ISRO gears up for first ever space docking SPADEX mission on Dec 30

Chennai, Dec 20: In what could herald yet another milestone in its space journey, and a game changer for future missions, including Chandrayaan-4, the fourth Lunar mission and Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all geared up for its maiden space docking mission SpadeX satellite from the SHAR Range on December 30. ISRO… Continue reading ISRO gears up for first ever space docking SPADEX mission on Dec 30

Strict provisions of law for women’s welfare; marriage not commercial venture: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the strict provisions of law were for the welfare of women and not means to “chastise, threaten, domineer or extort” their husbands. Justices B V Nagarathna and Pankaj Mithal observed a Hindu marriage was considered to be a sacred institution, as a foundation for a family and… Continue reading Strict provisions of law for women’s welfare; marriage not commercial venture: SC

Bata India partners with Zepto for 10-minute footwear delivery

Kolkata: In a groundbreaking move to meet the evolving demands of modern shoppers for convenience, Bata India has strategically partnered with quick commerce platform Zepto to provide swift delivery of their fashion and festive footwear collections. The growing Quick Commerce market, with a CAGR of over 4.5 per cent, has driven a rapid surge in… Continue reading Bata India partners with Zepto for 10-minute footwear delivery

Blood pressure changes linked to increased risk of cognitive problems, study finds

NEW DELHI: A fluctuating blood pressure in adults aged 65 years or above could increase chances of problems with thinking and memory, a study has found. Researchers from Rush University, US, found that individuals whose blood pressure varied the most had lower cognitive scores, compared to those showing the least changes. Hypertension, or high blood… Continue reading Blood pressure changes linked to increased risk of cognitive problems, study finds

Instagram now lets you schedule DMs

Washington [US]: Instagram users can now schedule direct messages (DMs) to be sent at a later time, a feature that has been officially launched to enhance the app’s messaging experience. As reported by The Verge, the feature allows users to schedule text-only messages, providing more flexibility for communication. To use the new scheduling feature, Instagram… Continue reading Instagram now lets you schedule DMs

40 companies keen to invest Rs. 4,000 crore in the IT sector in Bihar

Patna: Over 40 companies have shown their interest in investing Rs. 4,000 crore in the IT sector on the first day of the ‘Bihar Business Connect – Global Investor Summit’. Addressing the summit as Chief Guest Bihar Information Technology Minister Santosh Kumar Suman said here on Thursday that followiIng the implementation of the Bihar IT… Continue reading 40 companies keen to invest Rs. 4,000 crore in the IT sector in Bihar

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

NEW YORK: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was laid to rest in San Francisco on Thursday. Hussain, one of the world’s most accomplished, died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73. Hussain, the son of the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha, revolutionised… Continue reading Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk: Study

California [US]: According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. The research found that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days. The findings come at a time when outbreaks of… Continue reading Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk: Study

Oscar-shortlisted films ‘Universal Language’, ‘Hollywoodgate’ to headline Red Lorry Film Festival

NEW DELHI: The Red Lorry Film Festival is set to screen Academy Award hopefuls “Universal Language” and “Hollywoodgate” at its upcoming second edition, set to be held between March 21 and March 23 in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Curated by BookMyShow, the line-up promises an exploration of world cinema offering over 120 titles, including critically-acclaimed films… Continue reading Oscar-shortlisted films ‘Universal Language’, ‘Hollywoodgate’ to headline Red Lorry Film Festival

Ohio State House and Senate designates October as Hindu Heritage Month

WASHINGTON: The Ohio State House and Senate has passed a bill to designate October as Hindu Heritage Month. “This is a huge win for Hindus across Ohio and the country. Now, every October, we will be able to officially celebrate our Hindu heritage in Ohio,” State Senator Niraj Antani said after the passage of his… Continue reading Ohio State House and Senate designates October as Hindu Heritage Month