A recent study by researchers from the University of Bristol has found that many animals fake death to try to escape their predators. with some individuals in prey species remaining motionless, if in danger, for extended lengths of time. The study was published today in the science journal Biology Letters. […]
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‘Back to basics’, says Vicky Kaushal as he shares glimpse from horse riding session
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal on Wednesday treated fans with a glimpse from his horse riding session. The ‘Masaan’ actor shared a video on Instagram in which he could be seen riding a horse on a humongous ground. The short clip showcased the Sun in the background with Kaushal sitting easily on the saddle and […]
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Google’s new Chrome update makes swap between user profiles easier
American multinational technology company Google has made it easier to swap between user profiles in a new Chrome update that has rolled out today. According to The Verge, Google has rolled out a “revamped” profile experience. Now, if a user has multiple profiles set up, a “profile picker” will appear each time they restart […]
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Aggressive intervention recommended to prevent pediatric diabetes, finds study
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is increasingly causing health complications among American youth. A research review suggests physicians should work to more aggressively prevent pediatric diabetes. The results of the review were published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. Because few pediatric Type 2 diabetes treatment options are available, prevention […]
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Kajol relives childhood memories on sister Tanishaa Mukerji’s birthday
Reliving the cherished memories, Bollywood star Kajol Devgan on Wednesday sent heart-warming birthday wishes to sister Tanishaa Mukerji along with a video composed of throwback pictures. The ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ star posted a super adorable video on Twitter that features the duo’s never seen before childhood pictures. Same to […]
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Air passenger demand globally falls further: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said air passenger traffic fell in January, both compared to pre-Covid levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (December 2020). Total demand in January 2021 measured in revenue passenger kilometres was down by 72 percent compared to January 2019. That was worse than […]
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Nanosafe all set to launch copper-based technology that kills bacteria, viruses and fungi
With the COVID-19 pandemic still largely looming, and a whopping 11,000 new cases reported daily in India, the demand for microbe killing objects and materials are surging. A Delhi based technology start-up called Nanosafe Solutions has come up with a copper-based technology that can kill all types of microbes including SARS-CoV-2. The technology […]
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NIOS to take Gita, Ramayan to madrassas
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will introduce its new curriculum on ancient Indian knowledge and heritage at 100 madarassas as part of the National Education Policy (NEP). The NIOS, an autonomous institute under the education ministry, will start a basic course for classes 3, 5 and 8. “We […]
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Need of the hour is to reduce logistics cost: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the need of the hour is to reduce logistics cost in the country as India cannot be competitive if this cost remains high. He also said the investments in the Sagarmala project will boost the country’s maritime infrastructure, expand freight corridors, […]
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Travelers booking hotels online should trust instinct more than algorithms
A recent study suggested that travelers looking to book a hotel should trust their gut instinct when it comes to online reviews, rather than relying on computer algorithms to weed out the fake ones. Research, led by the University of York in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, shows the challenges of […]
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Wipro joins WEF initiative to advance racial justice, social equality
IT software major Wipro Ltd has joined the Partnering for Racial Justice in Business initiative launched by the World Economic Forum to promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for people of all racial backgrounds in the workplace. The initiative is aimed towards driving action and accountability for companies to confront racism at a systemic level, set new […]
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Uttar Pradesh State Passes New Anti-Conversion Law
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed India’s latest anti-conversion law. The new law allows the state government to regulate all religious conversions and criminalizes forced religious conversions. The new law, entitled the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill 2021, replaces an anti-conversion ordinance enacted by the executive branch […]
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Primetime Emmy Awards 2021 to air on September 19, Television Academy announces
CBS and the Television Academy announced the airdate of the 73rd Emmy Awards on Tuesday (local time). This year’s Emmys will air live on Sunday, September 19 at 8 p.m. ET (which is 5 p.m. PT). The ceremony will air on CBS as well as on-demand on sister streamer Paramount Plus. According to Variety, the […]
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Tibetan govt in-exile requests Dalai Lama’s Covid-19 vaccination
The Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) request for COVID-19 vaccination of the Dalai Lama is currently under consideration of the state government, said Dr. Gurdarshan Gupta, Chief Medical Officer of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, two months after the CTA claimed the request was sent. According to Palden, the Health Secretary of the CTA, requests have been made […]
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Bollywood singer Zubin Nautiyal donated Rs 13.91 lakhs for disaster relief measures in Uttarakhand
Bollywood singer Zubin Nautiyal, hailing from Uttarakhand, provided financial assistance to the CM Relief Fund to help the Chamoli disaster victims. Singer Jubin Nautiyal hands over a cheque of Rs 13.91 lakhs to Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat for disaster relief measures, says Chief Minister’s Office pic.twitter.com/OshSqa8Yfj — ANI (@ANI) […]