Global refurbished smartphone sales grow 5 pc, Apple strengthens leadership

New Delhi (IANS) Global refurbished smartphone sales grew 5 per cent (year-on-year) in 2024, as Apple strengthened its leadership, capturing 56 per cent of the sales compared to 51 per cent in 2023, according to a new report. 

In comparison,…

New research holds potential to treat opioid use disorder

New Delhi (IANS) New research into GLP-1 receptor has opened a realm of new treatment possibilities to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), a report said on Tuesday. 

A three-week Phase I study conducted at the Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania…

NIT Srinagar signs MoU for launching course in drone technology

Srinagar (IANS) The National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to launch a 6-month course on drone…

Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Teenagers and adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviours -- which includes playing video games or increased screen exposure -- have a higher risk of facing mental health issues such as anxiety…

US tech major Qualcomm launches advanced AI-powered Snapdragon X platform in India

New Delhi (IANS) US tech major Qualcomm on Monday said the new Snapdragon X platform will help expand the company’s reach in India, offering advanced and affordable AI-powered computing to a new tier of consumers. 

The company strengthened…

Only 1 hour of daily screen use can up nearsightedness risk: Researchers

New Delhi (IANS) Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could significantly increases the risk of myopia or nearsightedness. 

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet may help reduce psoriasis severity: Study

New Delhi (IANS) A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, low in salt and sugar can help reduce the severity of psoriasis -- a skin disease --, according to new research. 

Psoriasis is a long-lasting…

Just 5 minutes of exercise daily can ward off dementia risk in elderly: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study. 

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University in the US showed that engaging in…

RailTel secures Rs 288 crore 'Kavach' project to enhance railway safety

New Delhi (IANS) RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), a public sector undertaking under the Railway Ministry, has secured a Rs 288 crore contract to install the Kavach anti-collision system across 71 stations. 

The project will cover…

Centre likely to modify new EV policy as Tesla gears up to enter India

New Delhi (IANS) As Tesla prepares to enter India this year, the government is likely working on to modify the terms of a new policy that promotes manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. 

In a bid to attract the likes of Tesla,…