In a study conducted by a group of researchers, one of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication. The evolution of speech is one of the longest-standing puzzles of evolution. However, inklings of a possible solution started emerging some years […]
Denizens become game organisers at home amid lockdown
To add a bit of entertainment to the mundane routine during lockdown, many have turned into professional game organisers amid the lockdown, hosting Ludo tournaments and Tambola nights. While some are solely to entertain and bring families and friends closer, others are combining fun for a cause through such games, […]
Priyanka Chopra’s Zoom meeting look takes ‘business casual’ literally
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ style evolution is what dreams are made of, and the actor’s enviable wardrobe has given more than a handful of us lust-filled dreams. Showcasing her incredible sense of fashion as well as humour, the Baywatch actor took to her Instagram account to share her what she wears during a […]
BSE launches e-KYC services on StAR MF platform
BSE Star MF on Tuesday announced the launch of e-KYC services to simplify and provide value-based services to the mutual fund industry. This will eliminate the current challenges of onboarding a new investor, BSE said in a statement. BSE also plans to provide e-KYC services to stock brokers and the […]
Life under lockdown, through the eyes of children
These are children of the global pandemic. In the far-north Canadian town of Iqaluit, one boy has been glued to the news to learn everything he can about the coronavirus. A girl in Australia sees a vibrant future, tinged with sadness for the lives lost. A Rwandan boy is afraid […]
IIT Delhi researchers develop lighter, breathable PPE to fight Covid-19
Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has developed a breathable and light-weighted PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to fight COVID-19. The Head of the Department Professor Dr SM Ishtiaque along with his PhD student, Biswa Ranjan Das, Scientist ‘D’ and Assistant Director, DMSRDE (DRDO), Kanpur, […]
Amitabh Bachchan shares Nandita Das’s short film on domestic violence
Actor-fillmmaker Nandita Das has impressed one and all with her latest outing – a short film on domestic violence. Amitabh Bachchan also shared the short film, urging everyone to watch it. Titled Listen To Her, the short film highlights the plight of women facing domestic violence amid lockdown even as it stresses on the […]
Kerala SSLC, VHSE exams 2020 begin adhering to social distancing norms
Senior secondary exams for VHSE and SSLC began in Kerala today adhering to health and social distancing norms amid COVID-19 lockdown. Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) examinations had begun in the state on Tuesday. Students were provided with hand sanitisers as they underwent thermal […]
Tom Cruise to reunite with director Doug Liman for upcoming space film
Director Doug Liman will reunite with Hollywood star Tom Cruise on his yet-to-be-titled action adventure film to be shot in outer space. Liman has previously directed Cruise on American Made and Edge of Tomorrow. According to Deadline, the filmmaker will also write the screenplay. Cruise and technocrat Elon Musk’s aviation company Space […]
Uttarakhand Board class 10th, 12th remaining exams likely to be conducted from June 15
Uttarakhand Board might conduct UBSE Class 10th, 12th exams or remaining papers between June 15 and 20. The board is planning to begin the evaluation of answersheet from June 1, Live Hindustan reported. According to the LH report, UBSE is planning to announce the board result by July. UBSE Education […]
Pritam Chakraborty’s father dies after prolonged illness
Music composer Pritam Chakraborty’s father, Prabodh Chakraborty, has died after two-year battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. The ace composer’s father had been in the hospital for the last three months and breathed his last on Sunday. “He had been in hospital for last three months. Pritam, his sister and mother […]
No decision yet on reopening schools, colleges, MHA clarifies
No decision has been taken on opening of schools and colleges and all education institutions across the country are still prohibited to open, the Union Home Ministry said Tuesday night. The statement by the home ministry spokesperson came after a section of media reported that the ministry has given permission […]
Producer’s call to release film theatrically or digitally:Rakul Preet Singh
The Covid-19 pandemic has pretty much wiped out the release calendar in Bollywood this year as well as the shooting schedules of upcoming projects. Like everyone in the film industry, Rakul Preet Singh is also facing the heat of this crisis, with as many as six of her films in […]
Tendukar closed his eyes while facing Akhtar’s bouncers: Mohammad Asif recalls Karachi Test in 2006
Sachin Tendulkar is regarded as one of the best batsmen to have ever played the game of cricket. He didn’t have any glaring weakness against pace, swing, was equally aggressive, if not more against the spinners. Sachin played against some of the best fast bowlers of his time like Glenn […]
Goa amends SOP for arrivals, Covid-19 test now mandatory
The Goa government has made it mandatory for all those stranded people returning to the state amid the easing of nationwide lockdown restrictions, which were imposed in end-March to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, will have to undergo swab sample tests and has withdrawn the option of being quarantined […]