HAL's light utility chopper showcases high-altitude capability

Bengaluru (IANS) Amid the tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, HAL's indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has demonstrated its high-altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions…

Avoid singing to cut the spread of Covid-19 infection: Study

London (IANS) In a fight against novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the researchers have found that singing -- particularly loud and consonant-rich singing -- spreads a lot of aerosol particles and droplets into the surrounding air -- increasing the spread…

Southwest monsoon withdrawal 'slower'

New Delhi (IANS) The Southwest monsoon in India is forecast to begin its withdrawal through South Asia at a slower than average pace this season, a weather report said on Tuesday. This may delay the onset of the Northeast monsoon in southern India.

World's first floating Apple store to open Thursday in Singapore

Singapore (IANS) The Cupertino-based iPhone maker on Tuesday announced to open Apple Marina Bay Sands, its first floating retail store with a glass dome that appears as a floating sphere and sits directly on the water.

To be thrown open for…

1st batch of Russian vaccine produced for civilian circulation

Moscow/New Delhi (IANS) In some good news for millions living in hope for a Covid-19 vaccine shot, the Russian Health Ministry said on Tuesday that the first batch of Sputnik V vaccine has been produced for civilian circulation.

The supplies…

Motorola expands AmphisoundX range of soundbars, home theatres

New Delhi (IANS) Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola on Monday launched AmphisoundX range of Soundbars and Home Theatres on E-commerce platform Flipkart.

The company unveiled two new variants of Motorola AmphisoundX Soundbars - fully wireless…

Xiaomi launches new Mi TV series in India, starts from Rs 13,499

New Delhi (IANS) Xiaomi on Monday introduced the new Mi Horizon Edition TV series that offers Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition (32) and Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition (43) and starts from Rs 13,499.

Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition (32) and Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition…

Study identifies nanobody that may prevent Covid-19

London (IANS) To fight against the Covid-19, the scientists have identified a small neutralising antibody, a so-called nanobody, that has the capacity to block SARS-CoV-2 from entering human cells.

The study, published in the journal Nature…

For TikTok, losing India market tough but US holds the key

New Delhi (IANS) Although TikTok has lost its biggest market in terms of users in India after the ban, the damage is not as hard as it would be to lose the US market, according to market research firm Forrester.

According to Xiaofeng Wang,…

Akash, Isha Ambani in Fortune's '40 Under 40' global list

New Delhi (IANS) The twin children of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Akash and Isha, have made it to the Fortune's latest '40 Under 40' list of influential people around the world.

The Ambani scions, who will celebrate their 29th birthday…