No move to reduce age limit for exams, clarifies UPPSC
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has said that there was no proposal to reduce the age limit for candidates …
Cape Town Test: Eng ride bowlers’ effort to reduce SA to 215/8
Cape Town, Jan 4 (IANS) Some disciplined bowling by the England bowlers saw South Africa being reduced to 215/8 when Day 2 of the ongoing …
Desk plants can reduce stress at work: Study
Tokyo, Jan 3 (IANS) People who often feel stressed in office, please take note. Researchers have found that small plants situated within easy viewing at …
Bariatric surgery may reduce skin-cancer risk: Study
London, Jan 3 (IANS) The researchers have found out that Bariatric surgery might help in reduction of skin-cancer risk, adding that, this finding can be …
Taliban will reduce violance once US peace deal signed
Kabul, Jan 3 (IANS) The Taliban will commit to reduce violence in Afghanistan once a peace deal is signed with the US, said informed sources, …
Neurologic, BP drugs may reduce breast tumour development
Washington, Jan 1 (IANS) Researchers have found that combining neurologic and blood pressure drugs may reduce breast tumour development. According to the study, published in …
People hope corruption would reduce in 2020
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Corruption is a major issue that affects all sections of the society. According to the IANS-CVOTER State of the Nation …
Iran warns of 5th step to reduce n-deal commitments
Tehran, Dec 23 (IANS) A senior Iranian official has warned that the country would take the fifth step of scaling back its commitments under a …
Women must prioritise screening to reduce cervical cancer risk
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANSlife) A global expert on cervical cancer has urged Indias health workers to walk the extra mile to prioritise screening of …
More free-float stocks needed to reduce volatility: NSE CEO
Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) More ‘Free-Float’ stocks are needed to improve market depth as well as enhance liquidity in the Indian equity indices, opined a …
Automakers focus on exports to prop up sales, reduce inventory
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Even as Indian automobile industry’s domestic sales performance continues to decline, increased shipments of BS-IV vehicles at attractive prices along …
Reduce helplessness for a stable society: Sudha Murthy
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The conversation starts with Jean Paul Sartre and ends with Ayushmann Khurrana. And she seems happy about that. At Infosys’ …
Industrial world must get more time to reduce emissions: India
Madrid, Dec 8 (IANS) Ahead of the high-level crucial negotiations this week at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in the Spanish capital, India’s stand …
NZ airline trials edible coffee cups to reduce waste
Wellington, Dec 5 (IANS) Air New Zealand has begun serving coffee in vanilla-flavoured edible cups in an attempt to eliminate waste generated by the eight …
‘US should reduce EU tariffs over Airbus A380 subsidies’
Paris, Dec 3 (IANS) The US should reduce tariffs worth $7.5 billion itimposed on the European Union (EU) for providing subsidies to Airbus for the …
Levi’s to reduce greenhouse emissions by 90%
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANSlife) How does a clothing giant like Levi’s tackle the question of sustainable fashion that the textile industry is getting fraught …
Punjab asks Centre not to reduce firearms of civilians
Chandigarh, Nov 29 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday urged the Centre not to reduce the number of firearms permissible on a licence …
Levis’s to reduce greenhouse emissions by 90%
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANSlife) How does a clothing giant like Levi’s tackle the questions of sustainable fashion that the textile industry is getting fraught …
VR headsets to ‘reduce anxiety’ in cows in Russia
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) This technological move has much to moo about. A dairy farm in Russia has arranged for virtual reality headsets for …
Drinking coffee may reduce heart disease risk
London, Nov 27 (IANS) Coffee consumption is associated with reduced risk of metabolic syndrome (Mets), say researchers adding that MetS increases the risk of cardiovascular …
Commonwealth signs pact to reduce violence against women
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Commonwealth has announced a new partnership designed to reduce domestic violence in member countries, including India. Secretary-General Patricia Scotland …
NASA space data can reduce disaster response time
Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) Emergency responders could cut costs and save time by using near-real-time satellite data along with other decision-making tools after a flooding …
Right ‘doses’ of yoga can reduce depression, anxiety
New York, Nov 14 (IANS) If applied in right “doses”, yoga and breathing exercises can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in both short and …
Music may reduce cardiac stress while driving: Study
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 13 (IANS) Stress while driving is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac complications such as …
‘Vit D supplements do not reduce inflammation risk’
London, Nov 8 (IANS) Researchers have found that Vitamin D and marine omega-3 fatty acids — also known as fish oil — are not effective …
Imran meets Khalilzad, calls to reduce Afghan violence
Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for “practical steps for reduction of violence in Afghanistan” in his meeting here with …
High fibre diet reduce lung cancer risk, says study
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Researchers from Vanderbilt University have found that high fibre diet and yogurt help reduce lung cancer risk. The findings, published …
Dialogue between India, Pakistan can reduce tensions: US
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) Stressing that Pakistani authorities remain accountable for the action of terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammed which seek to foment violence …
Iran warns to further reduce nuclear commitments
Tehran, Oct 21 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday announced that the country was ready to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, …
Iran warns to reduce nuclear commitments
Tehran, Oct 17 (IANS) Iran on Thursday said it would further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, unless its interests are secured by …
Haryana increasing maize area to reduce stubble burning
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Haryana is taking a number of steps to curtail crop residue burning, including diversifying rice area to maize crop and …
Mindfulness may reduce opioid cravings: Study
New York, Oct 16 (IANS) People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain might have fewer cravings and less pain if they use both mindfulness …
Rest can reduce PTSD symptoms: Study
London, Oct 11 (IANS) A period of rest following a traumatic event could reduced the subsequent development of involuntary ‘memory intrusions’, one of the hallmark …
Insomnia drug may reduce suicidal thoughts: Study
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Insomnia is a driver of suicide, and people with severe insomnia may safely benefit from taking a sedative to help …
Govt denies plan to reduce Central staff superannuation age
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday denied rumours circulating in the social media about Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) having given …
UN climate summit sets new pathways to reduce emissions
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Leaders from government, business, and civil society on Monday announced potentially far-reaching steps to confront climate change at the United …
Nations, businesses agree to reduce pollutants by 2030
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) A meeting of ministers and high-level representatives of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) agreed to accelerate efforts to …
SC to have single judge benches to reduce case pendency
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) In a move to reduce the burden on the judiciary, the Supreme Court has decided to constitute single judge benches …
Hong Kong Airlines to reduce flights over protests
Hong Kong, Sep 17 (IANS) Hong Kong Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will cut 7 per cent of its passenger flights until the end …
Reliance Capital looks to reduce debt by Rs 12,000 cr in FY 20
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Financial services company Reliance Capital expects to reduce debt levels by at least Rs 12,000 crore in the current financial year …