Approachability and a certain sense of ‘human connect’ in work spaces, whether among the employees or when facing the customer has always been essential. While the importance of this element may never cease to exist, what has become even more crucial in the current situation, is the safety and hygiene of our […]
India-Japan friendship one of the most natural partnerships in entire region: PM Modi
Stating that Japan is one of the most trusted friends of India today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the friendship between both the nations is considered one of the most natural partnerships in the entire region. Speaking at the inauguration of the Rudraksh convention centre in Varanasi, […]
MoCA releases draft of Drone Rules 2021 for public consultation till Aug 5
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Thursday released the updated ‘The Drone Rules, 2021’ for public consultation. An official statement from MoCA said, “Built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring, The Drone Rules, 2021 will replace the UAS Rules 2021 (released on 12 March 2021).” The last date for receipt of public comments is August 5, 2021. As per the […]
Chrome will soon make your browsing safer with HTTPS-First mode
Back in April, Google made HTTPS the default in Chrome to boost security. Now, it’s going one step further to drive HTTPS adoption amongst its many users, with an HTTPS-First Mode set to arrive in Chrome 94. The move comes as part of Google’s sustained drive to encourage users to […]
Uttarakhand: Haridwar police warns of action against those trying to enter district for Kanwar Yatra
Two days after the Uttarakhand government’s decision to cancel the Kanwar Yatra, the Haridwar Police on Wednesday asked people not to arrive in the district for the yatra, warning that those who try to enter the district, their vehicles will be confiscated and legal action shall be taken against them under the Disaster Management Act […]
Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson yet to apply for license of Covid-19 vaccines in India
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has urged Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson twice in writing to apply for emergency use authorisation for their COVID-19 vaccine so that application is processed well in time but pharma companies have not applied for the license yet. According to the sources,drug regulators are […]
CDS visits Jammu to review security on LoC, Army chief in Pokhran
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat is in the Jammu sector to review the security situation along the international border and Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, said Army officials on Thursday. General Rawat reached Jammu on Wednesday evening. The visit comes weeks after terrorists used drones to attack […]
Here is your horoscope for 15 July, 2021
Aries The Moon heads into your solar fourth house, and you’re more focused than usual on your personal life, family, or home, dear Aries. While you’re craving a stronger sense of security now, a Venus-Uranus transit brings a somewhat unpredictable or disorienting theme today, mainly because it upsets the routine. […]
Idea sharing increases online learner engagement: Study
According to a new study, sharing ideas in an online learning environment has a distinct advantage over-sharing personal details in driving learner engagement in massive open online courses, more commonly known as MOOCs. The findings of the study appeared in the ‘Journal of Marketing Research’. Online learning engagement can be […]
“Deadpool is officially in Marvel Cinematic Universe!” : Ryan Reynolds announces in quirky teaser
Deadpool has finally made its way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to the quirky teaser of ‘Free Guy’ unveiled on Wednesday. The nearly five-minute-long promotional teaser of Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming action-packed film ‘Free Guy’ also unveiled Deadpool’s much-speculated news. In the video, Ryan reprises his antihero role to promote the film with […]
iPhone 12’s new accessory MagSafe Battery Pack unlocks its secret feature
Apple has announced a new accessory for iPhone 12 named MagSafe Battery Pack that magnetically attaches to the back of the gadget and charges it wirelessly. It has indirectly unlocked the previously unannounced iPhone 12 feature: reverse wireless charging. According to Mashable India, when the MagSafe Battery Pack is attached to an iPhone, and the iPhone is charging via […]
After Singapore, Bhutan adopts India’s BHIM-UPI
Bhutan has become the first country to adopt India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) standards for its quick response (QR) code. It is also the second country after Singapore to have BHIM-UPI acceptance at merchant locations, NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), said on Tuesday. NPCI is an umbrella organisation for operating […]
Zoya Akhtar takes fans down memory lane as ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ clocks 10 years
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s road comedy-drama, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, clocked 10 years on Thursday. Reminiscing the movie, Zoya shared a social media post that would bring back memories for fans of the film. She took to her Instagram handle and shared a picture of the iconic Buick super convertible, which was […]
India reports 41,806 fresh Covid-19 cases, 581 deaths
As many as 41,806 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday, a slight rise from the previous day’s count of 38,792 cases. A total of 3,09,87,880 positive cases have been reported so far, including 3,01,43,850 recoveries and 4,11,989 deaths. 581 people […]
Pune College professor held, booked after making sexual advances towards girl student
A college professor of Desai College has been arrested by Pune city police for allegedly making sexual advances towards a girl student. According to the police, the incident was revealed after the girl informed her parents. Parents and some local activists went to the college and assaulted the professor, threw ink on his face besides registering […]