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Indian monsoon 25 million years ago resembled present day Australia’s

Indian monsoon 25 million years ago resembled present day Australia’s

Four fossil assemblages helped to study the climate during 65, 57, 54, and 25 mya About 180 million years ago, India separated from the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and took a long northward journey of about 9,000 km to join Eurasia. During this journey, the subcontinent moved from the southern hemisphere, crossed the Equator to reach its current position in the northern hemisphere. Due to…

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West Bengal Assembly Elections | From land movement to industry, Singur’s resistance has come full circle

West Bengal Assembly Elections | From land movement to industry, Singur’s resistance has come full circle

Amid Trinmool-BJP clash in the Hooghly belt, Left revives former CM’s slogan, pushing for development. A pile of drain pipes surrounded by farmlands reaping a good potato harvest is all that remains on the 997-acre plot in Singur where the Tata Motors’ Nano factory once stood. It is almost impossible to locate the site of the factory whose structure was demolished by controlled explosions after…

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U.S.-China talks end on subdued note

U.S.-China talks end on subdued note

There was neither a joint statement nor a clear identification of deliverables after the Alaska meeting The U.S.-China talks started with a bang but ended with a whimper as Chinese officials left the site of the talks in Anchorage without a press conference on Friday and the rancour and sparring evident in Thursday’s opening session did not have a sequel to match. While the Chinese delegation…

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South Africa proves too good for India

South Africa proves too good for India

A change of format could not bring a change in fortune for India. The poor run continued for the Women in Blue against a confident, efficient South Africa. After being outplayed in the ODI series 4-1, the host was outplayed in the first T20I, going down by eight wickets at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium here on Saturday. It was another ruthless performance from the visiting side. Sune Luus’…

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Enquiries at builders signalling demand pickup: Sundaram HF

Enquiries at builders signalling demand pickup: Sundaram HF

Home financier’s MD sees profile of loan seekers returning to pre-COVID pattern The number of enquiries home builders are getting now compared with six months earlier has gone up and is an indication of how demand is recovering, said D. Lakshminarayanan, MD, Sundaram Home Finance, the housing finance arm of Sundaram Finance. “Construction activity is a very important parameter [for us to…

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Srijana takes charge as GVMC Commissioner

Srijana takes charge as GVMC Commissioner

G. Srijana took charge as the Commissioner of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) here on Saturday. The State government had transferred her before the Urban Local Body (ULB) elections and posted APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director S. Nagalakshmi as the GVMC Commissioner. About a month later, as soon as the elections ended, the State government has once again posted Ms. Srijana…

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Extreme Networks' clinic a success: More than 2,220 vaccines administered

Extreme Networks’ clinic a success: More than 2,220 vaccines administered

In a collaboration with Novant Health, Extreme’s cloud-managed Wi-Fi solutions powered a COVID-19 mass vaccination event at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. were the Extreme Network/Novant Health vaccination clinic was held. Image: iStock/Takako Hatayama-Phillips A COVID-19 mass vaccination event held at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center administered 2,220…

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As the pandemic fades, some Americans are anxious about a return to normal

As the pandemic fades, some Americans are anxious about a return to normal

When David Dudovitz ventured out of his New York apartment to get his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, it was only the fourth time he had left his apartment since the pandemic began Courtesy of David Dudovitz When David Dudovitz ventured out to get his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine last week, it was only the fourth time he had left his New York apartment since the pandemic began, and he…

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EC restricts political appointees holding administrator office in WB civic bodies from attending board events

EC restricts political appointees holding administrator office in WB civic bodies from attending board events

New Delhi: Using its constitutional powers, the Election Commission on Saturday (March 20) restrained political appointees holding the office of administrators in municipal corporations in West Bengal on an appointment basis after the end of their elected term, from participating in functions of the board during the time poll code is in place. In a statement, the poll panel said it has issued the…

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Russian pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware plot

Russian pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware plot

He allegedly offered an employee $1m (£721,000) to install ransomware at a Nevada battery plant. Source link

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Glad to end Vijender’s record: Lopsan

Glad to end Vijender’s record: Lopsan

Russian boxer Artysh Lopsan, who ended star pugilist Vijender Singh’s unbeaten run in the professional circuit, said he was glad to become the first person to stop the Indian’s juggernaut. In a major anti-climax, the 26-year-old six feet four inches tall pugilist out-slugged Vijender in the ‘Battle on Ship’ here on Friday evening and the bout was decided in the fifth round itself, ending in a…

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Traditional firms laggingon cybersafety: experts

Traditional firms laggingon cybersafety: experts

Following a recent spurt in cyberattacks, pharma majors, banking and insurance firms have started seeking cyberinsurance and crime insurance security cover, even as traditional and manufacturing companies have been lagging behind, said officials at a reinsurance brokerage. “There have been several instances of cyberattacks during the pandemic, related to data theft, fraudulent money transfers,…

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Amazon India curates new online store with LTC discount for eligible employees

Amazon India curates new online store with LTC discount for eligible employees

Amazon.in today announced a curated store where customers can buy products on categories like Appliances, Consumer Electronics, TVs, Furniture and more and claim applicable tax benefits from their employers in lieu of Leave Travel Concession (‘LTC’). Customers can save more and enjoy tax benefits in lieu of LTC on buying goods with GST of 12% or higher. The tax benefits can be availed of with…

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Should Covaxin trial continue till 130 cases are recorded?

Should Covaxin trial continue till 130 cases are recorded?

The challenge will be in continuing the trial with 25,800 participants till 130 cases are reported when there is a surge in many States Bharat Biotech began the phase-3 trial of Covaxin on November 11, 2020 and completed the enrolment of all 25,800 volunteers on January 7, 2021. The last of the phase-3 trial participants received the second dose in the third week of February. The company had…

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Hardeep Singh Puri Joins 'Pawri' Club, Tells Why it's Celebration Time for Aviation But Not for Indians

Hardeep Singh Puri Joins ‘Pawri’ Club, Tells Why it’s Celebration Time for Aviation But Not for Indians

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday joined the ‘Pawri’ club, but not while sharing a meme. He warned of the rising Covid-19 cases in many regions of the country, but informed how after months of meagre flights and passengers, the number of domestic fliers was now holding steady. “With rising COVID-19 cases in some regions necessitating restrictions and imposition of compulsory…

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We tried the Dodow sleep aid for over two months — here's why it's worth it - CNN Underscored

We tried the Dodow sleep aid for over two months — here’s why it’s worth it – CNN Underscored

(CNN) —   This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Guide to Sleep, a week-long focus on the best sleep-related products. We’ll be featuring new products and guides all week, so check in every morning to see what’s new and keep your eyes peeled for exclusive deals. If you’re like myself and countless others, you may have trouble falling asleep at night. Dodow is looking to change that, one…

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Galvarino primed to do the ’trick

Galvarino primed to do the ’trick

Galvarino, who is in fine fettle, may complete a hat-trick in the Brigadier Gerard Plate (1,200m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday (March 20). There will be no false rails 1. SALUTE HER PLATE (1,200m), maiden 3-y-o only, (Terms), 1-30 p.m.: 1. Aherne (10) Ashhad Asbar 56, 2. Devils Magic (7) J.H. Arul 56, 3. Imperial Blue (9) Akshay K 56, 4. Sir Phoenix (8) Srinath 56,…