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This smart necklace 'SmokeMon' will track every puff you smoke

Researchers have developed a smart neck-worn device resembling a lapis blue pendant called "SmokeMon" that detects a user's smoking by capturing the heat signature from a lit cigarette in real-time, a new study has shown.

Feb 14, 2023

Extracts from 2 wild plants can block Covid-19 virus: US Study

Two common wild plants contain extracts that inhibit the ability of the virus that causes Covid-19 to infect living cells, a US study has discovered.

Feb 11, 2023

Turkey's battered economy hit further by earthquake, estimate puts loss at $50 billion; Death toll surpasses 21,000

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria four days ago has surpassed 21,000, according to latest data

Feb 10, 2023

"Land subsidence" in Doda village: Experts allay fear about a repetition of Joshimath in J&K [details]

Authorities pushed the panic button after 22 structures in the Nai Basti village of the Thathri area of the Doda district of J&K developed cracks. Three houses were collapsed after developing cracks.

Feb 8, 2023

Gum infection may lead to serious heart problem: Study

A gum disease called periodontitis can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth, and now it is found that it could also lead to a serious heart problem, a new study has shown.

Jan 28, 2023

5 Must Read Books on Entrepreneurship in 2023

Since entrepreneurship has been a hot topic in recent years, several business titans have documented their entrepreneurial journeys

Jan 25, 2023

Should India layoff unproductive civil servants?

First Covid, now recession fears spike layoffs: Indian professionals under tremendous stress, anxiety

About 3,000 tech professionals are losing their jobs on an average daily in the month of January, including thousands in India.

Jan 24, 2023

Road safety body IRF urges FM to waive GST on 'life saving helmets'

Road safety body International Road Federation (IRF) wrote a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, demanding removal of GST on life saving device helmets for safety of the two-wheeler riders in the forthcoming Union Budget 2023-24.

Jan 19, 2023

Two Delhi IIT students hit by car while crossing road, one dead

Two students pursuing their PhD at the IIT here were hit by a car outside the institute's gate number 1, leading to the death of one, a police official said on Wednesday

Jan 18, 2023

Rehman Rahi- Kashmir's first Jnanpith awardee poet, dies [details]

Rahi is the first Kashmiri writer to be awarded the Jnanpith, the country's highest literary award for his poetic collection Siyah Rood Jaeren Manz

Jan 9, 2023

India's Millets events reach NY; MoS V Muraleedharan releases poster of Millets Festival [details]

The year 2023 has been designated as the "International Year of Millets" and a poster for Millets Festival was released in New York along with plans to organise year-long millets-based programs.

Jan 9, 2023

AIIMS memo shows glimpse of director's dedication; hailed for progressive thinking [details]

A leaked memo is going viral on social media, which shows a glimpse into AIIMS director's hectic schedule, gaining praise from everyone.

Jan 1, 2023

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95 in Vatican city

Former Pope Benedict XVI passed away at his residence in the Vatican on Saturday. He was 95, according to an official announcement.

Dec 31, 2022

People with perfectionist traits more prone to burnout: Study

People with perfectionist traits are more susceptible to burnout, and it is not only due to work-related stress, a new study has shown.