New mobile, instant technology to help diagnose viral infections

Scientists have developed a new miniature, portable gene sequencing technology that can diagnose infection from viruses such as Ebola or Zika almost instantly in the field. Diagnosis is both quick and early, which avoids the need to transfer contaminated samples, researchers said.

I am very happy to be through: Nadal

Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, made a winning return to tennis as he overcame James Duckworth in straight sets to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Fire at Kumbh Mela site after cylinder explodes; CM steps in

A cooking gas cylinder exploded in a tent at the Digambar Ani Akhara at the Kumbh Mela site here on Monday, triggering a massive fire, prompting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to direct officials to compensate the loss immediately.

10-year-old Shaw becomes youngest Khelo champ

Abhinav Shaw became the youngest gold medallist at the Khelo India Youth Games when he teamed up with Mehuli Ghosh to help West Bengal win the 10m air-rifle mixed team event here Sunday.