London: The third Grand Slam tournament of the season, Wimbledon, commenced today with an exciting opening match on Centre Court. Third seed Carlos Alcaraz from Spain triumphed over qualifier Marc Lajal from Estonia, with a straight-sets victory of 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the men’s singles. In a two-hour and 22-minute contest,…
Bhubaneswar: The Hockey Olympians from Odisha were given warm reception at Biju Patnaik International Airport on Tuesday evening after the historic performance of men’s and women’s hockey team at the Tokyo Olympics. Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas were welcomed by Sports and Youth Services minister Tusharkanti Behera, Commissioner-Cum- Secretary, Sports…
New Delhi: India’s Jay Shah was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will be taking over from Greg Barclay in December this year. Shah, who has been serving as the Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since October 2019 and…
Mumbai: The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024 showcased an illuminating panel discussion titled ‘The Magic of AI,’ focusing on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the film industry. The session delved into the scope, applications, and ethical considerations of AI technology in filmmaking, presenting a balanced view of its advantages and potential drawbacks….
Guwahati: The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, today inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Panchakarma at the State Ayurvedic College & Hospital. The Minister also unveiled the newly renovated State Pharmacy within the campus premises, marking significant strides in the integration of traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern healthcare infrastructure….
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to address the persistent issue of migrant worker displacement, the Odisha government held a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on exploring sustainable livelihood options, with a special emphasis on dairy farming and cattle rearing…
Mohali: In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a targeted nano-formulation that enables the sustained release of 17β-Estradiol (E2), a hormone critical for managing Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This innovation holds promise for revolutionizing treatment strategies for the debilitating neurodegenerative condition. Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive neurological…
Ahmedabad: The telecom sector in India is poised for a revolutionary transformation, propelled by advancements in cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, M2M/IoT, and allied fields. Recognizing the pivotal role of startups, MSMEs, and academia in this paradigm shift, the Department of Telecom, Gujarat, inaugurated its Telecom Facilitation Centre on March 21st, 2024. The newly established…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated the “Chintan Shivir” in Bhubaneswar today, a two-day event organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to chart a course toward achieving India’s ambitious goal of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. Bringing together government leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders, the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today addressed a press conference in New Delhi, showcasing the significant achievements and milestones of the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. Shah released a special booklet titled “Paving the Path to Viksit Bharat”, alongside eight detailed flyers, highlighting the…
