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Significance of Holi

Mar 27, 2021 - 12:19 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

In spite of being such a colorful and gay festival, there are various aspects of Holi which makes it so significant for our lives. Though they might not be so apparent but a closer look […]

Holi: Let the color shower joy

Mar 27, 2021 - 12:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as ‘Holika’. The festivals finds a detailed description in early religious works such as Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras. Historians also believe that Holi was […]

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 125.3 mn

Mar 27, 2021 - 12:05 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Washington (TIP): The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 125.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.75 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Friday […]

UK govt mulling Covid vax certification

Mar 27, 2021 - 12:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that his government is considering coronavirus vaccine certification but suggested it might only be implemented once all adults in the country have been offered a jab by the end […]

Biden announces 200mn vax doses in 100 days

Mar 27, 2021 - 12:00 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

US President Joe Biden announced a new goal of administering 200 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Americans in his first 100 days in office. Biden made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday, March […]

Sonam suggests measures to tackle anonymous trolls

Mar 26, 2021 - 10:09 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Actor Sonam Kapoor wondered if Twitter has ‘become too toxic’ after model and television personality Chrissy Teigen announced her decision to quit the platform on Wednesday night, citing negativity. Sonam suggested that ID proofs be […]

Bhagyashree returning to Bollywood After 11 years

Mar 26, 2021 - 10:07 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Maine Pyaar Kiya actress Bhagyashree is making her acting comeback with Thalaivi after 11 years. Bhagyashree, who had quit films after marriage to focus on her family, will be seen playing the role of J […]

Apple Music ‘Saylists’ will help children with speech-sound disorders

Mar 26, 2021 - 10:02 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Apple Music has partnered with Rothco and Warner Music to develop a series of playlists with over a hundred tracks called ‘Saylists’ in order to help young listeners with speech-sound disorders, according to reports. According […]

New bacterial strains found on International Space Station may help grow plants in space

Mar 26, 2021 - 10:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Discovery of novel bacterial strains aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests the possibility of astronauts growing their own vegetables while in space, says a new study by researchers based at University of Hyderabad (UoH) […]

A new image gives a closer look at M87 black hole and its magnetic field

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:59 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Astronomers have used Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) to release a new and more detailed image of the M87 black hole, showcasing spiraling lines with mysterious magnetic forces close to its edges. The image showing the […]

WhatsApp rolls out Chat Threads to beta testers

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WhatsApp is working on a number of features that will enable users to interact with the company. One of those features is Chat Threads. In the past, reports have talked about such a feature being […]

India ranks 40th on International Intellectual Property Index

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:43 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Washington (TIP): India ranked 40 among 53 global economies on the latest annual edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index released on Tuesday, March 23. Released annually by the US Chamber of Commerce Global […]

Oil prices slide as coronavirus lockdown concerns outweigh Suez Canal disruptions

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Oil prices skidded around 2% as fuel demand concerns re-emerged alongside fresh coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, trimming overnight gains spurred by the grounding of a giant container ship blocking crude shipments through the Suez Canal. Brent […]

India’s economy on path of gradual recovery: IMF

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:39 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

India‘s economy is on the path of gradual recovery, the International Monetary Fund has said ahead of its next month’s spring meeting with the World Bank. “India’s economy is on the path of gradual recovery, […]

SEBI relaxes norms for listing of startups

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Seeking to boost listing of startups, markets watchdog SEBI on Thursday decided a slew of relaxations to norms, including reducing holding period for pre-issue capital and allowing discretionary allotment to eligible investors. The changes have […]

H&M, Nike face boycotts in China as Xinjiang becomes wedge issue

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

US and European retail brands in China are suddenly facing a dilemma: Embrace cotton from Xinjiang and come under attack in the West, or reject it and risk a boycott in the world’s second-biggest economy. […]

Agni deva: The acceptor of sacrifices

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Agni deva is the fire god and acceptor of sacrifices. He is the god of divine knowledge. He is also the ashta-dikapala (guardians of the directions) of the southeast direction. To invoke Agni deva the […]

Rishikesh: The celestial city of hermit’s hermitage

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:28 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The celestial city of Rishikesh is a hermit’s hermitage, a sage’s abode and an adventure lover’s hub. This lively city is among the holiest places of Hindus. The tranquil and sometimes raging river of Ganges […]

Venus Williams loses early at Miami Open

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

It has been 20 years since Venus Williams won her home tournament, and her stay at the 2021 Miami Open was brief. Williams was eliminated on the first day of play Tuesday, March 23, by […]

March 26 New York & Dallas E – Edition

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:23 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held in World Cup qualifying

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:21 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Former champions Germany, England and Italy got off to winning starts in their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Thursday but Spain were held to a 1-1 home draw by Greece. Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a […]

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Series win in sight, India fret over spin combination

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:18 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Mumbai (TIP): An image of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, arms around their shoulders, trended on social media on Wednesday as Team India made the most of a rare leisure day in their bio-bubble in […]

Suez Canal suspends traffic as ship stuck like ‘beached whale’

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Egypt (TIP): A container ship blocking the Suez Canal like a “beached whale” created a new setback for global trade on Thursday as officials stopped all ships entering the channel and the salvage company said […]

New Zealand passes miscarriages bereavement leave law

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:11 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Wellington (TIP): New Zealand’s parliament has passed legislation giving mothers and their partners the right to paid leave following a miscarriage or still birth, becoming only the second country in the world to do so. […]

Russia opposition leader Navalny’s health worsens in prison

Mar 26, 2021 - 9:06 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Moscow (TIP): Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has suffered back pains and leg problems in prison, his lawyer said Thursday. The lawyer, Olga Volkova, said Navalny’s condition has notably deteriorated in recent days. “He’s suffering […]

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