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Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh sets new world record for women's high jump Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh broke the women's high jump world record at the Diamond League meet in Paris, clearing 2.10 meters, surpassing the previous record set in 1987. Mahuchikh's achievement comes just before the Paris Olympics, s...
07 Jul, 2024, 09.23 PM ISTWhich is world's oldest computer, dating back to second century BC? What were its functions and how was it found? Details here Researchers have claimed that the Antikythera mechanism, the world's oldest computer, was designed to analyze gravitational waves or ripples in spacetime caused by major celestial events such as two black holes merging.
03 Jul, 2024, 01.18 AM ISTEpidural during labour associated with 35% reduced risk from complications: BMJ Study Research in the British Medical Journal found that epidural during labour reduces the risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) by 35%. SMM includes heart attack, sepsis, and hysterectomy. Epidural analgesia is recommended for high-risk pregnancies du...
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Saurav Ghosal retires from professional squash but will continue to play for India India's top men's squash player Saurav Ghosal retired after a 22-year career, leaving a legacy of achievements. While bidding farewell to professional squash, Ghosal looks ahead to representing India in upcoming multi-discipline events and potential...
22 Apr, 2024, 10.32 PM ISTFIFA rules panel scraps plan for blue cards; idea was to send players to ''sin bin'' FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that blue cards will not be used in soccer, stating that the idea of adding blue cards to referees' pockets to remove players from the field for several minutes has been scrapped. The IFAB panel, made up...
02 Mar, 2024, 05.10 PM ISTWorld divided at COP28 over whether to end fossil fuel era Burning fossil fuels for energy is by far the biggest cause of climate change. It is also the engine of modern life - even with the growth of renewables, fossil fuels produce around 80% of the world's energy. U.N. climate negotiations over the last ...
06 Dec, 2023, 07.43 PM ISTConvictions in 'monstrous' child sex abuse ring: 7 found guilty in Glasgow trial In a harrowing revelation, seven individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a grotesque child sex abuse ring, camouflaged under the guise of "witches and wizards," within the confines of a Glasgow drugs den. Described by the NSPCC as o...
14 Nov, 2023, 09.46 PM ISTIndia not to compromise on growing energy demand of Indian economy but develop responsibly, says R K Singh The minister spoke about India's position in the wake of the upcoming COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Singh said it is the developed countries who need to cut down their emissions first. "Around 85 per cent of the carbon d...
14 Nov, 2023, 07.12 PM ISTNew album announced by The Smile: everything you need to know "The Smile" announces a new album called "Wall of Eyes" which will come next year. After the release of the album the band will go on a European tour.
13 Nov, 2023, 11.53 PM ISTAncient diets: Europeans ate seaweed during Stone Age, finds a new study People in Europe ate seaweed and freshwater aquatic plants from the Stone Age right up until the Middle Ages before it disappeared from our plates.
28 Oct, 2023, 06.58 PM ISTSTAYC K-pop band mistakenly wore wrong Rangers shirts at Dallas gig During a show in Dallas, K-pop band STAYC accidentally wore retro Glasgow Rangers football shirts instead of Texas Rangers baseball jerseys. Photos of the mishap went viral on social media, sparking nostalgia among Rangers supporters. This isn't the...
25 Oct, 2023, 03.34 PM ISTMoon may be 40 million years older than thought: Study A study suggests that the Moon is at least 4.46 billion years old, pushing back its age by 40 million years. Researchers used crystals brought back from the Moon by Apollo astronauts in 1972 to determine the time of the Moon's formation. The samples...
23 Oct, 2023, 06.13 PM ISTOverseas Friends of BJP urges UK Foreign Secretary to take action to safeguard security of Indian diplomats The Overseas Friends of BJP (UK) has urged UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs James Cleverly to take urgent action to protect Indian diplomats in the country. The group expressed concern about recent incidents, such as the confrontation faced...
07 Oct, 2023, 08.32 AM ISTType 2 diabetes diagnosis at 30 may cut life expectancy by 14 years: Lancet study Using data from US population it was estimated that, individuals with type 2 diabetes diagnosed at ages 30, 40, and 50 years died on average about 14, 10, and 6 years earlier, respectively, than individuals without the condition. These estimates wer...
03 Oct, 2023, 05.55 PM ISTKeeping our people across the world safe The recent incident in Glasgow, where Indian officials were prevented from meeting Sikh leaders, highlights the growing targeting of Indian missions and officials abroad. The British government's swift response is a positive sign, but the Indian gov...
01 Oct, 2023, 11.20 PM ISTGlasgow Gurdwara strongly condemns 'disorderly behaviour' of stopping Indian envoy from attending event The Glasgow Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib Sikh Sabha has strongly condemned the incident where the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was stopped from attending an event at the religious site. The Gurdwara stated that the incident w...
01 Oct, 2023, 10.09 AM ISTWho was David McCallum? Know about The Man From U.N.C.L.E. actor who passed away at 90 Beyond the world of spies and secret agents, David McCallum's career encompassed diverse roles in both film and television.
26 Sep, 2023, 08.50 AM ISTLakshya Sen sails into third round, PV Sindhu bows out of World Championships In the second game, Sen opened up a 4-1 lead before extending it to 10-5 with a whipping forehand return. Another straight jump smash helped the Indian make it 11-5 at the break. Sen continued to construct his points and got behind the shuttle early...
22 Aug, 2023, 09.50 PM ISTCouncil Leader warns Glasgow United: Signing ‘rapist’ David Goodwillie could cost ground In a 2017 civil case, Goodwillie and fellow footballer David Robertson were found liable for rape. Despite not facing a criminal trial for the allegations, they were instructed to pay £100,000 in damages
23 Jul, 2023, 11.22 PM ISTTRNSMT 2023: See schedule of musical extravaganza at Glasgow Green The much-awaited TRNSMT festival returns to Glasgow Green for its sixth consecutive year, featuring renowned artists like The 1975, Kasabian and more. Gates open on July 7, with each day offering a unique line-up and a memorable finale on July 9.
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