Human sperm retains viability in outer space conditions
London, June 24 (IANS) Researchers have found that human sperm retains its complete viability within the different gravitational conditions found in outer space. The results …
Veggies also transmit superbugs to human gut: Study
San Francisco, June 23 (IANS) Not just animal meat but plant-based foods are also serving as vehicles for transmitting antibiotic-resistant bacteria to the gut microbiome …
Remains of human skeleton found behind Muzaffarpur hospital, probe ordered
Patna, June 22 (IANS) An investigation was ordered on Saturday after remains of human skeletons were recovered from the government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and …
JGU, CHRI sign MoU for close collaboration on human rights issues
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) have signed an MoU for close collaboration on human …
Elon Musk forecasts grim future of human race
San Francisco, June 22 (IANS) Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s grim forecast of humanity suggests that a “population bomb” would lead to a worldwide collapse in …
Human trafficking hotline offers services in over 200 languages
Over the last few years, Canada has become a trafficking corridor for those that practice the crime of human and sex trafficking. At the end …
UN human rights rapporteur for N Korea to visit Seoul
Seoul, June 17 (IANS) Tomás Ojea Quintana, UN special rapporteur on the human rights in North Korea, on Monday began his sixth South Korea visit, …
Researchers develop algorithm for better robot-human synergy
New York, June 16 (IANS) A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an algorithm that accurately tells robots where nearby …
Hotline to help victims of human trafficking and educate public launched
A national multilingual, accessible hotline to help victims and survivors of human trafficking is now taking calls, with the organization behind the service saying it …
Of cricket and leader’s block; poems that remind us of the follies of the human race; the complex place of caste in human society (IANS Books This Weekend)
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) What’s cricket got to do with helping leaders overcome the mental and other blocks they often face? Plenty, it would …
NASA selects 11 US firms to build human lunar landers
Washington, May 17 (IANS) The US space agency NASA has selected 11 companies including Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, Elon Musk’s SpaceX to develop prototypes of …
Vidya excited to play ‘human computer’ Shakuntala Devi
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan has confirmed she is playing the lead role in a film on mathematics genius Shakuntala Devi, who earned …
Pakistan detains 13 Chinese men for human trafficking
Rawalpindi, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday detained seven people, including three Chinese men, on suspicion of being involved in human …
Images depict human-nature ties in Delhi’s colonies
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) An exhibition of photographs by Juhi Saklani showcase the demolished houses of Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar and Netaji Nagar, juxtaposed with …
Odisha pulls off ‘biggest’ human evacuation during Fani: CM
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) Braced for the worst after Met declared Super Cyclone Fani to hit Odisha earlier this week, Chief Minister Naveen Ptanaik on …
Prosecute Easter Sunday attackers: Human Rights Watch
New York, April 23 (IANS) Those responsible for the Easter Sunday bloodbath in Sri Lanka should be brought to justice, Human Rights Watch has said. …
Giving human touch to Alexa or Siri can backfire
New York, April 21 (IANS) An Indian American researcher-led team has found that giving human touch to chat bots like Apple Siri or Amazon Alexa …
Adding human avatar to chatbots not enough: Study
New York, April 19 (IANS) Giving chatbots a human name or adding human like features to it might not be enough to win over a …
Dar’s journey: From ‘human shield’ to poll duty
Srinagar, April 18 (IANS) Farooq Ahmad Dar, who was tied to the bonnet of an Army jeep during the 2017 by-elections in Jammu and Kashmir, …
Remains of ‘human sacrifice’ victims found in UK
London, April 15 (IANS) Dozens of Neolithic skeletons, including those of people who might have been victims of human sacrifice, have been discovered in an …
Manipur’s human rights activists propose Truth Commission
Imphal, April 15 (IANS) Is it time for Manipur to establish a Truth Commission to look into its infamous extrajudicial killings and other serious human …
Dhoni is human, competitiveness is remarkable: Ganguly
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly backed MS Dhoni in the no-ball controversy, saying the former India skipper is human at the …
NASA ‘Twins Study’ decodes space impact on human body
Washington, April 12 (IANS) NASA’s landmark “Twins Study”, which gave us the first integrated molecular view into genetic changes, has demonstrated that a human body …
New human species identified from Philippines
Sydney, April 11 (IANS) Australian researchers have identified a new species of human from remains found in a cave in the Northern Philippines. Professor Rainer …
Trump, Saudi Prince discuss Iran, human rights
Washington, April 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have discussed issues relating to regional security, human rights, and …
India needs human-centric AI to curb fake news
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) As social media giants fight to curb fake news ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, an Indian-origin tech junkie has …
UN human rights expert plans to visit Assange
Geneva, April 6 (IANS) A UN expert plans to meet WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on April 25 after receiving …
‘Staines’ on the human heart (Review)
Film: ‘The Least Of These: The Graham Staines Story’; Starring: Sharman Joshi, Stephen Baldwin; Director: Aneesh Daniels; Rating: ****(4 stars) From the outset of this …
2019 UNDP human development report to focus on inequality
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The 2019 Human Development Report (HDR), with its focus on inequality, will be released around this year’s last quarter, the …
Human brain cells develop throughout life: Study
London, March 26 (IANS) Human beings keep making new brain cells throughout their lives, even into the 90s, a finding that may pave the way …
Human brain can detect Earth’s magnetic field
Moscow, March 25 (IANS) A team of scientists has found that the human brain is capable of detecting the Earth’s magnetic field, challenging previous studies. …
Manipuri dancer explores human cost of war
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The plight of refugees and their constant state of movement and instability became the central theme of “1 Sq Ft”, …
WHO urges global framework on human genome editing
Geneva, March 20 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) called for a strong international governance framework on developing global standards for governance and oversight of …
‘Roar of the Lion’ is triumph of human spirit:Kabir
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Kabir Khan, who is looking forward to the release of his documentary “Roar of the Lion” from Wednesday on Hotstar, …
Saudi criticised over human rights by 36 countries
London, March 8 (IANS) Thirty-six countries have signed an open letter criticising Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, media reported. The letter, read on Thursday at …
Meghalaya to improve syllabus on human rights
Shillong, March 6 (IANS) The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday decided to implement the recommendations of Justice (retired) B.D. Agarwal to improve the syllabus on human …
Timberlake calls wife ‘most wonderful human’
Los Angeles, March 4 (IANS) Singer-actor Justin Timberlake honoured his wife Jessica Biel on her birthday by calling her the “most wonderful human”. Biel turned …
SC slams industry for treating human life ‘very cheap’ for profits
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday lashed out at the industry for using a technology junked all over, in their “obsession …
Photographer captures ecology integrated in human life, development
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) For photographer Juhi Saklani, life can persist in most unexpected places, like a grand tree braving traffic, pollution, and dirt …
Government must act against cow vigilantes: Human Rights Watch
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian government should prevent and prosecute mob violence by vigilante groups targeting minorities in the name of so-called cow …
UN human rights chief wants Pulwama attackers brought to justice
United Nations, Feb 20 (IANS) UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michele Bachelet has called for bringing those responsible for the Pulwama terrorist attack that killed …