Study discovers brain region linked to 'prosocial' behaviour

New Delhi (IANS) A new study on Monday revealed a specific brain region that is linked to our willingness to help others. 

The study, made by researchers at the University of Birmingham and the University of Oxford, shows for the first time…

Google plans India manufacturing after introducing industry-leading Pixel 8a

New Delhi (IANS) Google, which just launched its new device Pixel 8a with industry-leading features, is apparently looking at India to manufacture its smartphones via investing billions of dollars. 

The company is reportedly looking to manufacture…

Health ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace

New Delhi (IANS) Amid rising heatwave, the Ministry of Health, on Sunday, advised employers to take essential heat safety measures at the workplace. 

"From providing hydration stations to scheduling outdoor tasks during cooler hours, let's…

Covid pandemic reversed progress of last 10 years in global life expectancy: WHO

Geneva (IANS) The recent deadly Covid-19 pandemic reversed the last 10 years’ steady gain seen in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE) worldwide, according to a new report by World Health Organization (WHO) released…

Aurobindo Pharma arm Eugia's manufacturing unit gets 'official action indicated' status by USFDA

New Delhi (IANS) Drug maker Aurobindo Pharma on Saturday announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Eugia Pharma Specialities' (a wholly owned subsidiary of the company) formulation manufacturing facility -- Unit III,…

Good diet and exercise: Here’s how to maintain mental health

New Delhi (IANS) Timely recognition, appropriate treatment along with proper nutrition, exercise, and family history may be key to fighting mental health conditions, said experts on World Schizophrenia Day on Friday.  

World Schizophrenia Day…

Chip giant Nvidia to design new AI chips every year: CEO

San Francisco (IANS) Chip giant Nvidia, which reported more than $14 billion in profit for the quarter ended April 28, will now design new artificial intelligence (AI) chips every year instead of once every two years. 

Nvidia Founder and CEO…

Mahindra launches new variant for 'XUV700' starting at Rs 16.89 lakh

New Delhi (IANS) Leading SUV manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday launched a new variant for the XUV700 -- AX5 Select (AX5 S), starting at Rs 16.89 lakh (ex-showroom). 

The new AX5 Select variant comes with various features, including…

Microsoft introduces ‘Copilot+ PCs’ for AI era, available from June 18

New Delhi (IANS) Tech giant Microsoft has introduced a new category of Windows PCs designed for the artificial intelligence (AI) era. 

Called ‘Copilot+ PCs’, these are the fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs ever built, the company said…

ICMR rejects BHU study on Covaxin, says findings misleading

New Delhi0 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has rejected a recent study led by Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which claimed that Covaxin raised the rare risk of stroke, and Guillain-Barre syndrome, among others, and said that…