Science & Technology
Year: 2021
Science & Technology
Microsoft launches first-ever APAC cybersecurity council
With the aim of building a strong communications channel for addressing cyber threats and sharing best practices across the participating countries, Microsoft has launched the first Asia Pacific Public Sector Cybersecurity Executive Council. Consisting of […]
Science & Technology
Science & Technology
Health
Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified
Scientists have identified a new drug which is highly effective in preventing severe Covid in mice infected with SARS-CoV-2, and could also treat other respiratory coronaviruses. The findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, suggest […]
Health
Study finds paradoxical relationship between emotions
A paradoxical relationship between the intensity of emotional expressions and how they are perceived, has been explored by a team of international researchers comprised of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, New […]
food
Cashew chicken
Ingredients 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 tbsp. arrowroot powder (or cornstarch), 1.5 tbsp. avocado olive oil, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth, 4 garlic […]
India
Indian jet in Dominica for Mehul Choksi flies out, destination unknown
New Delhi (TIP): The private jet India sent to Dominica with documents linked to the deportation of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi last week has flown out of the island at 8:10pm (local time) on Thursday, […]
India
Zydus Cadila first Indian company gets permission for clinical trials of Covid-19 antibodies cocktail
New Delhi (TIP): The only Indian company Zydus Cadila which claims to have developed neutralising monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)-based cocktail for the treatment of Covid-19 has been permitted to conduct clinical trials by the Subject Expert […]
India
‘Every journalist entitled to protection’: SC quashes sedition case against Vinod Dua
New Delhi (TIP): The Supreme Court Thursday, June 3, quashed the sedition case registered against senior journalist Vinod Dua in Himachal Pradesh. The verdict was pronounced by a bench led by Justice U.U. Lalit on […]
India
Incredible India
Dalhousie, Khajjiar: A nature lover’s heaven
If you wish to mesmerize yourself with the beauty that nature hides within itself, a Dalhousie travel is something you should plan for. It is an amazing location with raw natural beauty and unprecedented greenery […]
Bollywood
Manoj Bajpayee opts out of Indian remake of Hrithik Roshan starrer ‘The Night Manager’
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has opted out to play the villain in the Hrithik Roshan-led Indian remake of the British limited series, The Night Manager. He was about to play Richard Roper, played by Hugh Laurie […]
Entertainment
Kate Winslet didn’t let Mare of Easttown team edit her ‘bulgy belly’
Our bodies aren’t perfect; they change as we age and might not be flattering at every stage. It’s a reality which the entertainment industry seldom addresses. They have the tools to edit those imperfections after […]
Bollywood
Bollywood
Matthew Perry Calls Off Engagement With Fiancee Molly Hurwitz
Just a week after the F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion, Matthew Perry began trending. The actor and his fiancée Molly Hurwitz have called off their engagement, People reports. “Sometimes things just don’t work out and this is one […]
India
PM Modi speaks to Milkha Singh, wishes him speedy recovery
New Delhi (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh and inquired about his health, reported ANI. Modi wished the legendary athlete a speedy recovery and hoped he will […]
Coronavirus
India
Govt sets up expert panel to fix national minimum wage
New Delhi (TIP): The government has constituted an expert group led by Prof Ajit Mishra, that will give recommendations on fixation of minimum wages and national floor minimum wage. “The Ministry of Labour & Employment […]
Coronavirus
Coronavirus
Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 Caseload Tops 172mn
Washington (TIP): The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 172 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.69 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Friday, June 4, […]
Coronavirus
Surge testing expanded as more cases of Delta variant found in UK
UK health authorities on Thursday added another region for surge testing following the identification of a “small number” of confirmed cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 or the highly transmissible B1.617.2 mutation first identified […]
Coronavirus
African nations acquire 53.5mn Covid vaccines
African countries have acquired around 53.5 million Covid-19 vaccines so far, according to the continent’s health authorities. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday that 38.1 million Covid-19 doses […]
Coronavirus
US removes DPA ratings on AstraZeneca, Novavax, Sanofi vaccines
Confident of the availability of Covid-19 vaccines in the country, the Biden Administration has removed Defense Production Act priority ratings on AstraZeneca, Novavax and Sanofi vaccines, a top US official said. The move would let […]