KOHIMA: The British Council India has emphasised the role of music, arts, and education in building deeper understanding and stronger connections between young people from different countries. Talking to PTI on the sidelines of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Alison Barrett, Director of British Council India (Minister for Education & Cultural Affairs, British High Commission… Continue reading British Council to strengthen cultural, educational ties at Hornbill Festival
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Tremors in parts of Maharashtra after earthquake jolts Telangana
NAGPUR: Tremors were felt in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur districts after an earthquake struck Mulugu in neighbouring Telangana on Wednesday morning, officials said. The earthquake of 5.3 magnitude was recorded in Mulugu at 7.27 am, according to the National Center for Seismology. Light tremors were felt in Nagpur, as per the India Meteorological Department… Continue reading Tremors in parts of Maharashtra after earthquake jolts Telangana
“We salute valiant personnel of Indian Navy”: PM Modi extends greetings on Navy Day
New Delhi [India], December 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings on the occasion of Indian Navy Day and saluted the valiant personnel of the Indian Navy for their unmatched courage and dedication. “On Navy Day, we salute the valiant personnel of the Indian Navy who protect our seas with unmatched courage… Continue reading “We salute valiant personnel of Indian Navy”: PM Modi extends greetings on Navy Day
Brain stimulation effectiveness tied to learning ability, not age: Study
Lausanne [Switzerland]: As we age, our cognitive and motor functions degrade, reducing our independence and overall quality of life. Research efforts to mitigate or perhaps eliminate this have resulted in technologies that hold a lot of promise. Now, scientists led by Friedhelm Hummel at EPFL have identified an important factor affecting an individual’s responsiveness to… Continue reading Brain stimulation effectiveness tied to learning ability, not age: Study
Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi, Vaishali among five Indian participants at top FIDE event
LAUSANNE: The supremely-gifted R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi and R Vaishali will be among five Indian participants in the upcoming 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) said on Monday. The prestigious event will be held in New York City from December 26-31 as the tournament enters North America for the… Continue reading Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi, Vaishali among five Indian participants at top FIDE event
India tops global list for mobile malware attacks: Zscaler Report
NEW DELHI: In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according to a report. The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report analysed a dataset comprising over 20 billion threat-related mobile transactions… Continue reading India tops global list for mobile malware attacks: Zscaler Report
ISRO chief Somanath urges youths to pursue careers in science & technology
GUWAHATI: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somanath on Monday exhorted youths to engage themselves with scientific and technological advancements being made by the country so that India can emerge as a global leader in the years ahead. He urged them to pursue careers in science and technology and contribute to the growth in… Continue reading ISRO chief Somanath urges youths to pursue careers in science & technology
Ban on Indian TV Channels sought in Bangladesh High Court
Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 3: A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of Indian TV channels in the country citing growing concerns over the impact of Indian media on Bangladeshi culture and society, Dhaka Tribune reported. Lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan, who filed the petition on Monday,… Continue reading Ban on Indian TV Channels sought in Bangladesh High Court
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and M&M post PV sales growth YoY in November 2024; Hyundai records decline
New Delhi [India]: India’s passenger vehicle market witnessed varied performance across major automakers in November 2024. While Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors posted year-on-year growth, Hyundai faced challenges in its domestic market. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker, reported strong growth in total passenger vehicle sales, reaching 141,312 units during the month.… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and M&M post PV sales growth YoY in November 2024; Hyundai records decline
BSF assures complete control over India-Bangladesh Border in WB, thwarts infiltration attempts
Siliguri (West Bengal), December 02: Soorya Kant Sharma, Inspector General of North Bengal Frontier BSF spoke on the situation of Bangladesh border. He said that the situation on the border is under complete control and they are making every effort to ensure that the international border is safe. Soorya Kant Sharma, Inspector General of North… Continue reading BSF assures complete control over India-Bangladesh Border in WB, thwarts infiltration attempts