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Schizophrenia is known to be associated with a reduced life expectancy of up to 30 years. (Photo: Pixabay)

We will soon live beyond 90: Study

US life expectancy is already lower than most other high-income countries.

22 Feb 2017 3:11 AM IST

The Norths official Korean Central News Agency took the oft-repeated stance as it reviewed the countrys major nuclear weapons and missile tests in 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Won't give up nukes till US continue their 'blackmail': N Korea

The North Korea lashes out at the annual military drills between the US and South Korea, which the allies describe as...

30 Dec 2017 8:27 PM IST

Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone

Testing time: Can the Galaxy S8 be unlocked with a photo?

The smartphone's facial technology was unsuccessful at recognising the right face.

2 April 2017 12:24 PM IST

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley to participate in annual meeting of AIIB

Seminar will focus on the key achievements of the government and long-term investment opportunities in India.

14 Jun 2017 9:50 AM IST

The memory of mice with amnesia returned after they were fed the fermented product. (Photo: Pixabay)

This salad dressing may cut dementia risk: Study

A study has revealed that drinking blueberry vinegar or using it in salad dressing can help fight dementia.

24 Dec 2017 8:20 AM IST

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye. (Photo: AP)

North Korea vows to execute former South Korean president

KCNA accused Park of pushing forward a secret operation to ;replace the supreme leadership' of the North beginning in...

28 Jun 2017 7:45 PM IST

Samsung is trying to court shareholders and improve its corporate structure as the cause of the fires in its Galaxy Note 7 cellphones remains a mystery.

Samsung to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7s post battery humiliation

They will be priced below 700,000 won (USD 616) and sales are slated to start July 7.

27 Jun 2017 12:31 PM IST

Addicted teenagers had significantly higher scores in depression, anxiety, insomnia severity and impulsivity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smartphone addiction may cause depression, anxiety: study

The study was conducted to measure levels of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the brain that slows...

4 Dec 2017 12:20 PM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. (Photo: AP)

United Nations chief slams Park's governance

Ban on Friday said South Korea had never experienced such political turmoil except during the 1950-53 Korean War.

20 Dec 2016 2:51 AM IST

South Korea President Park Geun-hye. (Photo: AP)

Investigators plan to raid S Korean presidential palace

Park has formally been identified as a suspect in the criminal investigation -- a first for a sitting South Korean...

16 Dec 2016 10:29 AM IST

South Korean children march with high school students during a rally calling for South Korean President Park Geun-hye to step down in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

South Korean opposition seeks to impeach President Park next week

The opposition had planned to call for vote on whether to impeach Park over snowballing scandal involving shadowy...

2 Dec 2016 3:27 PM IST

Protesters hold cutouts of South Korean President Park Geun-hye as they march toward the presidential house during a rally calling for Park to step down in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

Will accept impeachment: South Korean President

The motion would then require the approval of the Constitutional Court, whose deliberations could take up to six months.

7 Dec 2016 5:25 AM IST