A new study has suggested that a genetic variant associated with reduced coronavirus severity was inherited from Neandertals. According to researches, previously, a genetic factor associated with an increased risk of contracting severe COVID-19 was shown to be inherited from Neandertals. Researchers Hugo Zeberg and Svante Paabo analyzed new data from the Genetics of Mortality in […]
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Microsoft Office launches new tablet-friendly version app on iPad
Microsoft has a treat for Apple users as it launched a new fully optimized tablet-friendly app for the iPadOS platform. According to The Verge, Microsoft launched its unified Office mobile app for iOS and Android back in 2019 which combined Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single application. This new update came after users complained of the default […]
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LGB people more prone to mental health disorders, alcohol misuse
The findings of a new study suggest that Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB*) people are significantly more likely to have mental health conditions and report alcohol and drug misuse than heterosexual people. The research was led by UCL researchers in collaboration with the University of East Anglia and City, University […]
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Kit Harington and Rose Leslie welcome their first child
‘Game of Thrones’ sweethearts turned off-screen married couple Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are officially now parents, after welcoming their first child together. Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, who announced back in September that they were expecting their first child, confirmed the news of welcoming a baby boy, by stepping out with their newborn in London. […]
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Resetting your smartphone and erasing all your data isn’t that hard still many people don’t do it
While many studies, such as the one recently conducted by antivirus vendor Kaspersky, show that the majority of secondhand electronic devices still contain personal data from their previous owners, it is easy to dispose of them, making sure not to leave any trace behind. Here’s an example of how to […]
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Apple fixes serious macOS Big Sur update bug that resulted in users losing all their data
Apple macOS Big Sur was reported to have a big problem that resulted in data loss when users attempt to upgrade their Mac to the latest version but lacked the free space to do so. The Cupertino company has since released a new build of the operating system that fixes the issue. Normally, […]
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Adam Sandler celebrates 25th anniversary of ‘Happy Gilmore’
American actor and comedian Adam Sandler recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his film ‘Happy Gilmore’ by paying homage to the classic with an appropriate tribute. The 54-year old star took to his Twitter and shared a video of his impressive swing on the golf course, similar to his role in […]
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Adani Ports acquires Dighi Port, earmarks Rs 10,000 crore to build new gateway into Maharashtra
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has completed the acquisition of a 100 percent stake of Dighi Port Ltd (DPL) for Rs 705 crore. DPL, the 12th port to join APSEZ’s string of economic gateways across the eastern and western coast of India will establish the company’s footprint in Maharashtra, the largest contributor […]
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Study: Pausing before replying decreases perceived sincerity
The longer the hesitation, the less sincere the response appears, suggested a new research drove by the American Psychological Association. The study claimed that when people pause before replying to a question, even for just a few seconds, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than if […]
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Rajesh Exports bags Rs 1,352 cr order from Germany
Rajesh Exports, the world’s largest manufacturer of gold products, has bagged its first major prestigious order post-Covid outbreak worth Rs 1,352 crore of a designer range of gold jewellery from Germany. It is to be completed by March 31. Till recently, international passenger flights were not operating normally due to which there was […]
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Arjun Rampal enjoys jungle safari with family at Satpura Tiger Reserve
Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has escaped for a quick getaway jungle safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve with his kids and girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades. The ‘Daddy’ actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a few stunning pictures and video snippets with ladylove Gabriella Demetriades, son Arik and the actor’s daughters, Mahikka and Myra from their […]
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Chandigarh govt school sets up herbal garden to impart practical knowledge to students
In order to impart practical knowledge to students regarding agriculture and waste management, the Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), in Chandigarh’s Dhanas has set up a herbal garden on its premises. Seema Rani, Principal of GMSSS, told: “In this herbal garden, the students learn the importance of cleanliness and greenery in their […]
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YouTube on iOS is finally receiving an update
American multinational technology company Google has finally released a YouTube update for iOS. This is the first time since December that the application has received an upgrade. According to Mashable, the update was released earlier this week. Though it is not clear as to why it took so long for Google to roll out an update for YouTube on iOS, […]
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Britain says UAE should show the world Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa is alive
Britain said today that it would like to see proof that Sheikha Latifa, one of the ruler of Dubai’s daughters, is still alive after the BBC published a “deeply troubling” video saying she was being held against her will in a barricaded villa. Asked if he would support seeing some […]
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PM Modi to address top military commanders in Kevadia in March
For the first time in his second tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the top commanders of the three defence forces at the Combined Commanders’ Conference at Kevadia in Gujarat in the first week of March. “The Combined Commanders’ Conference 2021 is scheduled to be held at Kevadia in […]