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Technology can address food wastage challenge in India: Report

22 Nov, 2024 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Using technology can help mitigate food waste -- a critical challenge for India’s foodservice industry -- and also promote sustainable practices, according to a report on Friday.

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Can air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health? 

22 Nov, 2024 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health.

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India’s tech, durable offline retail market sees 10 pc growth amid rising rural consumption

22 Nov, 2024 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Driven by rising disposable incomes and greater internet penetration in smaller towns, the Indian tech and durable offline retail market registered a 10 per cent value growth (year-on-year) in the January-September period this year, according to a report on Friday.

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Metabolic, bariatric surgery safe & effective for severely obese patients: Study

22 Nov, 2024 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent and safe intervention for patients with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 70, finds a study on Friday.

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Asia Pacific investors bullish on Indian real estate in 2025, office spaces to lead

22 Nov, 2024 11:09 AM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Nearly seven in 10 (68 per cent) of Asia Pacific investors expect regional economic growth to have a positive impact and India is likely to see heightened institutional real estate investments in 2024, with the momentum accelerating further in 2025, according to a report on Friday.

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Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

22 Nov, 2024 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast -- an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV).

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Ola Electric set to lay off 500 employees amid controversies, poor results

22 Nov, 2024 10:10 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Ola Electric, mired in controversies amid a government probe and mounting losses, is set to lay off at least 500 employees as part of an restructuring exercise.

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Indian stock market opens in green, Sensex surges 459 pts

22 Nov, 2024 9:49 AM

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened in green on Friday amid fresh tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as buying was seen in PSU bank, and realty sectors.

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Now transcribe voice messages into text on WhatsApp

22 Nov, 2024 9:33 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called voice message transcripts and voice messages can now be transcribed into text, “to help you keep up with conversations no matter what you’re doing”.

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Hyundai Motor, Kia showcase latest electric SUVs at LA Auto Show

22 Nov, 2024 9:24 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 22 (IANS) Hyundai Motor said on Friday it has showcased the Ioniq 9, the company's first large electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, along with over 40 other models.

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