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India logs 11,466 fresh Covid cases; 460 fatalities in 24 hrs

On Wednesday, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that India recorded 11,466 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours. A total of 460 fatalities were also reported taking the death toll to 4,61,849.

Nov 10, 2021

Harekala Hajabba receiving the Padma Shri honor from the President of India

Inspiring story of K'taka fruit seller who won Padma Shri for his selfless contributions [read now]

Harekala Hajabba from Mangalore, Karnataka may have received one of the highest honors from President Ramnath Kovind now but he has been a state and national level hero for years.

Nov 9, 2021

US Fed Vice Chair hints at possibility of rate hike soon

The Fed's main inflation indicator, core personal consumption expenditures (PCE), is predicted to rise to 3.7 percent this year before falling to 2.3 percent in 2022, 2.2 percent in 2023, and 2.1 percent in 2024.

Nov 9, 2021

Indian youth all for open, receptive government; there's need to partake in shaping policies [opinion]

We need to stop shying away from policy, politics, and governance. If we continue to shy away, policies in our apparent interest will be dictated by those far removed from our reality, writes Mohammed Amaan Asim.

Nov 8, 2021

You can only fail if you give up: Pavan Reddy Appakonda

He believes his most outstanding achievement to be his ability to channel his enthusiasm towards a specific objective despite all obstacles.

Nov 7, 2021

COP26: Time to Address Climate Literacy to Combat Crisis, Say Organisations

EARTHDAY.ORG's Climate Literacy Campaign and Education International's Teach for the Planet Campaign have teamed up to help students become knowledgeable and involved environmental stewards.

Nov 5, 2021

These Two Small NASA Instruments to ISS to be Game Changers in Weather Forecast

The Compact Ocean Wind Vector Radiometer (COWVR) instrument is to measure the direction and speed of winds at the ocean surface, while the Temporal Experiment for Storms and Tropical Systems (TEMPEST) looks at atmospheric humidity.

Nov 4, 2021

Investors exposed to $59bn of climate risk from coal companies listed in Mumbai exchange

The report states that investors should learn the lessons from the energy transition in Europe, where most coal plants are no longer economically viable

Nov 4, 2021

PM Modi's ambitious GGI-OSOWOG launched at COP26; "critical solutions" near implementation

The project, spearheaded by Governments of India & the UK in partnership with the ISA and the World Bank Group, aims to harness solar energy wherever the sun is shining, ensuring that generated electricity flows to areas that need it most.

Nov 3, 2021

Indian army, terrorist, j&k, srinagar, encounter

1990 won't return; J&K rises, revisits history, remembers sacrifices [read now]

LG Manoj Sinha reminded the audience that it was the Pakistan Army disguised as Pashtun tribals that, on reaching Baramulla, created havoc and rampaged the entire town; killed, raped and looted the innocents; burnt houses, hospitals and churches.

Oct 31, 2021

Sudeep pens heartfelt letter for Puneeth Rajkumar

Sudeep Kiccha has written a heartfelt letter to Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Oct 30, 2021

Rajinikanth admitted to hospital; Necrosis suspected, says report [Details]

The 70-year-old veteran actor was admitted into Kauvery Hospital in Chennai for a day for suspected necrosis or blood supply issue

Oct 29, 2021

Facebook is now Meta; Zuckerberg further emphasises on metaverse vision [details]

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday officially revealed the social media platform's new brand name, hoping to build on the metaverse vision.

Oct 29, 2021

Israel Ambassador to Hungary (left) with British Ambassador Paul Fox who arrived in a London cab

The iconic London cab may hit Indian roads soon; electric, powerful and classy

London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of Chinese Auto Group, Geely is partnering with Exclusive Motors to launch the TX electric car in India.

Oct 28, 2021

India's coal situation no longer a crisis: CIL allays fears, worries; says no need to panic [Exclusive]

As for the infamous four days' worth of stock reserves left at power plants, CIL's spokesperson says, "all that is water under the bridge now since our production and despatches are all on the upswing."