LGBTQ advocates Vs Texas Gov Greg Abbott: Court blocks child abuse probe into transgender kids' familiesMore protection to families of transgender children against state child abuse investigations. Recent order noted that the trial is schedule...
18 Sep, 2022, 04.41 PM IST
'Private rebellion': Hong Kong's anglophone poets gain global recognitionAt 19, Yip became the youngest winner of the UK's National Poetry Competition.
21 Jul, 2022, 08.11 AM IST
Live learning platform Growth School raises $5 million led by Sequoia India, Owl VenturesGrowth School said it plans to use the funds to expand its team and build a robust technology platform. The startup plans to venture into n...
27 Jan, 2022, 01.00 PM IST
South Africa identifies new virus variant displaying a ‘big jump in evolution’In the past two days, scientists detected the B1.1.529 variant after observing an increase in infections in South Africa’s economic hub sur...
26 Nov, 2021, 05.50 PM IST
Astroworld tragedy: 9-year-old Dallas boy injured during crowd surge at Travis Scott concert dies, youngest of 10 killedThe child incurred severe damage to his brain, kidney, and liver after being "kicked, stepped on, and trampled, and nearly crushed to death...
15 Nov, 2021, 03.20 PM IST
What the future holds for the Coronavirus and usEven for a virus, evolution is a long game, and our relationship with SARS-CoV-2 is still in its infancy. We are extremely unlikely to erad...
12 Oct, 2021, 10.33 AM IST
Exclusive: Scaler is in talks to bag $70-100 million fundingScaler, which helps working professionals upgrade their skills and grow in their respective careers, has so far raised $21.5 million from m...
16 Sep, 2021, 09.50 AM IST
'Delta on steroids': What scientists say about next Covid variantThe world is in a very "dangerous period" of the Covid-19 pandemic compounded by more transmissible variants like Delta, which is continuin...
07 Aug, 2021, 12.39 AM IST
National third wave unlikely as majority Indians already exposed, says veteran virologist Jacob John“The extent of population that is unexposed to the virus during the last two waves and vaccination coverage will determine the next wave,” ...
14 Jul, 2021, 10.12 AM IST
COVID: Lambda variant is now in 29 countries, but what evidence do we have that it's more dangerous?Lambda has seven mutations on the spike protein. These mutations may make it easier for lambda to bind to our cells and make it harder for ...
13 Jul, 2021, 02.29 PM IST
White House website adds gender-neutral pronouns as Biden meets LGBT+ demandsThe website update marks a departure from Donald Trump's administration, which banned transgender people from enlisting in the military and...
21 Jan, 2021, 10.19 PM IST
Trump eases rules for religious social service providersIn new rules coordinated across nine federal agencies, the administration said it was clearing barriers that make it difficult for religiou...
15 Dec, 2020, 11.51 AM IST
Picture-perfect: Google Photos turns 5, Silicon Valley honchos say good thingsLieb commemorated the occasion by sending out a tweet on the 5th anniversary of the app.
29 May, 2020, 12.07 PM IST
Pesto: The startup that has found a way to boost skills & incomes of techiesThere's a new and rapidly growing trend in upskilling — income sharing agreement (ISA). These are training and skilling programmes that tak...
23 Nov, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Lambda Sees Talent & Potential in India: Austen AllredResponsible ISAs which typically require zero upfront cost, repayment only if and when the graduate lands a job earning a sizeable income o...
29 Oct, 2019, 02.31 PM IST
Study without paying a fee, pay back when you get a jobIncome share agreement is an innovative education financing model that has huge potential in India.
30 Aug, 2019, 12.59 PM IST
Learn coding for free, pay when you get jobThe concept is simple: Enroll for reskilling courses for free and pay the company only after you have landed a job with a minimum annual in...
17 Jun, 2019, 11.02 AM IST