Indian Army on Thursday organised a felicitation ceremony in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch to promote communal harmony in the region and donated Rs 1 lakh for a pucca shade to the “Pir Baba Dargah” at Sune Gali. The initiative was taken by the 10th Batallion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. The Army, together with the dignitaries […]
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Bangladesh to host Men’s Hockey Asian Champions Trophy from Oct 1-9
The Asian Hockey Federation on Thursday announced that Bangladesh Hockey Federation will host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy which will be held from October 1 to 9 this year in Dhaka. “Originally scheduled for November 2020, the tournament was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 situation. The dates of the Men’s […]
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90 students of IIT Roorkee test positive for Covid-19, hostels sealed
A total of 90 students have tested positive for COVID-19 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in the last few days, said IIT Roorkee media cell in-charge Sonika Srivastava on Thursday. He further said that the Haridwar District Health Department has sealed five hostels— Coral, Kasturba, Sarojini, Govind Bhawan, and Vigyan Kunj and […]
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Brazilian pilot survives 38 days in Amazon after crash
Antonio Sena was flying a single-prop Cessna 210 over the Brazilian Amazon when the engine suddenly stopped, leaving him minutes to find a spot in the jungle to crash-land. He survived with no injuries, but was stranded in the middle of the world’s largest rainforest — the start of a […]
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Covid-induced night curfew hampers wedding season in Delhi
The night curfew imposed in the national capital amid the resurgence of Covid-19 has adversely affected the businesses of several wedding halls. Many couples have minimized the “grandeur wedding jingles” and thereby opted for rescheduling of events and a reduction in the number of attendees at the wedding events. DS […]
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Migrant labourers leave Mumbai in packed trains fearing lockdown
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, trains at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus were seen packed with migrant workers as they feared an impending lockdown. A migrant worker who was travelling in an Uttar Pradesh bound train said, “This train will go to Gorakhpur. We’re leaving the city because COVID-19 cases are rising […]
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PM Modi to release hindi version of ‘Odisha Itihaas’ by Dr Harekrushna Mahtab today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written by ‘Utkal Keshari’ Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab on Friday at 12 noon from Ambedkar International Center, Janpath, New Delhi. The book, available in Odia and English so far, has been translated into Hindi by Shankarlal Purohit. […]
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Here is your horoscope for 9 April 2021
Aries There can be some confusing or disorienting energy with you today, dear Aries, with your planetary ruler in hard aspect to Neptune. You may not know where to begin regarding tackling projects, or you could experience a temporary questioning of what you’re doing or where you’re headed. Desires can […]
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Egypt jails top Muslim Brotherhood leader for life
Egypt yesterday sentenced Mahmud Ezzat, the 76-year-old top leader of the banned Muslim Brotherhood, to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of “terrorism”, the state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported. “The Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday sentenced Mahmoud Ezzat, the acting supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood designated as a terrorist, to life […]
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Man United ease to Europa League win, Arsenal held by Slavia
Manchester United defeated Spanish club Granada 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie in Spain on Thursday, while Arsenal conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw at home to Czech champions Slavia Prague. Marcus Rashford raced on to a long ball sprayed upfield by Victor […]
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UAE gamers want in on multi-billion-dollar industry
From a brand new facility in Dubai, young gamers are hosting virtual regional eSports competitions sponsored by global brands as they shoot to become major players in the multi-billion-dollar industry. Indian expat Saad Khan said he realised there was “huge opportunity” in promoting eSports in the region four years ago, […]
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TikTok adds automatic subtitles to videos
TikTok now offers automatic subtitling of videos. This new feature, for the moment reserved to a few users, promises more accessibility for deaf or hard of hearing people to enjoy the application. “Inclusivity is important because when people feel included, they’re more comfortable expressing themselves and engaging with their community,” […]
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Key brain molecule may play role in many brain disorders, suggests study
A team, led by scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine, have identified a molecule called microRNA-29 as a powerful controller of brain maturation in mammals. Deleting microRNA-29 in mice caused problems very similar to those seen in autism, epilepsy, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The results, published […]
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Dementia risk doubles if people have both vision, hearing loss: Study
According to a new study, older adults who start losing both vision and hearing may be at an increased risk of developing dementia. The findings of the study were published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study highlighted that losing some hearing or eyesight is often a part of getting […]
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Varun Dhawan flaunts chiselled physique in latest workout video
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, who is currently shooting for his upcoming movie ‘Bhediya’ in Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday shared a new fitness video of him working out in the open. The ‘October’ actor took to his Instagram handle and impressed fans with his workout video in which he could be seen doing some […]