India

DALAI LAMA GREETS BIDEN, SAYS CLIMATE CHANGE INDEED PRESSING

09 Nov 2020 07:58 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday congratulated Joe Biden on his election as the next President of the US, saying climate change is indeed pressing. “As you may be aware,” he wrote in a letter to the President-elect, adding: “I have long been an admirer of the US

PRESIDENTIAL POLL HAS HURT THE CREDIBILITY OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

09 Nov 2020 07:57 AM IST

The US presidential elections have thrown all sorts of surprises for Americans and the global community. This election has already set records of American participation in presidential elections of the last 120 years. Both the highest and second highest records have been set in this election. The total registered voters

THACKERAY GOVT BUSY STIFLING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS FARMERS AWAIT RELIEF

09 Nov 2020 07:56 AM IST

The Maharashtra government is spending its entire energy in stifling dissent and freedom of expression. And its targets are not only the media, but the common people as well.

“India is the number one nation in international cricket”: Shaun Tait, Former Australian Bowler

06 Nov 2020 19:47 PM IST

Recently, Shaun Tait, Former Australian Bowler joined NewsX for an exclusive interview in its special segment NewsX A-List. Shaun Tait is one of the fastest bowlers of his time and a celebrated former Australian cricketer. Addressing the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on his life, Shaun said, “I’m sorry to see you

From aeronautical engineering to achieving new heights in chemical industry, Dipak Choudhary shares his journey

06 Nov 2020 19:45 PM IST

In an exclusive conversation with NewsX for its special segment NewsX A-list, Dipak Choudhary, Director & CEO, PMD Chemicals Private Limited talked to us. Choudhary shared with us his industry insights about different challenges and thoughts behind businesses and product developments. Talking about how he began his journey with PMD

FILTHY AIR – HOW TO MAKE IT LESS FILTHY

06 Nov 2020 10:00 AM IST

During the last presidential debate, President Trump stated in strong words that India’s air is “filthy”. He was right, however, he could have used more diplomatic words with a less harsh tone. Over the years, air pollution first increased gradually and then with the increased motorized transportation, the increase was

UGC ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING OF UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

06 Nov 2020 04:16 AM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday issued new guidelines to reopen universities and colleges after a nearly seven-month lockdown in institutions for higher education across the country. However, no institution should have attendance of more than 50 per cent of students. Online classes will continue for all programmes except

BLEND OF MODERN SCIENCE AND AYURVEDA CAN DO WONDERS: DR MANDEEP SINGH BASU

06 Nov 2020 04:15 AM IST

The CEO of Jagat Pharma and director of Dr Basu Eye Hospital, Dr Mandeep Singh Basu, recently spoke to NewsX for its special segment NewsX A-list. A leading name in Ayurvedic healthcare, Jagat Pharma is led by a team of highly dedicated and qualified professionals offering high-quality herbal medicines and

BLOCKCHAIN IS THE CORE OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0

06 Nov 2020 04:14 AM IST

Emerging and foundational technologies such as IoT, cloud, AI, robotics and blockchain are driving the Industry 4.0 Revolution. By securing trust, transferring value and storing data, blockchain can automate processes and remove manual activities, making the technology a fundamental pillar of the revolution.

With an amalgamation of modern science and Ayurveda, we can do wonders: CEO of Jagat Pharma Dr Mandeep Singh Basu

05 Nov 2020 19:16 PM IST

CEO of Jagat Pharma and Director of Dr Basu Eye Hospital, Dr Mandeep Singh Basu recently got in an exclusive conversation with NewsX for its special segment NewsX A-list. A leading name in Ayurvedic healthcare, Jagat Pharma is led by a team of highly dedicated and qualified professionals offering high

KARNATAKA MULLS BAN ON SALE, BURSTING OF FIRECRACKERS

05 Nov 2020 05:33 AM IST

Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Wednesday said that the state was also seriously considering a statewide ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers during the 17-day Diwali festival. The final decision on ban will however be taken only after consultations with Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, he added. Speaking

MOB VANDALISES TEMPLE IN KARACHI, MUSLIM NEIGHBOURS COME TO RESCUE

05 Nov 2020 05:32 AM IST

There has been yet another incident of extremist mobs targeting a Hindu temple in Pakistan. This time, however, the Muslim neighbours came to the rescue. Mostly reported from remote areas of the Sindh province in Pakistan, these attacks have now reached the provincial capital, the port city of Karachi where