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Apple showcases Indian-origin women techies' power on world stage; a look at who they are [details]

Indian-origin women techies took the stage by storm during Apple's recent Macbook event. Here's a look at who they are.

Oct 19, 2021

AppleToo: Janneke Parrish, Who Raised Concerns at Workplace, Fired

Janneke Parrish, a programme manager on Apple Maps, was terminated for apps like Robinhood, Pokemon GO and Google Drive in her work station, but insiders alleged that it was owing to her role in leading #AppleToo movement.

Oct 16, 2021

London, Sept. 9, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2020 shows a general view of the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain. Crucial talks aimed at finding a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the European Union (EU) opened Tuesday in Londo

UK not to replace 1000-yr-old Parliament House, to spend $16 billion for its repairs

A Parliament House to replace the current one, despite its flaws, never was a preferred option for the British government, despite its historical precedent.

Oct 15, 2021

India ships vaccines to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Iran under 'Vaccine Maitri'

India began vaccine exports in October 2021-22 to meet its commitments to the WHO's Covax programme.

Oct 15, 2021

India vows to mainstream biodiversity across all sectors

Biodiversity: Over 100 nations adopt Kunming Declaration, Japan increases fund

The landmark post-2020 global biodiversity framework is expected to be approved in May 2022, following official discussions in January 2022.

Oct 14, 2021

India's August industrial production rises by 11.9% YoY, markets react positively

Infrastructure or construction products output increased by 11.1 percent, while consumer durables production increased by 8%, up from (-) 10.2 percent.

Oct 13, 2021

INDIAN ARMY FACILITATES STUDENTS OF J&K TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AT MEWAR UNIVERSITY

Indian Army, Mewar University launch assistive scholarship for J&K students; mitigates financial burden

On behalf of the Northern Command Headquarters, Lt Gen D.P. Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps, handed over a cheque of Rs. 2.5 crore to Ashok Kumar Gadiya, Chairman, Mewar University.

Oct 12, 2021

MoS MEA felicitates youth at Jaipur Foot USA event in NYC

Oxygen on Wheels, limb fitment van; NY ceremony felicitates youths' feats [details]

Jaipur Foot USA, a non-profit organisation in the US, is hosting an event to felicitate some remarkable contributions by two youths, who have been incremental in some significant projects.

Oct 11, 2021

PM Modi to visit UP twice this month; will inaugurate int'l airport, lay medical college foundation [details]

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kushinagar international airport which will give a boost to tourism, especially in the Buddhist circuit, as Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha breathed his last.

Oct 10, 2021

Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari to command SpaceX Crew-3 mission to ISS [Details]

Indian-American astronaut Raja Chari to command SpaceX Crew-3 mission to International Space Station

Oct 8, 2021

IndiGo promoters' differences threaten services

IndiGo is offering discount for vaccinated passengers; how to avail discount [details]

In a bid to encourage people to get inoculated, IndiGo is now offering incentives to passengers who have received either one or both doses of the vaccine.

Oct 8, 2021

School where teachers killed by terrorists

Selective killings go unabated in Kashmir; principal among two teachers killed by terrorists [details]

Without any fear, terrorists conduct "identity parades" to identify teachers who belong to the minority community. Principal along with a teacher were shot dead in front of students, teachers.

Oct 7, 2021

A pacemaker for brain may treat most severe depression when other therapies fail

Sarah's is the first documented case of personalising a method referred to as deep brain stimulation.

Oct 7, 2021

Going the extra mile: COVID vaccines delivered using "Make in India" drones in Manipur [Watch]

In an effort to make healthcare accessible to the last citizen of the country, Mandaviya launched ICMR's Drone Response and Outreach in North East (i-Drone) programme on Monday.

Oct 6, 2021

Why NASA's Experimental DART is attempting to crash on Didymos asteroid

Dimorphos was chosen for this expedition because of its relative size to asteroids that might pose a threat to Earth.