The Northern Herald

  • The Dying Future of Knowledge Vehicles - The Printed Books

    Oct 18, 2021

    Dr. Ashaq Hussain In the era of the 21st century, with the rise of digital technology, many physical items such as paper and pen are slowly becoming obsolete and are being replaced by computers, smartphones and other gadgets. A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor and a multitude of counselors. The world today has transformed into something which could never have been imagined by any one of us.

  • TECHNOLOGY: A USEFUL SERVENT BUT A DANGEROUS MASTER

    Oct 04, 2021

    Dr. Ashaq Hussain Science and technology play an increasing role in our lives and has affected every aspect of human life in such a way that at present it is strange to even think about the existence of life without science. The modern generation is totally dependent on science and is experiencing every moment of their lives in the shadow of science and technology.

  • TATA Projects Builds Smog Tower in Delhi's Anand Vihar

    Sep 07, 2021

    NEW DELHI, Sept. 7: TATA Projects Limited, one of India's fastest growing and most admired infrastructure companies, today announced that another smog tower built by the company has been inaugurated by Union Environment Minister - Mr Bhupendra Yadav and Minister of State for Environment - Mr. Ashwini Choubey. The 80-feet-high smog tower at Anand Vihar in Delhi is based on a downdraft air-flow model.

  • India records 42,766 new COVID-19 cases, 308 fresh fatalities

    Sep 05, 2021

    New Delhi, Sep 5 : With 42,766 people testing positive for the novel coronavirus infection in day, India's infection tally rose to 3,29,88,673, while active cases registered an increase for the fifth consecutive day, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The COVID-19 death toll has climbed to 4,40,533, with 308 new fatalities, according to the ministry data updated at 8 am on Sunday.

  • Researchers discover 3 supermassive black holes merging together in nearby universe

    Aug 27, 2021

    New Delhi, Aug 27: Researchers have discovered three supermassive black holes form as many galaxies merging together to form a triple active galactic nucleus, a compact region at the centre of a newly discovered galaxy that has a much-higher-than-normal luminosity, the Department of Science and Technology said on Friday.

  • SMH Rail launches its latest innovation in the 'H10 Series' Locomotive Towards Green Mobility

    Aug 20, 2021

    KUALA LUMPUR: MH Rail Sdn Bhd (SMH Rail), Malaysia's leading rolling stock manufacturer and maintenance service provider, today unveiled its newly manufactured 'H10 Series' Locomotives. Built with advanced technology and innovation in design engineering, the 'H10 Series' provide an intrinsic value to the environment and railway ecosystem in reducing emissions and fueling green operations.

  • DRDO develops advanced chaff technology to safeguard IAF's fighter jets

    Aug 19, 2021

    New Delhi, Aug 19: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an advanced chaff technology, which is used to distract enemy's radar-guided missiles, to safeguard Indian Air Force fighter jets from enemy missiles. The IAF has started the process of induction of this technology after the completion of successful trials, a DRDO statement said Thursday.

  • Adani Realty and Marathon Group complete first phase of mega luxury residential project in Byculla

    Aug 17, 2021

    MUMBAI, Aug. 17: Adani Realty and Marathon Group have announced the receipt of the occupation certificate for phase 1 of their joint venture luxury project in Byculla - Monte South. Monte South is an award-winning luxury project located near South Mumbai at Byculla and is spread over a massive 12.5-acre plot of the erstwhile Khatau Mills. The project features four proposed luxury residential towers of 64 storeys, with ultra-spacious 2, 2.

  • Young people are likelier to trust AI over humans: WEF report

    Aug 12, 2021

    New Delhi, Aug 12: The youth today are more likely to trust an artificial intelligence-run system than one controlled by humans, and they believe the "fractures" in society are manifestations of an underlying political problem, a World Economic Forum (WEF) report has claimed. The report was launched as part of a drive to mark International Youth Day, which is celebrated on August 12.

  • IIT Guwahati researchers develop biodegradable, low-cost composite wound dressing film

    Aug 09, 2021

    New Delhi, Aug 9: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati have invented a biodegradable and low-cost composite transparent wound dressing film. According to the team, the material, based on integration of a synthetic polymer, is non-toxic in nature and will create a moist environment that would enable the body to heal on its own through endogenous enzymes.

  • The World of Nanotechnology- An Exploration

    Aug 02, 2021

    Dr Ashaq Hussain Nanotechnology is an idea that most people simply didn't believe Nanotechnology is a combination of two words, "nano" and "technology" - "nanotechnology" means one billionth of an object or quantity (10-9).

  • Twitter names resident grievance officer, publishes 1st compliance report under IT rules

    Jul 11, 2021

    New Delhi, Jul 11: Amid tensions with the government, Twitter has appointed a Resident Grievance Officer, days after it designated a chief compliance officer, as it also released its first India Transparency Report to meet the new IT rules. The US social media giant's website has listed Vinay Prakash as the new grievance officer, providing contact details and procedures for users to report potential violations of its rules and terms.

  • Vi Customers Can Now Find Covid-19 Vaccine Slots Through Vi App

    Jul 09, 2021

    Jammu: Getting vaccinated is the most important thing one can do in the present situation to protect themselves, their families and society from the spread of Covid 19. To simplify the process of scheduling their vaccination appointment, Vi has integrated the CoWin App’s slot finder on the Vi App for its customers. Vi users can search for available vaccine slots and set notification alerts on the Vi App itself.

  • Defence Ministry seals Rs 583 crore deal with Goa Shipyard to procure 2 pollution control ships

    Jun 22, 2021

    New Delhi, Jun 22: The Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the construction of two pollution control vessels for the Indian Coast Guard at a cost of about Rs 583 crore, officials said. The ships are being procured to significantly augment the capability of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to respond to incidents of oil spills at the sea and also boost the force's pollution response mechanism.

  • Facebook, WhatsApp urge HC to stay CCI notice in privacy policy matter

    Jun 21, 2021

    New Delhi, Jun 21:Facebook and WhatsApp on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to stay the Competition Commission of India (CCI) notice asking them to furnish certain information in relation to a probe ordered by it into the instant messaging app's new privacy policy. A vacation bench of Justices Anup Jairam Bhambhani and Jasmeet Singh said it will pass an order on the application.

  • ASSOCHAM and Sahayak JK launches website with real time information for Covid Patients of J&K

    May 19, 2021

    Jammu, May 19: ASSOCHAM and Sahayak JK with the support of Nation Health Mission (NHM) have launched a website (www.sahayakjk.com) to provide real time information related to covid-19. The website provides real time information for Hospital Bed Availability, 24X7 Oxygen War Room, Covid Vaccination registration on Cowin, Protocol for Covid Positive patients, Helpline Numbers for all Covid related services.

  • Workers at Bari Brahmana oxygen generation plant toil hard to keep supply going

    May 12, 2021

    JAMMU, MAY 12: ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’. In the prevailing times of pandemic, when the entire mankind is scared by the unseen enemy, there are a few who stand tall braving the enemy like an iron wall. Their indomitable spirit beat not only physical exertion but also mental stress. The biggest challenge at this time for people working in industries is safety and health of the workers.

  • Contractor arrested for opening fire in Ramban

    Apr 13, 2021

    Banihal/Jammu, April 13: A railway tunnel construction sub-contractor was arrested for allegedly opening fire on men and women, who were protesting against his company, in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, police said on Tuesday.

  • Free vaccination for all, says Congress manifesto

    Mar 28, 2021

    Puducherry, Mar 28: Free COVID-19 vaccination for all; scrapping of NEET and the new education policy; Rs 1,000 as assistance for homemakers; re-opening of mills; and enhanced pension for martyrs' kin are some of the promises made by the Congress party in its poll manifesto. The manifesto was released here on Sunday by former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily.

  • DRDO conducts successful flight test of SFDR missile propulsion system

    Mar 05, 2021

    New Delhi, Mar 5: The DRDO said it successfully carried out a flight test of its solid fuel-ducted ramjet (SFDR) missile propulsion system on Friday morning at the Chandipur test range in Odisha. "All the subsystems, including the booster motor and nozzle-less motor, performed as expected (during the flight test)," the statement issued by government-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.

  • After enhancing ties with Brazil, Australia, ISRO eyes new opportunities with Italy

    Mar 04, 2021

    Bengaluru, Mar 4: Close on the heels of the launch of a Brazilian satellite by ISRO, India and Italy have decided to explore opportunities in the field of earth observation, space science and robotic and human exploration. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) held a bilateral meeting with Italian Space Agency (ASI) on virtual mode on Wednesday, as part of its strategy to strengthen international partnerships.

  • Airtel buys radiowaves worth Rs 18,699 cr; VIL says spectrum acquired in 5 circles to boost 4G play

    Mar 02, 2021

    New Delhi, Mar 2: Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said it has picked up radiowaves worth Rs 18,699 crore in just-concluded auction, while rival Vodafone Idea said spectrum acquired by it in five circles will help boost 4G coverage and capacity. The auction, which put on offer a total of 2308.80 MHz of spectrum worth Rs 4 lakh crore in seven bands, concluded on Tuesday, just a day after it commenced.

  • HC grants time to Centre to examine WhatsApp's new privacy policy

    Mar 01, 2021

    New Delhi, Mar 1: The Centre on Monday told the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp's new privacy policy, which is scheduled to come into effect from May 15, was being examined at the highest level and they were seeking some clarification from the instant messaging platform on the issue.

  • ISRO completes launch rehearsal of PSLV-C51 mission, two satellites drop out

    Feb 25, 2021

    Bengaluru, Feb 25: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday completed launch rehearsal of the PSLV-C51 mission slated for February 28. India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C51) is scheduled to launch Brazil's Amazonia-1 as primary satellite and 18 co-passenger satellites from first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharkota, about 100 km from Chennai, at 10.24 am on Sunday.

  • INS asks Google to compensate Indian newspapers for using their content

    Feb 25, 2021

    New Delhi, Feb 25: The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Thursday asked Google to compensate Indian newspapers for using their content and insisted that the global search giant increase the publisher share of advertising revenue to 85 per cent. In a letter to Google, INS president L Adimoolam said publishers are also facing a very opaque advertising system, as they are unable to get details of Google's advertising value chain.

  • India's next Mars mission likely to be an orbiter

    Feb 19, 2021

    New Delhi, Feb 19: As NASA's Perseverance rover landed on Mars in the early hours of Friday to look for signs of past life, ISRO's next mission to the Red Planet is likely to be an orbiter. Perseverance, the biggest and the most advanced rover ever sent by NASA, made its landing at Jezero Crater.

  • China's space probe performs orbital adjustment around Mars

    Feb 15, 2021

    Beijing, Feb 15: China's Tianwen-1 probe on Monday performed an orbital manoeuvre around Mars, days after it successfully entered the orbit around the red planet capping a nearly seven-month voyage from Earth. Ahead of China's probe, the UAE's Hope probe made it safely into the orbit of Mars on Tuesday. US space agency NASA will attempt to put another of its big rovers on the surface on the red planet on Thursday.

  • SC notice to Centre, WhatsApp on plea alleging lower standards of privacy for Indian users

    Feb 15, 2021

    New Delhi, Feb 15: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and WhatsApp within four weeks on a fresh plea alleging lower standards of privacy for Indians in comparison to European users of the messaging app. The top court said that people have grave apprehensions that they will lose their privacy, and it is our duty to protect them.

  • Industrial production grows by 1 pc in December

    Feb 12, 2021

    New Delhi, Feb 12: India's industrial production grew by 1 per cent in December, official data showed on Friday. According to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data, the manufacturing sector output grew by 1.6 per cent in December 2020. Mining output declined by 4.8 per cent, while power generation grew 5.1 per cent in December 2020. The IIP had grown by 0.4 per cent in December 2019. Industrial production has been hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March last year when IIP contracted by 18.7 per cent in the month.

  • Delhi govt floats tender to set up 100 EV charging stations

    Feb 05, 2021

    New Delhi, Feb 5: The Delhi government on Friday floated a tender to set up 100 charging stations for electric vehicles across the city. The tender, which is one of the largest in the country for setting up charging stations, has been floated by the Delhi Transco Limited (DTL), Delhi Power minister Satyendar Jain said in a press conference. Each station will have five charging points.

  • Brazilian, Indian startup satellite in ISRO's first mission in 2021 on Feb 28

    Feb 05, 2021

    Bengaluru, Feb 5: In its first mission in 2021, India's space agency ISRO planned to launch on February 28 Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 and three Indian payloads, including one built by a home-grown start-up. The satellites are slated to be launched onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-51 at 10.28 am from the Sriharikota spaceport, over 100 kms from Chennai.

  • 'World's smallest atom-memory unit created'

    Nov 29, 2020

    Houston: Researchers have created the smallest memory device yet, an advance that may lead to faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient electronic chips for consumer electronics and brain-inspired computing. The scientists from the University of Texas at Austin in the US also found the physics that unlocks dense memory storage capabilities for these tiny devices.

  • COVID-19 caseload in India breaches 75-lakh mark with 55,722 fresh cases

    Oct 19, 2020

    New Delhi, Oct 19: The number of new coronavirus infections reported daily in India dropped below 60,000 for the second time this month, while the number of fresh fatalities registered across the country dipped below 600 almost after three months, the Union Health Ministry data stated on Monday. The total cases mounted to 75,50,273 with 55,722 infections being reported in a day.

  • Apple, Google build virus-tracing tech directly into phones

    Sep 02, 2020

    By Matt O'Brein Washington, September 02: Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by building more of the necessary technology directly into phone software. That could make it much easier for people to get the tool on their phone even if their local public health agency hasn't built its own compatible app.

  • Industrial 5G to drive Industry 4.0 revolution in India

    Aug 26, 2020

    Jammu, August 26th: 5G technologies promise to bring along immense opportunities to revolutionize our lives, it also holds special importance for Industries as 5G can play a key role in achieving goals of Industrial Automation. In view of the potential ahead, COAI in partnership with the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) and 5G India Forum (5GIF) today organized a joint webinar on “Making Industry 4.

  • NIT scientists working to develop biofuel from micro-algae

    Aug 24, 2020

    New Delhi, August 24: Researchers from the National Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli have isolated predominant strains of marine microalgal species for their potential for biofuel production, according to a statement on Monday. T Mathimani from the National Institute of Technology started exploring alternative fuels from renewable and sustainable sources.

  • Some dwarf galaxies form stars 10-100 times faster than Milky Way galaxy: Study

    Aug 24, 2020

    New Delhi, August 24: Some dwarf galaxies form new stars 10-100 times faster than the Milky Way galaxy, states a study by scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES). Amid the billions of galaxies in the universe, a large number are tiny ones 100 times less massive than the Milky Way galaxy.

  • DST to set up Technology Innovation Hub at IIIT Hyderabad

    Aug 20, 2020

    Hyderabad, August 20: The International Institute of Information Technology (IIITH) here on Thursday said it has been selected for setting up a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) on data driven technologies with a Rs 110 crore funding from the Union Department of Science and Technology (DST).

  • DST to launch programme to scale up start-ups: Secy

    Aug 18, 2020

    New Delhi, August 18: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is working to launch a program that will help scale up start-ups in the country, a senior official said on Tuesday. Speaking at a webinar -- 'Millennium Alliance Round 6 & COVID-19 Innovation Challenge Awards' organized by the FICCI, DST Secretary Ashutosh Sharma said the last six years have been exceptional for the innovation ecosystem.

  • Facebook says it prohibits hate speech but there is more to do

    Aug 17, 2020

    New Delhi, August 17: Facebook, that is at the centre of a political slugfest over allegations of supporting the ruling dispensation, on Monday said its social media platform prohibits hate speech and content that incites violence and these policies are enforced globally without regard to political affiliation.

  • Android malware 'BlackRock' prowling in cyber space, may steal banking data: Advisory

    Jul 30, 2020

    New Delhi, July 30: The country's cybersecurity agency has issued an alert against Android malware, dubbed 'BlackRock', that has the potential to "steal" banking and other confidential data of a user. It can extract credentials and credit card information from over 300 apps such as email, e-commerce apps, social media apps, besides banking and financial apps, the CERT-In said in an advisory.

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