San Francisco, Dec 16 (IANS) About five km high in the Peruvian Andes, drones are helping scientists map glaciers and wetlands with 10-cm precision and gauge how climate change will affect the people who rely…
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Created by an Indian-origin researcher, an inexpensive metal insert for primitive cooking stoves or what are commonly called “chulhas” may decrease use of firewood and reduce smoke, thereby potentially saving…
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who started her career as a costume designer, says she wanted to be an astronaut and that it was fate which crafted her switch from fashion to cinema….
Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav arrives at the secretariat in Patna on Nov 21, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Patna, Dec 16 (IANS) An engineering student from Sitamarhi district got his pending scholarship, thanks to…
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids here on Wednesday on firms allegedly connected to ex-finance minister P. Chidambaram’s son who said neither he nor his family is a shareholder in any…
Sriharikota: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s PSLV C 29 carrying six satellites of Singapore, lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota on Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 16…
Vijayawada, Dec 16 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered judicial probe by a retired high court judge into call money scandal that has shocked the state. The decision was taken at the state…
Beijing, Dec 16 (IANS) President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China was driven to ensure the internet not only benefited the Chinese people but also the wider world. Xi made the remarks at the opening…
Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated Tamil sci-fi actioner “Enthiran 2.0” went on floors here on Wednesday. A sequel to Tamil blockbuster “Enthiran”, the film will be directed by Shankar. “2.0 shoot starts…
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia addresses a press conference in New Delhi, on Dec 15, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday insisted that Chief Minister…
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Although using soap and water has remained the standard practice of wound cleaning before surgery, this method is actually less effective than just using saline water, say researchers, including one…
Phnom Penh, Dec 16 (IANS) Actress-filmmaker Angelina Jolie has been criticised by an animal welfare charity after her children had a “cruel” elephant ride in South East Asia. Five of the Oscar-winning actress’s six children…
Picture by: Johns PKI/Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com Los Angeles, Dec 16 (IANS) Star couple Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are obsessed with martial arts workouts. The former…
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Do you value your friends’ private information on social media as much as your own? Most likely not, says a new study, suggesting that when it comes to their privacy,…
Manchester, Dec 16 (IANS) Madonna defended herself against those who criticised her for reportedly calling her fans “b***ches” who booed the singer after her concert here was delayed for almost an hour. “Thank you all…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (IANS) Global travel and logistics technology major IBS Software on Wednesday announced that it will receive $170 million private equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone in exchange for a minority shareholding….
FameFlynet, Inc – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – +1 (818) 307-4813 New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles invoked the festive spirit by transforming into a walking Christmas tree while heading to a holiday…
Los Angeles, Dec 16 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian blasted Kris Jenner after the matriarch said Khloe Kardashian’s troubled ex-husband Lamar Odom deserves a second chance. In “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” scenes shot…
Pyongyang, Dec 16 (IANS) A South Korea-born Canadian pastor was sentenced to lifetime labour for subversion, the Supreme Court of North Korea announced on Wednesday. Seoul-born Hyeon Soo Lim, 60, was accused of trying to…
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Women who have high levels of both testosterone and estrogen in midlife may face a greater risk of developing benign tumors on the uterus called uterine fibroids than women with…