Heat Waves Pose Deadly Threat to Older Adults Amid Rising Temperatures

A severe heat wave swept across large swathes of Asia throughout April and May 2024, claiming lives and disrupting daily routines as temperatures soared above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in India on May 7. The scorching conditions led to alarming scenes of political rallies interrupted by fainting voters and news anchors overwhelmed by the […]

Vikramaditya Chaufla to Captain India in World Racketlon Championship

Vikramaditya Chaufla has been appointed as the captain of the six-member India squad for the upcoming World Racketlon Championship, set to take place in Rotterdam from July 31 to August 4.Racketlon, a unique combination sport, requires competitors to showcase their skills in four racket sports: table tennis, badminton, tennis, and squash. Chaufla, a former badminton […]

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Arrives in Australia to Shoot for ‘The Bluff’

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has landed in Australia to commence filming for her upcoming Hollywood project, “The Bluff.” The action-packed film, produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, features Priyanka in the role of a former female pirate. The 41-year-old actor shared an Instagram reel on Monday, documenting her journey to Australia […]

Kajol and Prabhudeva Reunite for Action Thriller ‘Maharagni – Queen of Queens’

Twenty-seven years after their memorable collaboration in “Minsara Kanavu,” actors Kajol and Prabhudeva are set to share the screen once again in the upcoming action thriller “Maharagni – Queen of Queens.” The film marks the Hindi directorial debut of acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Charan Tej Uppalapati. The star-studded cast includes veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, along with […]

IIT Bombay Partners with TCS to Develop India’s First Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager

In a groundbreaking collaboration, IIT Bombay has joined forces with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize semiconductor chip imaging through advanced quantum diamond microscopy. A quantum diamond microchip imager can image magnetic fields, providing non-invasive and non-destructive mapping of semiconductor chips, akin to […]

Study Links Stroke Risk to Extreme Temperatures and Night-time Heat

New research led by Harvard University has revealed that extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, are significantly associated with increased risks of death from stroke. The study, spanning from 1979 to 2019 and covering 522 cities across 25 countries, underscores a stronger link in low-income countries compared to high-income ones. The analysis, based on data […]

Indian Cricket Team Departs for US Ahead of T20 World Cup

The Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, embarked on their journey to the United States on Saturday in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, set to commence on June 2. The initial contingent departing from Mumbai airport included key players such as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, top-ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav, and […]

Srihari Nataraj Secures Silver Medal at Mare Nostrum Swimming Tour

Srihari Nataraj, prominent Indian swimmer and Tokyo Olympics participant, achieved a remarkable feat by winning a silver medal in the 50m backstroke event at the 30th Mare Nostrum swimming tour held in Canet-en-Roussillon, France. Nataraj clocked an impressive time of 25.50 seconds, securing the second position on the podium. He narrowly missed the gold, with […]

CSIR-CMERI Launches Electric Tiller Tailored for Small Farmers

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) unveiled a revolutionary Electric Tiller designed to cater specifically to the needs of small and marginal farmers. Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), introduced the Electric Tiller during its launch […]

Study Reveals Early Brain Network Differences in Six-Week-Old Infants at Risk for Autism

A recent study has identified distinct patterns in brain connections in six-week-old infants who have a high likelihood of developing autism. Researchers found that these differences in brain networks emerge much earlier than autism-related behaviors, which typically become noticeable later in childhood. The study focused on the brain’s salience network, a critical group of regions […]