A digital renminbi trial will start in some of the country’s most developed regions, the Commerce Ministry said in an announcement on Friday that didn’t provide a timeline. Tests will take place in the area of northern China encompassing Beijing, coastal city Tianjin and Hebei Province; the city cluster in […]
Here is your horoscope for 17 Aug 2020
Aries There’s a strong focus on your sector of love relationships, entertainment, pleasure, dating, and creativity, dear Aries. The Moon heads into this area of your solar chart today, meeting the Sun there tomorrow and launching a take-charge new cycle. The Sun joins with Mercury there today, and mental excitement […]
Researchers discuss on using infrared eye-tracking to study infant behaviour
A team of researchers in their recent study has described how existing infrared technology can be adapted to measure recognition memory and other cognitive outcomes in infants. The study led by researchers from the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, titled ‘Characterisation of performance on an automated visual recognition […]
People recovered from Covid-19 protected from virus, finds study
Three people who previously recovered from Covid-19 were protected during a major outbreak of the disease onboard a fishing vessel that left from Seattle, US, according to a new study that offers the first confirmation that having antibodies are enough to prevent a second infection. The findings were based on […]
Russia’s new Sputnik launch raises risks in dash for Covid-19 vaccine
Russia’s decision to approve a coronavirus shot before crucial tests have shown it’s safe and effective raises worries that politics will trump public health in the quest for a vaccine. The country’s plan to start mass inoculations as soon as October could put pressure on other governments to rush ahead […]
Top US expert Fauci believes half an effective Covid-19 vaccine enough to control crisis
Anthony Fauci, top US infectious disease expert, expressed hope that the Covid-19 vaccine should be made available by the end of this year, beginning of 2021, “in a safe way”. In an interview with American news broadcaster PBS, Fauci said it shouldn’t take later than the start of the next […]
In a big blow ahead of talks, Taliban refuses to recognise Afghan govt
In a big blow to the Afghan reconciliation process, the Taliban on Saturday (local time) said that it does not recognise the Ashraf Ghani government as a legitimate system ahead of the intra-Afghan talks. “The Islamic Emirate does not recognise the Kabul administration as a government but views it as […]
Manipur CM announces ex-gratia scheme for residents killed while serving in central forces
Manipur chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Saturday announced an ex-gratia scheme of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those killed in the line of duty while serving in the Indian Army and paramilitary forces. Biren Singh made the announcement while addressing the 74th Independence Day celebration at 1st […]
Goa Police bust ‘underground’ rave party, seize drugs worth Rs 9 lakh
The Goa Police busted a late-night ‘rave’ party on Saturday at a hotel in Vagator, a coastal village, and seized drugs worth Rs 9 lakh and arrested 23 people, including foreigners, officials said on Sunday. The police raided the Firangpani Villas after receiving information that an underground rave party was […]
Shiv Sena questions quarantine rules for PM Modi after Ram Temple trust head tests Covid-19 positive
After Ram Janmabhoomi trust head Nritya Gopal Das tested positive for novel coronavirus infection, Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece Saamna on Sunday questioned if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will follow quarantine regulations as he shared the stage with him during the groundbreaking ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on August 5. “The 75-year-old Mahant […]
Gaurav Chopraa says his parents are hospitalised for Covid-19
Gaurav Chopraa’s parents are undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at two hospitals in New Delhi, he has revealed. The actor, who is presently in Mumbai, has not yet travelled to the capital as the family is waiting for his brother’s Covid-19 test results. However, he is ‘ready to leave any time’. […]
Canada’s Niagara Falls illuminated in colours of Indian flag on Independence Day
The Indian tricolour was illuminated at the iconic Canadian landmark of Niagara Falls and car rallies were held in multiple cities as members of the Indo-Canadian community celebrated Independence Day amidst the restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The flag-hoisting at Niagara Falls was officiated by India’s Consul General in […]
Rahul Gandhi lands another jibe over China, it’s a comment on PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has led his party’s relentless attack on the government over the border stand-off with China, hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue on Sunday once again. “Everybody believes in the capability and valour of the Indian army. Except the PM: Whose cowardice […]
Sushant’s lawyer calls connection with Disha Salian ‘bizarre and illogical’
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s lawyer, Priyanka Khimani, who started working with his in 2019, has said that he barely knew Disha Salian, who is said to have managed him briefly. Both Sushant and Disha’s deaths were ruled suicides. They died within a week of each other, fuelling conspiracy theories. In an […]
Joginder Sharma recalls why Dhoni gave him the last over in 2007 WT20 final
The world might think that my favourite ‘MS Dhoni moment’ would be that final over in Johannesburg which helped India win the 2007 World T20 and the Jharkhand boy his first of three ICC titles as captain, but personally for me it’s the 2011 World Cup. By winning that match […]