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India's ICI Index up at 9.4% in July; Production growth expected to gain momentum in 2021

The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) readings for the month of July showed an expansion of 9.4 per cent from a decline of 7.6 per cent in July last year

Sep 1, 2021

Global cues, robust GDP projections push markets up, Sensex nearing 58,000-mark

Sensex has touched an all-time high of 57,918.71 points, while Nifty has hit a record high of 17,225.75 points on Wednesday after opening of the markets

Sep 1, 2021

Indian business owner teaches PayTM scammer a bitter lesson [must see]

Indian business owner teaches Paytm scammer a bitter lesson [must watch]

Indian business owner taught a scammer the perfect lesson after realizing that they were being duped for Rs 8,000. Here's how it went.

Aug 30, 2021

Long-term exercise reduces amount of calories burned while resting; weight loss made difficult for obese [Study]

A new study has found that people who engage in regular exercise, burn lesser calories on body maintenance than those who do not perform any vigorous physical activity, particularly those with obesity.

Aug 30, 2021

Magic in mother's voice reduces pain in new born babies [Study]

An UNIGE team shows that the maternal voice reduces signs of pain in premature babies when they undergo life-saving medical interventions.

Aug 28, 2021

New breakthrough blood test detects life-threatening placental disorder in 24 hours; could save lives [details]

An international team of researchers has developed a new test that can be conducted in the first trimester of pregnancy to detect PAS, a rare yet serious placental disorder.

Aug 27, 2021

Remove all unauthorised overhead cables within a month; BBMP tells ISPs, TV operators

The new order to clear all unauthorised overhead cables has been passed, giving TV operators and ISPs a deadline of just one month.

Aug 27, 2021

Corona crisis: 236 people from Iran land in Jaisalmer Corona crisis: 236 people from Iran land in Jaisalmer

After 16 MBBS students test COVID positive, authorities sound alarm in J&K [details]

Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of all the 20 districts have been directed to strictly adopt the COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) to ensure a check on the spread of the deadly virus.

Aug 26, 2021

Gitmo ex-detainee, an insurgent with several aliases, another on the UN Sanctions List: Meet Taliban's new regime

While the defence minister Abdul Qayuum Zakir is a former Guantanamo detainee, its new mayor Hamdullah Nomani has been on the UN Sanctions List

Aug 25, 2021

Harsh Joshi And His Excellent Vision About Entrepreneurship In The Book "The Mindset Of A Growing Entrepreneur"

Harsh Joshi says The capacity to success lies in how much strength and courage your dreams hold when your eyes are open

Aug 24, 2021

Taliban takeover has once again put a big question mark on Afghanistan's future

The Talibans takeover of Afghanistan has once again put a big question mark on its future, but it has also offered a glimmer of hope for the redevelopment of this war-ravaged country utilising its natural resources, writes Asad Mirza.

Aug 24, 2021

DRDO's biodegradable bags for Tirumala laddus

DRDO launches biodegradable bags for Tirumala laddus

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has come out with eco-friendly biodegradable bags for laddus at Tirumala temple here.

Aug 23, 2021

Infertility treatment could be effective; scientists identify protein to boost sperm function [details]

A study by scientists from the University of California San Diego has found that a protein known as Girdin (GIV) is vital in the occurrence of two processes that are essential in promoting sperm motility, survival, and successful fertilization.

Aug 22, 2021

Sonia Gandhi emphasises on Oppn unity ahead of 2024 LS polls; AAP, SP, BSP stay away [details]

Sonia Gandi emphasised on opposition unity ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to give the country a government that believes in the values of the freedom movement and in the principles enshrined in the Constitution.

Aug 20, 2021

Who is Arhan Bagati; world's youngest deputy chef de mission represents India at Tokyo Paralympics

Kashmir's Arhan Bagati is world's youngest Dy Chef-De-Mission at Tokyo Paralympics [inspiring journey]

The journey of a young Kashmiri pandit, who went on to become the world's youngest Deputy Chef-De-Mission at Tokyo Olympics is awe-inspiring. Here's a look.