Day: 7 August 2024

Aster DM Healthcare launches exclusive Pediatric & Geriatric Emergency Departments at Aster MIMS, Calicut

Vijay Raman

The Pediatric & Geriatric Emergency Department is the first of its kind in Kerala offering comprehensive care tailored specifically to the needs of both children and elderly Both departments will be equipped with specialized professionals and state-of-the-art facilities ensuring the highest standards of care   Aster DM Healthcare Limited, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in India, proudly unveiled two pioneering facilities – a dedicated Pediatric and a Geriatric Emergency Department,  at Aster MIMS Calicut on 07 August 2024. The services were formally inaugurated by Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM…

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New LTCG Tax Options Boost Real Estate Market

Vijay Raman

  Anuj Puri, Chairman – ANAROCK Group   The government's revised budget announcement allows taxpayers to pick between a 12.5% Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax rate without indexation and a 20% rate with indexation, for properties purchased before July 23, 2024. This will have a very profound impact on both homeowners and aspiring homebuyers.   Homeowners: This change gives homeowners flexibility in their tax liabilities when they sell their property. For properties held over a long period, where inflation has majorly raised the property's value, opting for the 20% tax…

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Government of India’s push to enhance livelihood opportunities in rural areas

Vijay Raman

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) yesterday announced the launch of the “Million Designers, Billion Dreams” initiative. This innovative program aims to empower individuals across India with systems design knowledge to tackle complex societal challenges. Powered by LEAP in collaboration with DAY-NRLM. LEAP is a catalytic organization that emerged from multidisciplinary work developed in India by the Design Laboratory at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (D-Lab) and Transform Rural India Foundation (TRIF) with seed investment provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The launch event…

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Indian scientists discover a new correlation using 100 years of solar data

Vijay Raman

Astronomers have discovered a new correlation using 100 years of solar data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, which will help predict the maximum strength of the upcoming solar cycle and also help in space weather prediction. The complexity of the solar cycle and space weather prediction are important areas of current research, including in India. Space weather is related to the varying conditions in the solar system and its heliosphere as influenced by the Sun and the solar wind. The main components of space weather are solar wind, coronal mass…

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Indian startups are evolving

Vijay Raman

Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), today launched the first call for proposals to support startups in quantum technologies under the National Quantum Mission following a new set of guidelines to support and nurture startups. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved the comprehensive guidelines framed by the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to support and nurture startups in quantum technologies. These guidelines outline a clear roadmap for startups to access resources, funding, mentorship and infrastructure support. Also, the deep-tech startup policy will help India…

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Indian wrestler hoisted the flag in Paris Olympics

Vijay Raman

Indian wrestler (Vinesh Phogat) defeated Cuba's Yusnelis Guzman Lopez in the final of the women's 50kg freestyle to secure her place at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. With her win, Phogat secured a medal for India, and also became the first Indian female wrestler to win a gold medal in an Olympic final. Both wrestlers started the bout patiently, grappling with each other, but playing slow and safe to not lose any cheap points early on. About a minute into the bout, she managed to pin the Cuban Guzman. But unlike…

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54% surveyed parents often feel that they don’t have instant answers for kids’ questions, Amazon Alexa study

Vijay Raman

Children are inherently curious and parents are always trying to find accurate answers that satiatetheir curiosity. This was apparent in a recent study commissioned by Amazon Alexa and conducted by Kantar among 750+parents across six cities in June 2024. The survey reveals that about 54% of surveyed parents often feel that they don’t have instant answers for kids’ questions. It further indicates that 52% respondents instantly search and answer accurately if they don’t know the answer. What’s interesting to note is that 44% surveyed parents admitted to making up answers…

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