Modi-Biden bilateral meet will strengthen India-US relation, boost QUAD, says White House official

Washington : The maiden bilateral meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on September 24 will allow taking the relationship between the two countries from strength to strength while helping in reinforcing and giving momentum to the Quad grouping, a White House official has said. Biden will host Modi at the … Read more

Al Ain Zoo launches audio tour experiences for website visitors

AL AIN : Al Ain Zoo launches a dynamic new experience for website visitors that takes them on a fascinating journey through the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre, with three unique audio tours through the popular “Our Heritage, Our Identity”, “Zayed’s Footsteps”, and “Art of Architecture” tours.   Speaking on the launch, Muneera Jasem Al … Read more

No religious objection to COVID-19 vaccination in Hinduism

Hindus have no theological objection to COVID-19 vaccination, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed clarified in a statement Nevada (USA) today. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stated that under the present circumstances, COVID-19 vaccine did not seem to be in conflict with religious tenets and practices of Hinduism; oldest and third largest … Read more

Why does my internet connection feel slow and jumpy, even when my internet speed is high?

Sydney : (The Conversation) Of the 8.2 million homes and businesses active on Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) in July 2021, 77% are now reported to be on a broadband plan that delivers speeds of at least 50 megabits per second (Mbps). This is plenty to accommodate a typical household’s needs for video streaming (Netflix … Read more

Covid vaccines donated by India earlier this year for UN peacekeepers exhausted : UN spokesperson

United Nations : The stock of COVID-19 vaccines donated by India earlier this year for UN peacekeepers has been exhausted, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said at the daily press briefing on Friday that the UN received a donation of 3,00,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from … Read more