In the first known case, a man has torn his windpipe while trying to hold in a sneeze. The incident happened when the man was driving his car and experiencing a bout of hay fever. Suddenly, he felt the overwhelming urge to sneeze, however instead of letting the sneeze loose, he pinched his nose and […]
The 74th Annual All India Commerce Conference (AICC) organised by the Indian Commerce Association is set to take place from December 13-15, 2023, at the campuses of the University of Delhi’s Delhi School of Economics. Hosted by the Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce and Business, this event expects participation from more than 2,500 delegates […]
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has rejected a proposal by telcos to roll out 5G services within airport premises through in-built connectivity solutions such as by the use of small cells.According to sources, the telecom operators had proposed using low radio frequency power output, which could be used to provide 5G services in […]
In a world which is becoming more about being less private, people often tend to forget the need for safety. From financial frauds to identity theft, among others, are some of the issues that the current set of Internet users seem to be facing. Add to this the entry of Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and […]
Gap India has launched their local holiday campaign titled ‘Timeless Icons’ featuring Bollywood actor, Babil Khan and social media creator, Kritika Khurana. As per the company, the young trailblazers, Khan and Khurana, embrace individuality and fashion to tell their own stories. Additionally, the brand launched their global holiday campaign earlier this season celebrating the gift […]
E-retail in India is expected to scale beyond $160 billion in value by 2028, said a report released by Bain & Company in collaboration with Flipkart. The market, it said, has experienced strong growth post-pandemic, with an estimated value of $57–$60 billion in 2023. This represents an annual addition of $8-$12 billion since 2020. “The […]
In our sky, there are many amazing things, but one that’s grabbed people’s attention is the Rosette Nebula. It’s like a big cloud that looks like a rose and is about 5,200 lightyears away. This cloudy thing is connected to a group of stars called NGC 2244. This rosy cloud is at one end of […]
Shree Cement Limited on Thursday announced the commissioning of a kiln at its new integrated production facility in Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, with a rated capacity of 11,500 tonnes per day. This kiln stands among one of the highest capacity units in the world, and is empowered by cutting-edge technology, allowing utilisation of alternative fuels and ensuring […]
The debate on two key Bills related to Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajya Sabha on Monday led to an uproar in Parliament over DMK MP MM Mohamed Abdullah’s reference to lines by social reformist Periyar. The remark, later expunged from the records, led to a stern response from Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar who underscored the […]
Infrastructure financing in India is at a crossroads again. Having drawn up a plan to retire 50% of its humongous Rs 3.4 trillion debt by FY30, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will have to keep away from the capital market for the next many years. It had ceased to borrow in large quantities […]