Indian e-commerce platforms recorded sales exceeding Rs 54,500 crore in the first week of the festive season, making up approximately 55% of the total sales projected for the upcoming month. According to data from Datum Intelligence, a consumer technology market research firm, this marks a 26% increase in sales compared to the same period in 2023. The primary drivers of ...
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Noel Tata Named New Chairman of Tata Trusts Following Ratan Tata’s Demise
Noel Naval Tata, the newly-appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts, on Friday said he looks forward to carrying on the legacy of Ratan Naval Tata and the founders of the Tata Group. Earlier, the Tata Trusts board met at a joint meeting held in Mumbai and took the unanimous decision to appoint Noel Tata, the half-brother of Ratan Tata, as the ...
Read More »What are Forever Chemicals? Study Reveals They’re Linked to Sleep Disruptions
A groundbreaking study led by the University of South California (USC) has unveiled a concerning link between high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals’, and sleep disruptions. This research, published in the journal Environmental Advances, has shed light on the potential health risks associated with these pervasive chemicals. PFAS are a group of man-made ...
Read More »Snoring Linked to High Blood Pressure, Australian Study Finds
A new Australian study has revealed that regular snoring may lead to higher blood pressure. Researchers from Flinders University in South Australia found that people who snore often are more likely to suffer from elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. The study monitored 12,287 participants over six months, using home-based sleep tracking technology. It showed that 15% of the participants ...
Read More »Devara: How Box Office Analysis of Similar Themed Films Show Future Trend?
Devara: Part 1, the latest action epic starring Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, has made a significant impact at the box office, amassing Rs 353.24 crore globally within just six days of its release. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film has enjoyed a strong boost in collections, particularly on its first Wednesday, due to the national holiday on Gandhi Jayanti. ...
Read More »Human ‘blastoids’ offer medical hope but also deep ethical challenges
The study of blastoids, a research model of an early embryo derived from stem cells rather than from a father’s sperm or a mother’s egg, offers great hope for researchers investigating why pregnancies are lost at an early stage, what causes birth defects, and other topics related to early human development. Their use potentially avoids the challenges of scarcity and ...
Read More »President Murmu presents 68th National Film Awards’2022
Cinema is not only an Industry but it is also a Medium of Artistic Expression of our Culture and Values: President Murmu. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the 68th National Film Awards in various categories in New Delhi today (September 30, 2022). She also conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Ms Asha Parekh. Speaking on the occasion, the President ...
Read More »PM Modi condoles the demise of Bollywood comedian Raju Srivastava
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of renowned comedian Raju Srivastava. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Raju Srivastava brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity. He leaves us too soon but he will continue to live in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His demise is saddening. Condolences to his ...
Read More »Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest, next to her beloved husband Prince Phillip after grand farewell
Sep 19 (IANS) Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on Monday afternoon began her last journey- 25 mile stretch westward from Westminster Abbey in central London to Windsor Castle in the county of Berkshire, where she spent much of her time in recent years. There she was to be laid to rest at the royal chapel next to her beloved husband Prince ...
Read More »Take a deep breath, your smartphone could help measure blood oxygen levels at home [Details]
First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for transportation throughout our bodies. Our bodies need a lot of oxygen to function, and healthy people have at least 95% oxygen saturation all the time. Conditions like asthma or COVID-19 make it harder for bodies ...
Read More »Avoid Chowmein, Manchurian as Ajinomoto Makes You Age Faster: Study
An important ingredientin all Chinese food preparations, Ajinomoto, causes several health issues like hypertension, cardiac problems and a faster rate of ageing, said a study conducted by scientists at the biochemistry department of Allahabad University (AU). Ajinomoto is a kind of salt with a scientific name monosodium glutamate (MSG) and is mostly used in Chinese preparations like Chowmein and Manchurian. ...
Read More »Software major Adobe acquires design software firm Figma for $20 billion
Sep 15 (IANS) Software major Adobe on Thursday announced it would acquire design software company Figma for about $20 billion in a cash and stock deal. Founded by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace in 2012, Figma pioneered product design on the web. The combination of Adobe and Figma will usher in a new era of collaborative creativity. “Adobe’s greatness has been ...
Read More »A scientific recipe that helps babies stop crying, calm down and sleep in bed
New research published in Current Biology on September 13 demonstrates the importance of carrying crying infants rather than simply holding them. Led by Kumi Kuroda at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan, the study details how crying babies are physiologically affected by being held, carried, and laid down. The data yield a simple but cost-free and effective technique that ...
Read More »Meal timing may influence mood vulnerability; Daytime eating benefits mental health
Beating the blues with food? A new study adds evidence that meal timing may affect mental health, including levels of depression- and anxiety-related mood. Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, designed a study that simulated night work and then tested the effects of daytime and nighttime eating versus daytime eating ...
Read More »Obesity drug may decrease type 2 diabetes risk: Study reveals
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) The risk of type 2 diabetes is more than halved by weekly injections of the new obesity drug semaglutide, which was recently approved in the US and has been provisionally approved in England, says a new study. The researchers of the study, to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study ...
Read More »Soundarya, younger daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, blessed with second baby boy
Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Director Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is also the younger daughter of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, has now been blessed with a second baby — a boy. The producer and her husband Vishagan have named the little one as Veer Rajinikanth. Taking to social media, Soundarya Rajinikanth made the announcement. Posting a series of pictures that were shot during her ...
Read More »Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: Visually impaired contestant is a fan of Big B’s ‘Black’ movie
Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) A visually impaired contestant Aneri Arya shared with megastar Amitabh Bachchan that she is a big fan of his 2005 movie ‘Black’ starring Rani Mukerji on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 14’. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali ‘Black’ released in 2005. It also stars Shernaz Patel and Dhritiman Chatterjee in supporting roles. The film narrates the story of Michelle, a ...
Read More »Modi makes telephone call to new UK PM [Details]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with The Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Truss, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. PM Modi congratulated PM Truss on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of UK. He also appreciated her contributions to the India-UK bilateral relationship in her previous roles as Trade Secretary and Foreign Secretary. Both leaders committed to further ...
Read More »NASA Hosts National Space Council Meeting, Vice President Kamala Harris Chairs Event
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the importance of climate, human spaceflight, and STEM education during the Biden-Harris Administration’s second National Space Council meeting Friday, held at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “For generations, with our allies and partners around the globe, America has led our world in the exploration and use of space,” said Harris. “Our leadership has been ...
Read More »Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organises National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the first National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management in India in Bhubaneswar today. This conference is being organized by the Green Climate Fund supported project – Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities. The objective of the conference is to bring officials from all 13 coastal states of ...
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