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Study Links Increased Screen Time With Delayed Child Development

Early-life screen time reduces physical activity in later childhood

The study revealed kids who spend more than three hours a day viewing screens, such as tablets and televisions (TVs) grow up to be less physically active compared to children who used screens for an hour or less each day.

Jan 30, 2020

Members of the Thai Airways crew disinfect the cabin of an aircraft of the national carrier during a procedure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand, January 28, 2020.

No hot meals, blankets, magazines as airlines step up fight on virus

Seeking to contain the spread of the Coronavirus by reducing personal contact, Taiwan's China Airlines said it is encouraging passengers to bring their own beverage bottles and would limit re-usable items by replacing them with disposables.

Jan 29, 2020

Coronavirus in India: Call this 24x7 helpline for assistance

If you suspect Coronavirus infection or need to be educated on your symptoms, then the 24x7 call center should be able to assist concerned Indian citizens.

Jan 28, 2020

India's first underwater metro in Kolkata to be functional soon: 5 facts

The East-West metro project is 74 percent owned by India's Railway Ministry and 26 percent by the nation's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Jan 28, 2020

Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin and CEO of Amazon, speaks about the future plans of Blue Origin during an address to attendees at Access Intelligence's SATELLITE 2017 conference in Washington, U.S., March 7, 2017.

Jeff Bezos phone hack: Timeline of blame-shifting incidents

It has been believed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman hacked Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos' iPhone in May 2018. Here is everything that you should know.

Jan 27, 2020

Coronavirus toll in China reaches 56, 1,975 infected

The Commission said that 15 deaths and 688 new cases were reported on Saturday, reports Efe news.

Jan 27, 2020

US pushing India to buy $5-6 bn more farm goods to seal trade deal

Ahead of a Trump visit to New Delhi to meet PM Modi, negotiators on both sides are hammering out terms for a trade deal that would include New Delhi rolling back higher tariffs on some farm goods such as almonds, walnuts, and apples.

Jan 26, 2020

India, Brazil sign 15 accords to deepen ties across range of sectors

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro took to social media to hail the closer cooperation and agreements struck during Bolsonaro's official visit to India.

Jan 26, 2020

Republic Day 2020: J&K Police to be honoured with 108 gallantry awards; CRPF with 76

Jammu and Kashmir police will be honoured with 108 gallantry awards, the highest ever for the force on Sunday, January 26. The CRPF has won 76 awards, the second-highest.

Jan 25, 2020

Republic Day parade 2020: DRDO to showcase anti-satellite missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will showcase a weapon system capable of destroying an enemy satellite at the 71st Republic Day parade. The anti-satellite test was carried out on March 27 last year.

Jan 24, 2020

New teeth gel may prevent dental cavities, tooth decay

Conventional treatment for dental cavities involves removing decayed tissue and filling the hole with materials, such as amalgam or composite resin.

Jan 24, 2020

China locks down Wuhan as coronavirus death toll reaches 17; around 600 affected

Global health authorities fear the transmission rate will accelerate as hundreds of millions of Chinese travel at home and abroad during the week-long Lunar New Year holiday.

Jan 23, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll rises to 9 in China, 440 cases registered; WHO to decide if it's global health crisis

The virus, originating in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei, has spread to Beijing, Shanghai and Macau, as well as the United States, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

Jan 22, 2020

Under JP Nadda's leadership, BJP will become stronger: Amit Shah on new party president

JP Nadda was elected unopposed as the BJP national president after he emerged as the only leader in the fray following the nomination process in which his candidature was endorsed by top party brass.

Jan 20, 2020

JP Nadda set to replace Amit Shah as BJP President; party leaders huddle in Delhi

The choice of the announcement date on an "Ekadashi", was done keeping in the auspiciousness aspect in mind.