Much-loved and widely-read author Ruskin Bond believes that it’s from a love of reading that a writer comes to a love of writing, and penning a book does not always translate to the author becoming immortal. “There’s only one way to become a writer, that’s to be a reader. If you look at […]
President Kovind pitches for University Social Responsibility on lines of CSR at CUJ convocation
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday emphasised on starting University Social Responsibility (USR) in universities on the line of industries’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the maiden convocation of Central University Jharkhand (CUJ). Addressing the convocation at CUJ’s newly constructed campus at Ranchi’s Cheri-Manatu, President Kovind said, “At a governors’ […]
Wine glass size may influence how much you drink
The size of glass used for serving wine can influence the amount of wine drunk, say researchers, adding that when restaurants served wine in 370ml rather than 300ml glasses they sold more wine, and tended to sell less when they used 250ml glasses. The preliminary study, published in the journal Addiction, suggested […]
Shut down NUSRL university if you can’t run it: High court tells Jharkhand govt
The Jharkhand high court on Friday pulled up the state government for not providing regular funds to Ranchi-based National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) observing that the “government should shut down the varsity if it doesn’t want to run it.” A division bench of chief justice Ravi […]
Leap Year 2020: What’s it like to be born in a leap year?
What is common between the Olympics, US Presidential elections and a Leap Year? They all happen once but every four years. The odds against being born on February 29 are very high. While the probability of being born on any given day is 1 in 365, the chances for leap year births are […]
IIT Hyderabad looking to expand tie-up with Japan International Cooperation Agency
Under the second phase of collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is proposing an increased collaboration with the Japanese industry and academia besides research laboratories. Major emphasis is being placed on exchange of Ph.D. students, Joint Masters and Ph.D. programs, IIT Hyderabad […]
Leap Day 2020: Interesting facts about February 29
Once in every four years February shows 29 days on the calendar, instead of the usual 28. The year is called a Leap Year, while the day is known as Leap Day. The additional 24 hours are included into the calendar to ensure that it corresponds with the Earth’s movement around […]
Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite 10 tablet launched in India
Chinese tech major Huawei on Friday launched the MediaPad M5 Lite 10 tablet, which comes with the M-Pen lite stylus, for Rs 22,990. The tablet that boasts of 4GB RAM + 64GB storage will be available on Flipkart, Croma and several retail stores across India, Huawei said, adding that it will […]
Sensex tanks 1,448 points amid global market rout
Indian stocks plummeted to record their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis as more indications poured in that the coronavirus outbreak could turn into a pandemic, threatening to spread contagion across the world economy, roiling global trade and leaving few industries and countries unscathed. The NSE Nifty 50 index […]
World Health Organisation joins TikTok to tackle fake news on Coronavirus
The recent Coronavirus outbreak has triggered a flurry of posts containing fake news on various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. While governments, health organisations and the social media platforms are trying to tackle this issue by disseminating facts about the pandemic and taking down posts containing misinformation, there […]
No decision yet on relief for telcos as more details sought
At a meeting on Friday, the government-appointed telecom committee did not take a decision on relief measures for telecom operators to help them pay adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, saying it needs more details to reconcile the dues. “We have not yet decided anything (on relief measures for telcos) on […]
Top 5 meditation apps that you can use to relax
Meeting deadlines and competing with peers in fast-paced environments often leads to stress, tension and unhealthy lifestyle. The pace of life these days is such that you barely get a break, which may lead to stress and frustration. Meditation is one of the best and easiest ways out in such […]
World economy faces worst year since 2009
The world economy may be heading for its worst performance since the financial crisis more than a decade ago as the spread of the coronavirus increasingly dashes hopes of a swift rebound. Just weeks since most economists bet the China-led slump would quickly reverse once the virus was contained, many […]
School student dupes Twitter into verifying fake US candidate’s account
In a bizarre incident, a 17-year-old High School student got his Twitter account verified as a fake Republican candidate for 2020 US Presidential election. According to a CNN report on Friday, the student created a fake profiler as Andrew Walz who called himself a “proven business leader” and a “passionate advocate for […]
South Korea tells citizens to stay home at ‘critical moment’ in coronavirus battle
South Korea urged citizens on Saturday to stay indoors as it warned of a “critical moment” in its battle on the coronavirus after recording the biggest daily jump in infections, with 594 new cases taking the tally to 2,931. South Korea is grappling with the largest outbreak of the virus […]