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Interestingly, “Deepawali” refers not only to the festival but also to a village gram panchayat in Gara Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. The residents of this village celebrate the Diwali festival for five days. On the main festival day, offerings are made to their ancestors. Afterward, fireworks are lit, and families enjoy the festivities together […]
Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered a Viking Age cemetery in Tvaaker, containing over 100 graves and ship-shaped burial sites. Discovered during road construction surveys, the site includes 139 graves with human and animal remains, metal artifacts, and ceramic vessels. Notable finds include a silver coin fragment dated to 795-806 AD, suggesting the cemetery dates to […]
★ National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, ★ World Cities Day, ★ World Thrift Day, ★ 1875: Birth anniversary of iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, ★ 1895: Birth of CK Naidu, the first captain of the Indian Test cricket team, ★ 1943: Birth of Oomen Chandy, former CM of Kerala, ★ 1975: Death of […]
A study by University College London and Radboud University reveals that Alzheimer’s disease patients experience varied patterns of brain shrinkage. Analyzing 3,233 MRI scans, researchers found that individuals with mild memory issues who showed rapid shrinkage were at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, highlighting the disease’s inconsistent progression among patients.
Apple is expanding its Tap to Pay service for iPhone to Austria, Ireland, Sweden, and more countries. Merchants can now accept contactless payments without additional hardware, using Apple Pay and major credit cards. Introduced in 2022 in the US, Tap to Pay enables secure transactions via NFC technology. Key payment platforms like Adyen and Stripe […]
Apple’s new hearing health features on AirPods Pro aim to reduce exposure to loud noise and monitor moderate hearing loss. Developed at its Audio Lab in Cupertino, these features include Hearing Protection and an at-home Hearing Test, effectively turning AirPods Pro into a clinical-grade Hearing Aid. Tested by acoustic engineers, the update provides a personalized […]
Researchers at Bose Institute in Kolkata have developed a novel method to create hydrogels using five-amino-acid fragments from the SARS-CoV-1 virus. Advancement could enhance targeted drug delivery and reduce side effects. Team, led by Professor Anirban Bhunia, found that these gels can form at different temperatures, potentially revolutionizing tissue engineering, wound healing, and disease m...
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 1985. Comprising eight member states – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – it aims to promote cooperation and development in South Asia. Key objectives include economic integration, cultural exchange, and social progress.
Managing privacy on WhatsApp Web can be challenging, especially in a work environment. Fortunately, several Chrome extensions can help. The Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Web allows users to blur messages, lock the screen, and hide sensitive content, ensuring privacy. Easy to install via the Chrome Web Store, these tools are perfect for keeping your chats […]
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered search engine, potentially competing with Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo. A dedicated team has been working on the project for eight months, gathering data through web crawlers. While the specifics of implementation remain unclear, this move could reduce Meta AI’s reliance on existing search engines. An official announcement is awaited […]
Instagram experienced a significant outage on Tuesday, affecting thousands of users who reported issues with sending messages and uploading videos. According to Downdetector, the problems began around 5:14 PM, with over 2,000 reports filed. Users expressed frustration on social media, questioning if others faced similar issues. As of now, Instagram has not issued an official […]
In a remarkable surgery at Fortis Hospital, doctors successfully removed a 2-cm fishbone from the stomach of a 60-year-old man, who had endured stomach issues for five years. Initially lodged in his throat, the bone eluded removal during previous endoscopies, causing ongoing discomfort. After deteriorating health led to his admission, Dr. Pranav Honnavara Srinivasan performed […]
Apple is gearing up to introduce its AI suite, “Apple Intelligence,” in the iOS 18.1 update, emphasizing user privacy and security. To bolster its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system, the company has launched an extensive bug bounty program, offering over ₹8 crore for identifying vulnerabilities. Rewards range from ₹2.1 crore for minor issues to ₹8.4 […]
A dispute has emerged between tech giants Microsoft and Google, resulting in personal criticisms from both sides. Microsoft has accused Google of conducting a shadow campaign aimed at damaging its Azure cloud business, alleging that Google has partnered with a European lobbying team to further this agenda. Recently, Google accused Microsoft of engaging in illegal […]
★ International Internet Day, ★ World Psoriasis Day, ★ 1961: Birth of actor and producer Nagendra Babu, ★ 1976: Birthday of Dance master and Hero Raghava Lawrence, ★ 1981: Birth of Film actress Reemasen, ★ 1986: Birth of Telugu, Tamil and Kannada actress Sridevi Vijaykumar, ★ 1991: Birth of Haripriya, Bharatanatyam artist, and actress, ★ […]