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Travel
International tourist arrivals crucial; Kerala Tourism B2B meets eye pre-pandemic glory
Post participation in Arabic Travel Mart, Kerala Tourism organises B2B meets in Muscat and Manama
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Business
Do we have to build roads and railways by killing tigers?
Building transport infrastructure along tiger habitats would end up making them extinct
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Health
Surge in measles cases mandates catch-up immunization campaigns
Measles cases in India more than doubled in the first two months of 2022 compared to the same period the previous year
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Education
University of Kashmir gets its first female Vice-Chancellor
For the first time in its history, the Jammu and Kashmir government has chosen a female as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir.
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Lifestyle
Strengthening efforts to empower and bring the differently-abled to the mainstream
NISH has made outstanding contributions towards empowering the differently-abled
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Technology
Centre asks VPN providers to leave India if they fail to follow rules
IIT, a US-based tech group with members including Google, Facebook, IBM, and Cisco, has asked the Indian government to revise its policy.
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Facts & Opinions
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India News
World Happiness Report 2021: India far behind Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan
The World Happiness Report shows how India is in no position to smile. It is inching closer to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and is far behind all its neighbouring countries.
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Opinion
Indian Journalists who have upheld true journalism
When entire country lives under fear and nobody has the guts, there are few brave journalists and anchors who do their duty towards true journalism.
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Opinion
Why is PM Modi so obsessed with putting all the blame on Nehru?
Prime Minister Modi invoked the Nehru name yet again, blaming him for the delay in liberation of Goa
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India News
Khatna: This nick in a young girl’s skin is much more than a religious and a social norm
The lack of data and secrecy maintained around Female Genital Cutting (FGC) or Khatna by the Dawoodi Bohras is delaying its ban in India.
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Opinion
Bollywood & Power Play – From A Thriving Industry To A Card Tower
What started as an adaptation of Hollywood in Bombay, turned out to be a rich and ripe commercial industry several decades later.
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Opinion
The Global Hunger Index results may be questionable but lacunae in the system cannot be denied
This year, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has also introduced nutritive values also which is a good step.
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Political Opinions
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Slamming history to ‘restore’ national pride
The BJP is bent on renaming roads that bear Muslim rulers’ names as it strives to ‘restore’ national pride
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Promoted by India’s ruling party; banned in Singapore
The Kashmir Files, promoted by India’s ruling party, gets banned in Singapore for potential to cause enmity between different communities.
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Covid deaths and the numbers game: A political row is on
WHO data on Covid deaths has triggered a war of words, with Rahul Gandhi lashing out at the government
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As delimitation process concludes, J-K’s new electoral map invites scathing criticism from political parties
Due to the ‘widespread support’ for the proposed constituency name changes, the Commission claimed that it has approved the majority of the representations.
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Why does AAP think nationalism campaigns need a venture akin to RSS Shakhas?
AAP is building Tiranga Shakhas to discuss nationalism and issues with the people
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TRS looks to go national: What lies in store?
When Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) hopes to transform itself into Bharatiya Rashtra Samiti (BRS), what should one expect to see?
Science & Nature
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Science
Biological R&D in India gets a BioRRAP boost
BioRRAP portal to strive towards providing added credibility and recognition to such biological research.
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Science
Indian scientists develop model to gauge density inhomogeneity in solar corona
Indian scientists have developed a new approach to estimate the amount of density inhomogeneity in the solar atmosphere
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Science
AI in sustainability and healthcare; India, Germany to boost science and technology cooperation
India, Germany begin mapping strengths in application of AI in sustainability and healthcare.
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Science
Measures towards climate causes see an Indian leap
Adaptation to climate change, biological diversity, oceans and AI for environmental protection for the future
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Science
Human settlements in Mars may not be a distant dream
Indian researchers have developed ‘space bricks’ using soil from Mars and bacteria
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Science
Space R&D gets a boost as ISRO lines up research centres
Space technology cells to encourage R&D in space science, technology and applications to come up at premier institutes in the country
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Startups
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Rs 25-cr innovation grants since 2017 lay firm foundation for startup ecosystem in Kerala
Innovation grants serve as the first tranche of seed capital for product startups
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Role of startups in adding strength to economy gets highlighted
Kerala Finance Minister terms startups as a vital component of the state’s economy
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India’s largest B2G summit to explore firming up of links between startups and Govt
Govt departments and PSUs will make use of the B2G summit to present their requirements before startups and procure products and services from them.
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India’s largest B2G summit for startups this month
The B2G summit will aid startups to interact with government and PSUs to understand the latter’s requirements
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Helping innovators from campuses to turn entrepreneurs
Kerala Startup Mission to support 1,000 innovators from campuses
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Denmark Based Company – Deep Nordic ApS Acquires Majority Stake in AQFIT
Deep Nordic ApS supports AQFiT's aim of assisting in the development of a healthy future in which innovation and technology are in harmony with human values.
Latest in World
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Cyberattacks force Costa Rica to declare a state of emergency
The declaration of a state of emergency was among President Rodrigo Chaves first acts after taking over a
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Jet fuel prices go through the roof; Nigerian domestic airlines to halt operations
The astronomical rise in jet fuel prices have come as a big blow to Nigerian airline companies
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Disease-causing parasites survive on microplastics in the sea; travel far
Microplastics serve as systems helping disease-causing parasites travel across the seas.
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Former South African President Zuma named in new disturbing corruption report
The newest report from the panel of investigation has shown that former President Jacob Zuma was willing
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China gets closer to realising permanent space station dream
China astronaut trio lands back on Earth after 6 months in space
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Bangladesh authorities need to protect journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury from harassment
A case under Digital Security Act (DSA) has been lodged against Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury with Dhaka’s
Education & General Knowledge
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Education
In Kashmir, new rules prohibit students from interning or freelancing for news outlets
Students claim the higher authorities' intervention and directives for a trivial problem such as classwork makes them mistrust the true objective behind the move.
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Education
University of Kashmir gets its first female Vice-Chancellor
For the first time in its history, the Jammu and Kashmir government has chosen a female as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir.
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Education
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) Placement Cell rides the crest in the recruitment scene
The SRCC Placement Cell, over the past 25 years, has been hugely successful in finding top jobs for passing out students in global corporations.
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Education
Distance education courses offered by Annamalai University invalid, warns UGC
Annamalai University running distance education programmes in violation of all regulations, says a UGC notice.
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Education
Merging of AI, Life Sciences vital for progress
AI-Life Sciences convergence has become an imperative necessity, according to Padma Bhushan Dr Vijay Bhatkar
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Education
Telangana comes to the aid of medical students evacuated from Ukraine
Telangana CM’s statement that the state will fund the medical students to complete their courses has come as a major relief
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Banking & Finance
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Finance
Long weekend for banks as holidays start Thursday
Get your banking tasks done before Thursday as banks in your area could remain shut for extended days this week
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Finance
Regulatory framework revised for NBFCs
RBI ushers in fresh set of principles for mid and large layer NBFCs
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Finance
Domestic patent filing jumps past international patent filing in past 11 years
For the first time in in 11 years, domestic patent filing numbers surpass international patent filing figures.
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Finance
Disinvestment of PSU not a good idea
There are possibilities that this PSU built painfully with the public money will be given to private players at throwaway prices.
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Finance
Investors reduced deposits in banks; prefer greener avenues
Investors are looking at other avenues for parking their money instead of banks. The banks will face a liquidity crunch in future due to this.
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Finance
Burgeoning Cryptocurrency Market in India and RBI efforts to regulate it
The switch over to India started when China started to come down heavily on the Cryptocurrency market.
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India News
22-year-old youth killed in ‘crossfire’ in Kashmir: J&K Police
As per the police, a search operation was launched in the area before the civilian died in ‘crossfire’.
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India News
Gujarat heat wave intense, birds fall from the sky
Dehydrated birds have begun falling from the sky, unable to stand the sweltering heat conditions
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India News
Kashmiri Pandit Rahul Bhat’s killing triggers protests in Kashmir
Bhat’s killing in broad daylight within the premises of a government building angered people, especially community of Kashmiri Pandits in the union territory.
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India News
Jammu & Kashmir is hosting its first-ever Bird Festival
Wildlife and forests are significant aspects of J&K Tourism, according to Sarmad Hafeez, who emphasises activity convergence by various departments to promote it
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India News
India elected Association of Asian Election Authorities Chair
India assumes new role as Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-2024
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India News
Four Indian journalists win prestigious Pulitzer Prize 2022
Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among those honoured for their achievements.
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Health & Fitness
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Health
India’s TFR below fertility replacement rate, as per NFHS-5 statistics
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a multi-round, large-scale survey performed across India on a representative sample of families.
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Health
Spread of Covid-19, similar illnesses can be checked by deploying plasma-based disinfectant
Indian scientists develop plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma that could act as green decontaminant for Covid-19.
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Health
Physicians nurse misconceptions about use of e-cigarettes
Study points out that a number of physicians in the US are not very keen on suggesting e-cigarettes to people who look forward to quit smoking.
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Health
Spike in Covid-19 count sets off fresh alarm
India needs to stay alert as Covid infections zoom 90%; touch 2,183
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Health
National Health Mission sops to doctors for taking up practice in rural hinterland
National Health Mission offers incentives to lure medical practitioners to take up work in remote areas.
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Health
Microplastics in human blood: Human health at serious risk
For the first time, microplastics have been detected in human blood, and it points to worse things to come.
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Achievers
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Achievers
Mumbai’s Ayaan Shankta wins global accreditation for his eco-conscious project
Mumbai’s 12-year-old Ayaan Shankta has won the third position in the 8-14 age category for his ‘Conservation and Rehabilitation of Powai Lake’ project by Action For Natu
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Achievers
13-year-old Goa teen manages cryptocurrency worth millions of dollars
A cryptocurrency money management platform, PolyGaj, was created by a Class VIII student at a school in Goa NEW DELHI — Gajesh Naik, a Bambolim-based school student in Go
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Achievers
PV Sindhu: Only Indian woman athlete to win two Olympic medals in last 5 years
In the last five years, PV Sindhu has worked with three different foreign coaches including Indonesia’s Mulyo Handoyo, Korea’s Kim Ji Hyun and Park Tae-sang. NEW D
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Achievers
New-age author Kartikeya Ladha comes out with another heartfelt tale
New-age author Kartikeya Ladha comes out with another heartfelt tale
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Entrepreneurs
India’s spice king Dharampal Gulati passes away
Founder of MDH Dharampal Gulati passed away due to cardiac arrest at 97 New Delhi [India] : Spice king Dharampal Gulati, the founder of MDH, passed away following a cardiac ar
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Entrepreneurs
Chiranjiv Patel – A social entrepreneur and a change maker
Chiranjiv Patel is a mentor of the Startup India program run by Government of India. He is the MD of PC Snehal Group of Companies.
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Global Business & Industries
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Auto Tech
Robotaxis to take over Beijing streets
Baidu and Pony.ai have been granted permission to operate robotaxi services in Beijing
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Business
PSUs in Kerala set Rs 5570.55-cr turnover goal in 2022-23 fiscal
At least 30 PSUs will be working to post profits during the ongoing financial year
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Auto Tech
Collision avoidance tech could be the next big thing in the auto arena
Nissan is said to be working on collision avoidance tech, and is likely to unwrap it by 2030 fiscal
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Business
Autonomous powers to Kerala PSUs mooted
Panel lists 28 areas where autonomous powers can be granted to boards of directors and managements of PSUs.
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Business
Ayush sector in India set for a boost with Rs 6k cr investment lined up
Ayush arena to see 28 companies pumping in major investment; 5.5 lakh job openings seen
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Auto Tech
Ensure safety or face penalties, electric 2-wheeler makers warned
Govt to impose penalty, recall orders on electric 2-wheeler firms for defective vehicles
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Business
Will Infosys clause to retain talent backfire?
As the IT major enforces new clause to retain talent, IT workers’ union gears up for a fight
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Business
US firms urged to look at defence equipment ties with India players
US firms can take part in efforts aimed at co-production, co-development, investment promotion and MRO facilities development in India
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Auto Tech
Audi urbansphere concept built for passengers of the megacities
Once inside the Audi urbansphere concept car, it would allow drivers to work, relax, or socialize
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