This Chinese medicinal fungus may help treat chronic lung disease
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Cordyceps sinensis (CS) — a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus — can help treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — a disease that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs, according to a study in mice. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic and progressive lung disease characterised by a decline in lung […]
Indian auto component sector on robust track, to perform well in FY25: Industry
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) With strong macro-economic indicators, conducive government policies and over 7 per cent growth projected for the Indian GDP, the auto component industry will continue to perform well in FY25, according to the industry. Riding on steady production, a robust aftermarket and growth in exports, turnover of the automotive component industry […]
MyGov turns 10: Let’s work towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, says CEO
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Even as citizen-centric platform MyGov on Friday celebrated 10 years of participatory governance, CEO Akash Tripathi pledged to work towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The platform aims to connect with every citizen through its social media platforms. It empowers people to connect with the government while also contributing towards […]
LIC stock hits new lifetime high of Rs 1,178.60
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Shares of state-run insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday touched a new lifetime high of Rs 1,178.60 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Earlier the stock had hit its lifetime high of Rs 1,175 a share, on February 9 this year. LIC’s shares have rallied almost 80 per […]
Sensex trades higher on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Indian equity indices opened in the green on Friday following positive global cues. At 9.43 a.m., Sensex was up 329 points or 0.41 per cent, at 80,373 and Nifty was up 118 points or 0.48 per cent, at 24,524. Buying is seen in the broader markets. Nifty midcap 100 index is […]
Digital data protection bill reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding users: Centre
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Amid the changing landscape where cyber-criminals use novel methods to steal personal data, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 upholds individuals’ rights to safeguard their data, incorporating established principles for its protection, the government has said. According to Ministry of Electronics & IT, these principles include obtaining consent […]
Smita Sable to play Dhaniya in ‘Bheema’
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Actress Smita Sable is all set to essay the role of Dhaniya, the mother of the titular character in the television show ‘Bheema’. The actress was entrusted with the role after an extensive audition process. Talking about her character, Smita said: “I am honoured to portray the role of Dhaniya in […]
Akshay, Anupam, Rakul, Celina ‘salute courage, sacrifice of our soldiers’ on Kargil Diwas
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, and Rakul Preet Singh on Friday paid tribute to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for the country’s honour. Taking to X, Bollywood’s ‘Khiladi’ Akshay Kumar wrote: “On this occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, salute to […]
Alia takes on Bobby Deol in intense gory action sequence in ‘Alpha’
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt, who is set to headline the female-led spy-universe film ‘Alpha’, will engage in a no-holds-barred gory action sequence where she locks horns with the film’s antagonist, Bobby Deol. The sequence is being shot on a heavily guarded set in Film City, Mumbai, and will take over four days […]
Divya Khossla to start shooting for ‘Hero Heeroine’ from Oct 5, male lead yet to be announced
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Actress Divya Khossla has finalised her schedule for her upcoming movie. Originally set to begin filming for ‘Hero Heeroine’ on June 10, the schedule has now been updated, and shooting will commence on October 5. The makers of the film will reveal the male lead on August 12. ‘Hero Heeroine’ is […]
