Study Reveals How Covid-19 Defeats Human Body’s Immune Response System
New Delhi: Japanese researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, carries an enzyme that can act against a cell’s innate defence mechanism against viruses. This can answer why Covid-19 is more infectious than the previous SARS and MERS-causing viruses, said the researchers from Kobe University. The team focussed their study on the […]
Don’t panic. Here’s how to find your photos after iOS 18 update
If you’ve recently updated to iOS 18 and found yourself lost in the new Photos app, you’re not alone. We received an email from “Dagmar” who was very frustrated because she couldn’t locate her carefully curated photo categories. She wrote to us saying, “I HATE the new photo display on the new iOS 18 update […]
Hezbollah says targeted Israeli ‘intel base’ in Tel Aviv suburbs
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said it targeted Israeli positions in the Tel Aviv suburbs on Tuesday including an intelligence base, and launched rockets at a naval base in north Israel’s Haifa. The attacks came after a tense night in Lebanon, with state media reporting heavy Israeli bombardment in and near south Beirut and authorities saying four […]
How To Get The Most Flavour Out Of Saffron? This Viral Hack Has The Answer
Saffron, also known as kesar, is one of the most cherished spices in our pantry. Known for its vibrant orange colour and delightful aroma, its usage is mostly reserved for festivals or special occasions. Saffron is quite an expensive spice, so whenever we use it, we make sure to get the most flavour out of […]
Dengue outbreak likely to decline by next month: PMD
Relatives sit next to patients suffering from dengue fever at a hospital. — AFP/File As the country deals with a nationwide spread of dengue, with hundreds of cases being reported on a daily basis, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted that the disease outbreak will subside next month. “Dengue is likely to subside in November […]
Google Chrome for Android Testing Identity Check Feature for Password Manager Outside Trusted Locations: Report
Google Chrome for Android is testing a new feature that might add a layer of security when it comes to password autofill outside trusted locations, as per a report. The feature is dubbed Identity Check which Google announced last week and is said to necessitate biometric authentication before auto-filling passwords via the Google Password Manager. Additionally, […]
The Many Links Between Project 2025 and Trump’s World
Led NASA efforts on Trump transition team Chris Anderson Office of Senator Steve Daines No known connection Jeff Anderson The American Main Street Initiative Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Michael Anton Hillsdale College Deputy assistant to the President for Strategic Communications on the National Security Council EJ Antoni The Heritage Foundation No known […]
CII suggests up to one-year imprisonment for dowry law violation
A representational image showing a bride at a wedding. — AFP/File CII suggests increasing maximum limit of dowry to two tolas of gold. Suggests rising marriage expenses from Rs2,500 to same amount. Body to convene meeting of scholars, experts on milk bank issue. ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has suggested tweaks to the Dowry […]