By Bharat Upadhyay New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Upgrading its popular Mi Smart Band series, Xiaomi has launched a budget-friendly next-generation fitness tracker Mi Smart Band 5 for just Rs 2,499 in India ahead of the festive season. Mi Smart Band 5 comes with an upgraded and large display which[Read More…]
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‘Saawan mein lag gayi aag’ co-writer Mohsin Shaikh on challenge of recreating a hit
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) New-age composer-lyricist Mohsin Shaikh feels recreating a popular song can be challenging, which is why one needs to select the right original. Shaikh has co-written the recreated version Mika Singh’s pop hit of the nineties, “Sawan mein lag gayi aag”, along with rapper Badshah and singer-composer[Read More…]
France records new all-time high with nearly 19k cases in 24hrs
Paris, Oct 8 (IANS) France reported nearly 19,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, a new all-time high in the number of single-day infections since the pandemic hit the country earlier this year, according to health authorities. On Wednesday, there were 18,746 cases, almost double of Tuesday’s figure of 10,489,[Read More…]
AHF workshops for Hockey India officials to continue in October
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) After the completion of the AHF online education workshops exclusively for the Hockey India coaches, technical officials and umpires in July, August and September, the Asian Hockey Federation will continue to conduct the workshops during the course of October. A group of 15-30 coaches and[Read More…]
US indicts 2 IS militants for killing American hostages
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) The US has indicted two Islamic State (IS) militants on charges related to their participation in a brutal hostage-taking scheme in Syria that resulted in the deaths of four American citizens, as well as a Briton and a Japanese national, the Justice Department said in a[Read More…]
Urban air pollution may make Covid-19 more severe: Study
New York, Oct 8 (IANS) In a major study, researchers have found that long-term exposure to urban air pollution may have made Covid-19 more deadly. “Both long-term and short-term exposure to air pollution has been associated with direct and indirect systemic impact on the human body by enhancing oxidative stress,[Read More…]
Remote work make Indian workers feel lonely, stressed: LinkedIn
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Two in five professionals in India are experiencing increased stress or anxiety due to the pandemic while one in three professionals believe remote working is slowing career progression, making them feel more lonely and harming work-life balance, a new LinkedIn survey revealed on Thursday. The[Read More…]
Chennai leads in housing project completion among major cities
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) At a time when stalled projects and construction delays mar the Indian real estate scenario, Chennai leads the race among the major markets in terms of completed housing projects, showed a report by Anarock Property Consultants. Chennai saw new launches of over 1.32 lakh units[Read More…]
G20 Tourism Ministers discuss post-pandemic revival plan
Riyadh, Oct 8 (IANS) G20 Tourism Ministers held a meeting where they discussed a revival plan for the tourism sector, one of the worst-hit by the global coronavirus pandemic, it was reported on Thursday. The virtual meeting on Wednesday was chaired by Saudi Arabia, which holds the presidency of the[Read More…]
Cheptegei & Gidey break world records in Valencia
Valencia, Oct 8 (IANS) Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei and Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia have smashed world records over 10,000m and 5,000m respectively at Valencia meeting which had been billed as ‘World Record Day by organisers. On Wednesday evening, Gidey was the first to go into the annals of athletics history with[Read More…]
Jordanian King appoints new PM
Amman, Oct 8 (IANS) Jordan’s King Abdullah has Bisher Al-Khasawneh, a royal palace adviser, as the country’s new Prime Minister following Omar Razzaz’s resignation from the post, it was reported. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, the Royal Hashemite Court said: “His Majesty King Abdullah II tasks Bisher Khasawneh with forming[Read More…]
Remote working has clicked in an unpredictable world: VMware CEO
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) For Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, work from home is like “sleeping at work” but for VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger, the pandemic has taught the tech world a great lesson how to deal with unpredictable situations and a distributed workforce in this environment has actually worked[Read More…]
Your favourite fashion loyalty programme launches in India
By IANSlife New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANSlife) Fashion addicts love high street brands and H&M tops the list. The international retailer is all set to launch its beloved global loyalty program, today, the 8th of October in India to mark the brands completion of five successful years in the country.[Read More…]
Giro D’Italia: Filippo Ganna wins Stage 5
Mileto (Italy), Oct 8 (IANS) Filippo Ganna’s irresistible run of form continued as the young Italian powerhouse added a first-ever Grand Tour road stage win to his name following his recent time trial victories in the World Championships and opening stage of the Giro d’Italia. Not content with a maglia[Read More…]
Amazon introduces ‘Live TV’ feature for Fire TV devices in India
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Amazon on Thursday introduced ‘Live TV’ feature for Fire TV devices in India, making it easier for customers to discover live channels from their favourite content providers. The new feature introduces a ‘Live’ tab on the navigation pane and an ‘On Now’ row on the[Read More…]
Canada reports 1,795 new Covid-19 cases
Ottawa, Oct 8 (IANS) Amid an ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada has reported 1,795 new coronavirus cases and 11 fatalities, which increased the country’s overall infection tally and the death toll to 172,942 and 9,541, respectively, according to health officials. Wednesday marked the first day in nearly[Read More…]
KKR’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy finally delivers
Abu Dhabi, Oct 8 (IANS) It is not just the fast bowlers who hunt in pairs. In T20 cricket or Indian Premier League (IPL) to be precise, bowlers with mystery spin too hunt in pairs. The art of bowling mystery spin had long been the forte of Sunil Narine at[Read More…]
Hurricane Delta heading to US after slamming Mexico
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) After making landfall in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, hurricane Delta was now heading towards the US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest update. According to the update on Wednesday night, a hurricane watch has been issued for areas stretching from High Island,[Read More…]
Wait for over 50 AIoT products in India by December: Realme CEO
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Smartphone brand Realme that launched 55-inch 4K SLED smart TV along with couple of other tech-lifestyle products will have a portfolio of more than 50 Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) products by the end of the year to cater to the India market, a top[Read More…]
Uttar Pradesh: 5-year-old Dalit girl raped by uncle in Hazratpur
In order to hide his crime, the accused tried to apply Mobil oil to stop the girl’s excessive bleeding.
Former SA pacer Vernon Philander’s brother shot dead
Johannesburg, Oct 8 (IANS) The younger brother of former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has been shot dead near his home in Cape Town. According to media reports, Tyrone Philander, 32, was delivering water to a neighbour in Ravensmead on Wednesday afternoon when he was gunned down. Police have[Read More…]
ZEISS joins Microsoft for data-driven healthcare
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) ZEISS, a German manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics, and Microsoft has inked a multi-year strategic partnership for better patient care through data-driven healthcare and enhance quality and efficiency in manufacturing by embracing a cloud-first approach. By standardiding its equipment and processes on Microsoft Azure[Read More…]
Tension at Nepal border, SSB jawans manhandled
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 8 (IANS) Confrontation between the 49th battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel and Nepalese citizens has taken place near Sundar Nagar village in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district, which has led to tension in the area. The confrontation was reported on Tuesday. Ujjwal Singh, in-charge officer[Read More…]
Bigg Boss 14 contestant Rahul Vaidya: B’wood singers not paid for film recordings
Bollywood playback star Neha Kakkar recently made a shocking revelation about singers not being paid in the Hindi film industry while speaking to IANS. Now, Rahul Vaidya has made similar allegations.
US troops in Afghanistan should be home by Xmas: Trump
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has hinted that American troops stationed in Afghanistan should be “home by Christmas”, following an announcement last month that Washington would withdraw thousands of military personnel from the war-torn country by November. Taking to Twitter late Wednesday night, the President said: “We[Read More…]