Advanced imaging with CT shows that people who cook with biomass fuels like wood are at risk of suffering considerable damage to their lungs from breathing in dangerous concentrations of pollutants and bacterial toxins, according to a study. The study has been presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological […]
Early birth linked to higher risk of hospital visits
Being born before 37 weeks’ gestation is associated with a greater risk of hospital admission throughout childhood than being born at full term, says an observational study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Infections were the main cause of excess hospital admissions at all ages, but particularly during infancy, the […]
Kiara sets the Internet on fire with her glamorous look in a bling saree
As fans wait in anticipation for Badshah’s new song, Heelein Toot Gayi from Indoo Ki Jawani, lead actor Kiara Advani teased the netizens with a glimpse of her glamourous look in the track. Sharing her smoking hot picture on social media platform, Kiara set Bollywood divas including Athiya Shetty, Mrunal Thakur and even South […]
Germany preps vaccine drive as Covid cases hit 1 million
Hulking gray boxes are rolling off the production line at a factory in the southern town of Tuttlingen, ready to be shipped to the front in the next phase of Germany’s battle against the coronavirus as it became the latest country to hit the milestone of 1 million confirmed cases […]
‘Son of brother-like friend’: Nitish Kumar to Tejashwi Yadav’s sharp attack
Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday appeared to lose his cool in the Bihar assembly, following a stinging personal attack on him by the leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav. Reeling off charges, Tejashwi Yadav referred to the 1991 murder case – in which the CM has been given a clean […]
IOCL Recruitment 2020: Application begins for 493 trade apprentices engagement
IOCL Recruitment 2020: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) on Friday started the online application process for engagement of 493 technical and non-technical trade apprentices at its Locations in States of South India (Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at […]
Brazilians mourn death of Argentinian archrival Maradona
Brazil and Argentina are long rivals for soccer supremacy in South America, and Brazilians naturally think of their own Pelé as the best footballer in history. But they are putting aside the argument to mourn the death of Argentine superstar Diego Maradona. Ex-presidents, author Paulo Coelho and former competitors were […]
No complaint from volunteers given Covaxin: Ahmedabad doctor
The five healthy volunteers, who were given a shot of Bharat Biotech International Limited’s Covid-19 vaccine at Sola Civil Hospital in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, have not complained of any health issues so far, a senior doctor said on Friday. During phase 3 clinical trials of Covaxin, the first dose of the […]
Protesting farmers allowed into Delhi, spot identified for peaceful demonstration
Protesting farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Friday entered Delhi through Tikri border after police commissioner of the national capital, SN Shrivastava, said they will be allowed to enter. He appealed to the farmers agitating against the three farm laws to maintain order and demonstrate peacefully, according […]
Delhi is conducting more Covid-19 tests compared to rest of India, says Jain
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said on Friday authorities are conducting tests to detect the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) three times more than the rest of the country and that they have the infrastructure and capacity to vaccinate all of the national capital’s residents as soon as a vaccine is out. […]
OPEC+ calls last-minute talks to prepare for oil-cuts decision
Saudi Arabia and Russia summoned OPEC+ ministers who oversee their oil production cuts for last-minute talks on Saturday, as the cartel prepares for a decision on whether to delay January’s output increase. A clear majority of OPEC+ watchers expect the group to maintain their supply curbs at current levels for […]
DRDO Recruitment 2020 for Engineers: 16 research fellowship seats vacant
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will conduct a walk-in interview for selection of fellowing (JRF) in engineering disciplines at a monthly stipend of Rs 31,000 per month. There are a total of 16 JRF seats.The interview will be held between January 4 and 11. Candidates (Male/Female/Transgender) possessing Graduate […]
Magnitude 4.7 quake hits eastern Turkey, no damage reported
An earthquake with a 4.7 magnitude shook Malatya province in eastern Turkey on Friday, sending people pouring out into the streets in fear. There was however, no immediate report of any damage or casualties. The quake, which was centered in the town of Puturge, struck at 11:27 a.m. (0827 GMT), […]
Nothing ‘Gentile’ about tackles on Maradona
“Referees are to take stronger action against the tackle from behind,” said the Fifa media release on March 6, 1998. “A tackle from behind which endangers the safety of an opponent must be sanctioned as serious foul play,” it said, adding that the offence could be punished by a red […]
IAS officer Tina Dabi joins as joint secretary with Rajasthan govt
Tina Dabi, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of 2016 batch, on Friday said she has joined as the joint secretary (finance) of the government of Rajasthan. “Joined as Joint Secretary Finance (Tax) to Govt of Rajasthan today,” Dabi posted on Twitter. Dabi, who topped the Union Public Service […]