Category: Round Up

Photo Courtesy: pedestriantv Sandisk owned by Western Digital (WD) has launched their latest 400 GB Micro SD card at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. With their latest innovation, the card sets its title as the world’s fastest UHS-I flash memory card. The card has a data reading speed of 160 MBps followed by a write speed of over 90 MBps, which is faster than its predecessor models. The massive speed is achieved by the 3D NAND technology that can further launch an application at quick speeds. SanDisk also offers shock-proof, temperature-proof, waterproof, and X-ray proof to their new model. ... Read more

If you are anywhere near (or already in) the capital city of Kerala, it would be pretty difficult to reach your destination as the city is flooded by devotees who are heading to Attukal Devi Temple for the much-famed Attukal Pongala. Lakhs of women are expected to attend the ritual in offering pongala, the sweet porridge, to the goddess. Often called women’s Sabarimala, Attukal Devi temple Pongala has found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as “the largest gathering of women” based on the 2.5 million turnout in 2009. Traffic restrictions have started from 2 pm today and will ... Read more

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), as part of reducing the rising atmosphere pollution is about to promote the use of biofuel in flights by 2025. Biofuels are different from conventional fuels used on Jets. They are produced from the remains obtained after the decomposition of anaerobic bacteria on biological materials, which further constitute it as a source of renewable energy. “We want 1 billion passengers to have flown on a SAF-blend flight (sustainable aviation fuel) by 2025. That won’t be easy to achieve. We need governments to set a framework to incentivize production of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) and ... Read more

After ‘Feel The Jail’ programme from Telangana Prison Department, now it is time to visit Tihar, country’s largest as well as controversial jail till date. The prison located at West Delhi is famous for hosting the most-wanted notorious criminals. According to reports, a preliminary plan has been implemented within the authorities, regarding the inauguration date as well as the package tariff. Anyone who pays for the programme will be accommodated as a prisoner, along with jail clothes and foods. Besides all one has to do all the respective jobs in the prison, that includes gardening and carpentry. Meanwhile, as per security ... Read more

Maple Assist Software Company had recently launched their brand new ‘Maple Assist’ mobile application, which aims to provide a full clarification regarding an abroad study in Canada, exclusively tailor-made for Indian and international students. The app was launched by Canada’s Minister for Innovation Navdeep Bains. The application designed entirely from India has collaborated with major educational institutes from Canada, that includes colleges from Ontario, Durham, Fanshawe, St. Clair and Georgian College. The application is expected to reach over 1 lakh international students from India, China, Philippines, Japan, Brazil and Mexico, who aspires to study in Canada. A presentation has also been conducted ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: Femina Saudi is opening its arms to embrace the new and ward off all conventions which have been synonymous with the country for time immemorial. Now, for the first time, Saudi authorities have opened up army registration to women. Women interested in becoming soldiers can submit their applications until Thursday. Applicants must be Saudi nationals who grew up in Saudi Arabia, unless they were with their fathers who were abroad on official assignments. The applicant must hold at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, between 25 and 35 years old, and at least 155 cm tall, ... Read more

A large number of Kuwaiti nationals and people from many other nationalities participated in grand celebrations held in Dubai marking Kuwait’s National Day on 25 February. The celebrations featured concerts by Miami Band from Kuwait and singer Bader AlShaibi, a culinary session by famous Kuwaiti chef, Jameela Al Lenqawi, an appearance by popular Kuwaiti foodie influencer, Talal Al Rashed, in addition to a spectacular fireworks show and cultural activities including performances by traditional bands. During a dinner hosted by influencer Al Rashed, Emirati artiste Omar Al Marzooqi performed a special song to celebrate Kuwait’s National Day.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather is expected to be frequently partly cloudy with different formations of clouds moving from central Saudi Arabia towards Dubai, in the coming days. It has also alerted the citizens to take precautions while driving in rainy conditions and poor visibility due to blowing sand or dust during the next three days. The NCM also asked the public to stay away from water gatherings, especially near the highlands. It also urged sea vessels offshore to be careful due to sea roughness in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. “Fresh winds ... Read more

Photo Courtesy:goa-tourism.com Traveller’s Paradise, Goa is all geared up for ‘The Great Goa Carnival’. The fest is all about showcasing Goan Food and Cultural extravagance, followed by a float parade among different parts of the city. The event is to be held from 10th to 13th February. The carnival is celebrated every year based on the Christian belief of Mardi Gras (Fat Wednesday). Great Goa Carnival includes a feast, drinks, dancing and is observed throughout the state. The fest is celebrated following the traditions passed by Portuguese who had controlled Goa for 500 years. ‘Every year a Goan native is ... Read more

Next time when you are visiting Goa, make sure that you hop on the brand new electric cars. The Government of Goa is on a new milestone by deploying new electric buses, as part of the green protocol for its public transportation system. The first phase of the programme will be on a trial basis and if it succeeds the government would extend the service by adding 100 more buses. The project has been done in association with Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTCL) and assures it to be 100 per cent electric with zero emission from each service. The bus ... Read more

Youth trendsetter Motorcycle Company, Royal Enfield has announced their latest version of Thunderbird 350x and 500x. The bike is redesigned with new styling features meant for cruising as well as for a daily use, with flat handlebars followed by a change in position of the footpegs, single seat with no change in its gearbox and engine. The bike comes with similar colours offered in the classic Royal Enfield segment (Redditch red, blue, green), newly named as Candy Red and Electric Blue. One of the major problems faced by previous Thunderbird owners were its tubed tyres that used to create headache ... Read more

The Eravikulam National Park, abode of the highly endangered Nilgiri tahr, will remain closed to visitors till March 31. Chief Wildlife Warden said the two-month closure was an annual affair during the calving season of the tahrs. Online ticket booking will resume after the park reopens. The mating season of the tahrs is between June and August and the gestation period is nearly six months. The tahr population at the park was stable, with the number exceeding 1,000 in Rajamala under the Eravikulam National Par. The Nilgiri Tahr, (Nilgiritragus hylocrius  Ropiquet and Hassanin, 2005) is an endangered caprid listed in Schedule ... Read more

Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti said the state government has adopted a multipronged strategy to harness the tourism potential and position J&K as the leading global destination. He also said that the idea is to make tourism sector as the principal engine of the State’s economic growth. Tassaduq said the government’s endeavour would be to frame a tourism policy for not just creating jobs but to ensure better livelihood for the people. “We should not ignore the environmental consequences while creating infrastructure and exploring new destinations. The emerging situation around Pyangong Lake, Ladakh and Sonamarg in Kashmir ... Read more

Lulu Group, promoted by Yusuffali MA, has signed three MoUs with the Telangana government, to develop retail and food processing industry in the state. The agreement was signed during the UAE visit of Telangana Industries Minister K T Rama Rao to Lulu group Head Office in Abu Dhabi. Under the MoUs, Lulu will invest an amount of USD 400 million (Rs 2,500 crore) to construct 1.8 million sq ft area of mega shopping mall, set up food processing plant and a logistics and export processing unit for fruit and vegetables.  The foundation stone of the shopping mall will be laid within ... Read more

Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran meets HE Jamal Hussain Al Zaabi, the Consul General to South India and the head of the mission. The minister visited the Consul General at the UAE Consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, representing the state government to offer condolences on the sad demise of  Sheikha Hessa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the mother of the ruler of the United Arab Emirates. Sheikha Hessa was the first wife of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the UAE when the federation of seven sheikhdoms became a country in 1971. She gave birth in 1948 to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed ... Read more