New York (IANS) In a major study on Covid-19, researchers have revealed that physical distancing policies had little effect on lower-income people still needing to leave their homes to go to work. “If lower-income people were simply ignoring the trend towards … read more
Panaji (IANS) The resumption of Goa’s casinos will help boost the state’s tourism prospects in the coming days, even as casino operations are adapting to the pandemic-inspired new normal with contactless check-in processes and making pre-booking mandatory for all guests. “It’s … read more
Chennai (IANS) The countdown for the November 7 launch of the Indian rocket, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C49 (PSLV-C49), carrying the country’s radar imaging satellite and nine other foreign satellites will begin on Friday. “The 26-hour countdown for the rocket launch will … read more
Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) Justice Kemal Pasha, who retired from the Kerala High Court in 2018, opined that as long as Article 25 and Article 26 are in force and the Indian Constitution is valid there is no question of a Hindu-centric or … read more
Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS) The ‘Japan Carpet Fair’ will be exhibiting the world-famous foot-mats and wall hangings that are crafted and made by women of a Self-Help Group named ‘Gareeb Prerna Swayam Sahayta Samuh’ in the Khajuri village in Mirzapur district … read more
Varanasi (IANS) The ambitious Kashi Vishwanath corridor project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started taking shape and the corridor is being embellished with the red sandstone of Chunar and from Odisha. According to Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Verma: “The surface … read more
New Delhi/Rishikesh (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said that India has never gone to war with anyone for selfish reasons and urged spiritual gurus to spread the Indian civilisational values of peace and spirituality around the world. Addressing ascetics, … read more
Kolkata (IANS) Celebrations of Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Bengali’s, are in full-swing across the state with people engaging in merriment in a safe manner on the occasion of Maha Ashtami due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Though devotees … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Indian Army chief, Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, will be visiting Nepal for two days early in November in a bid to strengthen the bilateral relationship that was undergoing through a rough patch. During his visit November 4-6, he … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Taking strong exception to misrepresentation of the India map, the government has written a stern letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, saying that any attempt by the platform to disrespect the sovereignty and integrity of India, which is … read more