Study finds high rate of lung damage in Indians after acute Covid
New Delhi: Indians suffer high rates of lung function damage after acute Covid with about half reporting shortness of breath, according to a recent study, a worrying finding that experts attribute to various reasons, including co-morbidities and pollution. The study by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, is the largest from India to investigate the impact […]
IIT Madras researchers develop first India-specific AI model to determine age of foetus
New Delhi: Researchers at IIT-Madras have developed the first India-specific Artificial Intelligence model to accurately determine the age of a foetus in a pregnant woman. According to officials, accurate Gestational Age’ (GA) is necessary for the appropriate care of pregnant women and for determining precise delivery dates. Called Garbhini-GA2′, this is the first late-trimester GA […]
Khelo India Winter Games: Karnataka skier wins three Nordic skiing gold medals
GULMARG: If there was a prize for the ‘Woman of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024’ underway in Gulmarg, Thekkada Bhavani Nanjugunda would perhaps walk away with the honours. The Karnataka skier, who is also a mountaineer with decent credentials, completed a hattrick of gold medals in Nordic skiing at the iconic Gulmarg Golf Course […]
Kala azar elimination: Under 1 case per 10,000 population reported in India
New Delhi: India has reported less than one case of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), commonly known as kala azar, per 10,000 population, a major step towards eliminating the often fatal, parasitic disease, say official sources. The data from 2023, the first time it has reached the less than one figure across all blocks, has been recently […]
NEET-UG: NTA decides to conduct medical entrance at centres in 14 foreign cities
New Delhi: Medical entrance exam NEET-UG will also be conducted at exam centres in 14 foreign cities on May 5, the National Testing Agency announced on Wednesday. The move comes after the National Testing Agency (NTA) received requests from aspirants as the information bulletin for the exam notified earlier this month had no mention of […]
Job after study crucial for women, not marriage, say youths: UNICEF Survey
New Delhi: A recent survey conducted by UNICEF has shed light on the attitudes of young men and women towards women’s participation in the workforce, revealing a strong inclination towards prioritising job opportunities over immediate marriage post-academics. The survey, “Factors influencing young women’s participation in labor force and non-traditional jobs,” conducted by UNICEF’s youth platform […]
NITI Aayog pitches for tax reforms, mandatory saving plan
Recommends housing plan for elderly New Delhi: Government think tank NITI Aayog has pitched for tax reforms, mandatory saving plan, and housing plan for elderly in India, as the population of senior citizens is projected to reach 19.5 per cent of the country’s population by 2050. In a report titled ‘Senior Care Reforms in India […]
Selfie point near LoC in Uri becomes major tourist attraction
Uri (Baramulla): A selfie point near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir has become a major attraction for tourists as it allows them to capture the mesmerising beauty of Uri’s remote border region and offers a panoramic view of the Jhelum river, officials said here. The INDIA selfie point provides visitors with an engaging […]
Five members cannot continue to override collective voice of 188 nations: India on UNSC reform
United Nations: Underlining the need for comprehensive reform of the Security Council, India has questioned how much longer can the will of five permanent members of the powerful UN body continue to override the collective voice of the world organisation’s 188 member states. India’s Permanent Representative at the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, speaking at the […]
Pulwama’s MMA fighter to face Afghan national in MFN 14
Pulwama: In Matrix Fight Night (MFN) 14, a young fighter from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is set to face an opponent from Afghanistan in upcoming championship. Owais Yaqoob, a resident of Murran Pulwama will face his opponent Mohammed Azim Mokhlis, a fighter from Afghanistan on March 9 at Noida Indoor Stadium. Owais said that he […]
