Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): Doctors at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospital in Bhubaneswar successfully saved the life of a 10-month-old baby after removing a sharp double-pointed metal pin that had become lodged in the child’s food pipe. The infant from Rourkela was brought to the hospital on August 18 after experiencing repeated episodes of vomiting. Medical examinations, including imaging scans, revealed that the…
AAEON Leverages Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 for its latest SMARC Module, the uCOM-Q6490
AAEON’s first SMARC module featuring Qualcomm technology, the uCOM-Q6490 is a small and lightweight platform for integration in robotics, healthcare, and automation applications. (Taipei, Taiwan – August 21, 2026) Industrial IoT solutions provider AAEON (Stock Code: 6579) today announced the release of the uCOM-Q6490, a SMARC module powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processors. The uCOM-Q6490, which is AAEON’s first product to make use of…
Majority of Dubai homes under construction already sold as demand keeps pace with supply
New fäm Properties report shows 90%-100% absorption rate for thousands of apartments and villas to be handed over in 2026 Dubai, UAE, Aug 21: The majority of homes currently under construction in Dubai have already been sold, with a new report today showing absorption rates of 90%-100% for thousands of apartments and villas to be completed this year. A market analysis by fäm Properties…
NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks Sign Global Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Secure AI Transformation
Mumbai, Aug 21:NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, and Palo Alto Networks announced a multi-year strategic alliance designed to help organizations securely adopt AI, modernize cybersecurity, simplify complex technology environments and build cyber resilience for the AI era. As Palo Alto Networks first strategic alliance of this kind with a global systems integrator, the agreement, which targets $1 billion…
The Battery Story Nobody Tells You When You Buy an EV
Everyone asks how far an electric scooter can go. E-Went wants riders to ask how long its battery can keep doing it. For years, EV buyers have been trained to look at one number: RANGE. – 100 km. 120 km. 150 km. More. But what if that isn’t the number you should be obsessed with? Because a battery that delivers impressive range when new is…
Nabarangpur’s paddy-grain rakhis turn tradition into livelihood, attract buyers across Odisha
Nabarangpur, Aug. 21 (UDN): As Raksha Purnima draws near, a group of rural artisans in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district is giving the traditional rakhi a distinctive local identity by crafting it from paddy grains. The eco-friendly creations, rooted in a decades-old folk art, are now finding buyers beyond the district and gaining popularity across Odisha through social media and local exhibitions. The handcrafted rakhis are made…
RAKEZ business community grows to 50,000 companies, reinforcing Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a leading global business destination
Ras Al Khaimah, Aug 21: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has reached a defining moment in its growth journey, with 50,000 active companies now part of its business community. This milestone reflects sustained investor confidence in Ras Al Khaimah’s business ecosystem and the emirate’s ability to attract entrepreneurs, SMEs, manufacturers, and multinational enterprises from around the world. Commenting on the milestone, RAKEZ Group…
CM extends warm greetings on World Senior Citizens Day, reaffirms commitment to elderly welfare
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 (UDN): On the occasion of World Senior Citizens Day, Chief Minister extended heartfelt greetings and profound respect to senior citizens across Odisha, acknowledging their invaluable contributions in shaping families, communities, and society. Pic Credit: x.com/MohanMOdisha In his message, the Chief Minister said that the wisdom, experience, and lifelong service of elders remain a guiding force for future generations and play a vital…
Indian Bank Celebrates Customers’ Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Customer-Centric Banking
Chennai, Aug 21: Reinforcing its customer-first approach, Indian Bank celebrated Annual Customers’ Day on Thursday, August 20, 2026, across all its branches in India and overseas. The initiative provided an opportunity for direct interaction with customers, gathering their valuable feedback and understanding their expectations to further strengthen customer service. On this occasion, the Bank expressed its gratitude to customers for their continued trust, loyalty and support.…
Global access to food crops is affected by transport costs and economic inequality
Producing enough food is only one part of ensuring global food security. A new study shows that transport networks and economic inequality are important factors in determining global food accessibility. A research team led by the University of Oulu, together with researchers from Aalto University and Pellervo Economic Research (PTT), Finland, developed a new spatial accessibility framework to examine how effectively global transport systems connect…