In focus, 27th Aug 2021, News & Stories from India

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27 Aug 2021

In focus, 27 Aug 2021

One day I was busy working on a project, maybe a week or two later I was out of work. My company kept assuring me that I would be taken back in as soon as things got better. But, I somehow felt let down and started looking at other options. — By arrangement

My Journey as Software Developer from India to Canada, during the pandemic

I had made my Express Entry profile before I came to Y-Axis. But changes can be made at any time later

27 Aug 2021 9:02 PM

The idea of creating a revolutionary and modern advertising agency struck the brilliant minds of Victor Van Amerongen and Amanda Alexander and was brought to reality in 1992. — By arrangement

Space City Takes Interactive Advertising to The Next Level

Interactive advertising is all about attracting the target audience and developing with them a medium of communication

27 Aug 2021 8:59 PM

Lahari Shari, has done some notable work in various movies such as Malli Raava, Patel SIR, Agnathavasi – Prince in Exile, Paper Boy, Srinivasa Kalyanam, U kathe hero, Thipparaa Meesam, to name a few and has been shooting for Ghani, recently. — By arrangement

Big Boss eyes on Lahari Shari?

There’s quiet speculation that Lahari Shari, known for her role in Arjun Reddy (as a nurse) and Zombie Reddy, could be a part of this show

27 Aug 2021 8:55 PM

The new update will mean that when you search disco ball on Instagram instead of just hashtags, accounts, and locations, you'll also be shown disco ball-related photos, videos, and stories. (Photo: PTI)

Instagram planning to improve its search option

Currently, instead of being fed with actual search results, Instagram gives accounts, places, and hashtags

27 Aug 2021 4:48 PM

These watches won't be available until August 27, so even if you want to try the new app right now, you won't be able to unless you have a Galaxy Watch 4 or a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. (Representational Image: ANI)

YouTube Music now available on Google, Samsung's new WearOS platform

9to5Google says there doesn't appear to be a way to stream music from the app -- it appears that you can only download music right now

27 Aug 2021 2:38 PM

The trials will be done at 10 sites in India. (Photo: PTI/Representative)

SEC recommends Phase 1 clinical trials of Reliance's Covid vaccine candidate

Earlier, Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Life Sciences had sought approval for the Phase I trial of its proposed two-dose vaccine

27 Aug 2021 2:13 PM

Among grade 9 and 10 students, 49 per cent preferred to study in their home countries. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

68 per cent of class 11th-12th students prefer higher studies in home country: Survey

Overall this year, 25 per cent of the total students are planning to go abroad for higher studies

27 Aug 2021 1:53 PM

The court listed the matter for further hearing on October 22. (Photo: AFP/File)

Delhi HC asks Centre to respond to pleas by FB, WhatsApp challenging IT Rules

The pleas have challenged the new rules on the grounds that they violate the right to privacy and are unconstitutional

27 Aug 2021 1:30 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with Sonu Sood (ANI)

Kejriwal announces Sonu Sood as brand ambassador for 'Desh ke Mentors' programme

When young people join our education revolution, no one will be able to stop India from becoming a global leader, Kejriwal said

27 Aug 2021 1:07 PM

US President Joe Biden pauses as he delivers remarks on the terror attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and the US service members and Afghan victims killed and wounded, in White House, Washington, DC on August 26, 2021.

Biden warns Kabul bombers 'we will hunt you down'

He reaffirmed the August 31 deadline for all US troops to leave Afghanistan and said the US forces would fly out as many people as possible

27 Aug 2021 12:28 PM

Those lagging in PsyCap characteristics drifted to maladaptive behaviours and exhibited a high perception of stress. (Photo: PTI/TRepresentational)

Research suggests positive state of mind may be antidote for working in pandemic

The findings of the study were published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management

27 Aug 2021 11:05 AM

Around half of patients discharged from hospital for Covid still suffer from at least one persistent symptom -- most often fatigue or muscle weakness -- after 12 months. (Representational image: PTI)

COVID symptoms last a year for many patients: study

The research, on the condition known as long Covid, added that one in three patients have shortness of breath a year after their diagnosis

27 Aug 2021 10:49 AM

Wounded Afghans lie on a bed at a hospital after a deadly explosions outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Kabul attacks reinforce need for world to stand unitedly against terrorism: India

Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport on Thursday

27 Aug 2021 10:37 AM

A medic administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary in the presence of Kerala Minister for Health Veena George, during State's first drive-through vaccination, at Government Womens college in Thiruvananthapuram, August 19, 2021. (PTI)

COVID-19: India adds 44,658 new cases, 496 fresh fatalities

The active cases comprise 1.03 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.63 per cent

27 Aug 2021 10:14 AM

'Saints Row' titles are renowned for their over-the-top open-world gameplay that feels more inspired by cartoons than GTA. (Photo: ANI)

'Saints Row' reboot to be out in February 2022

This reboot will likely eject some of the more indulgent references but maintain the core gameplay

27 Aug 2021 8:34 AM

Smoke rises from a deadly explosion outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

US, Afghan officials: At least 72 killed in airport attack

Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday

27 Aug 2021 7:50 AM

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel (Twitter)

Chhattisgarh Congress row enters Delhi

The summons come just two days after Mr Baghel and Mr Singh Deo met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

27 Aug 2021 7:38 AM

The Malabar series of maritime exercises began in 1992 as a joint US-Indian naval exercise. (Photo: Twitter/@PRODefNgp)

Quad nations begin Malabar exercises

Last year India had invited the Royal Australian Navy to participate in Malabar

27 Aug 2021 7:33 AM

People injured in poll violence sit by the side of a road as a vehicle is set on fire by locals during Panchayat polls in Nadia district of West Bengal. (Photo: PTI/File)

West Bengal post-poll violence: CBI registers 9 FIRs, sets up 4 SITs

One of the nine cases filed so far is about the alleged murder of a young BJP trade union worker

27 Aug 2021 7:26 AM

The other two women judges, except Justice Nagarathna are Justice Hima Kohli, chief justice of the Telangana high court, and Justice Bela Trivedi of the Gujarat high court. (Twitter)

Nagarathna may become India’s first woman CJI

Justice Nagarathna has been elevated from the Karnataka high court

27 Aug 2021 4:47 AM

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