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Earth-like Snow And Ice Features Found On Pluto
Using a model similar to what meteorologists use to forecast weather and a computer simulation of the physics of evaporating ices, scientists have found evidence of snow and ice features, known as "penitentes", on Pluto. Until now, these had only been seen on the Earth.....
Foreign Secret Service May Be Behind Istanbul Massacre
Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus has said that he believes "foreign intelligence services" could be behind the Istanbul nightclub attack that claimed 39 lives, as it was carried out way too "professionally", the media reported.....
This App-based Game May Help Smokers Quit
Finding it hard to stick to New Year's resolution to quit smoking? Take a heart, a new app-based game may help you achieve that.....
Amazon Delivered Over 2 Bn Items Globally In 2016
Amazon on Thursday announced that the 'Fulfillment by Amazon' (FBA) service delivered more than two billion items for sellers worldwide last year.....
Respite For Animals As India Bans Skin, Fur Imports
In a bid to end the suffering of animals abroad, which are culled in large numbers to meet the market demands here, India has shut its doors to fur and reptile skin products from around the world.....
Harbin Ice Festival Kicks Off In China
The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, one of the largest in the world, kicked off its 33rd edition on Thursday with hundreds of sculptures, installations and leisure activities and a swimming contest in north-eastern China.....
Air India Offers Again Seats At Same Fare As Rajdhani Express
National carrier Air India on Thursday announced a "Special Fares" scheme under which passengers can book tickets at a price equivalent to second class seats in the Rajdhani Express.....
Four Arrested For Bengaluru Molestation
Four persons including two delivery boys were arrested for allegedly molesting and groping a young woman on New Year Day here, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Praveen Sood said on Thursday.....
Experiment, Take Risks, Pichai Urges Indian Students
In a candid chat with students at his alma mater IIT-Kharagpur on Thursday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai recalled his days at the institute, his love life and also his interview with the internet giant even as he urged them to take risks and experiment with different things in life.....
Mediterranean Diet For Healthy Brain
A Mediterranean diet, comprising fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish, may help older adults to retain more brain volume, researchers have found.....
