Govt spending on libraries, parks boosts happiness: US study
One clear finding of happiness studies is that people who are more socially connected tend to be happier.
Jan 07, 2019, 13:28 PM IST
Here's why exercise won't make you lose weight
About 10 per cent of the calories are burned digesting the food one eats, which means roughly 10 per cent to 30 per cent are lost through physical activity.
Jan 05, 2019, 16:07 PM IST
US, China dealing trade negotiations at highest levels: Trump
China has pledged to take measures to step-up American imports and investments to meet the US' demand of bringing down the USD 375 billion bilateral trade deficit.
Jan 05, 2019, 14:49 PM IST
Scientists to hunt microbes beneath Antarctic ice sheet
The lake, which measures nearly 62 square miles, was discovered more than a decade ago through satellite images but has never before been explored.
Jan 05, 2019, 14:26 PM IST
Treating hearing loss may prevent depression in elderly
Individuals with mild hearing loss were almost twice as likely to have clinically significant symptoms of depression than those with normal hearing.
Jan 05, 2019, 14:15 PM IST
US Special Counsel Mueller grand jury's term extended
Under federal rules of criminal procedure, a grand jury may serve more than 18 months only if a judge finds an extension is in the public interest.
Jan 05, 2019, 13:26 PM IST
James Webb likely to replace James Mattis
A former Democratic senator who also served as Navy secretary under Republican President Ronald Reagan, to be the next defense secretary.
Jan 04, 2019, 18:09 PM IST
Telescope to detect cosmic X-rays launched from Antarctica
The prime observation target will be Vela X-1, a neutron star in binary orbit with a supergiant star.
Jan 03, 2019, 17:10 PM IST
Trump's meeting with Cong leaders on govt shutdown ends inconclusive
No progress was made on wednesday in the meeting with Trump; Democrats wishes a one good reason from Trump to continue this shutdown that entered into its 12th day.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:44 AM IST
Democrats strategise to reopen government
Donald trump is using this shutdown to force an expensive and ineffective wall over US-Mexico border, that he think can stop Mexicans to enter his territory.
Jan 02, 2019, 10:49 AM IST
Machinery driving deadly childhood brain cancer unveiled
Current treatments of radiation and chemotherapy are largely ineffective, and fewer than 10 per cent of children with the tumours survive more than two years.
Jan 01, 2019, 16:56 PM IST
White House counsel Don McGahn to leave post: Donald Trump
The relationship between Trump and McGahn has become strained by the pressures of Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Aug 29, 2018, 21:56 PM IST
Donald Trump calls off Pompeo's planned trip to North Korea
United States President Donald Trump said on Friday he had cancelled a planned trip to North Korea by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying progress toward the U.S. goal of a denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula was too slow.
Aug 24, 2018, 23:38 PM IST
Donald Trump slams US Justice Dept, says will stay uninvolved
President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for his former campaign manager Paul Manafort and said he would remain "uninvolved" after he attacked Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the U.S. Justice Department in an interview broadcast on Thursday.
Aug 23, 2018, 18:07 PM IST
US concerned over terrorist groups continue to enjoy safe haven in Pakistan: Official
The US has expressed concern over terrorist groups continuing to enjoy safe haven in Pakistan and is asking the country to do more against "externally oriented" extremist outfits, a top official in the Trump administration said.
Aug 21, 2018, 12:10 PM IST
Donald Trump most likely to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again
Trump was responding to a question during an interview with Reuters at the White House on Monday about whether the two were planning another meeting.
Aug 21, 2018, 08:54 AM IST
2 Indians held in Washington State for staying illegally
The US Border Patrol picked the Indian nationals during a routine check at a bus terminal in Spokane.
Jul 25, 2018, 09:44 AM IST
World's fastest man-made spinning object developed, to help study quantum mechanics
The laser can work in a straight line or in a circle - when it is linear, the dumbbell vibrates, and when it is circular, the dumbbell spins.
Jul 24, 2018, 16:27 PM IST
Donald Trump says 'might' ask Vladimir Putin to extradite accused Russian hackers
Donald Trump has said he may ask Vladimir Putin during their upcoming summit meeting to extradite to the US 12 Russian intelligence officers accused of attempting to interfere with the 2016 presidential election.
Jul 15, 2018, 19:23 PM IST
Donald Trump faults Barack Obama for US response to Russian hacking
President Donald Trump today scolded the Obama administration for not responding aggressively enough to Russian hacking of Democratic targets in the 2016 US election - cyberattacks underpinning the indictment of 12 Russian military intelligence officers.
Jul 14, 2018, 23:43 PM IST
