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Watch | Coronavirus: Tripura puppet theatre releases thought-provoking video to create awareness

The video released by the Tripura Puppet Theatre features three puppet dolls speaking in Bengali, portrays a government official, his family and a doctor; advocates the need for personal hygiene.

Mar 24, 2020

International Day of Forests: Significance, theme and facts you should know about this day

Under the United Nations, the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the UN in collaboration with Governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and other relevant organizations in the field celebrate the annually on March 21.

Mar 21, 2020

Coronavirus LIVE update: India's death toll hits 68; total cases rise to 3082

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases, which has globally infected nine lakh people, has gone over 3,000 in India.

Mar 16, 2020

Coronavirus fear: IIM Bangalore convocation slated to take place on March 20 postponed

In view of the Covid-19 outbreak and the advisories by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, IIM Bangalore has decided to postpone the convocation 2020 scheduled for Friday, March 20,

Mar 11, 2020

Historic moment for Bengaluru city police: 8 DCPs, 2 ACPs are women

For the first time, Bengaluru Police force consists eight out of 20 DCPs and two ACPs as women officers who are working towards making Bengaluru a safe city for everyone.

Mar 10, 2020

Women's Day 2020: 5 areas where women still strive for equality

In spite of some impressive advancements made by women in various sectors, there are many areas where a lot needs to be done. Both by the government and women themselves.

Mar 7, 2020

I&B ministry lifts ban on Malayalam news channels MediaOne TV and Asianet News over Delhi riots coverage

The news channels have been suspended for carrying reports that "highlighted the attack on places of worship and favoured a particular community".

Mar 7, 2020

ISRO calls off Chandrayan-2 launch due to technical snag in the rocket

India to attempt going back to the Moon with Chandrayan-3 Lunar Lander

ISRO Chairman K Sivan had earlier stated that the configuration of Chandrayaan-3 will be similar to Chandrayaan-II, adding that Chandrayan-II was the most complex mission that ISRO had attempted.

Mar 5, 2020

Kajal Aggarwal keeps the sari worn to inaugural to herself, fails to return to store

Rumour mills suggest that the actress left Hyderabad without returning the sari and other accessories she was given as part of the inaugural ceremony.

Mar 5, 2020

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Simple blood test to detect Alzheimer's comes closer

The researchers believe that such a blood test could replace invasive and expensive current brain imaging and spinal fluid tests to detect Alzheimer's disease.

Mar 4, 2020

Vistara considering a bid for Air India, says chairman Bhaskar Bhat

Vistara, a joint venture between India's Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is considering a bid for the government's stake in state-run carrier Air India.

Mar 3, 2020

Apple's is aiming to make its tablet devices as primary computers

Are you bad at Math? Here's how you can become an Apple coder

New research from the University of Washington in Seattle found that a natural aptitude for learning languages is a stronger predictor of learning to programme than basic math knowledge or numeracy.

Mar 3, 2020

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

EB-5 Visa: Indian startups planning to expand to US must shell out $50,000 extra

Indians looking forward to migrating to the US under the EB-5 or investor visa category will have to pay $50,000 extra from April 1.

Mar 2, 2020

Government asks banks to process 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications by March 15

Banks were asked by the Government to release the loans in approved cases immediately. The financial institutions are requested to take up about 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications latest by March 15, with special emphasis on the North Eastern Region (NER).