SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission delayed over helium leak, to attempt on Wednesday
New Delhi, Aug 27 – SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission aimed to conduct the first-ever ‘all-civilian’ spacewalk has been delayed over a helium leak, said the Elon-Musk-led company on Tuesday. The four-member mission was scheduled to launch today. It is now planned for liftoff
S. Korea, CEPI discuss ways to bolster investment in local bio firms
Seoul, Aug 27 – The head of the global coalition meant to combat epidemic diseases said Seoul’s contribution plays a critical role in maintaining health initiatives worldwide, according to South Korea’s foreign ministry on Tuesday. South Korea contributed $33 million to the Coalition
S. Korean PM urges nurses, medical workers to call off planned strike
New Delhi, 27 Aug – South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday urged nurses and medical workers nationwide to call off a strike planned for this week, saying the government is doing everything it can to improve their working conditions. Duck-soo issued
PLI booster: Apple ecosystem to create 5-6 lakh jobs in India
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Riding on robust local production as iPhone manufacturing plants in India continue to create new export records each month, Apple is all set to create 5-6 lakh jobs (direct and indirect) in the coming 1-2 years. As iPhone
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may boost cancer treatment outcomes: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 24 – Neoadjuvant chemotherapy — used to shrink tumours before cancer surgery — can significantly improve treatment outcomes and boost survival rate, said experts here on Saturday. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment where chemotherapy drugs are administered
Even mild concussion can raise long-term risk of dementia
New Delhi, Aug 24 – Minor brain injuries at a young age that lead to concussion even for a short period may impact the brain later, and raise the risk of dementia, finds a study. The study, led by researchers at the University
India’s 1st reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’ launched
New Delhi, Aug 24 – Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone, in collaboration with the Martin Group on Saturday successfully launched India’s first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’. RHUMI-1, carrying 3 Cube satellites and 50 PICO satellites was launched to a suborbital trajectory from the
India’s $30 billion creative industry employs 8 pc of working population: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, Aug 24 – The creative industry in India now stands at $30 billion, responsible for the employment of nearly 8 per cent of the country’s working population, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said. Minister Puri stressed that with creative
India aspires to grab 10 pc share of all 6G patents in next 3 years
New Delhi, Aug 24 – India can achieve a share of 10 per cent of all 6G patents along with one-sixth contributions to global standards in the next three years, a government-led panel has stressed. The country has already launched various initiatives like
US rate cut announcement: Indian markets set to respond positively
Mumbai, Aug 24 – Buoyed by positive US economic data and other global cues, the Indian stock markets continued their recovery rally this week. With the US government now confirming a rate cut (most likely in September), domestic markets are anticipated to respond
Govt support, private investments to propel India as global space leader: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 23 – With apt support from government and private investments, India will emerge as a global space leader, said experts on Friday on the first National Space Day. India is celebrating its maiden National Space Day [NSpD-2024] on August 23
Men with high-risk HPV more vulnerable to infertility: Study
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted virus, can decrease the sperm quantity and quality in men leading to infertility, a study confirmed on Friday. Researchers from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Argentina showed that men are very
Pesco-vegetarian diet may help reduce mortality in older adults: Study
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Plant-based diet has long been touted as healthy, but it may not be enough for the sustenance of older people, claims a study on Friday, noting that including seafood may help. The study, conducted by Loma Linda University,
Mumbai clocks 2nd highest prime property price rise on global index in April-June
Mumbai, Aug 23 – The financial capital recorded a significant increase on the international index in the second quarter this year — ranking second in terms of annual price growth as a reflection of the surge in residential demand in the city, especially
1 out of 4 millennials in India experiencing burnout, firms need to evolve: Report
Mumbai, Aug 23 – As companies in India strive to engage and retain millennials at the workplace, one in four from this dynamic generation are experiencing burnout, highlighting the urgent need for organisations to create environments that promote their well-being, a report showed
President Droupadi Murmu calls Indian space sector growth ‘extraordinary’
New Delhi, Aug 23 – The growth of the Indian space sector is ‘extraordinary’, said President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the country’s maiden National Space Day on Friday. National Space Day is being celebrated across the nation to commemorate the successful
Unmatched speed of realme 13+ 5G revolutionises mid-range smartphone gaming experience
New Delhi, Aug 23 – In the rapidly advancing smartphone industry, users in the mid-price segment have been seeking devices that deliver exceptional performance, particularly for gaming applications. However, many have found the current offerings lacking, with issues ranging from inadequate performance to
Nestle appoints Laurent Freixe as CEO, replaces Mark Schneider
New Delhi, Aug 22 – Swiss conglomerate Nestle S.A. on Thursday appointed veteran executive Laurent Freixe as the CEO of the company, effective September 1, as Mark Schneider leaves the food and beverages multinational. The company has also nominated Freixe as a candidate
LinkedIn appoints Kumaresh Pattabiraman as Country Manager, Product Head in India
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn on Friday announced it has appointed Kumaresh Pattabiraman as new Country Manager and Product Head in India. With over 135 million members, India stands as LinkedIn’s second-largest and fastest-growing market. In a post,
Number of heat-related patients in South Korea exceeds 3,000
Seoul, Aug 23 – The number of heat-related patients in South Korea has exceeded 3,000 so far this year, as scorching heat continues to sweep across the nation, health authorities said on Friday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA),