The government’s ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ initiative that will largely cover migrant labourers and daily wagers will come into force across the country from June 1, 2020, Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Tuesday.Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail their entitled food grains under the National Food Security Act

Priyanka Chopra has been honoured with UNICEF’s Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award.The India star was named the 2019 recipient of the Humanitarian Award by the United Nations Children’s Fund in June this year and received the award at the Snowflake Ball here Tuesday night.”Giving back is no longer a choice. Giving back has to be a

“Shakuntala Devi – Human Computer”, the biopic on the math genius is set to hit the screens on May 8 next year, actor Vidya Balan announced on Thursday. The actor took to social media to share the news.“Get ready to be enamoured by her wit, charm & of course, genius! Watch the video to know

The Altroz was officially unveiled on December 3 in its production form. It is Tata’s first product to be based on the new ALFA ARC platform. At launch, it will be offered with two BS6-compliant engine options. Features including cruise control, ambient lighting and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Expected to be priced between Rs

 Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based system to help doctors treat patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) — a significant global cause of deaths, especially in low-and-middle income countries.TBI patients are unconscious, making it challenging for doctors to accurately monitor their condition during intensive care, the researchers, including those

Researchers have found that people who are at high risk of developing diabetes improved their health when they consumed all of their meals over a span of just 10 hours, or less over a period of 12 weeks.The study published in the journal cell Metabolism, reported a form of intermittent fasting, called time-restricted eating, improved

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched an initiative called ‘Digital Pakistan Vision’, which “has been designed for the government and the private sector to work towards a digitally progressive and inclusive Pakistan”.Speaking at the launch ceremony of the initiative here on Thursday, Khan regretted not having introduced it at the very beginning when his

 Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro has been found to continuously collecting and transmitting its users location data even when the user has blocked it from doing so.Security journalist Brian Krebs wrote about this on his blog recently, with an accompanying video revealing that the new iPhone continues to collect GPS data for certain apps and system

Yamaha has updated the NMax 155 scooter for 2020 as the new iteration has just been revealed to the Indonesian market. Cosmetically, there might not be much difference as the older-gen NMax. Where it is revised is under the skin as the R15-derived 155cc single-cylinder motor now makes slightly more power and gets electronic rider aids. The

The GLC facelift is offered in two variants: 200 and 220d. It comes with 2.0-litre petrol (197PS/320Nm) and diesel (194PS/400Nm) engines. Features on offer include a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and a panoramic sunroof. The GLC 200 is priced at Rs 52.75 lakh while the 220d retails at Rs 57.75 lakh (ex-showroom India). Mercedes-Benz has

Many small diesel engines are being axed by carmakers instead of getting them updated to meet BS6 norms. And now it’s Skoda’s turn as we have direct confirmation from Zac Hollis, Director of Skoda India, that the 1.5-litre TDI unit that has powered the Rapid for many years will not be offered in the BS6 era. Skoda plans

 Signalling the end of an era, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have decided to relinquish their current positions in the parent company Alphabet, making India-born Sundar Pichai the CEO of both Google and Alphabet.Page and Brin, the CEO and President, respectively, of Alphabet, have decided to leave these roles, the company said on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Navy personnel on Indian Navy Day, saying their service and sacrifice has made India safer. “On Navy Day, we salute our courageous Navy personnel. Their valuable service and sacrifice have made our nation stronger and safer,” Modi tweeted. On Navy Day, we salute our courageous navy personnel. Their

We have already tested the manual turbo-petrol units of these two rookie sensations where the Kia Seltos took the win home. But what happens when you throw a dual-clutch automatic transmission in the equation? We went looking for answers, again. Before we proceed, let’s take a look at the spec-sheet for better perspective:   MG

The China-spec version of the Kia Seltos is called the KX3. The KX3 is 30mm longer, 25mm taller and has a 20mm longer wheelbase than the India-spec Seltos. In India, the Seltos rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier and MG Hector. Kia Motors, which made its India debut with the launch of