Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 15: Devotees continued to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on the third day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh that began on January 13. Over 50 million devotees have taken holy dip on the first two days of what is considered to be the biggest gathering of human beings on… Continue reading Devotees continue to arrive at Triveni Sangam on third day of 45-Day Maha Kumbh Mela
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Army chief General Dwivedi inaugurates training lab at Pune’s Artificial Limb Centre
PUNE: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday inaugurated a new upper limb training lab at the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) in Pune. The visit highlighted the latest advancements in prosthetic care, with General Dwivedi being briefed on the centre’s cutting-edge computer-aided designing and manufacturing workshops, a release stated. The Army chief inaugurated the newly… Continue reading Army chief General Dwivedi inaugurates training lab at Pune’s Artificial Limb Centre
Air India to offer first class seats in A350-1000 planes
NEW DELHI: Air India will have first class seats in its large wide body A350-1000 planes, with the airline seeing opportunities in the airline’s network where these seats will work well as the airline pursues efforts to have a larger pie of the global skies. Air India’s Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal said first class… Continue reading Air India to offer first class seats in A350-1000 planes
Bengal CID begins probe into administration of ‘expired’ intravenous fluid to patients
KOLKATA: The West Bengal CID quizzed a senior doctor and junior medics who were on duty at the gynaecology department of a state-run hospital, where a woman died and three others fell critically ill after childbirth, following the administration of alleged expired intravenous fluid. Senior officers of the CID reached the Medinipur Medical College and… Continue reading Bengal CID begins probe into administration of ‘expired’ intravenous fluid to patients
Lancet report urges overhaul of obesity diagnosis, says BMI alone not reliable measure of disease
NEW DELHI: Urging an overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, a Lancet Global Commission report has recommended a new, nuanced approach that looks at measures of body fat such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio in addition to body mass index or BMI to detect obesity. The authors said that current medical approaches rely on… Continue reading Lancet report urges overhaul of obesity diagnosis, says BMI alone not reliable measure of disease
Eye’s retina can indicate risk of stroke without lab tests, study suggests
NEW DELHI: Blood vessels in the eye’s retina can help predict risk of stroke as accurately as known risk factors, such as high cholesterol, without requiring invasive lab tests, according to a research. The study, published in the journal ‘Heart’, described a ‘vascular fingerprint’, comprising 29 indicators of blood vessel health. Researchers, including those from… Continue reading Eye’s retina can indicate risk of stroke without lab tests, study suggests
Apple Vision Pro production halted amid weak demand: Report
Washington [US]: Apple’s first-generation Vision Pro headset has reportedly ceased production, according to MacRumors, an American website, that reports Apple-related news. The device, which debuted earlier this year as Apple’s most ambitious mixed-reality venture, has faced production cuts and dwindling demand, leading to speculation that its manufacturing has ended. Reports obtained by MacRumors indicate that… Continue reading Apple Vision Pro production halted amid weak demand: Report
India Women create history at Kho Kho WC
New Delhi: The India women’s Kho Kho team opened their Kho Kho World Cup campaign with a historic performance, decimating South Korea 175-18 in a match of unmatched dominance at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The Women in Blue showcased extraordinary skill and strategy, setting the tone for the tournament with a performance… Continue reading India Women create history at Kho Kho WC
Top 10 Indian Ethnic Wear Brands
New Delhi [India]: Indian ethnic wear is known for its cultural influence and artistic expression. Ethnic wear is not just about the fabrics anymore but also showcases India’s rich heritage. It has evolved over time to encompass and embrace trends, cultures, lifestyles and different occasions. Whether you are getting ready for a wedding or a… Continue reading Top 10 Indian Ethnic Wear Brands
Pixxel, Digantara launch satellites to monitor earth, space objects
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: Two Indian space start-ups — Pixxel and Digantara — on Wednesday announced the launch of their satellites onboard a SpaceX rocket to closely monitor the earth and objects orbiting around it, marking a new era for the private firms in the space sector. Pixxel became the first private company in India to have… Continue reading Pixxel, Digantara launch satellites to monitor earth, space objects