With some states witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asserted on Monday that the pandemic was not over yet and stressed on being vigilant and observing Covid-appropriate behaviour. The minister appealed to states and union territories to continue and strengthen surveillance and focus on genome sequencing for identifying new variants … Read more
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A silk bomber jacket seems an unlikely choice of weapon to defend sparrows. Designer Suket Dhir, however, believes in starting conversations by capturing imaginations. At the Taj Connemara, over a cup of strong filter coffee, his eyes sparkle with enthusiasm under his signature bowler hat as he discusses his latest collection, Orchard, showcased at a … Read more
A team of researchers from Delhi University has discovered an ‘egg-in-egg’ dinosaur egg from Madhya Pradesh, which is probably the first time in the fossil history, a statement issued by it said. According to the researchers, the discovery is a “rare and important find” as no ‘ovum-in-ovo’ egg was found in reptiles until now. The … Read more
On the eve of World Blood Donor Day, the WHO on Monday urged eligible people in countries in its South-East Asia Region and across the world to join the effort to save lives, improve health and advance health equity by making regular, voluntary, unpaid blood donations. An estimated 118.5 million blood donations are collected worldwide, … Read more
“There are clear indications that the reductions that have characterized global nuclear arsenals since the end of the cold war have ended,” the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a report Monday. The report comes amid growing Western concerns over efforts by both China and North Korea to expand their nuclear capabilities. The … Read more
An eye-popping $17 billion wipeout in market value has made Life Insurance Corp of India one of the biggest wealth destroyers among Asia’s initial public offerings this year. Having plunged 29% since its May 17 debut, India’s biggest ever IPO now ranks second in terms of market capitalization loss since listing, according to data compiled … Read more
New Delhi: The carnage in the crypto market has gathered pace with no near-term respite in sight. Considering the latest slide, investors have lost over $2 trillion (about Rs 15.65 lakh crore) over eight months. If we compare the notional value lost, only eight countries have a GDP more than what the crypto market eroded … Read more
Coolpad Cool 20s 5G was launched on Monday in China. It is a part of the company’s Cool 20 lineup that already includes the vanilla Cool 20 and the Cool 20 Pro. The Cool 20s 5G is an affordable smartphone that is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and packs a 4,500mAh battery. It … Read more
Developing reading skills is a crucial component of academic success and social development. It is also important to ensure that children have the necessary skills to perform at their level in their lives. Now a new study has found that the movement of a body part as an expression gives a better grip on learning … Read more