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J-K: Army flags off mountain cycling expedition to commemorate Azadi Ka Am
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 16 (ANI): The Northern Command of the Indian Army flagged off a mountain cycling expedition from Rezang La War Memorial to Dras on September 15.
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Domestic air traffic increases by 67 per cent in Jan-Aug 2022 period
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The number of passengers carried by domestic airlines surged to 770.70 lakh in January-August 2022 period as against 460.45 lakh recorded during the corresponding period of the last year, registering a year-on-year growth of 67.38 per cent, as per the o
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For the first time in India, your shopping assistant comes home with Osia
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI/GPRC): Osia Hypermart, the fastest-growing retail chain in Gujarat with locations in over 15 cities, is introducing a cutting-edge "Osia Shopping Assistant" for the first time ever in India. In this Shopping Innovation, an ATM-like device will be placed n
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Research: Fitness trackers discover connections between exercise, mental h
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health, but not all forms and intensities of exercise have the same effect on the brain. According to a new Dartmouth study, the effects of exercise are much more nuanced, with specific intensity levels of ex
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Research: Tropical insects are extremely sensitive to changing climates
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 15 (ANI): Insects that are adapted to perennially wet environments, like tropical rainforests, don't tend to do well when their surroundings dry out. New research indicates they may be equally averse to heavy rainfall. The results of an extensive five-year study co
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Sri Lanka's economy shrinks 8.4 pc in second quarter amid financial crisis
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 15 (ANI): Sri Lanka's economy contracted 8.4 per cent in the April to June quarter compared with the same period a year ago, according to data from the government statistics department on Thursday, amid concerns over the country's ongoing financial situation.
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Govt has prohibited exports of wheat flour, rice; impact will be felt in c
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the moderate increase in inflation during the July to August period was due to an increase in food and fuel prices.
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Drinking sweetened, unsweetened coffee may lower risk of death: Study
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): A new study has found that in comparison to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow-up period.
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Indian Railways' overall revenue grows by 38% over the past year
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): The Ministry of Railways on Sunday said the overall revenue of Indian Railways grew by 38% till August this year as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
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J-K: From nerve centre of separatism, Srinagar's Eidgah turns into symbol
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 11 (ANI): The Eidgah in Srinagar's old city has emerged as a symbol of change and the common man's empowerment in the new Jammu and Kashmir, as against the period until the abrogation of Article 370 from the region when it remained a 'nerve cen
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Pitru Paksha 2022: Here's all you need to know about it
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Hindus will observe 'Pitru Paksha' or 'Shraadh' from September 10 this year. The 15-day period before Navratri is known as 'Pitru Paksha' or 'Shraadh', during which Hindus send food offerings as 'tarpan' (prayer) to their ancestors.
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Ceremonial arrangements at UK royal residences as 7-decade reign of Queen
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], September 9 (ANI): A period of royal mourning, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, will be observed from now until seven days after the Queen's funeral, the date of which will be confirmed by the Royal Family in due course.
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