Obese individuals who undergo a weight loss surgery are less likely to face death, than those do not undertake a surgery, finds a new study. Being obese can increase an individual’s risk of mortality from numerous diseases like heart attack, stroke and a number of cancers. Bariatric surgery has shown to prevent obesity related mortality […]
Legendary former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who had been hospitalised following respiratory problems, has passed away, a family spokesman said. “After a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74,” family spokesman Bob Gunnell said in a statement on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported. Ali was hospitalised […]
A major rescue operation was underway off the south coast of Crete island on Friday, to save some 700 migrants and refugees, the Greek Coast Guard said. Approximately 250 people have already been evacuated from the sea, about 75 nautical miles off Kali Limenes in Crete, officials told Greek national news agency AMNA. Greek Coast […]
A woman in Arizona state of the US is suspected of stabbing her three sons to death, hiding their bodies in a closet and then trying to kill herself, police said. The woman’s brother called police on Thursday after finding her wounded in a bathroom at her residence in Phoenix, authorities said. Phoenix police said […]
Rohan Bopanna has been India’s top ranked doubles players over the last few years and had a very successful 2015 where he won four titles and reached the final of the year ending ATP Tour Finals tournament at London. He has also done well at the majors, reaching the quarter-finals of two Grand Slams, including […]
Tang Media Partners has acquired a majority stake in IM Global, the film and TV studio of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Entertainment. Tang Media and IM Global have also tied up with Asian internet giant Tencent for a new TV production joint venture, the companies said. The partnership includes a dedicated TV production investment and provides […]
At least two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters and a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) member were injured in a clash in South Tripura district, police said on Friday. The BJP organised demonstrations and protest rallies in Belonia in South Tripura and Agartala late Thursday night immediately after the incident. The party also held demonstrations […]
Using non-invasive electrodes to track the brain’s electrical activity — or brainwaves — researchers have developed a simple way to monitor brain health over time. The discovery makes it possible to translate complex brainwaves into objective, practical and deployable brain vital signs, using longstanding brainwave technologies that have existed for nearly a century. “We know […]
Pilbara mines boast world’s largest fleet of autonomous trucks Up to 14% efficiency increase, 13% cost saving Plans for world’s first fully autonomous long-distance rail system World-leading Western Australian mining technology provides an important part of the knowledge base that will drive WA’s expanding innovation sector, Innovation Minister Bill Marmion said today. Mr Marmion today […]
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance today introduced legislation to overhaul outdated transport regulations for taxis, hire cars and rideshare services. “Since we opened up the market to new services last year, consumers have had more choice, more competition for their business and experienced downward pressure on fares,” Mr Constance said. “We’ve removed outdated […]