A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck in Tajikistan on Friday with tremors felt across North India and Delhi, prompting people to rush out of their homes. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Tajikistan, according to India’s National Center for Seismology. The earthquake struck at 10:31 pm IST at a depth […]
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Punjab’s Amritsar
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Punjab’s Amritsar on Friday, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the quake took place at 10.34 pm today. “Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 12-02-2021, 22:34:40 IST, Lat: 31.57 & Long: 75.09, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: 21km ESE of Amritsar, […]
Study: Tiny population of neurons may have big role in depression
Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University claim that a tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite appear to also have a significant role in depression that results from unpredictable, chronic stress. Scientists report the first evidence that not short-term stress, like a series of tough college exams, […]
Nanoparticle gel creation may unite oil, water in manufacturing-friendly approach
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Delaware have claimed a gel made with the addition of the right nanoparticles can mix oil and water to create immiscible fluids with uses ranging from batteries to water filters and tint-changing smart windows. As described in a new Nature Communications paper, the new […]
Post-Covid digital economy must include persons with disabilities: ILO
Advances in the digital economy significantly accelerated by Covid-19 pandemic are creating unprecedented opportunities to build a more inclusive world of work for the more than one billion people with disabilities globally, according to a new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO). However, digital barriers also threaten to aggravate existing inequalities and exclusion unless they are countered with […]
NASA offers opportunity to engage with Mars Perseverance Rover landing
American independent space agency, NASA has announced on Thursday that to discuss events surrounding the landing of its Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, it will host virtual news briefings, live shows, and activities in the week of February 15. NASA announced the viewing guide for the landing of its Mars 2020 Perseverance rover on […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees include Jay-Z, other stars
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced 16 nominees for its 2021 class of inductees, offering some satisfaction for fans who have long lobbied to see the Go-Go’s and Iron Maiden get on the ballot. This year, the nominations are spearheaded by several heavy hitters. According to Fox News, leading […]
Adobe allows users to share Photoshop, Illustrator projects with collaborators
The American multinational computer software company Adobe has now made it easier for multiple users to work on the same file in Photoshop, Illustrator, or Fresco with the help of a new feature called ‘invite to edit’. The upcoming feature will let users type in a collaborator’s email address to send them […]
Big B looks dapper in black, pens lines from father Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s ‘Madhushala’
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan treated his fans to a debonair picture of himself on Friday and shared some lines from his late father and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s renowned book ‘Madhushala’. Big B, who is busy shooting for his upcoming film ‘Mayday’ in Mumbai posted a dashing picture of himself on his social […]
Take back new farm laws before talking to farmers: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the three Farm laws and asked him to take back the laws first, and then talk to farmers. While addressing ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at Pilibanga, Hanumangarh today, Rahul Gandhi said, “Modi Ji says that we want to speak with […]
4 Pakistani soldiers, 4 terrorists killed in clash in South Waziristan
At least four Pakistani soldiers have been killed after terrorists opened fire on a security post in South Waziristan’s Makeen, the military said on Friday. The attack took place late on Thursday. In a statement, Pakistan’s Army media affairs wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said troops responded promptly and killed four terrorists. “During the exchange of […]
Lake formed near Raini village in Joshimath being monitored: Uttarakhand CM
A lake that has formed near Raini village in Joshimath after the glacier burst that caused massive destruction in the state is being monitored, said Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Friday. “We’ve information about a lake that has been formed near Raini village in Joshimath. The lake is being monitored through satellites. Right now, we […]
Discord’s new iOS update makes it easier for users to steal memes from Twitter
American instant messaging and digital distribution platform Discord’s latest update for iOS has added a new option to make it easier to save images from Twitter embeds. This feature will come in handy for the users who want to save memes from tweets dropped on the server. According to the Verge, the changelog […]
Aparna Sen collaborates with Konkona Sen Sharma, other stars for ‘The Rapist’
Applause Entertainment and Quest Films have joined hands for the upcoming movie titled ‘The Rapist’, which will focus on the aftermath and trauma of a violent sexual crime. The forthcoming film will be directed by one of the most celebrated filmmakers of India, Aparna Sen. The upcoming project by Applause Entertainment […]
Flipkart to boost growth of small-scale businesses in Maharashtra
E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (MSSIDC) and Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board (MSKVIB) to bring local artisans, weavers, craftsmen and SMBs into the e-commerce fold. Flipkart said the partnership will enable them to showcase their hallmark products like khadi, paithani sarees, wooden toys, […]