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A SpaceX Dragon loaded with about 4,800 pounds of research, hardware and crew supplies bound for the International Space Station is targeted to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

SpaceX Dragon to return 900 kg of experiments from ISS this weekend

The ISS has been running several experiments to prepare humans for long-term spaceflight and three important sets of samples and data are scheduled to come down on board a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

May 2, 2018

Facebook's digital colonization and opaque business model needs an Indian response

Lawmakers and regulators across countries have failed to check Facebook's access to and harvesting of individuals' personal data, especially from India where privacy laws are still not very robust. The Indian government and private sector should craft a response to this digital colonization.

May 2, 2018

India becoming new drug destination? Cocaine worth Rs 9 crore seized

Drug trade and abuse are said to have increased in India in the last few years, with children as young as nine becoming addicts. These addicts consume drugs in any form such as cocaine, heroin, inhalants, and pharmaceutical drugs.

Apr 28, 2018

New video-based app for treating TB is cheap and effective

The app, which provides video Directly Observed Therapy (video DOT) for tuberculosis patients is not only inexpensive, but also gives more privacy to patients compared to in-person, which requires daily visits to a trained health care worker.

Apr 28, 2018

Youth dies after falling from sealed pub on fourth floor

The unidentified youth, who is said to be in his 20s, was found in a pool of blood. He reportedly fell to his death from the fourth floor of a pub called 'Village Deck' in Hauz Khas village in South Delhi.

Apr 25, 2018

Indrani Mukherjea says life in danger in prison, dal was poisoned

Mukherjea alleged that on April 6, before she fell ill, a guard had given her some medicine from a piece of paper, following which she drifted into unconsciousness and woke up several hours later in the hospital.

Apr 24, 2018

World Malaria Day: Know the symptoms, treatment and prevention of the disease

World Malaria Day is globally observed, April 25. The disease caused by a parasite and transmitted by infected mosquito bites kills around 660,000 people each year. So, here's the symptoms, risk factors, treatment and everything else that you need to know about the disease.

Apr 23, 2018

Foreigner's mutilated body found, suspected to be of missing Latvian woman

The police officials recovered the body Friday, April 20, from an isolated area at Thiruvallam area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A Latvian woman, Liga Skromane, had come to India to undergo ayurvedic therapy as she was reportedly suffering from post-traumatic depression.

Apr 21, 2018

Beyond the Clouds movie review: Ishaan Khatter, GV Sharada deliver strong performance

Directed by Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, Beyond the Clouds will leave you wanting for more. Ishaan's debut film also stars Malavika Mohanan.

Apr 20, 2018

Male contraception: Study finds EP055 slows down sperms' mobility without affecting hormones

Scientists have discovered that a compound called EP055 significantly slows down sperms' mobility and doesn't have any side effects.

Apr 20, 2018

What is lyssinum? Naturist treats 'growling' 4-year-old with rabid dog saliva

The child was undergoing trouble sleeping and behaving in class, for which he was prescribed rabid dog saliva which is approved by the Canadian government.

Apr 19, 2018

Karnataka elections 2018: Poll observers seize liquor, sarees given to buy votes

As of Monday, a total Rs 23.14 crore worth seizures have been made by the poll officials in the state.

Apr 18, 2018

CBI probing Surya Pharmaceuticals in Rs 621 crore fraud involving 5 banks

The CBI registered a case against Surya Pharmaceutical, directors and promoters on the charge of cheating a consortium of five banks led by the Punjab and Sindh Bank to the tune of Rs 621 crore.

Apr 18, 2018

Top-paying jobs, cities in India: Doctors, management professionals, Bangalore lead list

Employees in Bengaluru are earning an average annual salary of about 10.8 lakhs, says Randstad Insights. Pune stands second at Rs 10.3 lakhs.

Apr 17, 2018

7-year-old girl raped and murdered at wedding ceremony

The girl had come to attend a wedding ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district and went missing during the garland exchange ceremony.