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London: Researchers have identified cities and provinces within China, and cities and countries worldwide, which are at high risk from the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The most ‘at risk’ countries or regions worldwide are Thailand (1), Japan (2) and Hong Kong (3). The US is placed 6th on the list, Australia 10th, […]

Mumbai: Actress Taapsee Pannu has recounted an incident when a man tried to touch her from behind. “We used to go to the Gurudwara during Gurpurab and I remember there used to be stalls next to it that served food to people outside. The place used to be crowded in such a way that people […]

London: Exercise addiction is nearly four times more common among people with an eating disorder, researchers have found. Exercise addiction was defined as having an obsessive approach to fitness that could have a negative impact on someone’s health and social life. “It is known that those with eating disorders are more likely to display addictive […]

New Delhi: India’s fastest woman Dutee Chand believes that the Khelo India University Games will help India to unearth talent for the future. The first edition of the competition will be held in Bhubaneswar from February 22 to March 1. The sprinter, who clinched gold at the World University Games last year, feels that most […]

New Delhi: India on Wednesday urged Israel and Palestine to engage with each other over US President Donald Trump’s two-state proposal to resolve the decades-old conflict. The Trump Middle East peace plan which was unveiled on Tuesday has proposed an independent Palestinian state, recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements and continuation of Jerusalem […]

Toronto: Parents, please take note. Researchers have found that children who spend time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have a higher risk of mental health issues later, regardless of their birth weight. The study, published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, examined the mental health of NICU graduates in childhood (four […]

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday was the hot topic during the release of their recent movie “Pati Patni Aur Woh.” Before that Kartik’s name was linked with Sara Ali Khan. But a month before the release of this movie of Kartik, the couple declared that they do not want to be photographed together. The vibes […]

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the changes proposed in the National Commission for Homeopathy Bill, 2019, for amending the Homeopathy Central Council (HCC) Act, 1973. Presently, the Bill is pending in the Rajya Sabha. The amendments will ensure the necessary regulatory reforms in homeopathy education and enable transparency and accountability for protecting […]

New Delhi: Airline major IndiGo on Wednesday said that it will suspend two of its flight services to China, including Hong Kong, from February 1 owing to the outbreak of coronavirus. At present, the airline operates four flight services to China and one to Hong Kong. These connect New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore to […]

New Delhi: With the novel coronavirus leading to over 100 fatalities in China, people need to be extra cautious while making their travel plans, be it an international conference abroad or a vacation. While several organisations have started putting restrictions on the travel of their employees to China, there could still arise the need for […]

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved extending the upper limit for permitting abortions from the present 20 weeks to 24 weeks. The Cabinet approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing session of Parliament. While […]

Hamilton: India defeated New Zealand in the third T20 International via Super Over to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series here on Wednesday. India posted a competitive 179 for five at Seddon Park after being sent into bat. Opener Rohit Sharma top-scored for India with a 65-run knock while skipper Virat Kohli […]

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has released a fresh notification for engagement of Act Apprentices in Eastern Railway for the year 2019-20. Applications for the positions can be submitted online, only, by March 13, 2020. Online Applications are invited from eligible candidates who are Indian Nationals for engagement / training as Act Apprentices under the […]

By Srinibash Samal Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami or Sri Panchami is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Panchami in the lunar month Magha. In Rigveda, Saraswati is a river as well as the personification of the goddess of Learning. In the post-Vedic periods, She began to lose Her status as a river and became increasingly […]

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) State Engineering Services Exam recently announced a vacancy of 692 Assistant Engineer posts. Interested and eligible candidates must apply for the positions now to avoid last hour rush. The last date to submit application is January 30, 2020. Candidates must note that the applications found without requisite information […]