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NEW DELHI: India’s research and manufacturing will be critical to fighting Covid-19, especially to making vaccines on a large scale, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said Monday. Addressing the 2020 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Gates delved into difficulties in vaccine development and Covid-19 diagnosis. The American business mogul called India “very …

In virtually delivering the Mysore University Centennial Convocation speech, Modi emphasized the importance of “training, renewing and enhancing skills” in today’s world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on young people to be flexible and adaptable to the changing nature of jobs. In virtually delivering the Mysore University Centennial …

Not all headlines generated in the IPL are due to players. Sometimes it’s the owners, fans, mystery girls, and even dogs that invade the pitch that come into the spotlight. But on Sunday, it was referee Paschim Pathak who created quite a stir. And the reason behind this was not …

Apple has been in the news for a while and well, not only because of the launch of its new iPhone 12 series, but also because of its massive announcement not to add neither the charger nor the headphones with its newer models. The “out of the box” idea, well, …

2020 U.S. Elections: What Are Mail-In Ballots and Why Are They Important? One of the most discussed topics in the run-up to the presidential elections in the United States has been mail-in ballots, as more and more voters choose the option due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. What is …

While delivering the keynote address at the opening function of the 2020 16th Annual Grand Challenges Meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the future will be shaped by societies that invest in science and innovation. “The future will be shaped by societies that invest in science and …

Presidential elections in the United States are held every four years and the result is expected not only in the United States but also around the world. Here’s a beginner’s guide to the 2020 U.S. elections: When are the elections? The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Is …

The protagonist of SRK-Kajol Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge it’s all set to complete 25 years of release in theaters on October 20. The romantic comedy drama produced by Yash Raj became a cult classic for Indian audiences and film experts take that with a blend of traditional Indian sentiments with …

NEW DELHI The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has signed a pact with Delhi-based pharmaceutical company Mankind Pharma for the marketing and distribution of its Sputnik V vaccine, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. “It depends on how many doses you give to humanity. RDIF has deals with …

Pradeep sharma Tribune News Service Chandigarh, October 19 Following in the footsteps of neighboring Punjab, Haryana on Monday appointed retired bureaucrat DS Dhesi as Senior Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Haryana, a development that will change the equations of power within the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Dhesi, who …