Finland has taken the top spot for the fourth consecutive year as the happiest country in the world despite the pandemic’s devastating effects according to the UN-curated World Happiness Report 2021. The report saw Denmark in second place, then Switzerland, Iceland and the Netherlands. New Zealand was again the only non-European nation in the top […]
TiECON Chandigarh opened its virtual doors with enthusiastic participation across the board. The inaugural day saw 10 events with 20+ speakers enlighten the 2000+ attendees on various aspects of entrepreneurship and the start up ecosystem. The 3 day event was kickstarted by Mr. Rajat Agarwal, CEO-Invest Punjab with a grand keynote. The much anticipated address […]
Archie Singh, 22, scripted history by becoming the first Indian to be awarded the title of second runner-up at the Miss International Trans beauty pageant organised in Cartagena, Colombia. She took to Instagram and shared some moments from the memorable event. Archie Singh shared pictures from the crowning ceremony while expressing her sincere gratitude and […]
Moderna Inc has begun testing its Covid-19 vaccine on children and infants between the ages of six months and 12-year-old in a study, as the pharmaceutical company seeks to expand approval for its vaccine to children, the company said on Tuesday. The phase 2-phase 3 trial is being conducted in conjunction with the National Institute […]
Google Chrome’s Incognito Mode is at the forefront of a $5 billion class-action lawsuit which alleges users are being tracked during private browsing sessions or ‘Incognito’ mode on the Chrome browser. The lawsuit alleges Google is in violation of wiretapping and privacy laws for intercepting, tracking, and collecting communications when Chrome’s Incognito mode is in […]
Trading, mining and holding cryptocurrency could soon be illegal in India as the Indian government is proposing a new Bill that could ban all transactions related to cryptocurrencies. The measure is in line with a January government agenda that called for banning private virtual currencies such as bitcoin while building a framework for an official […]
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah tied the knot with sports presenter and anchor Sanjana Ganesan on Monday. Sharing pictures from the wedding ceremony, Bumrah termed the date (March 15) as one of the happiest days of their lives. “Love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. Steered by love, we have begun a new […]
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET 2021 examination for admission in undergraduate medical courses will be held on August 1. “NEET (UG) – 2021 will be conducted in 11 languages, including Hindi and English through Pen and Paper mode on 01 August (Sunday),” said […]
The world’s oldest person plans carry the Olympic torch for 100 metres in Japan this May as the pandemic-delayed games finally get under way. Kane Tanaka, 118, will be pushed in her wheelchair for most of her stretch of the torch relay, but said she wished to walk the final few steps to the next […]
Does your mind also get curious about the names of the states of our nation and the story behind them? After all, India is a country with rich history and culture, where the process of giving a name to someone or something is an important tradition. So, here is the story behind them all. History, […]