This meteor shower is best viewed in the southern hemisphere, but should be visible from most places on Earth, weather permitting.

The move to remove re-blogged content containing hate speech marks an escalation in Tumblr's efforts to clean its platform. Previously only original posts were removed while re-blogs remained active.

One of the teams of scientists that first developed the gene-editing tool has altered it so that it can search out viral RNA instead of human DNA for a test that could even eventually be run at home.

Carbon emissions from the moon are making scientists question the theory that the dusty rock was formed in a collision between the Earth and 'wandering planet' Theia.

California-based Koniku partnered with Airbus on the project as the start-up specialises in neurotechnology.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE RIVERSIDE: Jonathan Woodgate says he has never been one to panic, but he has every reason to be jittery after watching his side throw away victory here.

West Ham have completed the signing of forward Jarrod Bowen from Hull City for £22million. The Hammers fended off competition from Crystal Palace to sign Bowen.

Prepayment meter customers don't have to be stuck on their current tariffs and can save money, the same as standard energy customers, by switching supplier.

The smart meter rollout has suffered another blow after it was revealed that nine small suppliers have not yet signed up to be Data Communications Company (DCC) users.

A new energy saving assistant is claiming that it can help users save money, electricity and the planet - but insists it isn't the same as smart meters.

Frustrated Thames Water customers have complained that the smart meters fitted by the firm do not work properly and are actually costing households more money.

Nearly 1.5m first generation smart meters were installed in households across the country last year - despite the fact these installations do not count towards official target figures.

Trade body Energy UK says its members have stopped installing or repairing smart meters, except in emergencies, in line with G­overnment guidance.

In order to reach their Government targets, many of the larger energy firms have said that customers will only be able to access the cheapest deals if they agree to have a device installed.

The show, which features the Sportsmail columnist Peter Crouch, will launch at the start of the new football season and be released on Tuesday after each round of Premier League games.

Sane was heavily linked with a move to the German giants last summer only for the 24-year-old to pick up a near-season ending cruciate ligament injury in August's Community Shield.

The midfielder, who will be 29 next month, admitted at the weekend that he might have to consider his future if City's two-year Champions League ban is upheld.

Although it might not quite be in Neverland, a six bedroom property in London, which was once home to Peter Pan author J.M.Barrie, is full of magical touches.

Few other building materials are more vilified than concrete. Philosopher Roger Scruton believes that post-war Britain was almost 'obliterated by ugly deposits of concrete and steel'.

Last July, my wife, daughter and I used travel agent Carlton Leisure to book flights to Beijing with British Airways, returning via Hong Kong, with an internal flight between there and Chengdu.

Regularising such base visits, would add concrete proof to the position that Pakistan has no legitimate security threat from India

A network with superior performance is a strategic asset that operators must create, proactively monitor and sustain to attract new users and, perhaps more importantly, keep existing users happy

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Tuesday (local time) welcomed the decision of India's Supreme Court to relax conditions for the release of individuals detained as "foreigners" in Assam's detention centres due to concerns with the spread of COVID-19."We welcome this decision as a first step," a statement by USCIRF quoted its Chair Tony Perkins as saying."We urge the Indian Supreme Court to continue on this promising path and order the release of all those detained in the detention centres on humanitarian grounds. Even two years as a minimum time for release is unreasonable given the threat of detention centres becoming a breeding ground for the spread of COVID-19," he added.In response to an application submitted by the Justice for Liberty Initiative, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered the release of detainees held for at least two years and lowered the personal bond amount necessary to secure release from Rs 100,000 to 5,000.Coronavirus has impacted ..

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As per provisional closing, the barometer S&P BSE Sensex gained 199.32 points or 0.63% at 31,642.70. The Nifty 50 index gained 51.55 points or 0.56% at 9,250.60.

The drug major on Friday (8 May 2020) informed that the inspection of its three units at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh by the UK health regulator has been completed.

The Narmada Control Authority permits an increase in the dam's height while the SC is in recess, giving the court no opportunity to verify its directives.

A two-day dialogue on urban rivers held in Pune focused on the plight of urban rivers. Shripad Dharmadhikary reports and presents his views.

The global spread of coronavirus has led to officials postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. For athletes, the delay evokes mixed emotions. WSJ spoke to five athletes from around the globe to understand what the postponement means to them. Photo composite by George Downs

Ferrari employees who are going back to work pass through a series of steps designed to keep the coronavirus out, including blood tests for antibodies. WSJ’s Eric Sylvers reports from the car maker’s factory near the center of Italy’s outbreak. Photo: Francesca Volpi for The Wall Street Journal

India generates 100 million tonnes of fly ash each year, and close to 90% of this ends up in waste mounds. But Georg Dirk believes that 40% of this by-product of thermal power stations can be turned into cement, reducing energy costs, environmental pollution, and waste. Darryl D'Monte reports.

India's doctrine of 'deterrence by punishment' is least credible in the most likely scenario of Pakistani nuclear use. But the tenets of this doctrine are not above revision, and times of relative peace offer a better opportunity to find the way forward, says Firdaus Ahmed.

The problem of Indian politics is not that it exists, but rather that success in the system doesn't seem to be connected in any way to the ability to govern, writes Rajesh Kasturirangan.

Eashwar Mime Co. presents the opposition between an individual's voice and collective silence using mime - an art form that has almost disappeared since the advent of the spoken word in films, writes Shoma Chatterji.

Can transgenic cotton ever be a livelihood security measure for the majority of India's small-holder farmers? Keya Acharya is circumspect. She says that the Bt cotton story in India is one of confusion. Bt appears more to favour 'rich' farmers, who have access to water, better resources, and alternative support.

The increasing power and influence of veterans of the Indian army, known for their natural affinity towards the right wing regime in power, holds important implications especially when one considers the extent of its permeation into the serving structure. Firdaus Ahmed explains.

In late August, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a judicial inquiry on allegations of large scale corruption in distribution of compensation to families affected by Sardar Sarovar/Narmada Project. Himanshu Upadhyaya tells the continuing story of a scam.

Unmindful of clear urban development guidelines, the Delhi municipality is replacing greenery lined pavements with tiles, followed by a yearly ritual of retiling with newer designs. Kanchi Kohli writes about the unchecked concretization.

He said no to Brook, as he would not be allowed to carry hemp to the US! He had selective praise for Dylan and was openly caustic about contemporary artists. Shoma A. Chatterji reviews a biographical film on Gour Khepa, the brilliant and eccentric baul who lived life on his own terms.

The absence of open conflict between India and Pakistan since both became nuclear states is cited as proof that deterrence works. But there have been unacknowledged conflicts, and just as importantly, a closer look at each instance shows other factors are also at work, writes Firdaus Ahmed.

The focus on ending open defecation and ensuring a toilet in every home is a limited one. Lasting success will require a much larger focus on sanitation, writes Aditya Bhol.

With a properly metered water bill, consumers have a much better chance of being heard than otherwise. Yes, there are justified concerns about rights and equity when we talk of water, but metering is not anti-poor. In fact, used well, it can address their demands powerfully, says S Vishwanath.

In the major metros, a range of new vocational courses is helping high school students find jobs in the rapidly industrialising sectors. What about job-seekers in small towns and rural areas? Padmalatha Ravi reports on two NGO-led training innovations in Tamilnadu and Karnataka.