Clinical research focused on drug addiction, led by the scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB), has found a new way to study frustration as a factor in substance use disorders. The findings published in the journal ‘Psychopharmacology’ claimed that frustration could be an additional factor […]
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ADB releases data to support more sustainable transport sector in Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday released the first batch of data as part of a new regional knowledge platform to guide sustainable transport development in Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Transport Outlook (ATO) will support planning and delivery of transport sector assistance by ADB as well as transport policy and initiatives by Asian governments in […]
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Kareena Kapoor shares first picture with newborn son on International Women’s Day
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan shared the first photo of her and husband Saif Ali Khan’s newborn baby on the occasion of International Women’s Day. In what could be called a treat to her fans, the actor dropped a monochrome photo of herself with her toddler resting on her shoulder on Instagram. Along with the first […]
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Customized diets may optimize mental health, claims study
A study led by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York claimed that while a balanced diet is advisable to provide the body all the essential nutrients, customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimising mental health. “There is increasing evidence that diet plays a major role in improving mental health, but everyone is talking […]
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3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba
An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale hit Chamba in Himachal Pradesh on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The NCS in a tweet said that the earthquake occurred at 10:20 am. “Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 08-03-2021, 10:20:43 IST, Lat: 32.92 & Long: 75.88, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Chamba, Himachal Pradesh,” NCS tweeted.
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Covid-19: Western Railways collects Rs 8.83 lakh in fine in March 1st week
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Western Railways collected a total fine of Rs 8.83 lakh from March 1 to 6 from people who were travelling without a face mask. “A sum of Rs 8,83,100 was collected in the form of fine from people not wearing masks from 1st March till 6th March,” informed Western […]
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Apple to stop sale of iMac Pro base models
The American multinational technology company, Apple will stop selling older iMac Pro base models soon in lieu to launch a new range of iMacs. According to The Verge, the company is on its way out to stop selling its currently available iMac models as the official website of the Apple store is showing the product prize tagged as USD 4,999 […]
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Rahul Gandhi to address Indian Youth Congress’ national executive meeting today
Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address the national executive meeting of Indian Youth Congress office-bearers in the national capital on Monday. Taking to Twitter, Youth Congress National President Srinivas B V said: “Indian Youth Congress is all set to organize National Executive meeting 2020-21 at IYC HQ.” […]
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Venkaiah Naidu urges RS members to be present in House
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday appealed to members to be present in the House, observe debates, and enrich their knowledge. “An in-depth and analytical understanding of each issue makes a real difference in debates. This is possible only through the study of books and journals from time to time. The […]
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India reports 18,599 new Covid-19 cases, 97 deaths in last 24 hrs
India reported 18,599 new COVID-19 cases, 14,278 recoveries, and 97 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry on Monday. With this, the total cases has reached to 1,12,29,398 including 1,88,747 active cases and 1,08,82,798 total recoveries. However, the death toll mounted to 1,57,853 including the new deaths. With 99,205 […]
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Study reveals association between walking pace and risk of death among cancer survivors
A study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has found that a slow walking pace among cancer survivors may increase their chances of death. The research has also identified an association between a slow walking pace and an increased risk of death among cancer survivors. Investigators now call for more research into these relationships and […]
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Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju flags of walkathon on International Women’s Day
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju flagged off a walkathon on the occasion of International Women’s Day at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Usha Sharma Secretary Department of Youth Affairs led the walkathon “All our women volunteers are participating in the event. Women can achieve anything. “Mahila Shakti” is our priority,” said Rijiju. “Indian women are doing […]
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International Women’s Day: Delhi Police organises cycle rally for its women staff
Delhi Police on Monday organised a cycle rally for its women staff members to mark the occasion of International Women’s Day. The rally was flagged off from the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in sector 19, Dwarka. Speaking to, DCP Santosh Kumar Meena said the aim of the rally is to […]
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Unions call to shut Myanmar economy, NLD official dies
Myanmar’s major trade unions called on members to shut down the economy from Monday to support a campaign against last month’s coup, turning up the pressure on the junta as security forces cracked down on demonstrators staging widespread protests. “To continue economic and business activities as usual…will only benefit the military as they repress the […]
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PSL: Non-playing member left bubble even after testing positive for Covid-19
The scrutiny around Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) bio-secure protocols is increasing by the minute as it has now surfaced that a non-playing member of one of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises who tested positive for Covid-19 was allowed to exit the bubble and fly back to Lahore. As per rules and […]