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Samarpan Maiti says that being declared the second runner up was like a dream come true for him. (Photos: Mr Gay World organization and Gerhard Meirine)Newsmakers
Mr Gay World 2018: Kolkata boy Samarpan Maiti declared second runner...

Youngster who has become the first Indian to reach top three in coveted competition, shares stories of his journey and...

29 May 2018 4:39 PM IST

Racial discrimination at Facebook is real.Technology
Australian regulator says probe of tech giants spurs five...

The ACCC's report recommended a new regulatory body be set up to monitor Facebook and Google.

10 Dec 2018 11:32 AM IST

Google said it would not renew a contract to help the US military analyse aerial drone imagery when it expires, as the company sought to defuse internal uproar over the deal.Technology
Australian watchdog wants a regulator for Google, Facebook

The recommendation, in a preliminary report on the US firms' market power, is being closely watched around the world.

10 Dec 2018 11:24 AM IST

The law is also technically vague and seems contradictory because it doesnt require systematic weaknesses. (Photo: Pixabay)Technology
Australia anti-encryption law rushed to passage

Cybersecurity experts say the law, the first of its kind globally, will instead be a boon to the criminal underworld.

9 Dec 2018 2:38 PM IST

Apple devices such as the iPhone or Apple Watch collect detailed data about users. (Photo: Pixabay)Technology
Australia passes bill to force tech firms to hand over encrypted data

The bill, staunchly opposed by the tech giants which fear Australia could be an example as other nations explore similar...

6 Dec 2018 6:23 PM IST

Reacting to the decision, Fairfax media said that they did not get a \fair trial\ and they will come back with an appeal, immediately. (Photo: AP)Newsmakers
Chris Gayle awarded $300,000 in defamation case against Australia...

The Australian media had accused Gayle of exposing himself to a female massage therapist during a Sydney training...

3 Dec 2018 2:09 PM IST

She told lottery officials that she hopes to study photography. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Australian wins lottery twice in a week

Lottery organisers could not estimate the likelihood of winning twice in a week, but the odds of winning once are one in...

14 May 2018 5:06 PM IST

These infections are often fatal in young children who have not yet had a chance to develop a strong immune response to the parasite. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Deadliest strains may help design malaria vaccine

This is the first time anyone has taken the parasite genes that are in the blood of patients and sequenced everything...

25 March 2018 2:27 PM IST

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
More preemies developing motor impairments

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term.

23 March 2018 4:02 PM IST

Studies on omega-3 supplements showed that although these appear to improve brain health in young people with psychosis. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Food supplements may help treat psychosis: study

Certain antioxidant supplements, such as n-acetyl cysteine and vitamin C, may also be effective.

23 March 2018 3:53 PM IST

With a population of 1.8 million, Vienna topped the survey for the ninth year in a row. (Photo: Pixabay)Newsmakers
Vienna retains tag for world's most livable city for 9th year in a row

Europe has 8 of world's top 10 most pleasant cities, Germany, Switzerland each have 3 while New Zealand, Canada and...

21 March 2018 9:41 AM IST

Crew members looking out the cockpit windows of a RNZAF P3 Orion during search operations for wreckage and debris of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean. (Photo: AFP)Life
Australian man claims he's found missing flight MH370 on Google Earth

McMahon also made the sensational claim that the wreckage of the plane is full of bullet holes.

19 March 2018 1:28 PM IST

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