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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) As fans and the cricket ecosystem in India continue to revel in the joy of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory, they are also coming to terms with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announcing their retirements from the format on a high. Shortly after India edged South Africa by seven runs to clinch its second T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday and ended a 13-year drought for a global championship title, Kohli and Rohit bowed out from the format, with Jadeja following the same route…

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, on Monday said that India offers immense investment opportunities for “our green companies” as the word about the country as a favourable investment destination grows in Australia. Speaking to IANS, Philip Green said we have investors who are already deeply engaged in the Indian hydrogen sector and in the solar panel sector. “As India grows, the word about India as a place to invest is equally growing in Australia,” he added. Green, who is leading the Australian delegation to the ‘India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2024, also said…

Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) NV Raghuram, yoga teacher of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma and the founder of Yoga Bharati, on Wednesday revealed that yoga made Sharma “fearless and more adaptable than any other astronaut” in his team. He was sharing some of Sharma’s encounters in space at a conference on ‘Yoga for Space’ here. The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), in collaboration with Svyasa, organised the conference at S-Vyasa University, Bengaluru, to mark the 10th edition of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024. The conference’s focus was on the convergence of experts from various fields to…

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Driven by robust growth in the aviation sector in the last decade, India is now the third-largest domestic airline market in the world, up from 5th position 10 years ago. Ten years ago, India was the smallest market with around 8 million seats, followed by Indonesia at 4th and Brazil at 3rd place, and the US and China occupying the top two positions. Today, the US and China remain the largest domestic aviation markets. “However, India is surpassing the Brazilian and Indonesian domestic markets to become the third-largest domestic market with airline capacity of 15.6…

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New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India has produced over 40 quantum technology startups in two years, few of them with global potential, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday. The minister directed officials to focus on the flagship National Quantum Mission and work on the development of quantum technologies and quantum communication. “India is currently on an equal pedestal with other nations in terms of quantum technologies,” the minister said, adding that our mission should be to establish India as a global leader in quantum technologies. He shared the success story of…

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Age, genetic and hormonal factors may explain why women are disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases than men, said experts on Wednesday. Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues. Studies show that the condition affects approximately 8 per cent of people worldwide, of which 78 per cent are women. Dr Rajeev Gupta, Director – Internal Medicine at the CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi told IANS that hormonal influence and chromosomal differences are the two main reasons why autoimmune diseases are more common in women. “Women experience significant hormonal fluctuations throughout their lives,…

11 June 2024 The electorate of Riverstone has today secured $267,280 in funding for a total of six projects through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby said: “The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including new canteen equipment for the Schofields Junior Rugby League Club and much-needed seating and event equipment for the Quakers Hill Junior Rugby League Club.” “This is fantastic news for Riverstone. “This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social outcomes. “I congratulate all the organisations that…

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Young adults and women are more likely to suffer from multiple sclerosis, said experts on Saturday. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex, chronic, autoimmune, and neurological disease that primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms and health issues. Data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimate that over 1.8 million people worldwide live with MS. The prevalence of MS in India ranges from 7 to 30 per 100,000 people, according to various studies. “MS can strike anyone at any age, however, persons between the ages of 20 and 40 are…

Paris, June 7 (IANS) The iconic five Olympic Rings, adorning the exterior of the world-renowned Eiffel Tower, were unveiled on Thursday, marking the 50-day countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The five Olympic Rings, manufactured by ArcelorMittal, were installed on the iconic Eiffel Tower during the night of June 6-7, standing across the Seine River from the Trocadero Square. “At the Games, we call these giant rings the “Spectaculars” and we could hardly do more spectacular than the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is Paris, it is France. We wanted to create an image that everyone will remember,” said…