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Scientists track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on wildlife

Researchers track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on wildlife

The proliferation of single-use plastic products -- masks, disposable gloves, testing kits and hygienic wipes -- which rose sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has significantly affected the environment as well as wildlife, according to a study.

Aug 2, 2022

American television: Actress famous for first inter-racial kiss on 'Star Trek' dies at 89

Actress Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original 'Star Trek' series passed away aged 89.

Aug 1, 2022

Health: Antibiotics in young kids can cause permanent asthma, allergies [Study]

Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, claims a new study conducted on mice.

Aug 1, 2022

Govt prepares to turn the tables on Oppn over price rise, inflation

The opposition parties keep targeting the BJP government at the Centre for rising inflation in the country. Since July 18, when the Monsoon session of Parliament opened, the opposition has been incessantly creating a ruckus in both the houses of the Parliament demanding a discussion on the issue of GST on food items and inflation. Leaving aside the proceedings of July 28 and 29 (when there was an uproar in both houses over the statement of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury), for eight consecutive days, there was a commotion in the Parliament over inflation and GST.

Jul 31, 2022

Hitler's watch sold for $1.1mn in US auction

"Whether good or bad history, it must be preserved"; Hitler's watch sold for $1.1 million in US auction

A watch said to have belonged to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler sold for a whopping $1.1 million at an auction in the US despite apprehension by members of the Jewish community, a media report said.

Jul 30, 2022

Consumer IT spending down, to slide further as recession fears grip Asia-Pacific

The consumer IT spending in the Asia-Pacific region, already taking the brunt in the ongoing tight market conditions, is set to further slide in 2023, depending on the severity of the economic slowdown, according to an IDC report.

Jul 25, 2022

India well-equipped to give befitting reply to all enemies: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India is "well equipped" to give befitting reply to "anyone who casts an evil eye on us".

Jul 24, 2022

QR code labeling on electronics items to start soon

The decision by the Department of Consumer Affairs on mandatory QR code labeling on various packaged commodities including electronics, will de-clutter the information for the consumers needed at the time of purchase, the India Cellular and Electronic Association (ICEA) said on Friday.

Jul 23, 2022

Canada witnesses surge in monkeypox, confirms 681 cases so far

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has updated the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country to 681.

Jul 23, 2022

Auction Time: Documents signed by Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, other tech honchos to go under hammer

A number of documents signed by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs and other tech pioneers, as well as additional collectible Apple memorabilia, are set to hit the auction block later in July.

Jul 22, 2022

Amazon Prime Day on July 23 & 24: Offers open in cosmetics, luxury items

Amazon India is back with its much-awaited annual shopping event - Prime Day. The two-day event, to begin at 12 a.m. on July 23, presents exciting offers on the largest selection of fashion and beauty brands on Amazon Fashion.

Jul 22, 2022

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway NH-44 now opens for traffic

After remaining closed for a few hours due to landslides and shooting stones at multiple places, the Jammu-Srinagar National highway has opened for vehicular traffic, officials said on Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2022

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway NH-44 closed for traffic due to landslides, shooting stones

The Jammu-Srinagar National highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to landslides and shooting stones, officials said on Wednesday.

Jul 20, 2022

LMC advisory against keeping ferocious breeds as pets [List of ferocious dog breeds, their bite force]

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has now identified dog breeds which are ferocious and not meant to be kept as pets.

Jul 19, 2022

"Gabbar Singh strikes again": Rahul Gandhi lashes out at GST steep rate hikes on rice, wheat, milk, curd, other food items

This comes amidst the GST council, presided over by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, voted to bring packaged items like milk, curd, and paneer, as well as unpackaged ones like rice and wheat, under the 5% slab and bank fees for issuing cheques under the 12% category.

Jul 18, 2022

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