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Wang said the technology could convert up to 90 per cent of the polyolefin plastic into useful products, including clean fuels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tackling the plastic menace

Millions of tons of plastic waste could be turned into clean fuels, other products.

8 Feb 2019 6:24 PM IST

Saritha R Menon

Waiting for United Nations pageant

An inspiration to all women whose dreams took a backseat when motherhood took over, Saritha believes in body positivity.

7 Feb 2019 6:12 AM IST

Ju oversaw the launch of North Koreas Unha 2 long-range rocket in 2009, which he watched alongside then leader Kim Jong Il, Yonhap news agency said. (Photo: AFP)

UN experts say North Korea hiding missiles at airports

North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs remain intact and Pyongyang is using airports to shield its...

6 Feb 2019 9:26 AM IST

Many current techniques in artificial intelligence require robots to interact with their environment for extended periods of time to learn how to optimally perform a task.

India emerging new target for patent filing in AI: WIPO

India is emerging as a new target for patent filings in Artificial Intelligence and is among the top countries for...

1 Feb 2019 4:35 PM IST

Not sheltering terror, says China accused of shameful hypocrisy' by US...

Pompeo had said it in apparent reference to China's move to block India's proposal at UN to designate JeM chief Azhar as...

30 March 2019 11:19 AM IST

Act cautiously,' says China to US on new bid to block Azhar at UN

Instead of consensus, a resolution only needs nine votes in favour and no vetoes by China, Russia, US, France or Britain...

28 March 2019 9:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration could go for another misadventure before the general elections. (Photo:AP)

Tensions with India will remain until the elections: Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Indo-Pak relations would remain tense till the general elections in India are over.

26 March 2019 4:38 PM IST

Taliban militants ambushed a checkpoint in western Afghanistan, killing at least nine policemen, officials said on Friday. (Photo: AP)

UN says 10 children among 13 killed by US air strike in Afghanistan

Ten children, part of the same family, were killed by a US air strike in Afghanistan, along with three adult civilians,...

25 March 2019 5:04 PM IST

Ricky Kej and his band perform in Delhi. (Photo: Shailaja Khanna)

Kej unplugged: Mixing genres to deliver a green message

Ricky's act is cleverly crafted, with musicians of equal stature and talent; as such, this concert leaves a lasting...

25 March 2019 1:02 AM IST

In all three countries, survivors have been digging through rubble to search for victims, and scrambling for shelter. (Photo:AP)

More floods likely as death toll rises to over 700 in Africa, says UN

Mozambique reported scores more deaths on Saturday from a cyclone and floods around southern Africa that have killed at...

24 March 2019 12:17 PM IST

According to reports, the new bus service will be launched between Lahore in Pakistan and Kashgar in China via Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on November 13. (Representational Image | File)

'We discussed Masood Azhar with China,' says Pakistan Foreign Minister

Pakistan FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he discussed the issue of Masood Azhar with close ally China.

23 March 2019 10:33 AM IST

Five days after tropical cyclone Idai cut a swathe through Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. (Photo:AP)

Problems amount as aid agencies struggle to rescue Mozambique cyclone...

Aid workers raced on Wednesday to help survivors and meet spiralling humanitarian needs in three southern African...

21 March 2019 12:16 PM IST