Internet-based education has undergone a big boom now, thereby boosting the economy to a greater extent. In a country like India, Edtech start-ups have contributed not only to the job market, but also to the upliftment of the quality of education for the Indian students. However, there is a major loophole in the process of certification, in most cases, the companies; even the big players in the market, like, Coursera and Udemy only provide a certificate in PDF format. ...
Global healthcare leader Abbott launched the HBsAg Next Qualitative solution in India to enhance detection of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This assay will help improve patient outcomes while maintaining safe blood supplies. This highly sensitive chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) assists in the early and enhanced detection of HBV in human serum and plasma (blood) samples and in population screening. A chemiluminescent immunoassay is a variation of the standard enzyme immunoassay, a biochemical technique used in immunology....
This f-word is definitely not a taboo. We flirt consciously or otherwise and the eternal game goes on. Some of the best literature can be (rather unceremoniously) summed up as flirting gone on for some 500 pages....
Brain stroke is a medical emergency wherein there is serious disruption of blood supply to the brain. This might be because the blood vessel is blocked (ischemia) or there is a leak from the blood vessel (haemorrhage)....
A five-foot-tall fibre idol of Goddess Kali, crafted in the lanes of Kolkata’s potters’ colony Kumartuli, is set to adorn the British Museum, which is bringing together sculptures, sacred objects and artworks from across the globe for an exhibition highlighting the many faces of feminine power....
This has been validated by the latest report of International Data Corporation (IDC) in India for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market, 2021 that predicts that the country’s AI market will reach $ 7.8 billion by 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2 per cent, from a market value of $ 3.1 billion in 2020....
A Durga Puja committee in West Bengal has inducted two women from Russia and Ukraine, the countries engaged in a bitter war, into one of its sub-committees to spread the spirit of global amity through the state’s largest festival, which was accorded heritage status by UNESCO....
Satyajit Ray’s 1970 movie, ‘Pratidwandi’ (The Adversary), which tells the story of an educated middle-class man caught in the turmoil of social unrest, was selected to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival to be held later this month....
It may be a shame that the second Doctor Strange film wasn't called Doctor Stranger, but Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a wonderfully way-out title in its own right: rich with the promise of pulp-fiction excitement and midnight-movie wackiness. Delightfully, the film itself fulfils that promise....
Sixty-four years ago Adoor Gopalakrishnan had watched a film, the language of which he did not understand, but it left an indelible impression on him especially the image of a wrinkled face of an elderly woman singing lullaby to a child....
Boho Bazaar in the Capital features curated pop-ups from across India, offering everything from lifestyle products to home decor, apparel to accessories, pet products to quirky merchandise and food products to gifting....
After a journey of almost 21 hours in the world's first private space mission, Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) astronauts arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday....
The Earth is expected to be hit by a solar storm on Wednesday and Thursday due to ramped up activity by the Sun. The forecast has been made by the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)....
After making a public debut on its way to the launch pad, NASA has started a two-day wet dress rehearsal for its Artemis 1 mega moon rocket, the US space agency officials said....
WhatsApp on Friday said that it banned 1,426,000 bad accounts in India in the month of February in compliance with the new IT Rules, 2021....
DATRI organised a donor recipient meet (DRM) at Tata Medical Centre (TMC) on Monday. DATRI thanked and presented a memento to Dr. Mammen Chandy, director of Tata Medical Center, for his relentless support and help to DATRI. It brings us immense pleasure to share this moment and our association with him since DATRI’s inception in 2009....
Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on every aspect of human life. Campuses too are not going to be the same as they have been for years. There is a new normal which will define the campus of the future. Like the corporate world, most campuses and universities are looking at students, not 100% back to physical classes and not even fully virtual. The future is a hybrid model with options for education to be multi-functional and multi-dimensional. ...
The 3rd day of the 10th edition of Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet or Kalam was held today at the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall. The day began with recitation of shayari by acclaimed poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar celebrating the centenary year of legendary poet and film song lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi....
Arctic sea ice appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on February 25 after growing through the fall and winter - the 10th-lowest in the satellite record maintained by the National Snow and Ice Data Center, one of NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centres....
While the Covid pandemic brought policy focus on health systems in general, the Ukraine war crisis brought the focus on to the state of medical education in India....
Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men and thus, are more at risk of death, according to research....
A team of astronomers who scammed about 87 per cent of the southern sky have found no trace of Planet Nine in our solar system yet....
A good number of people of Murshidabad district play the Holi (Locally known as Dol) for two consecutive days following a 200-odd years’ old tradition. The Raja, Nawabs and Zamindars of Murshidabad, which was once the capital of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, used to play the Holi in this district for two days to exhibit their prosperity....
Sleep is of utmost importance for the well being of any individual. And doctors feel the world is going to an era of sleep disorder epidemic. Statistics say that around 1/3rd of the people in America are sleep deprived and one in five car crashes everyday happens due to sleep deprivation....
Punjab National Bank celebrated the World Consumer Rights Day with aplomb at its corporate office which was chaired by MD and CEO and the Executive Directors. CGM Operations, Gauri Prosad Sarma welcomed the gathering with his opening remarks....
Blue Origin on Monday announced that its fourth human flight for the New Shepard programme will include Saturday Night Live fame Pete Davidson....
The fifth edition of the Filmfare Awards Bangla will be organised on March 17 to honour the best cinematic works in the Bengali film industry....
It wasn't easy ignoring the daily sneers and mockery she received for going to the football field every morning, but Sonali Soren isn't the kind to tremble in fear or bend down under pressure....
India’s endeavour towards a more sustainable environment has augmented the sales of battery-operated vehicles. The transport sector accounts for 90 percent of pollution in the country. And to mitigate the emerging environmental concerns, the union government has introduced schemes to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles with the objective of achieving 100 percent electrification of public transport and 40 per cent of personal mobility by 2030. The various schemes by the central government has also helped the country emerge as a manufacturing hub for electric vehicle parts....
A 200 kilometres drive towards the northern part of the state takes you to the historically significant district of Murshidabad which is considered as the unknown wealth capital of the world and contributed 5 per cent of the world GDP in the 18th century....
Singer Usha Uthup, who frequently collaborated with Bappi Lahiri in the 80s, says it’s hard to process the composer’s death but she will always remember him for his trademark gold chains, shimmery jacket, dark glasses and the beaming smile....
A family of Jiaganj in Murshidabad on Wednesday arranged a ‘fresh marriage’ of the eldest person in the family to celebrate him turning one hundred years old. To witness the symbolic marriage of a very old couple, hundreds of people gathered in the house of Biswanath Sarkar, a resident of Beniapukur village....
Lifestyle, India's leading fashion destination for the latest trends, launches its Spring Summer Collection. A perfect combination of high fashion aesthetics and summery hues, the new collection is absolutely sigh worthy and available in prices that are sure to delight....
Valentine’s Day is soon approaching and the perfect time to spice up your relationship is now! Expensive dinners and gifts are so last season instead show your loved one how much you care for them by putting together an intimate meal that will add an extra zing to your love life. It is a proven fact that certain foods are likely to make you feel extra romantic than others....
The Supreme Court on Friday held that an insurance company cannot reject a claim on the basis that there was a delay in communicating the theft of a vehicle to it....
The United Arab Emirates has completed a year of its first-ever interplanetary mission in orbit around Mars. The Emirates Mars Mission, also called Hope, launched in July 2020, arrived at the Red Planet seven months later and successfully entered orbit around Mars on February 9, last year, Space.com reported....
At least 19 per cent of Indians surveyed who are or have ever used a dating app or website admit paying for a check on their online match, a report said on Thursday....
Nobel laureate Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee on Wednesday said the lockdown has impeded the basic learning of students and schools in West Bengal should reopen as soon as possible in view of the present COVID situation. He also underscored the need to curtail the curriculum once the classes resume at the junior level and help children make up for the lost time....
Defeating the COVID-19 pandemic blues, Bengali movies ‘Kakababur Protyaborton’ and ‘Baba Baby O’ have recorded houseful shows since their release on the big screen on the eve of Saraswati Puja, showing people’s growing confidence in watching cinema in theatres, production firms said....
Dr. Ravi Chellam, talking about threatened species, explained the importance of conservation and elaborated on how these threatened species need collaborative and collective participation of scientists, government and everyone to create a balanced ecosystem. He especially urged the students to help spread the awareness about biodiversity and ecological balance. In his deliberation he explicitly emphasised Great Indian Bustard, Marine Turtles, Gharials of fresh water and Asiatic Lion....
The year 2021 saw a slew of large releases in a variety of niches, including the sub-Rs 10 lakh segment, which is currently brimming with choices. As we enter a new year, a slew of firms have already announced new products in this category. If you're looking for a new car under Rs 10 lakh, this article may be of interest to you. We've compiled a list of the top 5 cars likely to be released in 2022 for less than Rs 10 lakh; take a look:...
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission, which will investigate the sun, is expected to launch this year, according to former ISRO chief A.S. Kiran Kumar. "The Mars Orbiter Mission has completed seven years of research on Mars. India's AstroSat project is the country's first dedicated astronomical observatory in space. It is a huge collaboration between a number of national institutes that has contributed data for a number of significant astronomical investigations....
The 150cc motorcycle variants are a popular choice among Indian bikers because they are the ideal combination of everyday use and performance. While the top 150cc bikes in India provide excellent mileage for everyday use, the majority of these two-wheelers are also created with the excitement of riding in mind....
Given the vastness of the Indian two-wheeler market, there are plenty of options for buying a bike for less than Rs.1 lakh. Nonetheless, having too many alternatives might be perplexing at times. Here are list of best bikes in India under 1 lakh....
The world has witnessed a staggering amount of women take the centre-stage across sectors once dominated by men. From finance to technology, women today are leaving no stones unturned to reach the top. With perseverance, determination and foresightedness as constant companions in their race, the once referred to as the weaker gender, has now paved the way for young female aspirants to pursue their dreams. Having said that, we endeavour to compile a list of the top 10 most influential women in technology for the year 2020....
A cartoon is a tyre of drawing that is often created in an exaggerated or semi-realistic style, and sometimes animated. The precise meaning has changed throughout time, but nowadays it commonly refers to either: an image or series of images designed for satire, caricature, or humour; or a motion picture whose animation is based on a series of illustrations. A cartoonist is someone who creates cartoons in the first sense, whereas an animator is someone who creates cartoons in the second sense....
Exotic species have invaded more than 80 per cent of the oceans and coasts on Earth, causing problems that can ultimately cost billions of dollars to handle and these species may spread even further as climate changes worldwide, scientists find....
The West Bengal government wants to build a sturdy and ecologically sustainable 'bio-shield' along the state's coastline and the Sundarbans islands in an effort to develop a natural defence mechanism against cyclonic storms like 'Yaas' or 'Amphan.' The artificially created natural barrier will be the first of its sort in the country....
Online retailer Amazon gives the best deals in the festive season like Diwali (Great Indian Sale) and national holidays like Republic and Independence Day. This move attracts a lot of customers. The Great Republic Day deal on Amazon has begun. The sale will be active from January 17 till 20 and will feature offers in a variety of categories such as electronics, clothes, kitchen appliances, and more....
NASA said that a citizen scientist discovered a massive gaseous planet 379 light-years from Earth around a star with the same mass as the Sun. TOI-2180 b is an exoplanet identified in NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite data (TESS). TOI-2180 b is nearly three times the mass of Jupiter yet has the same diameter, implying that it is denser. This led astronomers to speculate that it may have developed differently than Jupiter....
The month of March marks the beginning of summer in most of the regions of India, and this is just the perfect time to witness the blooming flowers, lush green tea estates, and majestic beaches. So, here is the combined list of best places to visit in March in India....
Poland was one of the few countries to emerge from WWII in such a shattered state. The country lost almost a fifth of its population, and the Nazis nearly totally devastated Warsaw, plundering or destroying much of the country's cultural assets. Even the country's border was shifted hundreds of kilometres west, prompting millions of people to flee to the so-called "recovered regions," which were once part of Germany but were now completely abandoned....
The City of Joy is famous for its monuments, delicacies and the alleyways that reek of history. Many tourists and travellers have wandered in its streets to explore the rich heritage left by the British. Historical importance is not only restricted to Kolkata but its nearby locations as well. Hence, we have complied a list of the seven offbeat places near the metropolis. ...
Mercedes-Benz is set to start local manufacturing of its electric sedan (Mercedes EQS) in 2022 as part of a larger effort to electrify its portfolio in Asia. ...
The automobile sector of the country is witnessing a gradual rise in sales. After clocking the worst sales volume in April 2020 with zero sales, December 2021 witnessed a heavy sales report with Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors leading the charts....
Visually impaired students from around the country will soon have access to Braille Maps built and developed utilising Digital Embossing Technology, allowing them the convenience of use of these maps that are user friendly, feel better, and are more lasting in terms of quality....
The rapid surge in Omicron cases have deterred tourists from going on vacations. Many have cancelled bookings leaving hotel and resort owners in peril. But once these cases decrease the travel bug will trigger enthusiasm again. As India has a versatile range of animals across its landscape, the sanctuaries and national parks take with preserving these exotic creatures. We've put together a list of the greatest jungle safaris in India you can visit all year round....
Maruti Suzuki's supremacy among Indian carmakers persists, despite the sector as a whole grappling with supply chain challenges that have hampered the manufacturing and delivery of automobiles across the nation. Maruti emerged as the top automaker followed by Tata Motors, which dethroned Hyundai Motor from second place after several years. Because of Maruti's dominance, the majority of the best-selling vehicles came from its stable....
Climate Change is one of the greatest threats the world is facing at present. There are species that are slowly getting extinct or on the verge of extinction because of the fluctuations in the environment. The rise in pollution levels have rendered terrible results in every part of the world....
Atrangi Re, a multi-star cast movie, which was much awaited after Akshay Kumar’s block buster entertainment Sooryavansi released on December 24 on Disney+Hotstar app. Since its launch on the OTT platform, it is ranking the charts....
The tourism industry has been constantly thriving and has emerged as one of the most favoured locations for international and domestic travellers. ...
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Considered endangered and estimated less than 2,000 in India, Gangetic river dolphins are losing lives in frequent intervals across West Bengal. Many such incidents often go unreported, environmentalists say....
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