The timeline for proposed Jewar airport – which will be the second airport in the National Capital Region – has been advanced with the foundation stone now expected to be laid by October this year, against the earlier aim of December. The Centre has formed a Project Monitoring and Implementation Committee to expedite the completion of the airport. In January, Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey had said that the the first flight from Jewar could take off as early as December 2021 and the bids from airport operators to…
Read MoreiPhone SE+ 5G Launch to Take Place in Late April or Early May, Analyst Predicts
iPhone SE+ 5G launch will take place in the second half of April or early May, a market analyst has predicted. The new iPhone SE is speculated to be based on the same design language that was featured on the last-generation model. It is also rumoured to have an identical 4.7-inch display. However, the one key difference over the existing model on the iPhone SE+ 5G is believed to be the next-generation cellular connectivity. You can also expect some performance enhancements, thanks to a new Apple silicon. Ross Young, CEO…
Read MoreVivo X70 Pro Surpasses iPhone 13 in DxOMark Camera Rankings, Vivo X70 Pro+ in Top 10
Vivo X70 Pro has marginally beaten iPhone 13 in DxOMark camera tests, placing the smartphone from the Chinese company at 12th spot. The camera score of the handset is similar to that of the Vivo X50 Pro+, and higher than the Vivo X60 Pro+. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line Vivo X70 Pro+ has taken the eighth spot ahead of Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders, Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, and Google Pixel 6. Ahead of it in rankings, are smartphones like the Google Pixel 6 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, and iPhone 13…
Read MoreIIM Lucknow launches advanced management programme in financial services and capital markets
To strengthen professionals’ skillsets and understanding of Financial Services, IIM Lucknow and Imarticus Learning, India’s front-running professional education firm, launched an advanced management programme in financial services and capital markets. Designed specifically by industry experts and leading academicians at IIM Lucknow, the programme will provide mid-level management professionals with in-depth domain exposure in Corporate Finance, Valuation and Modelling, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Risk Management, Corporate Banking, Digital Banking, Treasury Operations, and FinTech. Learners get networking opportunities with campus immersion The programme will cover key aspects of financial services and…
Read MoreTamil Nadu: Schools To Remain Closed Till January 31 Amid Covid Surge
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday declared a holiday in schools for all classes till January 31. The measures have been taken due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. Meanwhile, the state government has also postponed the exams that were scheduled to be held from January 19 for Classes 10 to 12. Since all the exam starting from January 19 have been postponed, new dates will be announced later, the authorities said. “Considering the surge in Covid-19 cases, all classes including Class X, XI and XII were given holiday till…
Read MoreDesign Thinking Tools: how to use them to solve complex problems
Design thinking, methods, practices, and frameworks are part of both visible and invisible work, which is always being done “backstage” as part of most companies’ innovation processes. More specifically, it is the cornerstone of the process of building environments (physical and now virtual) that help facilitate new business ideas. Here at MJV, we have recently released our Innovation Report, where we shared our belief that Design Thinking still makes a difference within the business innovation context. Furthermore, we think, it will continue to be impactful throughout the next decade. However,…
Read MoreNot all calories are equal — a dietitian explains the different ways the kinds of foods you eat matter to your body
A calorie is a calorie is a calorie, at least from a thermodynamic standpoint. It’s defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius (2.2 pounds by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit). But when it comes to health and your body’s energy balance, not all calories are equal. For example, some studies have reported that diets that are high-protein, low-carbohydrate or a combination of the two do yield greater weight loss than diets with other levels of fat, protein and carbs. If every calorie in…
Read MoreTop Five Gadgets Every Internet Creator Must Buy
The creator economy has grown rapidly over the last couple of years. Online content creators who’re usually young, digital natives are now making a living via social media platforms. To get started, all you need is a decent Internet connection and a smartphone or a digital camera. But once you’ve built a decent following, you want to elevate your social media game to take things to the next level. We’ve handpicked some of the best gadgets today’s digital creators should invest in, to help make better and more high-quality content…
Read MoreNew coronavirus variant ‘IHU’ identified in France
As the world grapples with the highly mutated Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, scientists have identified a new strain of the Covid-19 causing virus in Southern France. Known as ‘IHU’, the B.1.640.2 variant has been reported by researchers at institute IHU Mediterranee Infection in at least 12 cases, and has been linked to travel to African country Cameroon. However, the researchers noted that it is too early to speculate on how this variant behaves as far as infection and protection from vaccines is concerned. The yet-to-be peer-reviewed study, posted on the preprint repository MedRxiv on…
Read MoreShah Rukh Khan’s Car Collection Is An Enviable One
What does Shah Rukh Khan’s garage look like? When you’re one of India’s biggest superstars and global icons, not to mention, a hugely successful businessman as well, with everything from a movie production house to a cricket team in the IPL, a vast garage is but natural! However, Shah Rukh Khan had to struggle a lot to get a foothold in the industry, and he has owned a variety of cars over the years. Here’s taking a closer look at some of them: Maruti Suzuki Omni Shah Rukh Khan’s first…
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