NEW DELHI: (Nov 10) The Ministry of Ayush in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday hosted an Ambassadors’ Reception in the national capital as a precursor to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine scheduled here for December 17-19. The gathering briefed ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomatic representatives on the summit… Continue reading India anchors global efforts on evidence-based traditional medicine ahead of WHO summit
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Adani Group to build one of world’s largest battery energy storage projects in India
NEW DELHI: (Nov 11) The Adani Group on Tuesday announced its entry into the battery energy storage sector with plans to set up a 1,126 MW / 3,530 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda in Gujarat, which will be India’s largest and among the world’s biggest single-location storage projects. The facility, comprising more… Continue reading Adani Group to build one of world’s largest battery energy storage projects in India
‘Sounds of Kumbha’ nominated for Grammy in Best Global Music Album category
NEW DELHI: (Nov 11) “Sounds of Kumbha”, a spiritual album inspired by the Mahakumbha festival and presented by singer-composer Siddhant Bhatia, has been nominated for the 68th Grammy Awards in the Best Global Music Album category. The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards were announced last week. Commissioned by the Uttar Pradesh government as… Continue reading ‘Sounds of Kumbha’ nominated for Grammy in Best Global Music Album category
Our frustration and anger has turned into desperation: Indian footballers demand ISL revival
NEW DELHI: (Nov 11) India’s distressed football players issued a joint statement on Tuesday pleading with the administrators to get the currently paused Indian Super League season underway, saying that their “anger and frustration” has turned into desperation now. The plea came after the All India Football Federation last week said it did not receive… Continue reading Our frustration and anger has turned into desperation: Indian footballers demand ISL revival
Sri Lanka, Maldives and Nepal ‘deeply saddened’ by loss of lives in Delhi blast
COLOMBO/KATHMANDU: (Nov 11) Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Nepal on Tuesday said they were “deeply saddened” by the tragic loss of lives in an explosion in the Indian capital that killed at least 12 people and wounded several others. A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort… Continue reading Sri Lanka, Maldives and Nepal ‘deeply saddened’ by loss of lives in Delhi blast
Toll in blast near Red Fort rises to 12
NEW DELHI: (Nov 11) The death toll in the blast near Red Fort rose to 12, with three more people succumbing to injuries, police said on Tuesday. A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening. Till last night, nine people were confirmed… Continue reading Toll in blast near Red Fort rises to 12
Study describes rotating waves in brain that help one focus after brief distraction
NEW DELHI: A study has described a brain process involving circling waves coordinated by neurons in the prefrontal cortex, which helps pay attention, in aiding one to get back to the task at hand following a distracted spell. Researchers from the US’ Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) analysed electrical activity in the prefrontal cortex —… Continue reading Study describes rotating waves in brain that help one focus after brief distraction
Stock markets decline in initial trade on foreign fund outflows, weak Asian peers
MUMBAI: (Nov 4) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading lower in early trade on Tuesday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trend in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 55 points to 83,923.48 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 40.95 points to 25,722.40. From the Sensex firms, Power Grid,… Continue reading Stock markets decline in initial trade on foreign fund outflows, weak Asian peers
SS Rajamouli celebrates ISRO naming its rocket ‘Bahubali’
NEW DELHI: (Nov 3) Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who just rereleased “Baahubali” in theatres, celebrated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) naming one of its rockets after the film’s character, calling it a privilege for the entire team. India witnessed a proud moment in space history as ISRO successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03 on… Continue reading SS Rajamouli celebrates ISRO naming its rocket ‘Bahubali’
Dravid’s younger son Anvay to play ion U19 One-Day Challenger Trophy
NEW DELHI: (Nov 4) Anvay, the son of legendary India batter Rahul Dravid, was on Tuesday named in one of the four squads for the Men’s U19 One-Day Challenger Trophy commencing in Hyderabad on Wednesday. A top-order batter-cum-wicketkeeper, the teenager has been named in Team C of the tournament which is held annually and provides… Continue reading Dravid’s younger son Anvay to play ion U19 One-Day Challenger Trophy