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Covid Impact: US sees sharpest decline in life expectancy since World War II

According to new research Covid-19 pandemic decreased life expectancy in the US by 1.87 years, between 2018 and 2020, a drop not seen since World War II.

Jun 25, 2021

Ancient Coronavirus epidemic rocked East Asia 20,000 years ago; its evidence found in modern populations

A new study by an international team of researchers has discovered that a coronavirus epidemic erupted in the region of East Asia over 20,000 years ago, with evidence of it found in modern day populations.

Jun 24, 2021

What is Karwar Naval Base: India bets big on Asia's largest Naval Base [details]

Project Seabird has been the Indian Navy's prestigious infrastructure project all along. It has appointed American multinational engineering firm AECOM as the project management consultant for Phase II-A of the development

Jun 24, 2021

SEBI halts PNB Housing's preferential share offering of Rs 4,000 crore; Here's why

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has ordered PNB Housing Finance to postpone a proposed preferential offer of up to Rs 4,000 crore in shares to Carlyle Group Inc.-controlled companies.

Jun 21, 2021

Hunt for precious fungus turns risky for Nepal's Yarsagumba collectors; heavy snowfall, rains create havoc [details]

Every year during May and June, caravans of people head to higher altitudes in the Himalayan region of Nepal to chase gold and collect the world's most expensive fungus used in medicines across Southeast Asia. This year, the event turned quite unfortunate for many who had to be rescued from torrential rains and heavy snowfall at almost 17,000 ft up in the mountains.

Jun 20, 2021

New Vaccine Provides Full protection Against Malaria; Leverages Technology Used in COVID-19 Vaccines [Study]

A new mRNA vaccine was found to provide maximum protection against malaria in animal models.

Jun 19, 2021

Equity indices in red tracking Asian markets; Sensex down by 98 points

In the Asian markets, the leading Indian equity indices traded in the negative territory.

Jun 17, 2021

Covid origin enigma: Amid virologist's denial, China still under scanner [details]

Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli has repeatedly claimed that Covid's lab-leak theory is not feasible

Jun 17, 2021

Adani's woes continue; shares of 3 group companies hit lower circuit on third consecutive day [details]

It's worth noting that some of Adani's publicly traded equities have increased in value by more than six-fold since the beginning of 2020.

Jun 16, 2021

Don't man up: Overcoming stigma of mental health, prostate cancer in men

When it comes to talking about men's health, there's more stigma attached to it than one can imagine and mental Health and prostate cancer top the list.

Jun 16, 2021

Analysis: Adani stocks reflect similar set of FPIs while mutual fund holdings remain low

Despite the fact that Adani Group stocks have been on fire in recent months, an analysis of shareholdings shows that in the March 2021 quarter, a similar set of top FPI holdings across institutional and mutual funds decreased. In addition, mutual fund stock holdings are very small.

Jun 15, 2021

QS World University Rankings 2022: 8 Indian universities figure in world's best 400 universities [details]

A total of 22 Indian Universities have made it to the top 1000 ranking, while three Indian institutions, namely IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IISc Bangalore, have figured in the top 200 universities

Jun 9, 2021

Franklin Templeton APAC head Vivek Kudva may appeal against SEBI ban

After the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a one-year suspension on Vivek Kudva, the Head of Asia Pacific Distribution for Franklin Templeton, he is considering appealing the ruling to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).

Jun 8, 2021

A bullock cart race scene from Karnataka captured by nature photographer Naveen

What is Shankarpat; bullock cart racing is Maha's rich cultural heritage [details]

In India, the bullock cart race is synonymous with the pride of villagers seeking traces of their tradition. In 2017, some state governments amended the Prevention of Cruelty to the Animals Act 1960 to keep this tradition alive much to the chagrin of animal lovers.

Jun 7, 2021

Naavnedhi K Wwadhwa's unstoppable journey from desolation to a face of wellness and inspiration

Naavnedhi K Wwadhwa SAID I guides people across the globe to manifest the harmonious and peaceful life of their dreams

Jun 6, 2021

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