Badminton champion P.V. Sindhu talked about the legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar presenting her car after she won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics (Rio). She recalled how Sachin called her and congratulated her on the victory: “He called and congratulated me. Last time I remember when I participated in Commonwealth Games, 2014 for […]
New York, Sep 16 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday visited the prestigious Fifth Avenue store in New York City to greet fans queued up to buy the new iPhone 14 series and Watch Series 8. Cook, seen wearing the new rugged Apple Watch Ultra, along with Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Jozwiak, […]
Sep 16 (IANS) In a swift and coordinated rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard saved 19 crew members – 18 Indians and the Ethiopian Captain – of a sinking cargo ship, an official said here on Friday. The Gabon-flagged vessel, MT Parth, was carrying a cargo of 3,911 tonnes of Asphalt Bitumen from Khor Fakkan in […]
Sep 16 (IANS) The British pound slumped to a 37-year low on Friday after new data showed that shoppers are pulling back spending as inflation squeezes household budgets, underscoring fears that the economy may already be shrinking, media reports said. The currency fell below $1.14, its lowest since 1985, after the Office for National Statistics said […]
You will have to get verified through Aadhaar registration if you want to buy the memorable mementos and gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The e-auction is set to begin from Saturday. A senior official of the Ministry of Culture said that Aadhaar authentication will be done to bring transparency in the auction of […]
Scientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a material for mineralizing bones and teeth. By adding a complex of amino acids to hydroxyapatite, they were able to form a dental coating that replicates the composition and microstructure of natural enamel. Improved composition of the material repeats the features of the surface of the tooth at the molecular and […]
Equities market was falling sharply on Friday during the afternoon trade due to heavy sell-off in IT, PSU Banks, Auto stocks following weak Asian markets on concerns of global recession, dealers said. At 2.10 p.m., Sensex was down 1050.03 points or 1.75 per cent at 58,883.98, and Nifty was trading 326.56 points or 1.83 per […]
Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani on Friday donated Rs 1.5 crore to Tirumala temple after offering prayers at the famous hill shrine. Later, he reached Ranganayakula Mandapam and handed over the DD to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) executive officer A. V. Dharma Reddy. He also participated in the rituals performed by the […]
E- auction of more than 1200 prestigious and memorable mementos and gifts presented to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to begin tomorrow. The e-auction will continue up to 2nd October, 2022. PM Narendra Modi is the first ever Prime Minister of India, who has decided to auction all the gifts he receives for the noble cause […]
· More than half of children treated had at least a 75% reduction in signs of eczema and itch · Kids sleep through night for first time instead of scratching · Parents see children’s personalities change as they are able to lead a normal life. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin […]
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Bright, uniquely colored songbirds are at higher risk of extinction and more likely to be traded as pets, according to researchers reporting in Current Biology on September 15. The researchers also predict that almost 500 additional bird species, most of them living in the tropics, are at risk of future trade based on their unique […]
Ousted interim general secretary of the AIADMK, V.K. Sasikala said that she was on a comeback path and will lead the party at an appropriate time. She also said that she and O. Panneerselvam were together and that she would soon visit the party headquarters in Chennai. Sasikala in a statement on Friday said that […]
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has now become the world’s second richest man, replacing Bernard Arnault on the Forbes list with a net worth of $155.5 billion. The revised Forbes Real Time Billionaires List says Adani’s net worth rose by $5.2 billion, or by 3.49 per cent and slidly ahead of French tycoon Bernard Arnault and […]
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) After six stressful and tough learning months, Byju Raveendran is back in the game, consolidating the loss-making acquisitions like WhiteHat Jr and optimising the rest, while doubling down on opening more physical tuition centres. According to him, “the worst is finally over” and there is only “growth ahead” as seen in […]
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Aiming to facilitate the ease of doing business and reduce compliance burden on small companies, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has revised the threshold for paid up capital for such companies. The government has taken several measures in the recent past towards ease of doing business and ease of living for […]
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANSlife) A train journey is perfect for anyone looking for a fascinating way to experience southern India. Such trips make a wonderful way to get closer to the rich culture and heritage. Although trains are usually associated with cities, Sripad Vaidya, Co-founder & COO, Confirmtkt handpicked five destinations with wide-reaching scenic […]
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) The Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US has announced a new policy to tame gig economy companies and platforms in order to protect all kinds of delivery partners/online cab drivers from unfair contracts, pay and hours. The FTC approved a new policy by a 3-2 vote, saying that “protecting […]
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) The most successful team in IPL, Mumbai Indians have appointed former South African wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher as their head coach for the 2023 season. Boucher had recently decided to leave his role as head coach of South Africa men’s team after the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month. Mumbai Indians, […]
Hong Kong, Sep 16 (IANS) Chinese conglomerate Tencent has laid off all of the editorial staff at Fanbyte, an online gaming publication owned by it. Some of the staff members at Fanbyte posted their ordeal on Twitter, saying the website’s editor-in-chief, head of media, features editor, social editor, news editor, graphic designer, podcast producer and […]
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pop singer Justin Beiber, who was supposed to pay a visit to India for his tour in October in the capital, has cancelled the event due to his health issues. The announcement comes after Bieber had pulled out of his ongoing world tour, citing exhaustion as he recovers from Ramsay Hunt […]