During the current lockdown scenario amidst the coronavirus crisis, it’s easy to get into a rut and forget about having fun once you’ve been in a relationship for some time. You end up doing the same thing day after day with your partner. Of course, to maintain the same spark you felt […]
What Japanese firms want from Pakistan government to make hybrid vehicles
Pakistan’s automobile industry is still in an infant stage when compared to other developing countries in the world. With sales only a small trickle compared to major markets like China, United States and the United Kingdom, automakers – local as well as global – have hard time playing the volume […]
Designers explore other passions as they self-isolate
One positive way to look at the lockdown in the wake of the pandemic is to see it as the perfect opportunity to sit back, rediscover ourselves and explore our innate, latent passions, something which we never got to do before. A section of designers have put their sketch […]
India gets BS-VI petrol, diesel across country without any additional cost to consumers
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have launched cleaner BS-VI grade petrol and diesel across the country from Wednesday with an investment of Rs 35,000 crore without raising their pump prices, thanks to the slump in international oil rates. As per the commitment, the three public sector companies – Indian Oil […]
Corona crisis: Restaurants turn saviours for daily wagers
If you thought that your favourite restaurant is shut right now, you stand corrected. The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has pledged to provide 10 million meals, during the lockdown period, to the daily wage earners, part time workers, and house helps. To help them do this, the task […]
Rupee slips 48 paise to 76.08 against US dollar in early trade amid coronavirus crisis
The Indian rupee fell 48 paise to 76.08 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday, as investors braced for a prolonged period of uncertainty as coronavirus cases witnessed a sharp rise across the world and in India. Forex traders said weak opening in domestic equities dragged the local […]
Coronavirus: Students to take global exams TOEFL, GRE at home
Global exams like TOEFL and GRE will be taken at home except in mainland China and Iran in view of the COVID-19 situation across the globe, according to the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The tests had been suspended across the globe following coronavirus outbreak. “At-home solutions will now be worldwide […]
Covid-19: Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails
Hackers working in the interests of the Iranian government have attempted to break into the personal email accounts of staff at the World Health Organization during the coronavirus outbreak, four people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. It is not clear if any accounts were compromised, but the attacks […]
Intermediate exams incomplete, universities in Bihar set to begin online admission process
It may sound quite strange but candidates would have to apply for admission in colleges before clearing their class 12 examination this year. Despite the fact that the CBSE is yet to complete the intermediate exams, let aside declaring the results, several universities in the state has announced for opening […]
Amazon details steps to protect workers amid Covid-19 pandemic
After being slammed by legislators, unions and employees about health safety across its workforce at warehouses amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon on Thursday said that it is taking major steps to protect the workers. In a blog post, Dave Clark, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations at Amazon, said the company will […]
IIT-Jodhpur develops masks using 3D technology for health workers
An IIT-Jodhpur team has developed a face mask using the 3-D technology for healthcare workers and professionals attending to coronavirus patients. Institute spokesperson Amardeep Sharma said the team led by Kaushal A Desai and including students Ankit Agarwal, Shubham Vaishnav and Pratik Sorathiya developed 50 prototypes of the mask in […]
Apple may improve its password manager, iCloud Keychain with iOS 14
It looks like Apple is planning to turn its iCloud Keychain password protection feature into something that makes it a direct competitor of popular rivals like 1Password and LastPass. The password manager by Apple is expected to get an overhaul later this year as a part of iOS 14 and […]
JNU to take strict action against students violating lockdown
The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Thursday said that strict action will be taken against the violators of the coronavirus lockdown guidelines issued by the government and administration. “Those who have been indulging in activities endangering health and safety of JNU campus residents are cautioned not to repeat such acts. Strict […]
Disney+ Hotstar finally launches in India: Here’s what’s new
Disney+ has finally launched in India. The streaming service is available in India via Hotstar and through a rebranded Disney+ Hostar app. The launch marks Disney’s grander foray in India’s booming streaming market. Hotstar is already a big player in the segment with a big content catalogue including live TV channels and […]
Don’t need to behave differently as I am captain: Virat Kohli
A lot is said about Virat Kohli’s on-field aggression crossing the line at times, but the Indian captain on Thursday asserted that he does not feel the need to behave differently as he is the captain and he can never play without having that fire in his belly. During India’s […]