Month: April 2019

US ex-VP Biden says will be ‘more mindful’ about personal space

Former US vice president Joe Biden, who is mulling a White House run, said Wednesday after coming under fire over his physical contact with women that he will be “more mindful” in the future about respecting personal space. “Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard […]

Japan’s emperors: from divine commander to ‘comforter-in-chief’

When Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne, he will be taking on a role that has changed almost beyond recognition from its mythological origins. Naruhito will be Japan’s 126th emperor, in a line said to stretch back more than 2,600 years. Recent decades have seen the […]

Forever young: study uncovers protein that keeps skin youthful

Beauty might only be skin deep, but for those wondering how to keep that skin young, scientists may have found an answer in the form of a protein that encourages cell competition. The prosaically named COL17A1 might not sound like a fountain of youth, but the new study […]

New Zealand PM helps out a fellow mum

  New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed Thursday she paid for a harried mother’s groceries in a gesture sure to enhance a reputation already soaring because of her response to the Christchurch mosque attacks. Ardern was reluctant to discuss the incident, revealed on social media, involving a […]

S. Korea launches 5G networks early to secure world first

South Korea launched the world’s first nationwide 5G mobile networks two days early, its top mobile carriers said Thursday, in a late-night scramble to be the first providers of the super-fast wireless technology. Three top telecom providers — SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus — began their 5G […]

Christchurch accused to face 50 murder charges

The man accused of attacking two mosques in Christchurch last month will face 50 murder charges when he appears in court on Friday, New Zealand police said. Australian Brenton Tarrant was previously charged with one murder as a holding measure, but police said Thursday that all the deaths […]

Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn rearrested in Tokyo

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn was rearrested early Thursday in Tokyo on fresh financial misconduct allegations, with the auto tycoon slamming his detention as “outrageous and arbitrary”. Authorities arrested the 65-year-old less than a month after he was dramatically freed on bail following more than 100 days in […]

Public Disclosure of Scores and Other Details of The Willing Non-Recommended Candidates of The Commission’s Examinations

  open view news desk The Union Public Service Commission has issued a Disclosure Scheme for disclosing the scores and other details of the non-recommended candidates. This Scheme covers only willing candidates who appeared at the Interview Stage of aCommission’s Examination. Such details include Name of the candidate, […]

NuGen Mobility Summit 2019

open view news desk The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is organizing a NuGen Mobility Summit, 2019, at Manesar, NCR, from 27th to 29th November 2019. The objective of the Summit is to share new ideas, learnings, global experiences, innovations and future technology trends for faster adoption, assimilation and […]

Indian Advance Pricing Agreement regime moves forward with signing of 18 APAs by CBDT in March, 2019

open view news desk The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 18 APAs in the month of March 2019, which includes 03 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). With the signing of these APAs, the total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT in the year 2018-19 […]

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