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Huge asteroid 1998 OR2 will fly past Earth on Wednesday, no chances of danger to earth; details

According to NASA, they have identified and tracked over 90 percent of the asteroids near the Earth (NEAs) with a minimum width of 1 km, which is big enough to be a threat to the humans if they line up with the Earth.




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Everest-sized Asteroid to pass by Earth! Check time of intersection, concerns and all other details

NASA's Near-Earth Object Studies Center has classified the asteroid 1998 OR2 as the 'potentially hazardous object' as it flies at regular intervals past Surface's earth. In particular, about 125 other objects were found to be potentially hazardous.




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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to Indian students stuck in US: Stay home, reflect and be part of something bigger

During a virtual interaction, she compared the Indian students' experience to her being in space in a spacecraft “where you don't get to go, see your family and friends and give them a real hug.”




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Mehbooba Mufti doesn’t meet PDP panel: Kashmir bigger than party issues

Underscoring that the situation in Kashmir is bigger than party issues, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti refused to meet a delegation of her party members.




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An out-of-this-world experiment in ‘Spaceship Earth’

Straightforward but compassionate, Wolf’s film affectionately documents the heady people and ambitious ideas that fuelled Biosphere II, relating an almost too-perfect metaphor for our feeble -- and perhaps doomed -- efforts to escape our own self-destructive nature



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As European leagues plan for restart, will France regret stopping football season?

With the German Bundesliga resuming next week and other leagues around Europe making preparations to restart after the coronavirus-induced suspension, could France end up regretting the decision to call an early end to its football season?




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Andhra govt to start health survey as COVID19 cases surge

Pensions were distributed to 52.49 lakh pensioners by the volunteers, taking the total number of such beneficiaries to 93%.




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Draconian past and present: History is neither partial nor merciful towards anybody

A timely reminder that foundations of India’s authoritarian laws were laid right after independence, to be exploited by successive regimes




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Courses that have started trending post Covid-19 outbreak

Many courses designed by Ivy League universities are available free of cost on various e-learning platforms.




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The Covid-19’s impact on start-ups: Make use of the opportunity the coronavirus has provided

There are sectors that have benefited immensely on account of Covid-19-induced work-from-home compulsion. Some, like healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment start-ups have seen a direct bump in their revenues.




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Kerala’s COVID-19 curve starts to flatten: TM Thomas Isaac

In number of recoveries, at 179, Kerala is second only to Maharashtra, which is the worst-hit state with nearly 2,000 cases.




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upGrad starts courses at Rs 10k

Edtech firm allows learners to start certified Master’s degree at Rs 10,000; receives more than 50,000 interests.




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Tech and COVID-19: Smart Cities solutions to fight the pandemic

Although Artificial Intelligence is not being used now, Chowdhury says that rapid visualisation and data analysis is being done to provide better solutions.




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Women’s cricket gets a start-up boost

The 2017 women's World Cup in England was the turning point with 180 million watching the game out of which 156 million were from India, says Lahoti.




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Test-prep platforms start online live classes

TIME, the test-prep institute, has started online courses. These include CLAT + IPM, BBA and CAT etc.




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IIT-M start-up develops unique coating material to ‘inactivate’ coronavirus

The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras’ (IIT-M) incubated start-up Muse Wearables has developed new methods for coating textiles with nanoparticles-based antimicrobial agents that can ‘inactivate’ the human coronavirus on contact.




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HP Smart Tank 530 Printer: Remote workers will love this machine

HP Smart Tank 530 delivers hassle-free, reliable printing at an affordable price. It is designed to provide good ink tank experience and print quality for home users.




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Still hiring! Walmart, other superstores buck U.S. employment trend

Amid the carnage of the U.S. employment report for April was one bright spot: superstores led by Walmart Inc, added more than 90,000 jobs.




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Vista Equity Partners to invest Rs 11,367 crore in Jio Platforms

The rise in Jio’s ARPU (average revenue per user) during Q4FY20 was lacklustre, analysts said despite the fairly sharp 14-53% hike in tariffs in early December.




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Time spent on smartphones rose 16% during April 25- May 1, 2020: BARC-Nielsen report

Social networking, gaming and education apps recorded the highest growth




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Mother’s Day 2020: 4 smart tips for new moms to manage their money well

Here are some financial planning tips for new moms to help you get your finances on track for a worry-free future.




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Lockdown 3.0: More firms across sectors partially resume operations

The government had last week permitted the companies to restore their manufacturing operations in red, green and organ zones with certain riders.




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Canadian Jobs - 433,000 Vacancies in the Third Quarter of the Year

A report of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business suggested that there were 433,000 job vacancies in the private sector of Canada during the third quarter of 2019. Also, the vacancy rate remained unchanged at 3.2%, denoting the need for appointing…




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Canada Starts Accepting Applications from GTA Construction Workers

Canadian federal government has started accepting applications below the latest Temporary Public Policy for Construction Workers with Out-of-Status in GTA (Greater Toronto Area).Temporary Public Policy was declared in July 2019 to offer a chance to workers…





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LG’s “mid-range’ Velvet smartphone announced, but it’s not exactly cheap

LG has officially taken the wraps off its latest handset, the LG Velvet. For a phone designed with mid-range specs, we have to say that its asking price is a little disappointing.




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Partly Cloudy and Windy and 42 F at White Plains - Westchester County Airport, NY


Winds are from the Northwest at 28.8 gusting to 34.5 MPH (25 gusting to 30 KT). The pressure is 1010.2 mb and the humidity is 40%. The wind chill is 31. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:56 am EDT.




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Mostly Cloudy and Breezy and 39 F at Newburgh / Stewart, NY


Winds are from the Northwest at 24.2 gusting to 40.3 MPH (21 gusting to 35 KT). The humidity is 52%. The wind chill is 28. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:45 am EDT.




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India e-commerce market will reach $6 billion by 2015 - Gartner

India fastest growing e-commerce market in Asia-Pacific region will reach $6 billion by 2015 - Gartner




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Selection process for 8 PSU Bank Chiefs to start on Nov 13

Selection process for CMDs of 8 Public Sector Banks to start on Nov 13, 2014




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International Women's Day: Braveheart girl averts a rape attempt

International Women's Day Special: This Braveheart girl averts a rape attempt - Youtube Video




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Bandhan Bank to Start Operations from August 23

Bandhan Bank to Start Operations from August 23 2015




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IDFC Bank will start banking operation from Oct 1, 2015

IDFC Bank will start banking operation from Oct 1, 2015




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Partly Cloudy and Breezy and 44 F at New York, La Guardia Airport, NY


Winds are from the Northwest at 21.9 gusting to 29.9 MPH (19 gusting to 26 KT). The pressure is 1011.0 mb and the humidity is 34%. The wind chill is 35. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:51 am EDT.




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Zoetis to Participate in the 34th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference




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Zoetis Declares First Quarter 2016 Dividend; Board Approves 14.5% Payment Increase




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Zoetis to Host Webcast and Conference Call on Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Results




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Powerful Partnerships Drive Innovation

Dr. Scott A. Brown, Vice President of External Innovation, Veterinary Medicine Research & Development at Zoetis, shares Zoetis approach to research alliances with organizations and companies across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agribusiness and animal health industries and describes the company’s research areas of interest.




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Zoetis Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results




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Partly Cloudy and Breezy and 42 F at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County Airport, NY


Winds are from the West at 20.7 gusting to 34.5 MPH (18 gusting to 30 KT). The pressure is 1009.0 mb and the humidity is 41%. The wind chill is 33. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:53 am EDT.




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Partly Cloudy and Breezy and 45 F at New York, Kennedy International Airport, NY


Winds are from the West at 23.0 gusting to 31.1 MPH (20 gusting to 27 KT). The pressure is 1011.3 mb and the humidity is 39%. The wind chill is 36. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:51 am EDT.




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Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, Snapdeal All Set To Sell Non-Essential Items From April 20th

After the Government extended the lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released a set of revised guidelines for services that are allowed during the lockdown. Several ecommerce companies including Flipkart, Snapdeal and Paytm Mall are all set to resume full operations from April 20. Read to find […]

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Amber Solutions raises $3.3M Series A to fast track sales of its smart electrical products

Amber Solutions, an IoT product company that sells smart outlets, switches and circuit breakers closed Series A Preferred Stock round of financing that equals $3.3M in gross proceeds. Amber will use the funds to support the commercial development of Amber's core technologies.

One of Amber’s product is solid-state circuit interrupter (GFCI) that basically stops harmful levels of electricity from passing through a person. It operates as a safety device alerting the homeowner of electrocution incidents in real time.

"We are pleased that our investors are embracing Amber's vision of bringing superior IoT intelligence and connectivity to a highly strategic area--the single gang box locations within the standard electrical infrastructure in homes and buildings," said Amber Solutions CEO Thar Casey.
"Amber's smart outlets and switches strategically aggregate IoT sensors and functions within a structure's single gang box locations. This means a more discreet and yet wider array of IoT sensing and control in every room than is typical today,"Casey further added.

Amber Solutions’ core markets are builders that prepare smart home/smart building ready infrastructure, certified electrical contractors or remodelers, and electrical manufacturers.

Amber products

Other latest funding news include Owlet’s $24M Series B, Axonize’s $6M Series A round and addition of Deutsche Telekom as its strategic investor, and $30M Series B raised by Palo Alto-based Armis.




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Smart baby monitor Nanit closes $14M Series B investment

Smart baby monitor company Nanit raised a $14M Series B round led by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP). Other investors that participated include existing investors Upfront Ventures, RRE Ventures, Vulcan Capital and Vaal Investment Partners. The latest investment brings total equity funding of Nanit to $30M.

Nanit Camera

Nanit announced it will use the funding proceeds to expand its team of computer vision and machine learning engineers and grow its sales in Europe and Canada.

Nanit’s baby monitor helps new parents oversee nursery conditions as it has built-in temperature and humidity sensors. The camera lets parents remotely monitor baby’s crib whereas sound and motion are detected via smart sensors.

Nanit's mobile app

The monitor’s insights can be accessed via an accompanying mobile app. Nanit charges $10 per month for its premium package.

The key use cases of Nanit’s baby monitoring technology include sleep insights, behavioral analysis, expert guidance, and nightly video summaries. The company currently sells its smart monitors via its website.




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Siemens to acquire smart lighting control company Enlighted Inc. for an undisclosed sum

Siemens Building Technologies division announced it will acquire Enlighted Inc., a smart IoT building technology provider. The transaction is expected to close in Q3’18.

Enlighted Inc.’s core element is an advanced lighting control application. It is based on a patented, software-defined smart sensor that collects and monitors real-time occupancy, light levels, temperatures and energy usage.

The sensor can gauge temperature, light level, motion, energy, and has Bluetooth connectivity.

The Enlighted Micro Sensor

The Enlighted system works by collecting temperature, light and motion data via its smart sensors. A gateway device carries the information to Energy Manager, a secure browser-based interface to create profiles and adjust settings of the entire Enlighted Advanced Lighting Control System. The Energy manager operates as an analytics device.

The whole system consists of multi-function sensors, distributed computing, a network, and software applications run by Enlighted Inc.

“With Siemens as a global partner, we will both accelerate innovation and market adoption of our smart building technologies on an international scale.”Joe Costello, Chairman, and CEO of Enlighted Inc

Enlighted Inc.’s main target market is commercial real estate. Key use cases of its intelligent Lighting Control System are energy efficiency, controlling heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and building utilization reports.

Use the Postscapes 'Connected Products Framework' to understand the smart home and buildings eco-system.




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Smart lock company LockState closes $5.8M Series A to fast track sales & partnerships

Smart Lock Company LockState raised $5.8M Series A in new investment to fund its aggressive sales and marketing and partner development plan. The company previously raised $740K seed round and $1M in a round led by angel investors. The lead investor in latest round was Iron Gate Capital. Other investors include Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc, Nelnet and Service Provider Capital.

Access Control Dashboard and WiFi Smart Locks

The company’s Wi-Fi-enabled RemoteLock is used by 1000s of Airbnb and other vacation rental hosts. It helps hosts remotely provide access to guests. Locking/unlocking codes can be generated via a host’s computer or smartphone.

RemoteLock’s prices start at $299 which is its algorithmic ResortLock. The most pricey lock by LockState is its ‘RemoteLock 7i Black WiFi Commercial Smart Lock’ which costs $479.

Another core product of LockState is its cloud-based remote access platform for internet-enabled locks. It implies users can remotely manage their (internet-enabled) locks via LockState’s cloud platform.

Unlike smartphones and watches, customers don’t look forward to upgrading their smart locks or buying one when new models are launched. Thus, smart lock companies offset this disadvantage by partnering with property management and short-term rental companies to get new customers.

LockState has partnered with vacation rental brands like Airbnb, HomeAway, and other listing partners to automate guest access.

“We are expanding our footprint and moving into a new warehouse office that is more than twice the size of our current office. We’re also staffing up our sales and marketing teams. We’ve accomplished a lot without investing heavily in marketing so we’ll support that area to keep our momentum going. We intend to expand into new business-to-business and enterprise verticals where we’re seeing the market grow. We are also dedicating budget toward development.” Nolan Mondrow, CEO of LockState in a statement released to news site Venture Beat

Igloohome a Singapore-based smart lock company also raised an investment of $4M in April this year.




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Partly Cloudy and Breezy and 44 F at Islip, Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, NY


Winds are from the West at 24.2 gusting to 33.4 MPH (21 gusting to 29 KT). The pressure is 1009.8 mb and the humidity is 35%. The wind chill is 35. Last Updated on May 9 2020, 11:56 am EDT.




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Fidentia Pension Fund Fraudster J Arthur Brown Part of Special COVID-19 Parole

[Daily Maverick] Pension fund fraudster, J Arthur Brown, is one of around 19,000 low-risk prison inmates set to be released as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Covid-19 parole dispensation.




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COVID-19 - Government Starts Large Prisoner Release

[GroundUp] Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, said about 19,000 low-risk offenders may qualify to be released from prisons across the country, which will decrease the prison population by about 12%, reducing overcrowding.