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Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during intense workout: IIT Madras study

Nov 18, 2024

Chennai, Nov 18 (IANS) Oral contraceptives do not increase the blood pressure response in women during large muscle exercise (like cycling or running), according to a study on Monday led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.Oral contraceptives or birth control pills are taken by women to prevent pregnancy and reduce…

India clocks 12 pc rise in deal volume in Jan-Oct, China sees 23 pc decline

Nov 17, 2024

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India saw 11.9 per cent increase in deal volume (year-on-year) in the January-October period, bucking the overall trend in the Asia-Pacific region, a new report has said.On the other hand, China experienced YoY…

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China’s Chang’e-6 sample studies cast light on Moon’s far side

Nov 15, 2024

Beijing, Nov 15 (IANS) The latest discoveries achieved via studies of lunar rock samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft were published in the world's leading scientific journals on Friday, revealing the volcanic history of the…

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Govt’s PAIR programme to boost research, innovation in higher education

Nov 15, 2024

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Union Government-led Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme to enhance quality research-oriented higher education in…

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Assistive products must be tailored to meet individual needs: ICMR

Nov 13, 2024

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) A 'one-size-fits-all' approach may be inadequate in developing assistive technology (AT), instead focusing on customisation and affordability is crucial, according to experts at the Indian Council of Medical…

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Swiggy-backed Rapido sees net loss at Rs 371 crore in FY24

Nov 13, 2024

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Homegrown ride-sharing platform Rapido registered a net loss of Rs 371 crore last fiscal (FY24) from Rs 675 crore in FY23.Controlled expenditure helped the company cut losses by about 45 per cent in FY24 from Rs 675…

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High-speed internet linked to increased Australian obesity: Study

Nov 11, 2024

Sydney, Nov 11 (IANS) New research has found a link between high-speed internet activities and Australia's growing rate of obesity.According to a study published on Monday, sedentary internet activities such as online gaming and…

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TN to detect land encroachments using AI, pilot study in Coimbatore

Nov 11, 2024

Chennai, Nov 11 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is set to launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based application to detect land and property encroachments across the state, starting with a pilot programme in Coimbatore. Following the…

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Be ready to pay 5 pc more for smartphones in 2025 in GenAI era

Nov 10, 2024

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Smartphones are getting costlier and going forward, be ready to pay more with the rising prices of generative AI chips, transition to 5G, enhanced computing capabilities and premiumisation.The global average selling…

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How TVs, refrigerators in homes can gauge country’s level of development

Nov 10, 2024

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Apart from income, health or education, a country’s level of development can also be gauged by looking at household items like refrigerator, television or washing machine, a team of economists has said.Economists…

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