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PM Modi on two-day visit to Karnataka from June 20; projects worth Rs 27K crore to be inaugurated [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on two-day visit to Karnataka from June 20 during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for multiple rail and road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 27,000 crore in Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Jun 19, 2022

PM Modi's visit to K'taka: Preparations are on full swing, CM goes on spot inspections

PM Modi's visit to K'taka: Preparations in full swing, CM inspects venues

The ruling BJP in Karnataka is leaving no stone unturned to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit a grand success. Preparations are in full swing for the PM's two-day visit to Bengaluru and Mysuru on June 20-21.

Jun 18, 2022

SpaceX 'violates' US labour law by abruptly firing a staff, Tesla faces criticism for laying off hourly employees

As per reports, SpaceX which fired employees who wrote a letter criticising Elon Musk's behaviour in the public sphere has likely violated US labour laws.

Jun 18, 2022

BharatPe sees more high-profile exits after Ashneer Grover saga [details]

After facing the months-long Ashneer Grover saga, fintech platform BharatPe is witnessing some high-profile exits and now, its founding member Satyam Nathani has resigned.

Jun 12, 2022

Simiso Buthelezi dies after suffering brain injury during WBF African Lightweight title fight

Earlier reports claimed how Buthelezi suffered grave injury while participating in a WBF African Lightweight title fight in Durban, South Africa, against opponent Siphesihle Mntungwa.

Jun 9, 2022

Indian origin patient among those healed completely of cancer in drug trial

An Indian origin patient was among those who had a "miracle" cure using a cancer medication that is being tried out by a research centre here achieving an unprecedented healing rate when all 14 patients in the trial had their cancers disappear.

Jun 8, 2022

World Brain Tumour Day: Can hormonal therapy raise brain tumour risk in women?

Hormonal therapy has emerged as one of the most advanced treatments for cancer, premature puberty, and excessive hair growth. But, doctors warned that the high-doses of hormonal drugs can increase the risk of meningioma - the most common benign brain tumour - particularly in women.

Jun 8, 2022

By 2030, thanks to 6G, smartphones could be obsolete, we might have smart glasses instead, says Nokia CEO

Pekka Lundmark made the statement on irrelevance of smartphones during an event at the World Economic Forum. He said that users will not be able to access 6G technology using current smartphones

Jun 6, 2022

New smartphone app to detect jaundice in babies shows promise

A smartphone app that identifies severe jaundice in newborn babies by scanning their eyes could be a life-saver in areas that lack access to expensive screening devices, suggests a study.

Jun 4, 2022

Researchers identify rise in Guillain-Barre syndrome following AstraZeneca vax

A correlation between a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a small but significant rise in cases of the serious neurological condition Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), has been identified.

May 31, 2022

What explains the heat wave in March this year?

How intense heat waves in North India can harm high BP patients

Even as several parts of North India, including the national capital, sizzled due to intense heatwave, high blood pressure patients may be at particular risk, said experts on Monday, ahead of World Hypertension Day, observed annually on May 17.

May 17, 2022

Musk's Neuralink rival Synchron launches human trial of brain implant in US

Elon Musk's Neuralink rival Synchron has launched human trials on six severely paralysed patients in the US to enable them to control digital devices hands-free, using just thoughts.

May 11, 2022

Kidney damage is the silent killer in Covid patients, say USA's top docs

Can low-dose lithium help "slow kidney ageing" and promote its proper functioning?

Long known as a valuable treatment for bipolar disorder, lithium may also be useful in treating kidney disease, a silent killer which affects about an estimated 10 crore people in India, health experts contended here on Friday.

May 7, 2022

Severe obesity weakens antibody response to Covid vaccines: Study

Obesity has been a known risk factor for Covid-19 infection. And now a study reveals, severely obese people may have significantly weaker immune response to Covid vaccination compared to those with normal weight.

May 6, 2022

Spacewalkers Shane Kimbrough (foreground) and Thomas Pesquet work to prepare the second roll out solar array ready for installation an upcoming spacewalk.(*Credit: NASA)*

How extended space flights affect astronauts' perivascular space in their brains [Details]

Long-duration space flight can alter fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research.

May 5, 2022

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