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US scientists discover chemical to reverse ageing

US scientists discover 'Yamanaka factors' to reverse ageing

In a groundbreaking study, US researchers have unlocked a new frontier in the fight against ageing and age-related diseases.

Jul 17, 2023

"Unconstitutional, irrational, egregious": Industry stakeholders react to 28% GST on online games [details]

Online gaming industry stakeholders on Tuesday termed the 28 per cent GST on the full value of gaming as "unconstitutional, irrational and egregious", saying that the move is a self goal that will kill the skilled online gaming sector in the country.

Jul 11, 2023

Backed by Deepika Padukone & Raftaar, FrontRow winds up operations [details]

Non-academic learning and community platform FrontRow, backed by celebrities like Deepika Padukone and rapper Raftaar, has shut down, media reports said on Monday.

Jul 10, 2023

Taliban orders shutting down of beauty salons in Afghanistan as extreme restrictions against women continue

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has ordered the shut down of all beauty and hair salons across the war-torn nation, in the regime's latest restriction against women.

Jul 4, 2023

NASA builds all-electric aircraft to create path toward electric aviation

NASA has created an all-electric aircraft that will not only pave the way toward electric aviation but also support the US climate goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector by 2050.

Jun 24, 2023

J&K secures top rank in Food Safety Index for third consecutive year [details]

The index is released annually by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to measure the performance of states and UTs on various parameters of food safety.

Jun 8, 2023

Dalai Lama receives Ramon Magsaysay Award in person after 64 yrs

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was on Wednesday presented the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award personally by members of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation after 64 years at his residence in the hill town of Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh.

Apr 26, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning BuzzFeed News to be shut down; to focus on HuffPost [details]

In shocking news to the global media industry, the Pulitzer Prize-winning news arm of BuzzFeed.com is being shut down, CEO Jonah Peretti announced on Thursday.

Apr 20, 2023

BCCI announce increase in prize money for all men's and women's domestic tournaments

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced an increase in the prize money for all men's and women's senior domestic tournaments.

Apr 17, 2023

Amit Shah confers 'Maharashtra Bhushan' on reformer Appasaheb Dharmadhikari.

11 die of heat stroke after 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award ceremony in Mumbai

At least 11 persons succumbed to heat stroke and over four dozen hospitalised after a mammoth public event in which Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the 'Maharashtra Bhushan-2022' Award on social reformer Appasaheb Dharmadhikari.

Apr 17, 2023

Indian-American C.R. Rao awarded International Prize in Statistics

Noted Indian-American mathematician and statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics for his work more than 75 years back, which continues to exert a profound influence on science.

Apr 10, 2023

India's Saweety Boora celebrates her win over China's Wang Lina during the final match in 81 kg category at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships in New Delhi

India's Nitu, Saweety strike historic gold at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships

Scripting history, exuberant Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora were crowned as World Champions for the first time after registering contrasting victories in the finals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, here on Saturday.

Mar 25, 2023

Russian woman jumps from building, Kerala Women's Commission seeks report

The Kerala State Women's Commission on Friday sought a report from the Koorachundu Police station in Kozhikode on the condition of a Russian woman presently undergoing treatment in the Medical College hospital there.

Mar 24, 2023

Thai Man Sues Wife for Hiding $353,000 Lottery Prize and Marrying Lover After Win; Wife Claims Separation Years Ago [Details]

Narin, 47, sought the assistance of a renowned Thai lawyer on 11 March 2023 to take legal action against his wife Chaweewan, 43, whom he says to have married 20 years ago