Scientists have sounded the alarm over the Covid omicron XBB.1.5 variant after it became one of the rising variants in the United States. The report says the variant is highly immune evasive and appears to be more effective when it comes to binding
The price of gold in India has risen by Rs 330 from yesterday’s close. The precious metal is now trading at Rs 54,930 per gram, up by Rs 1000 from the previous day. Silver prices have also risen by 1,000 rupees to Rs
ISRO will turn its focus on science experiments in 2023 with dedicated missions to the Sun – Aditya – and the moon – Chandrayaan-3. The move comes as the nascent start-up sector is set to soar in the space applications segment. The first
Apple chief executive has asked Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to consider protecting users when regulating distribution of smartphone apps, Nikkei reports. Apple chief executive Tim Cook has asked Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to ensure that regulations do not undermine user privacy
Byju co-founder and CEO Byju Raveendran reflects on the year that was. The edtech giant was embroiled in some major controversies. “Once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through,” he says to his employees. Raveendran was quoting a
Spotify Premium gives users access to a host of features, including ad-less music. However, those interested should hurry up, as December 31 is the last day to avail this offer. In India, you can use Spotify Premium for free for the next three
The year 2022 witnessed an extraordinary battle of words between the executive and the judiciary. The Supreme Court judges called out the “unhappiness” of the government over its legislation. The legislation promised a greater role for the executive in judicial appointments, failing the
Rahul Gandhi will resume his Bharat Jodo Yatra on January 3 from Delhi’s Yamuna Bazar. The Wayanad MP will march through areas affected during the 2020 riots, including Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokalpuri. Officials aware of the details of the march said some of
Over 40% of Covid-19 cases in the United States are now caused by Omicron XBB. 5 — a variant which has concerned experts. “Ironically, probably the worst variant that the world is facing right now is actually XBB,” Dr Michael Osterholm said. XBB.1.5
At least nine people were killed in a collision between a bus and a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Gujarat’s Navsari district. Accident occurred on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai highway, police said. Eight of the nine people travelling in an SUV and the driver of