Best Apple Watch band in 2021 | ZDNet

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The Apple Watch took the tech world by storm when it debuted. It set the standard for the market on smartwatch technology. The seemingly endless features make it a coveted accessory among many. However, as much as the Apple Watch itself is something of a tech marvel, the customizability of this wrist wear makes it … Read more

Onus of testing tap water quality is on supplying departments: Bureau of Indian Standards

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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body, said that the onus of testing the quality of tap water lies with Jal Shakti ministry, state governments and respective departments supplying water to households. “BIS will not test the water unless these bodies request us to do so. We have drafted the quality norms for … Read more

Coronavirus second wave: Goldman Sachs lowers growth forecast, Nifty target

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Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs has flagged a slew of concerns on the surging COVID-19 caseload that has been hitting new records everyday, coupled with the rising lockdowns, forcing it to downgrade India’s GDP growth forecast for the full year to 10.5 per cent from 10.9 per cent, apart from pegging down stock indices valuation … Read more

Federal health channels will stop using J&J vaccine immediately, White House says

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India’s drug regulator has approved the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V as the country grapples with a second wave. Sputnik V is the third coronavirus vaccine to get emergency use approval after Covishield, developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, and the Indian firm Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. The decision was made … Read more

Bitcoin rallies to all-time high as traders eye Coinbase listing

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By Eric Lam and Yakob Peterseil Bitcoin jumped to an all-time high as the mood in cryptocurrencies turned bullish ahead of Coinbase Global Inc.’s listing this week. The token rose as much as 5.5% to $63,246, exceeding the previous peak in March. Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks such as Riot Blockchain Inc. and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. also … Read more

Newborns Won’t Get COVID Through Infected Mom’s Breast Milk

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new study offers more reassurance that mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 can safely breastfeed their babies. The study of 55 infants born to moms with COVID-19 found that none contracted the virus — even though most started getting breast milk in … Read more

Americans Are Eating Less Healthily, Except at School

TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Taking a deep dive into how Americans eat, a new dietary analysis finds that no matter where people get their food, bad nutrition rules the day, with one key exception: schools. The conclusion is based on surveys conducted among 61,000 adults and children between 2003 and 2018. … Read more

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India sets up online platforms amid Covid curbs

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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is setting up two online platforms for selling distressed assets under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, opening up markets for soured debt involving resolution plans, interim finance and liquidation assets. The move will likely unlock big opportunities amid lockdown restrictions. This will likely make life easy for both … Read more

OPEC raises 2021 oil demand growth forecast on hope pandemic wanes

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LONDON: OPEC on Tuesday raised its forecast for growth in world oil demand this year on expectations the pandemic will subside, providing help for the group and its allies in their efforts to support the market. Demand will rise by 5.95 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2021, or 6.6%, the Organization of the Petroleum … Read more