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Two dead, over 40 fall ill after drinking contaminated water on Diwali in Yadgir district, Karnataka

Diwali, known as the festival of lights, turned tragic for Hothpet village in Shahapura taluk of Yadgir district in Karnataka as two persons died and more than 40 are being treated at a hospital after allegedly drinking contaminated water, officials said on Wednesday.

Oct 26, 2022

Wolf-Rayet 140 forms 'Fingerprint' in Space, NASA's Webb Telescope reveals

A new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals a remarkable cosmic sight: at least 17 concentric dust rings emanating from a pair of stars. Located just over 5,000 light-years from Earth, the duo is collectively known as Wolf-Rayet 140.

Oct 26, 2022

For cracker manufacturers in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi, eco-friendly crackers are still a far-fetched concept.

Shifting to green crackers, Sivakasi fireworks industry aims international market

The 6000 crore fireworks industry of Sivakasi, which has turned mainly into green crackers, is now planning to tap the international firecracker industry hitherto dominated by Chinese players. While China has a huge global footprint in the export market of fireworks with an annual turnover of Rs 26,000 crore, the Sivakasi industry is trying to get a small fraction of the business.

Oct 25, 2022

"Love hormone" can reverse cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's patients; promises new hope [details]

According to a new study, a novel derivative of oxytocin, also known as the 'love hormone', can reverse cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease that is induced by an important protein.

Oct 25, 2022

E-commerce supply chain unlocks limitless opportunities in India

E-commerce providing tailwinds to tier-2, 3 cities to nurture local talent

Flipkart has become an ecosystem enabler by rolling out myriad initiatives, which create new employment opportunities for the youth of the country — all the way from metros to tier 2, 3 cities, mofussil towns and villages.

Oct 24, 2022

Chinese LED lights swarm Indian homes this Diwali despite ban calls [details]

As millions of Indians gear up to celebrate Diwali on Monday, Chinese suppliers have delivered record products, from LED light decors to stickers, amid the lingering voices in the country to decouple with China over supply chain and push for local manufacturing.

Oct 23, 2022

Official Line: All Indian languages must grow to cut influence of English [details]

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has opened a front against the Modi government by getting a resolution passed in the state Assembly against the "imposition" of Hindi.

Oct 23, 2022

Oracle modernising Airtel for larger 5G roll-out in India

As Bharti Airtel rolls out 5G services in select cities in India, Cloud major Oracle is busy helping the telecom operator in its digital metamorphosis, internally as well as externally, to serve its stakeholders and customers better as it transitions from 4G to 5G.

Oct 22, 2022

Bollywood returns to Shopian in Kashmir Valley 30 years after Betaab

In the early 80's, Rahul Rawail created history at the Box office through a movie called 'Betaab' starring Sunny Deol and returns now with Kidz Film Festival

Oct 21, 2022

Guinness Records names Monday worst day of week; Netizens can relate

Many vouched for Tuesday being the worst day of the week since weekend highs have long subsided and a full working week lies ahead

Oct 18, 2022

Modi to open PM Kisan Samman Sammelan on Oct 17; to release funds worth Rs 16,000cr [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate "PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022" on October 17 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in the national capital.

Oct 15, 2022

Beer to be sold in departmental stores across J&K; council granting licenses [details]

Only eligible departmental stores will be given licenses to sell beer; Mahila Cong holds a protest against the decision.

Oct 12, 2022

India has agreed to expand space cooperation with Italy

Space Startups: Sectoral report seeks PLI scheme to give boost to Indian space sector

A comprehensive policy for the space sector, introduction of production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, and promotion of independent launch solutions for private sector satellites are needed for the sector, states a sectoral report.

Oct 11, 2022

Actor and singer Ayaan Khan fights against drug menace in J&K

Ayaan Khan said I aim to give the best opportunities to the youth and provide them a platform to showcase their artistic skills

Oct 7, 2022

Firecracker units in Sivakasi anxious as Diwali business dips amid high prices

TN: Prices of Diwali firecrackers skyrocket, Sivakasi units anxious

According to him, this is mainly due to the green crackers replacing the traditional barium nitrate-laden crackers that have a shelf life of 10 years.