Putin to the West: ‘It is not us who threaten anyone’

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to “immediately” meet Russia’s demand for security guarantees precluding NATO’s expansion to Ukraine, saying the U.S. is “on the threshold of our home.” Speaking during a marathon annual news conference, the Russian leader welcomed talks with the U.S., which he said are set to start in Geneva next month, as a “positive” move, but warned that Moscow expects the discussion to produce quick results. “We have clearly and precisely let them know that any further NATO expansion eastward is unacceptable,” Putin…

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Star Health IPO: Important dates investors should know – Open, close, allotment, listing and more

At present, SBI Life Insurance Company, HDFC Life Insurance Company, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company and ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company are the few insurance companies which are listed on the stock exchanges. 10 things to know about issue of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed company:- 1-OPEN CLOSE DATES: The three-day initial public offering (IPO) will open on November 30 and to conclude on December 2. 2- BIDDING FOR ANCHORS: The bidding for anchor investors opened on November 29, the company announced. 3- SHARES: The IPO comprises fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs…

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IGNOU TEE 2021: Assignment submission date pushed till January 15

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for the submission of assignments, project reports, dissertation, internship, field work, and journal (Practicum) for all programmes for the term-end examination 2021, till January 15, 2022. Candidates can check the notice at ignou.ac.in. The last date before the recent extension was December 15, 2021. This is for the third time that the University is extending the submission deadline. The original date was October 31, 2021, which was then extended to November 30, 2021. [“source=indianexpress”]

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Aromatherapy for healthy, glowing skin: Know the benefits

Aromatherapy has numerous health benefits. For years now, it has been used to calm the brain and relax the body. In spas and wellness centres, aromatherapy is applied to help people feel rejuvenated, and experts also recommend its use before hitting the bed so as to get a solid few hours of sleep. But how does aromatherapy benefit the skin? Radhika Iyer, the founder of Beauty by Anahata, an entrepreneur, yogini, mountaineer and philanthropist, says scent has a direct link to the emotions we experience, and aromatherapy is used to…

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Researchers Use Carbon-Air Battery in Breakthrough for Next-Generation Storage Systems

The power sector is undergoing a rapid change globally as the world shifts to renewable energy and cuts down on using fossil fuels. However, a big roadblock to generating electricity from wind and solar energy is their intermittent nature due to unfavourable environmental conditions. To address this problem, storage was found in hydrogen batteries. But these, too, suffered from poor efficiency and required massive space to build, which made them complex for thermal management. Now, researchers at a Japanese institute say they have found a way to make renewable energy…

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Mumbai: Fresh guidelines for international travelers

Amid rising concern of new COVID-19 variant Omicron, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued modified guidelines for international travelers arriving at the Mumbai Airport. Now, all international passengers will have to undergo rapid RT-PCR tests at the airport. The guidelines came into effect from Monday. As per the new guidelines, all international passengers who test positive for rapid RT-PCR tests have to wait at the airport for a routine RT-PCR test. If a passenger tests negative then she or he will be asked to remain in home quarantined for next seven days.…

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