WASHINGTON: Scientists found that frequently used flu antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows’ milk. Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, maybe the most effective way to protect…
The KIIT-DU has signed an MoU with the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA today to establish a dual degree program in B.Tech. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and KISS, marking a significant step towards international collaboration in higher education.Dr. Samanta, in his address, emphasized that…
Speculations about John Abraham collaborating with hit-maker Rohit Shetty have been circulating. The potential partnership between the actor and director, who come from different film genres, has already generated excitement among fans. Now, the actor has confirmed the collaboration and increased anticipation by calling it a “banger.”While talking with Pinkvilla, John Abraham was asked if…
It was an exciting evening at Taj Palace, New Delhi this Friday (March 21, 2025) as the audience witnessed a heart-warming celebration of Indian women writers on the occasion of AutHer Awards 2025 winner announcements. The AutHer Awards, a joint venture between JK Paper and The Times of India, celebrates women authors who have added…
Hurriyat Conference Chairman and Chief Cleric of Jammu and Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq SRINAGAR: In his first public address after the Centre’s recent ban on his Awami Action Committee (AAC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq invoked Friday the name of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee while seeking revocation of the curbs.The head of separatist Hurriyat Conference’s moderate…
Foreign portfolio investors have continued their exodus from Indian stock markets in early March as well. (AI image) Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty, have come down significantly from lifetime highs. Investors have lost several lakh crore in the market correction and foreign portfolio investors have been withdrawing money continuously for several months now.Foreign…
IPL Trophy (Photo Credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It is that time of the year. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off — but with a host of rule changes, many of which have already drawn attention. While most of the recent updates make sense to an extent, both current and former players…
Sankar Subramanian (@BAI_Media on X) NEW DELHI: Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, a 21-year-old Indian badminton player from Tamil Nadu, caused a major upset by defeating world no. 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling three-game contest at the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament. With the win, he has now entered the quarterfinals of the tournament.Subramanian,…
Nasa astronaut Butch Wilmore is helped out of a SpaceX capsule onboard the SpaceX recovery ship Megan after landing in the water off the coast of Tallahassee. (Pic credit: AP) Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore is slowly reacclimating to life on Earth after spending an unexpected nine months in space, but the adjustment hasn’t been easy,…
Federal intervention at Columbia threatens future of academic autonomy in the US. (AP Photo) Former President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to Columbia University could set a dangerous precedent for US higher education. Issued in March 2025, the ultimatum demands that Columbia place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department under academic receivership for…
