Day: September 10, 2019

Obesity may exacerbate effects of Alzheimer’s disease: Study

Why people gain weight as they get older decoded

2:35 pm September 10, 2019

London: Scientists have found why many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older, even if they don’t eat more or exercise less than before. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that lipid turnover in the fat tissue — the rate at which lipid or fat in the […]

Just 19 pc employers in India bullish on hiring in Oct-Dec qtr: Survey

2:17 pm September 10, 2019

New Delhi: Only 19 per cent of employers in the country have bullish hiring plans for the next three months, while 52 per cent expect no change in their payrolls, says a global survey which predict softer employment outlook in many markets for the October-December quarter. According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook survey released on […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Technology can keep stars twinkling — forever young

2:13 pm September 10, 2019

New Delhi: May you stay forever young, sang Bob Dylan back in the day. That wistful wish may just have come true for celluloid stars — not because of clever camera angles, deft makeup or even botox but cutting edge technology that ensures their youth doesn’t fade into wrinkles. The technology, still in its relative […]

‘Accidental’ Australia captain Paine on verge of Ashes landmark

2:04 pm September 10, 2019

London: Greg Chappell could not do it, while Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, who had both had two attempts each, were unable to manage it either. But if his side avoid defeat in the fifth Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday, Tim Paine will join the list of Australia captains who have led […]

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

Cricket ‘heat rules’ call in response to climate change

1:55 pm September 10, 2019

London: A joint report by sports researchers and environmental academics unveiled on Tuesday urges cricket authorities to introduce “heat rules” including postponing games in response to climate change. The review, by the British Association for Sustainable Sport and two universities, also calls for extra care around youth players and for manufacturers to develop equipment that […]