The number of people evaluated for signs of stroke at the US hospitals has dropped by nearly 40 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a study led by Indian-origin researchers. The researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis analysed stroke evaluations at more than 800 hospitals […]
This is how celebrities are managing their unruly hair
Bandana has become the most sought-after accessory for men during the lockdown. While the trend was big on the ramp with designers styling printed bandanas with their clothes for a while now, the lockdown has made more men to tie this cool and summery accessory around their forehead. All those […]
Huawei working on a smartphone with under-display camera
Camera technology is evolving at a rapid pace. From punch hole displays to pop-up cameras to multi-camera setup, smartphones these days are offering users a plethora of camera options to pick from. Now Huawei has been granted a patent for an under-display camera. According to CN Tech Post, Huawei had applied for a patent […]
International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020: UN
International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of USD 910 billion to USD 1.2 trillion and placing millions of livelihoods at risk, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said. The global international agency said that the pandemic […]
Washington in talks with Intel, TSMC about building US factories
The Trump administration is in talks with semiconductor companies about building chip factories in the United States, representatives from two chipmakers said on Sunday. Intel Corp is in discussions with the United States Department of Defense over improving domestic sources for microelectronics and related technology, Intel spokesman William Moss said in […]
French parents anguish over sending children back to school
As France prepares to start letting public life resume after eight weeks under a coronavirus lockdown, many parents are deeply torn over a question without a clear or correct answer: Should I send my child back to school? The French government is easing some of the closure and home-confinement orders […]
Is Covid-19 stress bringing you down? Google has some tips for you
The Covid-19 outbreak and the consequent lockdown has completely disrupted the pace of the world. Employees from organisations across the globe are working from home. Some companies such as Facebook and Google have even announced that most of their employees will continue to work from home through 2020. Schools and colleges have […]
Jamia sends stranded hostellers back to J-K in special bus
The Jamia Millia Islamia on Sunday sent its students from Jammu and Kashmir back to their native places in a special bus arranged by it. Two university guards, who are former army men, are also accompanying students in the bus, the varsity said. These students were stranded in hostels due […]
MIT researchers examine Aarogya Setu app, here’s what they have to say
Researchers at MIT Technology Review have given 2 out of 5 points to Aarogya Setu app on its Covid-19 app tracker index, saying it scores positively on the timely deletion of user data and collection of only useful data. The Aarogya Setu app which has nearly 100 million users was […]
‘Human nature to want to go home’: PM Modi on migrants at meet with CMs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference with chief ministers on Monday, about a week before the third phase of lockdown ends. PM Modi said at the meeting that the government will have to think about moving forward and talked about a holistic approach. “In this entire fight, the […]
CBSE mulling steps to ensure social distancing norms are followed during remaining exams
As it keeps one eye on the number of COVID-19 patients and another on the series of government guidelines on lockdown, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is contemplating a series of steps to ensure that the remaining class 10 and 12 exams, which over lakhs of students have […]
Iron Man 2 deleted scene reminds Marvel fans of Tony-Pepper’s chemistry
A deleted scene from Iron Man 2, being recirculated on social media, has got Marvel fans reminiscing about Robert Downey Jr’s Tony Stark. The deleted scene shows Tony bantering with his future wife, Pepper Potts, played by Gwyneth Paltrow. The 8-second clip shows Pepper scolding Tony like a mother, telling him that he […]
Ex-Nigeria attacker Obasi in 2014 World Cup bribe claim
Former Nigeria striker Chinedu Obasi alleged on Sunday he was asked to pay a bribe to feature at the 2014 World Cup, before eventually missing out on selection. Obasi, 33, who has been a free agent since leaving Swedish outfit AIK in January, made his last Super Eagles appearance in […]
Go Goa Gone stars celebrate 7th anniversary of cult film with social distancing video. Watch
Actors Kunal Kemmu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari celebrated seven years of their hit film Go Goa Gone with a video carrying the message of social distancing in times of the coronavirus pandemic. The zombie apocalypse action comedy film was directed by Raj and DK. It also featured Saif Ali Khan and […]
In Bihar, migrants testing positive for Covid-19 pose new challenge
An alarmed Bihar government is gearing up to face the rising number of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state, especially after trainloads of mostly asymptomatic migrant labourers came back and many of them tested positive. Bihar has seen the number of Covid-19 cases rise steadily and it […]