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Zika Virus may damage brain cells in adults, not just newborns: Study

August 19, 2016

US based new research has found out that that Zika virus may damage brain cells not just in newborns but also in adults. However, this research is still in the early stages. In this study, researchers have focused on neural ..

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AR Rahman honoured with Tamil Ratna Award

August 17, 2016

Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman was honoured with the Tamil Ratna Award by the New York based Tamil Sangam. He was honoured with this award after his concert at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) chamber to honour M.S. ..

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Scientists develop mechanism to recycle CO2 into usable fuel

August 13, 2016

Researchers from United States have developed a mechanism to convert greenhouse gas (GHG) Carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO) that can be recycled into usable fuel. This mechanism was developed by US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and ..

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Pakistan based Jamaat-ur-Ahrar designated a ‘terror group’

August 5, 2016

The United States declared Pakistan based Jamaat-ur-Ahrar (JuA) as a ‘terror group’ by adding it to its list of global terrorists. This declaration triggers sanctions against the terrorist faction that has staged multiple attacks on civilians, religious minorities and soldiers. ..

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Angela Ruggiero appointed Head of IOC Athletes’ Commission

August 3, 2016

American ice hockey Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero was elected as the new chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC’s) Athletes’ Commission. She was appointed by IOC President Thomas Bach during joint meeting between IOC executive board and IOC athletes’ commission. ..

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RIMPAC 2016: World’s largest international maritime exercise kicks off

July 2, 2016

World’s largest international maritime exercise named RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2016 began in Pacific Ocean at Hawaii, United States. RIMPAC 2016 will see participation of navies from 26 countries. This year it is the 25th edition of biennial exercise ..

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Four Indian-Americans honoured with 2016 Great Immigrants Award in US

June 30, 2016

Four Indian-Americans have been honoured with prestigious Great Immigrants: The Pride of America Award 2016. They are among 42 distinguished US personalities representing more than 30 countries of origin around the world  honoured with this year’s award. All of these ..

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SpaceX successfully launches two commercial satellites

June 18, 2016

US based private space transport service company SpaceX successfully launched two commercial satellites viz. EUTELSAT 117 West B and ABS-2A. They were launched using SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket which had lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in ..

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