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In a progressive move, Gujarat education minister Jitu Vaghani, on Thursday, announced in the Assembly that English as a subject will be introduced from Class 1 in all state government schools from the new academic session commencing in June 2022. Currently, English as a subject is introduced in government schools onwards Class 3. “Gujarati is […]
Ever wondered why nausea is related to exams or travelling? What stimulates butterflies in the stomach when on a roller coaster or perhaps through a rough patch in life? Well, gut issues and indeed related to the mind and so is true vice-versa. Inflammation and deficiencies can trigger mental health issues such as anxiety, depression […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd to stop adding customers. The bank has been asked to follow these directions with immediate effect and appoint an IT audit firm to conduct a comprehensive system audit of its IT system. In doing so, the RBI had exercised its powers under section 35A […]
While the West continues to impose sanctions and cut off ties with Russia, some major global brands have already wound up operations to protest the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Among the big names are McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and General Electronics. Russia’s inherent wealth is widely known. Its oligarchs are loaded with extravagance not […]
The Indian investors will now be able to trade and invest in eight leading US companies directly from NSE IFSC (NSE International Exchange) from March 3, stated the NSE IFSC circular. This comes as a result of the fact that Indian investors have been steadily increasing their investments in US companies for the last […]
A cheque signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and a letter to a six-year-old signed by Jobs has gone on sale for auction at the RR Auction’s website under the specially curated list of personal memorabilia. The selection has other items specially curated to find the history of personal computers through documents and objects […]
While its charming tourist spots and rich history are well-known, Ukraine also happens to be Europe’s bread basket as a software powerhouse. The rise of Ukrainian product companies in the international market speaks volumes about the country’s potential as a tech hub. These are some of the products and technologies that have Ukranian roots: 1. […]
Dr. Bansari Davda Winter is here and so are the skin problems associated with it. Sure, all of us would love to wrap ourselves in a blanket and enjoy a hot cup of tea or cocoa with our loved ones in the cold, cozy weather. However, this cold, dry air can still easily irritate our skin. In […]
With a single earnings report and a disastous conference call, Mark Zuckerberg wiped out $240 billion in value from his company. Meta’s was the largest one-day loss by a U.S. company ever, and the ripple effects devastated Silicon Valley. Tech losers reeling from the Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) reckoning included Spotify (16 per cent lower) […]
Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the Covid-19 pandemic has put tremendous strain on healthcare waste management systems around the world, threatening human and environmental health and exposing a dire need to improve waste management practices, according to a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report. The WHO Global […]
“Saale chamaro tumhari kismat bahut tez hai, tum America pahunch gaye. Translated, this means, ‘you chamars – a slur used by ‘upper’ caste members – you’re in luck to have made it to America.’ The casual, casteist insult was one of many Neha Singh grew accustomed to on campus, as a student at California State University a decade […]
As another Union Budget rolls around, there is a palpable air of disenchantment and disinterest. Last year was meant to be the ‘make or break’ speech from Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Notable for its acknowledgement of the dire fiscal situation, little else stands out from the event. This year, even the pre-budget energy one […]
Newsroom closures and exodus from territory are results of the ‘draconian’ national security law introduced in 2020. As the last news programme came to a close and anchors bade farewell to their online audience on January 3, Chris Yeung, the founder and chief writer of Citizen News, gathered together his staff and tried to strike […]
Remember the iconic, status enhancing Blackberry Smart Phones ? Well they are dead for ever now. The Blackberry devices running the original operation systems and services were stopped on 4th of January, marking an end to the era of these classy phones. Ontario based Blackberry Ltd., formerly known as Research in Motion launched these phones […]
Samsung might bid adieu to Android Operating System and replace it with a new Fuchsia OS. Fuchsia is Google’s new operating system and the fact that Samsung has contributed to the development of this Operating System gives air to the reports of it being the chosen OS by the company. For their recently launched Galaxy […]
Omicron is on a massive sweep across the planet. Even as medics and virologists grapple with insufficient data on Omi’s symptoms and long-term effects, one thing emerges clear. It is definitely more transmissible but in fully-vaccinated cases, the severity of the virus is mitigated. However, hospital cases have been on an upswing even as ICU […]
From savoring produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are countless reasons to support farmers markets. This time, the Women empowerment committee Karnavati club, JITO Ladies wing Ahmedabad and ‘Farm Se’ have brought together the largest zero waste farmers market: Green Eco-bazaar. Here, you could bring waste […]
The Philippine editor shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov at a ceremony on December 10. Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests I stand before you, a representative of every journalist around the world who is forced to sacrifice so much to […]
Gujarat, known for its textile industry and polyester output from Surat, seems poised to adopt green practices in its drapes too. Since synthetic material is not biodegradable, this move comes in line with opting for environment-friendly choices. Vegan fibre and silk is Surat’s latest breakthrough. Nearly 80 percent of the fabrics available in the market […]
The outcome of the 32 by-elections—29 assembly and three parliamentary—were a mixed bag for the BJP and the ruling NDA coalition. The BJP managed to retain its supremacy in Assam and Madhya Pradesh and breached the Telangana Rashtra Samithi’s dominance over Telangana but yielded ground in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and […]
