In a recent move that surprised the medical industry, AstraZeneca, the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant, announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzervia, from the global market. This decision came after a recent acknowledgement of the formation of clots in the blood and has raised questions about vaccine quality and effectiveness. Vaxzevria, co-developed with the University […]
Non-Resident Indians (NRI) can now make online UPI transaction with ease. ICICI Bank, a leading Indian Private sector bank, has announced a new feature that allows NRIs residing in 10 countries to utilize the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for transactions using their international mobile numbers. This eliminates a previous hurdle that required NRIs to have […]
In the fast-evolving realm of biotechnology, a groundbreaking development is on the horizon.: the fusion of generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) with the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR. This development promises a future where combating disease may reach unprecedented levels of precision and efficiency. Recently unveiled by Profulent, a Berkeley-based startup, this innovative A.I. system generates […]
Reports appeared today, April 30, 2024, indicating that Google had executed further layoffs across numerous areas. While the actual number of employees affected is unknown, the revelation adds to the uncertainty surrounding recent cost-cutting efforts at the software behemoth. Earlier reports from late April highlighted worker layoffs in Google’s real estate and finance operations. However, […]
Elon Musk’s whirlwind trip to China this week has sent shockwaves through the tech world, especially considering his abrupt cancellation of a visit to India just days earlier. The surprise China visit, which included a meeting with a top government official, hints at potential breakthroughs for Tesla’s operations in the world’s second-largest economy. Earlier in […]
Google, the search engine giant, confirmed ongoing layoffs today as a part of a company-wide restructuring aimed at streamlining operations. This news comes on the heels of a similar announcement from the tech leaders earlier this month, raising concerns about a potential industry downturn. Specific details about the number of positions to be eliminated remain […]
Indian Cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has squashed all talks of imminent retirement and revealed his anticipations for two major trophies in the coming years: The World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2025 and the 50-over World Cup in 2027. Rohit Sharma amidst speculation of retirement swirling around the cricketing world, the Indian Captain has […]
A night of music turned into a nightmare for fans of ‘Picnic’ who were at Crocus City Hall to see the performance of their band but were stormed by masked gunmen. At least 62 people were killed and over 145 injured in a brazen attack. The Islami State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the attack […]
March 15 of every year is a very special day for consumers as this day is celebrated as World Consumer Rights Day. On this day in 1962, the 35th US president, John F. Kennedy, addressed to US Congress, addressed consumer rights. This day is a significant reminder of the importance of the protection and empowerment […]