China accomplishes first manned space docking

K J M Varma/PTI

Beijing, June 18: Three Chinese astronauts including the country's first spacewoman today successfully coupled their spaceship with an orbiting module and later entered it creating history amid cheers from ground staff, in a live telecast show.The move is yet another milestone in the Chinese space programme More

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World economy in deep trouble: PM

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Los Cabos (Mexico), June 18:  Setting the tone for the crucial G-20 Summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the world economy is in "deep trouble" and hoped the grouping of developed and developing countries will come up with constructive proposals to pull the world out of this crisis More

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‘Soft drinks not linked to childhood obesity’

Toronto, June 18: Soft drinks and other sweetened beverages don't contribute to childhood obesity, though it may increase the risk factor among boys aged 6-11 years, says a new study. The study examined the link between beverage intake patterns of children and their risk for obesity.& More

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Lifestyle changes can prevent type-2 diabetes

INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

Washington, June 18: Making lifestyle changes can prevent type-2 diabetes, simply, effectively and cheaply, a new study says. Diabetes is a chronic and complex disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood that arise due to problems with the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar More

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Milk compound keeps you slim despite lazy lifestyle

Washington, June 18: Traces of a cousin of vitamin B3, found in milk, produces startling health benefits such as keeping you slim inspite of a fatty diet and lazy lifestyle, a study says. The findings reveal that high doses of nicotinamide riboside (NR) a cousin of niacin prevent obesity in More

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Syrian forces kill 34 in Homs

Beirut, June 18: Syrian forces pounded Homs today as they pressed their campaign against rebel strongholds in the city, while 34 people were killed across the strife-torn country, a watchdog said. Today's casualties come a day after 67 people were killed nationwide, including 15 in Homs province More

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Muslim Brotherhood claims victory

Army Promises To Give Up Power

Cairo, June 18: With all votes counted in the Egyptian presidential election and Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi claiming victory, Egypt's ruling military council Monday vowed to hand over power to an elected president by June-end. In a news conference, Lt. Muhammad al-Assar from More

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Saudi king names Salman as crown prince

Riyadh, June 18: Saudi King Abdullah named his half-brother Prince Salman as heir to the throne today following the death of crown prince Nayef, state television reported. The monarch appointed Salman "crown prince and deputy prime minister" while also keeping him on as defence minister, Al More

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255 instances of India asking for online content censorship: Google

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New York, June 18: Internet giant Google has said it has logged 255 instances of India asking for online content censorship, marking a sharp rise of 49 per cent in the second half of last year. Google Inc said India's request formed part of 1,000 demands from governments around the world More

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Iran-6 power nuke meeting begins

Moscow, Jun 18: Iran and six world powers sought elusive common ground today in talks meant to reduce tensions over Tehran's nuclear activities that both sides see as crucial to their interests but which are stalled by reluctance to commit to each other's demands.Diplomats from several nations meeting More

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