Day: June 15, 2024

NIIMH Designated as WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine Resear

Manish Kumar

The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre (CC) for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” (CC IND-177). This prestigious designation, effective from June 3, 2024, marks NIIMH as the pioneering WHO Collaborating Centre in this domain. Established in 1956, NIIMH has dedicated itself to preserving and advancing medico-historical research across traditional healthcare disciplines such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha,…

DRDO Unveils the Power of AI with Woman-Led Start-up’s ‘Divya Drishti’

Manish Kumar

Ingenious Research Solutions Pvt Ltd., a start-up founded by woman entrepreneur Dr. Shivani Verma, has made significant strides in biometric authentication technology with the development of ‘Divya Drishti,’ an advanced AI tool for personal identification. This innovative solution integrates facial recognition with immutable physiological parameters such as gait and skeletal structure, enhancing accuracy and reliability in identifying individuals. The inception of Ingenious Research Solutions traces back to Dr. Verma’s victory in the prestigious Dare to Dream Innovation contest 2.0, a nationwide competition organized by the Defence Research and Development Organisation…

T20 World Cup progresses, the match between India and Canada Today

Manish Kumar

In a historic moment for USA cricket, the national team advanced to the Super Eights stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time. This milestone was achieved after their crucial Group A match against Ireland was abandoned due to persistent rain at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill yesterday. USA now joins India as the second team from Group A to move forward in the tournament. The former champions, Pakistan and Ireland, were consequently eliminated from Super Eight contention. India Set to Face Canada…

NABARD Organizes ‘Mango Festival’ in Bhopal and UP

Manish Kumar

If you are a mango lover and crave naturally ripened mangoes, the Mango Festival organized by NABARD in Bhopal is the perfect event for you. Running until June 18, the festival showcases around two dozen varieties of mangoes, offering a delightful experience for all attendees. Akashvani correspondent reports that the festival features a wide array of mango varieties such as Jardalu, Amrapali, Totapuri, Kesar, Rajapuri, and Sundarja, all of which are emblematic of Madhya Pradesh’s rich agricultural heritage. These varieties highlight the state’s diverse mango cultivation and provide a unique…

Karnataka High Court Issues Stay Order, BS Yediyurappa’s Arrest in POCSO Case Temporarily Halted

Manish Kumar

On Friday, the Karnataka High Court issued a stay order, halting the potential arrest of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case under the POCSO Act. The issuance of a NBW against Yediyurappa by a special court in Bengaluru, tasked with handling cases under the stringent POCSO Act, set the stage for the legal showdown after the CID filed an application. The case originated from a complaint by the mother of a 17-year-old girl, alleging sexual assault by Yediyurappa on February 2, 2024, at his Bengaluru residence…