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Study finds employee training pays off with fewer layoffs
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], January 7 (ANI): According to new research by Cornell University, companies that invested more in employee training before the pandemic were less likely to lay off their employees and reduce their workforces to cope with pandemic-related financial pressures.
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COVID-19: Union Home Secretary calls for 'unified strategy' in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 7 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla emphasised on the need to have a "unified strategy" in Delhi-NCR region to tackle COVID-19 pandemic, especially for the Omicron variant, while chairing a meeting on Thursday.
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Study finds intense meditation may boost immunity
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Florida [US], January 7 (ANI): According to a study conducted by the University of Florida, eight days of intense meditation causes robust activation of the immune system.
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North Korea will not take part in Beijing Winter Olympics: Report
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Pyongyang [North Korea], January 7 (ANI): North Korea will not take part in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over the activities of "hostile forces" and the COVID-19 pandemic, Russian news agency reported citing North Korean media on Friday.
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SA vs Ind: CSA clarifies hospitality attendance to Test matches
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], January 6 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday noted the confusion concerning the allocation of hospitality tickets for the ongoing South Africa and India series.
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Study finds school closures led to better sleep, quality of life for teens
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], January 6 (ANI): According to a study by the University of Zurich, the home-schooling phase had a positive effect on the health and well-being of many teenagers along with its negative effects.
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COVID-19: BBL match between Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars postponed
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], January 6 (ANI): The Big Bash League match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars slated to take place on Friday has been postponed.
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AFC Women's Asian Cup: Maharashtra govt officials, AIFF stakeholders meet
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6 (ANI): In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation in India, key stakeholders from the Government of Maharashtra met virtually with a delegation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 to discuss the challenges, s
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Punjab: Cabinet approves Rs 1,000 as one time grant for widows, dependent
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], January 6 (ANI): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has decided to grant Rs 1,000 as one time grant per beneficiary over and above the monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 being given to old, widow, destitute women, dependent chil
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Civil Services (Main) examination, 2021 will be held as per schedule: UPSC
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): After carefully reviewing the situation prevailing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday announced to conduct the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 as per schedule.
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Study finds coughing downwards decreases spread of respiratory droplets
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that cough-generated droplets can spread less if you cough downwards.
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BBL: Melbourne Stars skipper Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Stars on Wednesday confirmed that its skipper Glenn Maxwell has tested positive for COVID-19.
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