Over 400 whales dead on New Zealand islands: Here’s what happened

Days after 215 whales died following a mysterious beaching event, another pod of 240 pilot whales has lost their lives after being stranded on New Zealand’s Pitt Island in the Pacific Ocean. While most of the whales died naturally, the Department of Conservation said that the surviving whales were euthanised. The…

Mark Zuckerberg launches new Meta Quest Pro VR headset, all details

At the Meta Connect last night, the Mark Zuckerberg-headed company launched a new VR headset dubbed Meta Quest Pro. The VR headset offers features like high-res sensors for robust mixed reality experiences, LCD displays, sleek design, plus eye tracking and Natural Facial Expressions that will help your avatar reflect…

This robotic pill could replace insulin shots, tunnel its way to target

Drug delivery has been one of the toughest breakthroughs in medical science, and there remain several barriers, which include surviving acidic regions in the stomach, digestive enzymes, and above all, the mucus barrier that lines the digestive tract. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have…

Mumbai Police’s passport verification system hacked, three passports ‘verified’

A person logged into the  Central government managed online passport verification system and he has finished three passport application ‘s   verification process.  He used a police officer’s login credentials  posted at the passport branch of Mumbai Police’s Special Branch…

India’s growth rate to be around 7% this fiscal year, says Nirmala Sitharaman

By India Today Web Desk: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday predicted India’s growth rate to be around 7 per cent this financial year. She said that she is aware of growth forecasts being lowered around the world but she is confident of India’s relative and absolute growth performance in…

Have trouble sleeping? These foods can help you sleep better

By Daphne Clarance: A good night’s sleep is incredibly beneficial for your overall health. Sleep helps to reduce the occurrence of various illnesses and strengthens the immune system. Doctors often recommend sleeping for 7-9 hours every day. There are a lot of bodily functions that take place when the body is…