Writing on a physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later, suggest the findings of a recent study led by Japanese university students and recent graduates. Researchers say that the unique, complex, spatial, and tactile information associated with writing by hand on physical […]
Amitabh Bachchan pens note of gratitude to film industry after receiving FIAF award
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartwarming note for the film industry after he got conferred with the 2021 FIAF Award by The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the organisation of film archives and museums from across the world, at a virtual ceremony held on March 19. On Instagram, the 78-year-old star posted a […]
Gearing India for 5G Technology for future growth
The NIIT and Nokia Bell Labs’ 5G Certification Programme is all set to train professionals to lead the next-gen of wireless technology What’s going to be the next big thing in technology? The mega disruption, the top game-changer, the avant-garde revolution that would set the tone for Industry 4.0? Well as most of […]
Living stress-free life may have benefits, but also downsides
In our lives, stress is a universal human experience that almost everyone deals with from time to time. The findings of a recent study suggests that not only do some people report feeling no stress at all but also that there can be downsides to not experiencing stress. The researchers […]
IGNOU OPENMAT, OPENNET Registration Ends Today
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will conclude the online registration process for the entrance test for admission to Post Basic BSc Nursing and management programmes today, March 20. All the interested and eligible candidates can visit the official website, ignou.ac.in, and apply. Admission to the MBA programme will […]
World Sparrow Day: NGO in Varanasi distributes nest boxes, millet
As World Sparrow Day is being celebrated across the globe, the city-based Vyagra Foundation is busy distributing nest boxes and millet to people as part of its efforts to protect common house sparrows. Navneet Kumar Pandey, Vyagra Foundation President, said, “The main aim of our foundation is to work for sparrow conservation.” Talking about the […]
PM Modi says ‘Bengal mai is baar BJP sarkar’
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said people attending his rally in large numbers clearly indicate that “Bengal mei is baar BJP sarkar” (this time it will be BJP government in West Bengal). He further stated that a BJP government is essential for the prosperity […]
NeoDove raises USD 1.5 Million led by India Quotient
NeoDove, a sales and marketing automation platform for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs), has raised USD 1.5 million in a seed round led by India Quotient. The round also saw participation from angel investors, including Sumit Agarwal, Founder, Vyapar, and Ankit Garg, Founder, WakeFit. With the new funding, the company will look at […]
India reports 40,953 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
A total of 40,953 new coronavirus cases and 23,653 recoveries were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday. With the addition of fresh infections, the total cases in the country reached 1,15,55,284, including 2,88,394 active cases and 1,11,07,332 recoveries. The death toll stands […]
UK PM likely to visit Chennai during upcoming India visit in April
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during his upcoming India visit in April, is also expected to travel to Chennai. Johnson will be arriving in India on April 26. It is learnt from reliable sources that Johnson’s visit to Chennai has been finalised and his schedule for Tamil Nadu is being worked on. It is also learnt that very […]
Government to constitute empowered committee for high-tech manufacturing
The Cabinet Secretariat on Friday informed that the Central Government has decided to constitute “an empowered committee for manufacturing in high technology areas” in order to facilitate investments and promote manufacturing in technology-intensive sectors. The 10-member committee will be headed by the Minister of Commerce and Industry. The committee will consider investment or project proposals […]
Over 200 women riders take to Doon streets for bike rally
The second edition of Uttarakhand women’s bike rally, organised by social organisation Trikon Society, was flagged off by governor Baby Rani Maurya on Friday. The rally saw participation of around 200 women from all walks of life. On the occasion, Baby Rani Maurya said that a women’s bike rally under the theme ‘Drive […]
Jazz back in tune, Magic down Nets despite Irving’s 43 points
Utah guard Donovan Mitchell scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter today as the NBA-leading Jazz eked out a 115-112 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Jazz, stung by a 131-122 loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, bounced back by the skin of their teeth as […]
Heavy rain forces evacuations, flood warnings on Australia’s east coast
Australia’s east coast was smashed by heavy rains today, forcing multiple evacuation orders and pleas from authorities for people in Sydney to stay at home amid the potentially life-threatening flash flooding. Most of the coast of the New South Wales (NSW) state, which is home to about a third of […]
Tokyo 2020 likely won’t allow foreign Olympic volunteers, says report
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organising Committee is leaning towards barring foreign volunteers from helping at the delayed Games this summer, amid public concerns over the coronavirus, Kyodo news service reported today. The organising committee may consider allowing the entry of volunteers with specialised skills such as speaking minority languages as […]