Tag: UN
US' First Muslim Female Judge Found Dead
Sheila Abdus-Salaam, an associate judge on New York States highest court and the first Muslim judge in the US, was found dead in the Hudson River, city authorities said.....
DNA Test On River Waters Reveals Fish Diversity
In a first, US scientists have monitored a spring fish migration through DNA tests on water samples, a study said on Wednesday.....
Infosys Net Up 6.4% For Fiscal 2016-17
Global software major Infosys Ltd has posted Rs 14,353 crore consolidated net profit for the fiscal 2016-17, registering 6.4 per cent annual growth from Rs 13,491 crore in the fiscal 2015-16.....
The 'Great South Asian War' And Its Salutary Lessons
Title: Defeat is an Orphan: How Pakistan Lost the Great South Asian War; Author: Myra Macdonald; Publisher: Penguin Random House India; Pages: 328; Price: Rs 599 ....
NASA Releases New Global Maps Of Earth At Night
NASA has released its latest global maps of Earth at night, providing the "clearest yet composite" view of the patterns of human settlement across our planet.....
Microsoft To Hold Hardware Event On May 2
Software giant Microsoft will hold a hardware and software event in New York City on May 2, but it is unlikely that a Surface Phone or any Surface Pro device will be unveiled.....
Higher Magnesium Levels May Prevent Fractures In Elderly
Higher levels of magnesium in blood may increase bone strength and act as a buffer against the risk of fractures, one of the leading causes of disability and ill health especially among the ageing population, a study has shown.....
Damage From AoL's Culture Festival Quantified At Rs 42 Cr In 10 Years
It would take Rs 42.02 crore and a decade for the ecological rehabilitation of the Yamuna floodplains from adverse damages caused by the Art of Living's (AoL) World Culture Festival, says the report of an expert committee.....
Apple Team Is Developing Sensors To Monitor Diabetes
A secret team of biomedical engineers at Apple is working on an initiative to develop sensors that can non-invasively and continuously monitor blood sugar levels to better treat diabetes.....
Snapchat Launches Location-based Ad Product
Photo-sharing service Snapchat is launching a new location-based product that will allow businesses see whether people go to stores after seeing advertisements.....
