Greenhouse gas emissions associated with national dietary guidelines advocating a healthy diet vary greatly between countries, with US guidelines having the largest carbon footprint and India having the smallest, according to a study involving seven countries. The study was published in the open-access Nutrition Journal. The variations result from differences in recommendations for and consumptions […]
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Google Workspace Being Refreshed to Better Assist Frontline and Remote Workers
Google is updating its productivity software to better meet the needs of frontline and remote workers, in a bet that the pandemic has permanently changed how work gets done. A version of the company’s Workspace offering will be tailored specifically for frontline workers, such as retail and health-care employees, the Alphabet unit said in […]
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Parineeti Chopra-starrer ‘Saina’ to hit theatres on March 26
Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra on Tuesday announced the release date of her much-anticipated sports-drama ‘Saina’, based on the life of ace shuttler Saina Nehwal. The film will hit the big screens on March 26, 2021. The ‘Girl on The Train’ actor hopped on to Instagram and dropped the first look poster of the film. […]
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Spectrum Auction 2021: Telcos Bid Worth Over Rs. 77,000 Crores in Initial Four Rounds
Day One of the spectrum auction is done with bids worth over Rs. 77,000 crores in four distinct rounds from participating bidders, namely Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio. The latest spectrum auction by the government comes five years after the last auction, which took place in 2016. Instead […]
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Ayushmann Khurrana praises CISF for commendable work to curb Covid-19 pandemic in North East
Deeply moved by the commendable work that the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Guwahati has been doing amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India, Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana who is currently shooting for his next, ‘Anek’, was requested to send a video message to the entire unit stationed in Assam and the […]
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Quess Corp separates Chairman and MD roles, appoints new CFO
Business services provider Quess Corp has announced the separation of its Chairman and Managing Director roles as it seeks to scale up operations and reduce the debt burden. Suraj Moraje, currently Group CEO and Executive Director, will be elevated to Group CEO and Managing Director from April 1. Ajit Isaac, […]
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Study reveals high fat diets may over-activate destructive heart disease protein
Consumption of a high-fat diet may be activating a response in the heart that is causing destructive growth and could lead to a greater risk of heart attacks, according to new research. In a paper published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, researchers looked at the effect of feeding mice […]
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Asia Pacific central government borrowings to remain high this year: S&P
S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday projected that Asia Pacific central government borrowings will remain high by historical standards in 2021 after a pandemic-driven surge in 2020. Long-term commercial borrowing for the region is likely to be 4.1 trillion dollars this year after reaching a record 4.6 trillion dollars in 2020, it said in a report. Although […]
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Study proposes a low cost, high efficiency mask design
A new paper in Oxford Open Materials Science, published by Oxford University Press, presents low-cost modifications to existing N95 masks that prolongs their effectiveness and improves their reusability post disinfectants. The COVID-19 crisis has increased demand for respiratory masks, with various models of DIY masks becoming popular alongside the commercially available N95. The utility of […]
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Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until March 28
Germany plans to extend its coronavirus lockdown until March 28 but some restrictions will be eased starting from March 8, Focus Online reported, citing a draft agreement for talks between Chancellor Angela Merkel and leader of the 16 federal states. Merkel is due to discuss lockdown options with the states heads tomorrow, […]
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Gal Gadot announces third pregnancy with adorable family picture
Hollywood actor Gal Gadot, widely known for playing the lead role in ‘Wonder Woman’ franchise, is soon going to welcome a new family member. Gadot recently revealed that she is expecting her third child with her husband Yaron Varsano. The 35-year-old star announced her pregnancy on social media on Monday. She […]
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NASSCOM launches campaign to accelerate AI-led innovation
In an effort to promote artificial intelligence (AI)-led innovation in the country, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) is launching a campaign called AI Gamechangers. The programme seeks to recognise impactful and scalable AI-based innovation in the country with Microsoft as the innovation partner. NASSCOM and Microsoft will work closely to develop […]
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PUBG and Other Mobile Games ‘Violent, Explicit, Addictive’: Prakash Javadekar
Many mobile games are “violent, explicit and addictive”, and PUBG was just one example, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday, announcing a government plan to set up a centre of excellence in gaming and other related areas to promote Indian cultural ethos. PUBG was among over 100 China-origin mobile applications banned by the […]
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PM Modi to address 20 rallies in West Bengal, 6 in Assam
Ahead of Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address 20 rallies in poll-bound West Bengal and six rallies in Assam, responding to the huge demand of local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of these two states. According to sources, the rallies are planned in such a way that all the 23 districts of West […]
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Harsh Vardhan takes first jab of Covid-19 vaccine
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday took the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Delhi Heart and Lung Institute here. His wife also took the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday kicked off the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive […]