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The outbreak is the largest in the US since 2006, when spinach tainted with a similar strain of E. coli sickened more than 200 people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tainted lettuce in US sickens 98

E. Coli symptoms generally include diarrhoea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting.

28 April 2018 8:55 AM

India can benefit from the ongoing challenges in global trade provided it plays its cards well, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday said.

Disappointed over US plans to tighten visa norms: Prabhu

Bilateral trade between the countries has increased to USD 64.52 billion in 2016-17 from USD 62.11 billion.

26 April 2018 9:03 AM

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

New radiotherapy may help treat liver cancer: study

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy...

24 April 2018 1:18 PM

Walter Moody, 83-year-old man convicted of murdering a US judge and an attorney. (Photo: AP)

Alabama executes inmate, 83, oldest in modern US history

A group called Americans for a Competent Federal Judicial System claimed the attacks.

20 April 2018 5:09 AM

There are a number of plausible theories as to how a brain injury - even a slight one - might lead to Parkinsons. (Photo: Pixabay)

Just one concussion may up Parkinson's risk: study

There are a number of plausible theories as to how a brain injury - even a slight one - might lead to Parkinson's.

19 April 2018 3:41 PM

Carolina was warned that even if the surgery was successful, there was only a 20% chance that she would not walk normally again. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

'Superhuman' spinal cord tumour survivor conquers Boston Marathon

Back in 2015, the then 35-year-old found herself feeling uneasy after returning from her usual Saturday run.

17 April 2018 11:04 AM

Drugs carried by this kind of material could be chewable or easier to swallow. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Caffeine used to create novel gels for drug delivery'

Drugs carried by this kind of material could be chewable or easier to swallow.

16 April 2018 11:45 AM

Consequently, there is no basis under WTO rules for Chinas decision this week to raise tariffs against over USD 3 billion in US exports, USTR said. (Photo: AFP)

China challenges US over steel, aluminium tariffs at WTO

China's representative to the world trade body has requested "consultations" with Washington.

10 April 2018 8:53 AM

The government has received representations from the steel industry to increase the import duty.

China imposes additional tariffs in response to US duties on steel,...

China has slapped extra tariffs of up to 25 per cent on 128 US products including frozen pork

2 April 2018 5:15 AM

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. (Photo: AP)

US eases export controls for high-tech sales to India: Ross

Move to grant Strategic Trade Authorization status STA1 to India reflects its efforts to improve its own export-control...

31 July 2018 4:36 AM

The bill also proposes to enables F 1 student visa holders to seek permanent resident status while a student or during Optional Practical Training (OPT). (Photo ;PTI | Representational)

All unselected H-1B petitions returned: United States

On April 6, USCIS received 94,213 H-1B petitions in the general category and 95,885 in the advanced degree category.

31 July 2018 3:55 AM

US President Donald Trump

Global investment flows tumble on Trump's tax reform, says OECD

The long-term impact is more difficult to predict but could be significant.

28 July 2018 12:41 AM