World

Twitter users take a dig at Saudi Arabia's ban on 'dancing and swaying' at Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny's concert

This will be Egyptian pop sensation Tamer Hosni's first ever concert in Saudi Arabia. But the ban on dancing and swaying has come as a dampener.

Mar 8, 2018

One of Earth's most abundant minerals found trapped inside a diamond for the first time

The mineral trapped in the diamond explains the recycling of ocean crust into the lower mantle of the Earth.

Mar 8, 2018

Snowstorm exposes 7,000-year-old secret forest where trees have turned into stones

The Petrified Forest in Redcar is believed to have existed from late Mesolithic period and was covered with a variety of trees.

Mar 8, 2018

Grab close to buying Uber's Southeast Asia business: Report

Singapore-based Grab may sign a deal this week or next, the report said citing people familiar with the matter.

Mar 8, 2018

Under-40 league: Meet the youngest Indian billionaire on the Forbes list

Sharma, 39, is the only Indian billionaire under the age of 40. He is ranked 1,394th on the list with a fortune of $1.7 billion.

Mar 8, 2018

Air India waives cancellations charges for Colombo flights amid Sri Lanka emergency

Air India said no penalties would be charged on refunds, no-show, change of date, and cancellation on Colombo flights as Sri Lanka declares a 10-day emergency.

Mar 8, 2018

AP special status row: Here's all you need to know

Initially three states Assam, Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir were granted special status.

Mar 8, 2018

Australia's David Warner slams 'vile and disgusting' comment that prompted off-field altercation

Warner accepted a Level 2 offence and was fined 75% of his match fee by the ICC following his spat with South Africa's Quinton de Kock.

Mar 8, 2018

Nokia 7 Plus flash sale: Android flagship sold out in 5 minutes in China

The next batch of Nokia 7 Plus will be available for sale in China on March 15. HMD Global has not disclosed the number of units available in this batch.

Mar 8, 2018

Buy, Sell, Hold: What stocks are analysts tracking on March 8

Analysts recommend buying stocks such as Aegis Logistics, Ashok Leyland, Time Technoplast, among others.

Mar 8, 2018

Stocks to watch on March 8: Jet Airways, SpiceJet, SBI, Bharti Airtel

Stocks such as Jet Airways, SpiceJet, SBI are likely to move in trades on Thursday.

Mar 8, 2018

Economy and markets: All you need to know to start your day on March 8

SGX Nifty signals a positive start for the domestic markets after the benchmark Sensex declined 284 points or 0.85 percent to close at 33,033 on Wednesday.

Mar 8, 2018

Spider-like cooperative behavior documented among fish for the first time

Neolamprologus obscurus, a tiny striped fish found in Lake Tanganyika in Zambia, was found to work together to make shelter for members of its group.

Mar 7, 2018

Australia's David Warner faces one-match ban over dressing room altercation

Match referee Jeff Crowe charged Warner with a Level 2 offence for "conduct that brings the game into disrepute".

Mar 7, 2018

Initial Coin Offering: Indian startups' new fundraising avenue

An ICO is an unregulated means of fund raising by which startups bypass the rigorous and regulated capital-raising process required by venture capitalists or banks.

Mar 7, 2018