In the wake of rising coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand, the state government on Saturday declared that a night curfew has been imposed in all districts to contain the spread of the deadly virus, a PTI report said. Om Prakash, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary said, “In view of increasing COVID-19 cases, a […]
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Plea in SC seeks Covid vaccination for 18 yrs and above
A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking direction to provide Covid-19 vaccine to people in the age group of 18 and above, citing exponential rise in Covid cases in the country. The petition, filed by advocate Rashmi Singh through advocate M.R. Shamshad, said if a larger number […]
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Indian Idol 12: Swami Ramdev graces Ram Navami special episode in coming weekend
Yoga guru Swami Ramdev will be gracing the stage of Indian Idol 12. After Rekha and AR Rahman, Swami Ramdev interacted with the contestants and boosted their confidence, enjoying their soulful performances. The singing reality show Indian Idol 12 is all set to amp up the festivities with its Ram […]
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India records 2,00,739 COVID-19 new cases, 1,038 deaths in a day, highest-ever
As many as 200,739 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in India in the last 24 hours. With this, the total number of cases has gone up to 14,074,564. In the last 24 hours, 10,38 COVID-related deaths were reported in the country taking the death toll to 1,73,123. Amid a […]
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Here is your horoscope for April 14, 2021
ARIES (Mar 21 — Apr. 20)Now you must pay attention to relatives and anyone you live with, otherwise problems that can easily be settled will blow up when you least expect it. Domestic friction can only be resolved by facing the facts, never by resorting to a fantasy of what […]
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New research could help scientists better estimate Earth’s carbon budget
A team led by University of Minnesota researchers have discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere. The findings will allow scientists to better estimate the amount of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere, the main driver of global warming. The study is published in The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of […]
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Microsoft defends against new threat to Exchange
Microsoft yesterday moved to defend against a dangerous new threat to Exchange email servers while the fight continued against hackers taking advantage of a flaw patched last month. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, called on government departments to immediately install the […]
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Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore
A large study of children has uncovered evidence that behavioural problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain’s frontal lobe. The findings support the early evaluation of children with habitual snoring. The research, published in Nature Communications, was supported by the National Institute on […]
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Researchers find mindfulness can make you selfish
A recent study has suggested that mindfulness can make a person selfish. It’s within the area of prosocial behaviours that a new paper by University at Buffalo researchers demonstrates the surprising downsides of mindfulness while offering easy ways to minimize those consequences — both of which have practical implications for mindfulness […]
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Natalie Portman set to star in ‘Days of Abandonment’ adaptation at HBO
Hollywood actor Natalie Portman has signed on to lead the cast of the upcoming HBO Films production ‘The Days of Abandonment’, based on Elena Ferrante’s best-selling novel. According to Variety, the movie, which is currently in pre-production, is based on the Elena Ferrante novel of the same name. In the film, when Tess […]
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Original accessories from RATIONAL for precision cooking experience
Our fondest memories tied to food remain with the age-old cooking techniques that add the extra zing to our dishes. From the traditional tandoor-cooked succulent meats to the charcoal-smoked vegetable curries and those skewers kebabs getting cooked to perfection, they are known to uplift the overall food experience to another […]
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DIAL introduces ‘Luminometer’ at airport to detect virus load on surfaces
As the COVID-19 cases are reaching new heights daily, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) introduced “Luminometer” at the airport to detect the virus load on surface areas. “Air travelling is the safest mode of travelling and looking at the rising number of cases we have introduced new technology to arrest the spread […]
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Facebook oversight panel will now review takedown requests
Facebook’s independent Oversight Board announced yesterday it would start accepting requests to remove “harmful content” that users believe has been wrongly allowed to remain on the leading social network. The move has the potential to vastly expand the work of the so-called “supreme court” of Facebook, which up to now […]
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Lady Gaga thanks fans after 2013 album ‘Artpop’ returned on iTunes Top 10 chart
American singer-actor Lady Gaga recently shared an emotional message with fans after her 2013 album ‘Artpop’ returned to the Top 10 chart on iTunes. According to Fox News, in a Change.org petition, over 40,000 fans signed an online document demanding that Interscope Records release the B-side of the ‘Artpop’ album, also called […]
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Nationwide lockdown not needed, need to impose restrictions at micro level: NTAGI Chairman
There is a need to impose restrictions at micro level small areas and no nationwide lockdown is required, said chairman of the COVID-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) Dr. NK Arora on Wednesday. “Our aim is to bring down the spread of virus. Contact between people […]