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Biomaterials and nanotechnology could help lead to virus-fighting surfaces
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): Scientists are working toward advances in the fields of biomaterials and nanotechnology that could lead to big breakthroughs in the fight against dangerous viruses like the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 by making hospital beds or doorknobs naturall
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Kapoor family says goodbye as Rajiv Kapoor's last rites are performed in M
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 9 (ANI): Members of the Kapoor family and celebrities including Alia Bhatt, Sonali Bendre, Shah Rukh Khan, and others gathered on Tuesday to pay their respects to Rajiv Kapoor, who died of cardiac arrest at the age of 58.
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Study suggests accuracy of first impressions on first date
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): A new study by researchers from McGill University suggests that people can rely on first impressions to accurately assess someone's personality, although it may be more difficult than in more casual settings.
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UN terms Myanmar military against use of disproportionate force against pr
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], February 9 (ANI): The United Nations' top official in Myanmar Ola Almgren on Tuesday warned the military that the use of disproportionate force against demonstrators is "unacceptable" amid reports of people injured in anti-coup protests across the country.
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Nepal caretaker PM urges poll panel to expedite preparations for elections
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], February 9 (ANI): With growing rage against the dissolution of the lower house of Nepal Parliament, caretaker Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met Chief Election Commissioner on Tuesday, urging him to expedite preparations for the elections slated for April 30 and May 10 this
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Maluma's meet-and-greet gets shut down due to fans breaking COVID orders
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): Colombian singer and songwriter Maluma's meet-and-greet in Miami last week was shut down by authorities after a mob of fans broke coronavirus protocols and gathered in the streets to see him.
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US to become participant in COVAX high-level council
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): The United States will switch from observer to participant in the Facilitation Council of the COVAX vaccine distribution tool, said Colin McIff, a senior official at the US Department of Health and Human Services, on Tuesday.
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Minsk collected USD 375,000 from anti-govt protesters for damage
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Minsk [Belarus], February 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Minsk authorities have collected about $375,000 from participants of anti-government unauthorized rallies for damage caused by their actions to the city, Vladimir Kukharev, the mayor of the Belarusian capital, said on Tuesday.
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After shocking documentary, Britney Spears receives support from Miley Cyr
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): American singer and songwriter Britney Spears received support from fellow musicians Miley Cyrus and Kacey Musgraves after the recently released FX documentary exposed the hardships, she's faced from tabloids amid her conservatorship battle.
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Six arrested in UK for modern slavery offences
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], February 9 (ANI): Six people aged between 30 and 55 were arrested on Tuesday for modern slavery offences following a pre-planned operation in London and Essex to target an eastern European organised crime group trafficking people from Poland, the Metropolitan Police said.
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1 in 3 COVID-19 patients put on ventilator experience 'extensive' PTSD sym
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], February 9 (ANI): Around 1 in 3 (35 per cent) of Covid-19 patients put on a ventilator experience "extensive symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)" after treatment, shows results of new research in the UK.
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Nina Dobrev reunites with her 'Vampire Diaries' co-star Paul Wesley
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): Canadian actor and model Nina Dobrev reunited with her 'Vampire Diaries' co-star Paul Wesley after the pair went snowboarding with her boyfriend Shaun White.
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