sudden emergence of the travel diaries of Albert Einstein reveals the darker side of the scientist's character. His racist attitude is unveiled as the piece gets published by a renowned university.

Jun 18, 2018

Can't live without video games? Beware, you may be suffering from 'gaming disorder'

The World Health Organization is set to announce "gaming disorder" as a new mental health condition.

Jun 18, 2018

Iran executes man from persecuted Sufi minority sect after 'flawed trial'

Iran's Gonabadi Dervishes, face discrimination, harassment, arbitrary arrest and detention. The executed man, Mohammad Salas, was from this Sufi minority sect. Rights groups say his trial was unfair.

Jun 18, 2018

Who is Sarah Ferguson? Will Duchess of York sit with Prince Andrew for Princess Eugenie's wedding?

Sarah Ferguson attended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding but she was sitting alone following which speculations started doing the rounds whether she will sit with Prince Andrew at the royal wedding of her daughter Princess Eugenie in October.

Jun 18, 2018

Fading green cover: 16,500 trees face axe in South Delhi

Experts and residents have raised alarm against such mass felling of trees from areas which are known to be the green belt of the city

Jun 18, 2018

Volcanoes produce music deep inside them and it could help prepare for eruptions

Craters are like windpipes and high-pressure air moved around by the changing shape of the craters can help predict eruptions and save lives.

Jun 18, 2018

Breaking stereotypes: The woman behind 'Muslim Gaushala' in Punjab

33-year-old Salma has been running the animal rescue shelter in a small town for 11 years and is supported by her father and aunt.

Jun 18, 2018

Song Joong-Ki to reunite with A Werewolf Boy director for sci-fi film?

After giving a hit film A Werewolf Boy in 2012, now the actor Song Joong-Ki has reportedly agreed to join hands with the director Jo Sung-Hee for a science fiction movie, which will be based on space travel.

Jun 18, 2018

Nepal PM Oli to build railway link to strategic ally China: How will India react?

Once Nepal and China sign a pact for the Tibet-Kathmandu rail link, the two nations will conduct a feasibility study for the railway line, which is likely to be completed in the next four years. India is yet to react to the move, which is likely to raise concerns including on the security front.

Jun 18, 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mystic meerkats predict England will beat Tunisia

The mystic meerkats had earlier predicted that Russia will beat Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 and now, the animals have predicted a 2-0 win for England against Tunisia on June 18.

Jun 18, 2018

England vs Tunisia team news: Starting XI for Fifa World Cup 2018 Group G match

Gareth Southgate has already names his starting XI for England when they face Tunisia in a Group B match of the Fifa World Cup 2018

Jun 18, 2018

Belgium vs Panama team news: Confirmed starting XI of Fifa World Cup Group G match

Belgium have injury issues in defence, while Panama look to embrace their first ever World Cup match

Jun 18, 2018

DBT savings could touch Rs 40,000 crore in current Financial Year

Total savings since the inception of Direct Benefit of Transfer in 2013 to cross Rs1.25 lakh cr.

Jun 18, 2018

9-year-old killed as earthquake measuring 6.1 on Richter scale hits Japan

Railway services in Osaka, Shiga, Kyoto and Nara, both high speed bullet trains and local rail services, were halted following the quake. Several areas have also reported power cuts.

Jun 18, 2018