Mumbai (IANS) The Indian media and entertainment sector revenues reached $23.9 billion in 2018, and are expected to cross $33.6 billion by 2021, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6 per cent, said a study released here on Tuesday. … read more
Geneva (IANS) Another flu pandemic is inevitable and the world must prepare for potential devastation, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, warning that the risks must not be underestimated. Launching on Monday its Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030, the world … read more
Kolkata (IANS) Former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla has given a thumbs up to the EVMs to be used in the upcoming general elections, arguing that the equipment cannot be hacked or manipulated as they are not accessible through external machines … read more
London (IANS) A supplement given to breastfed premature babies after they leave hospital can prevent weight loss and help boost growth, according to results of a trial. Breast milk alone does not always meet the dietary needs of vulnerable babies, born … read more
New York (IANS) Just one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), warned a study. SUID is defined as sudden and unexpected death of a baby below one year of age, in which … read more
Ranchi (IANS) Digital transaction is on the rise in the tribal state of Jharkhand with the number of net banking users growing more than 4 lakh in the last one year, according to a report released here on Monday. The State … read more
Ranchi (IANS) For the Lok Sabha polls on May 6, 198 pink booths, exclusively for women, will be set up here, the Ranchi District Administration announced on Monday. “Not only voters, but staffs and security personnel at these booths will also … read more
Kolkata (IANS) Only 75 sex workers have benefitted from the West Bengal Government’s Muktir Alo (‘light of freedom’) scheme since its inception in 2016, an RTI query by a Kolkata advocate has revealed. The scheme aims to rehabilitate sex workers who … read more
Hyderabad (IANS) Ending speculations, Telugu actor Ali on Monday joined the YSR Congress party. The comedian called on YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy at the latter’s Lotus Pond residence here and joined the party. Ali, whose full name is Mohammad … read more
Ranchi/ New Delhi: The Election Commission on Sunday said Jharkhand will go for polls in four phases on April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19, for 14 constituencies. While voters of three constituencies will exercise their franchise in the fourth phase on April 29, voters of … read more