In focus, 14th Sep 2021, News & Stories from India

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14 Sep 2021

In focus, 14 Sep 2021

Goodwill IVF, A unit of Neha Hospital (An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institute) at Kottakkal Malappuram, aspires to reinvent high-tech fertility care in India by providing world-class medical diagnostics and treatment in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). — By arrangement

Goodwill IVF launches Center for Advanced Reproductive Services

The center, spread across 8000 sq ft, is backed by highly qualified IVF specialists, embryologists, and a world-class IVF lab

14 Sep 2021 9:50 PM

Music producer, content creator and model, he's one of the few who have achieved glory in multiple fields successfully. — By arrangement

20-year-old Aman Bhadouria taking distinct industry by storm

Brilliance is a small word for him as he is far ahead of time having achieved optimum levels of success in a very short span of time

14 Sep 2021 9:43 PM

According to experts, mild dehydration is often cause for temporary anxiety and depression. However, in case of chronic conditions, it is advised to see a medical professional at the earliest. — By arrangement

Everything You Need to Know About Hydration and Mental Health

Hydration is critical to our overall well-being and mental health

14 Sep 2021 9:40 PM

Woke Seed Book is written by the global literary sensation and Creator of the word Woke Seed, Ka’Ron Gaines. — By arrangement

Must read books by Author Namita Das, Deepti L Sharma, & Ka'Ron Gaines

Keen Kuku, like any other kid, has non-ending questions for his Mamma who explains everything to him in an amusing way

14 Sep 2021 9:35 PM

Amazon is hiring workers to help run 100 logistics facilities launching this month in the United States, on top of more than 250 that opened earlier this year. (AFP Photo)

Amazon boosts hourly pay to over $18, to hire 125,000 workers

Amazon did not give exact figures, but a $1 raise on a $17-per-hour wage would amount to about a 6% hike

14 Sep 2021 5:37 PM

Relief supplies from the United States in the wake of India's COVID-19 situation arrive at the Indira Gandhi International Airport cargo terminal in New Delhi, India, Friday, April 30, 2021. (Photo: AP)

US, India in talks over timeline for restarting COVID-19 vaccine exports

The administration official said Washington was staying in close touch with India about the vaccine partnership

14 Sep 2021 3:02 PM

Samsung is touting that it is managing to get these betas out earlier every year, though this year it's only by a week or two compared to 2020. (AFP Photo)

Samsung rolling out Android 12 beta to Galaxy S21 users

Samsung also is adopting Android 12's visual indicators for when the microphone and camera are in use

14 Sep 2021 2:25 PM

Gaurav Gupta was designated as a co-founder in 2019, and headed the supply function at Zomato. (Photo: Twitter)

Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta resigns

Gaurav Gupta's exit comes days after Zomato decided to stop its grocery delivery service from September 17

14 Sep 2021 2:03 PM

There has been a spurt in grenade attacks by militants in Kashmir in recent times. (Representational image: PTI)

Grenade attack in J-K's Pulwama, four civilians injured

The ultras lobbed the grenade towards a vehicle of security forces at Pulwama chowk this afternoon but the grenade exploded on the roadside

14 Sep 2021 1:47 PM

Since the agitation involves the issue of human rights, whereas the right to agitate in a peaceful manner is also to be respected, the commission needs to take care of various human rights issues.(Representational Image/PTI)

NHRC notices to four govts, police chiefs over farmers protests 'adverse impact'

There is an allegation that there is 'breach of the corona protocols by the agitating farmers at the protest sites'

14 Sep 2021 1:38 PM

Alexandria's message received mixed reactions from the social media users. (Photo: Twitter)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Met Gala 2021 look comes with a political message

The Democratic Congresswoman from New York opened up about her outfit, hoping her dress can be a conversation starter

14 Sep 2021 1:10 PM

SC dismisses plea seeking COVID ex-gratia for kin of deceased lawyers

This is a publicity interest litigation and just because you are in black coat does not mean your life is more precious than others, it said

14 Sep 2021 12:54 PM

The vaccination rollout in Japan started off slow and late compared to other developed nations. (Photo: Bloomberg)

Japan overtakes US on vaccination after starting months later

Japan has administered a total of 145.8 million shots, and over 51% of its population is fully vaccinated

14 Sep 2021 11:48 AM

A Taliban fighter lifts a makeshift weight left behind by former prisoners at an empty area of the Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Once inmates, Taliban now in charge in a Kabul prison

The Taliban now run Pul-e-Charkhi Prison, a sprawling complex on Kabul’s eastern outskirts

14 Sep 2021 11:43 AM

The previously unknown vulnerability affected all major Apple devices iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches. (Photo: Apple official website)

Apple fixes security hole reportedly used to hack an iPhone

Researchers at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab said the security issue was exploited to plant spyware on a Saudi activist's iPhone

14 Sep 2021 11:07 AM

Large numbers of people skipping their second dose would be particularly problematic in areas with low numbers of previously infected people. (Representational image: PTI)

India worried about complacency over second dose of COVID-19 vaccine - sources

India has administered more than 744 million vaccine doses, with 60% of its adults getting a first shot and 19% fully vaccinated

14 Sep 2021 11:04 AM

Devotees carry an idol of elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha to take home for worship during Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrations in Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

India records 25,404 COVID-19 cases, 339 deaths

Of these cases, Kerala recorded 15,058 new COVID19 cases and 99 deaths in the last 24 hours

14 Sep 2021 10:26 AM

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Afghan women should not be allowed to work alongside men, senior Taliban figure says

Since the movement swept to power, Taliban officials have said women would be able to work and study within the limits laid down by sharia

14 Sep 2021 10:04 AM

The survey from Maharashtra and Delhi shows that about 50-75 per cent of children have developed antibodies. (Photo: PTI/File)

71% of children have Covid antibodies: Sero survey

The survey shows children won't be affected disproportionately during the third wave

14 Sep 2021 9:31 AM

The developments in Afghanistan, the Covid-19 pandemic and ways to expand cooperation for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific are set to be the central focus of the first in-person Quad summit. (Twitter)

PM Modi's first Biden meet at Quad summit in Washington on Sep 24

The prime minister is also scheduled to address the 'General Debate' of the high-level segment of the 76th session of the UNGA

14 Sep 2021 9:17 AM

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