New research found patients hospitalised with COVID-19 had a higher risk of stroke, compared with patients who had similar infectious conditions such as influenza and sepsis in prior studies. Those who had an ischemic stroke were more likely to be older, male, Black race, or have high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, or […]
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Italy govt approves €32b package for virus-hit economy
Italy’s government approved yesterday a €32-billion (RM157 billion) economic relief package for coronavirus-stricken businesses and workers. It included €11 billion of grants to worst-affected firms that will be paid out by the end of April, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said in a news conference. Draghi called the decree a “partial […]
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Demi Lovato says she ‘had to essentially die to wake up’ after 2018 drug overdose
American singer-actor Demi Lovato recently opened up about her near-fatal 2018 overdose and said that she is grateful to be alive following the incident. According to Fox News, the 28-year-old former Disney star shared more details about the incident in an interview with ‘CBS Sunday Morning.’ “For the first time in my life I […]
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Ransom-seeking hackers eye Microsoft flaw
Ransom-seeking hackers have begun taking advantage of a recently disclosed flaw in Microsoft’s widely used mail server software, a researcher said late Wednesday — a serious escalation that could portend widespread digital disruption. The disclosure, made on Twitter by Microsoft Corp security programme manager Phillip Misner, is the realization of […]
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Stronger brain activity after writing on paper than smartphone, finds study
Writing on a physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later, suggest the findings of a recent study led by Japanese university students and recent graduates. Researchers say that the unique, complex, spatial, and tactile information associated with writing by hand on physical […]
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Amitabh Bachchan pens note of gratitude to film industry after receiving FIAF award
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartwarming note for the film industry after he got conferred with the 2021 FIAF Award by The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the organisation of film archives and museums from across the world, at a virtual ceremony held on March 19. On Instagram, the 78-year-old star posted a […]
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Gearing India for 5G Technology for future growth
The NIIT and Nokia Bell Labs’ 5G Certification Programme is all set to train professionals to lead the next-gen of wireless technology What’s going to be the next big thing in technology? The mega disruption, the top game-changer, the avant-garde revolution that would set the tone for Industry 4.0? Well as most of […]
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Living stress-free life may have benefits, but also downsides
In our lives, stress is a universal human experience that almost everyone deals with from time to time. The findings of a recent study suggests that not only do some people report feeling no stress at all but also that there can be downsides to not experiencing stress. The researchers […]
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IGNOU OPENMAT, OPENNET Registration Ends Today
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will conclude the online registration process for the entrance test for admission to Post Basic BSc Nursing and management programmes today, March 20. All the interested and eligible candidates can visit the official website, ignou.ac.in, and apply. Admission to the MBA programme will […]
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World Sparrow Day: NGO in Varanasi distributes nest boxes, millet
As World Sparrow Day is being celebrated across the globe, the city-based Vyagra Foundation is busy distributing nest boxes and millet to people as part of its efforts to protect common house sparrows. Navneet Kumar Pandey, Vyagra Foundation President, said, “The main aim of our foundation is to work for sparrow conservation.” Talking about the […]
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PM Modi says ‘Bengal mai is baar BJP sarkar’
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said people attending his rally in large numbers clearly indicate that “Bengal mei is baar BJP sarkar” (this time it will be BJP government in West Bengal). He further stated that a BJP government is essential for the prosperity […]
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NeoDove raises USD 1.5 Million led by India Quotient
NeoDove, a sales and marketing automation platform for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs), has raised USD 1.5 million in a seed round led by India Quotient. The round also saw participation from angel investors, including Sumit Agarwal, Founder, Vyapar, and Ankit Garg, Founder, WakeFit. With the new funding, the company will look at […]
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India reports 40,953 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
A total of 40,953 new coronavirus cases and 23,653 recoveries were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Saturday. With the addition of fresh infections, the total cases in the country reached 1,15,55,284, including 2,88,394 active cases and 1,11,07,332 recoveries. The death toll stands […]
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UK PM likely to visit Chennai during upcoming India visit in April
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during his upcoming India visit in April, is also expected to travel to Chennai. Johnson will be arriving in India on April 26. It is learnt from reliable sources that Johnson’s visit to Chennai has been finalised and his schedule for Tamil Nadu is being worked on. It is also learnt that very […]
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Government to constitute empowered committee for high-tech manufacturing
The Cabinet Secretariat on Friday informed that the Central Government has decided to constitute “an empowered committee for manufacturing in high technology areas” in order to facilitate investments and promote manufacturing in technology-intensive sectors. The 10-member committee will be headed by the Minister of Commerce and Industry. The committee will consider investment or project proposals […]