Author Archives: Loknath Das
This woman’s to-do list for her boyfriend to help during panic attack is a must read
Those who have struggled with anxiety and panic attacks know how the feeling of loneliness can be overwhelming during that period. More often than not, loneliness and isolation become the triggering factors for such attacks and the presence of loved ones can be of immense help. That’s why Kelsey Darragh, who suffers from panic and anxiety disorder, created a to-do Read More
Toothpaste could protect you against lung disease. Here’s how
Your toothpaste could be an offbeat warrior in a fight against lung disease. Turns out, an antibacterial substance in your toothpaste may combat severe lung disease. According to a study conducted by the Michigan State University, a common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis, or CF, when combined with an already FDA-approved drug. Read More
Exercise may not help combat mental decline in dementia patients
A new research suggests that moderate to high-intensity exercise does not slow cognitive decline in people with dementia. Although the exercise programme improved physical fitness, it cannot be recommended as a treatment option for cognitive impairment in dementia, say the researchers. Nearly 47.5 million people worldwide have dementia and the view that exercise might slow cognitive decline has gained widespread Read More
SpaceX Launches New Falcon 9 Rocket Meant for Future Crewed Missions
An updated version of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, tailored for eventual crewed missions for NASA, made its debut launch on Friday from Florida’s Cape Canaveral carrying a communications satellite for Bangladesh into orbit. The newly minted Block-5 edition of the Falcon 9 – equipped with about 100 upgrades for greater power, safety and reusability than its Block-4 predecessor – lifted off at 4:14 p.m. Read More
Google Worker Rebellion Against Military Project Grows
HIGHLIGHTS An internal petition called for Google to stay out of “business of war” The petition was gaining support Tuesday About 4,000 Google employees were said to have signed it An internal petition calling for Google to stay out of “the business of war” was gaining support Tuesday, with some workers reportedly quitting to protest a collaboration with the US military. About 4,000 Google Read More
NASA’s TESS Swings by Moon, Clicks First Image
On a mission to find thousands of new planets, NASA’snext planet hunter, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), has successfully completed a lunar flyby, bringing the satellite a step closer to searching for new worlds, NASA has said. The spacecraft passed about 8,000 kilometers from the Moon on Thursday, which provided a gravity assist that helped TESS sail toward its final Read More
NetBiz Bags Social And Digital Duties For Leading Real Estate Player Dosti Realty
NetBiz, a leading 360-degree digital performance-driven agency has bagged the digital mandate for Dosti Realty, one of the top real estate builders in Mumbai following a multi-agency pitch. The mandate includes handling the creative strategy and management of the brand’s digital assets. The mandate will include social media strategy, content marketing, search engine marketing (SEM) and creative strategy across digital platforms. Read More
Indiabulls Real Estate board clears share buy back scheme worth Rs 624 cr
The board of Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd today approved a buy-back plan for up to 2.6 crore fully paid-up equity shares, amounting to Rs 624 crore. “The board of directors of the company, at its meeting held on May 18, 2018, has approved the proposal of buy-back of up to 2.6 crore fully paid-up equity shares of Rs 2 each of the Read More
How does convergence of technology transform the real estate sector?
A lot has been discussed about the impact of technology on real estate, but the most profound change brought about by technology is the slow, but definite change in mindset towards being a service industry. The most obvious driver has been the success of sharing economy models – be it the marketplace model offered by the likes of AirBnb or Read More
Taking oral drugs daily may protect cancer patients from deadly blood clots
People with cancer have an increased risk of developing blood clots, with roughly one in five experiencing venous thromboembolism (VTE) — either a blood clot in a deep vein or a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot. Taking oral drugs daily can be an effective treatment for nearly 10 million Read More