Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 1,200
WEB DESK The death toll from a devastating earthquake and Tsunami that hit the Sulawesi island in Indonesia, on Friday has crossed 1,200. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said the…
Badminton: Sourabh Verma, Ajay Jayaram to spearhead Indian challenge at Chinese Taipei Open
Sourabh Verma and Ajay Jayaram will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Chinese Taipei Open tomorrow. Sourabh will take on local boy Lee Chia-Hao, while Ajay will meet Hashiru Shimono…
India, Uzbekistan agree to deepen strategic cooperation
AMN / NEW DELHI India and Uzbekistan have decided to deepen strategic partnership in various areas, including security, counter-terrorism, trade and investment, science and technology and nuclear energy. Prime Minister…
Nobel prize for medicine goes to 2 cancer researchers
Two immunologists, James Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo of Japan won the 2018 Nobel prize in medicine for discovery of a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment. The Nobel…
India on way to achieve ODF status by 2019: Vice President
AMN Vice President Venkaiah Naidu today said India is well on its way to achieve Open Defecation Free status by 2019. Addressing the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention in New…
Book Review: The path towards True happiness
S N Verma The Path towards True Happiness, is a simple book on spirituality and self-development. The book can help a reader ‘how to stay healthy and enjoy a fulfilling…
ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma climbs to 2nd spot, Dhawan to 5th
In Cricket, openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have made significant gains in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for Batsmen following India’s recent Asia Cup victory in the UAE. Sharma,…
India, Russia play out draw in 6th round of Chess Olympiad
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand helped Indian men hold second seeds Russia to a draw in the sixth round of the 43rd Chess Olympiad at Batumi, Georgia on Sunday. Anand…
Assam: Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women in tea gardens
AMN / GUWAHATI Assam government will launch Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women in tea gardens of the state today. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal will launch the scheme in Guwahati.…
Typhoon Trami wreaks havoc in Japan
WEB DESK The powerful Typhoon Trami tore across much of the archipelago in Japan from Sunday into Monday morning, killing at least two people and injuring 170. Rescue teams are…