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Canada Grocery Benefit 2026: Thanksgiving turkey dinner for family of 4 costs $35.72, up 10% from 2025; how families can cut grocery costs
Recent data reveals that Canadians are benefiting from a 25% increase in the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Despite this, the escalating prices of groceries pose a challenge, with this year’s standard Thanksgiving dinner for four estimated at $35.72, marking a 10% rise compared to last year. Canadians can cut the prices of groceries by opting for a smaller turkey and comparing prices online and in supermarkets.
Quote of the day by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy: ‘There comes a time in life when you walk away from all the drama…’ – a reminder to choose peace over negativity
Jacqueline Kennedy, known for her role as First Lady, shared her insights on navigating life's obstacles. She emphasized the importance of distancing oneself from negativity while cherishing supportive connections as key to true happiness. Her experiences, marked by significant personal trials and unwavering dedication to public service, enhanced her wisdom.
Udaan to buy Swiggy’s Lynk; India’s BRICS tech push
Udaan is set to acquire Swiggy-owned Lynk Logistics. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Foreign university influx fuels Indian edtech resurgence
Foreign universities are establishing campuses across India, creating new business opportunities for edtech firms. This expansion is expected to significantly boost demand for online higher education and professional courses. Several edtech companies anticipate increased enrolments as these global institutions grow their presence. The University Grants Commission has issued letters of intent to fifteen foreign higher education institutions. These new regulations allow for-profit setups to establish campuses in India.
Think you can trust your eyes? This simple trick makes you see colours that don’t exist
A viral optical illusion demonstrates how our eyes perceive colours that are not physically present. This phenomenon, known as a colour afterimage, occurs after prolonged exposure to specific hues. Research from the University of Southampton explains this effect originates in the eye's cone photoreceptors. These light-sensitive cells adapt to colours, creating temporary illusory perceptions. The illusion highlights the complex and adaptive nature of human vision.
Facing pressures at home, UK universities set up in India
British universities are opening campuses in India. This move aims to reach students in a rapidly growing market. It also helps UK institutions diversify income. India's new rules allow top foreign universities to operate. This expansion offers more choices for Indian students. It is a significant development in international education.
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IIT Roorkee hosts 'AHEAD 2025' global health conference
IIT Roorkee hosted the "AHEAD 2025" International Conference on Health and Development, bringing together global experts to address critical challenges. The event focused on policy-relevant research for health systems resilience, climate health, and demographic change, aligning with India's development agenda and SDGs.
5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus
The University of Southampton will open its first offshore campus in India next year, aiming to offer 30 courses and enroll over 5,000 students within eight years. Located in the Delhi-National Capital Region, the campus will initially offer six courses, including undergraduate and postgraduate programs in computing and business, with fees around 60% of those at the UK campus.
University of Southampton awarded licence to establish India campus
The University of Southampton has become the first UK university to receive a licence from the Indian government to establish a campus in India. This move will enhance research collaboration, teaching partnerships, and student mobility between the two nations, boosting educational and economic ties.
India sees education as key vehicle to accelerate more intensive engagement with world: Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that the University of Southampton will establish a campus in India under NEP 2020. He highlighted education as crucial for global engagement. The initiative aims to elevate India's educational standards and attract global talent, fostering knowledge exchange and preparing Indian youths for the global workforce.
UK's University of Southampton becomes first foreign university to set up India campus under NEP
The University of Southampton is set to establish the first offshore campus of a foreign university in India under the new National Education Policy. The campus will be in Gurugram and is expected to start academic programmes by July 2025. The degrees awarded will be equivalent to those from the host university in the UK.
What are the UK's Russell Group universities? A full list
The Russell Group is a prestigious association of 24 leading public research universities in the United Kingdom, known for their focus on research and academic excellence. These universities are often seen as the UK's equivalent to the Ivy League in the United States.
Indian lecturer wins compensation over race discrimination case against UK university
Dr Kajal Sharma, an Indian lecturer, who won a discrimination case against the University of Portsmouth, has been awarded over GBP 450,000 in compensation by an Employment Tribunal in England. The tribunal ruled that she was discriminated against for her race and accent due to unconscious bias. Her compensation may increase based on pension calculations.
Aspects of Nehru, Mountbatten letters can stay redacted, UK tribunal finds
Judge Sophie Buckley presided over the UK First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) appeal to determine the fate of some redacted sections of diaries and correspondence dating back to the 1930s.
UK begins major trial for new inhaler-based COVID-19 treatment
Synairgen's SG018 trial is a randomised placebo-controlled study being conducted in approximately 20 countries enrolling a total of 610 COVID-19 patients who require supplemental oxygen.
J&J starts two-dose trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The U.S. drugmaker plans to enrol up to 30,000 participants for the study and run it in parallel with a one-dose trial with as many as 60,000 volunteers that began in September.
Sputnik V: Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have only been studied in dozens of people.
UK firm declares positive results from clinical trial of COVID-19 protein treatment
Synairgen said its SNG001 formulation uses a protein called interferon beta, which the body produces when it gets a viral infection, and is inhaled directly into the lungs of patients with coronavirus, using a nebuliser, in the hope that it will stimulate an immune response.
India among top 30 countries at 'high risk' from coronavirus spread: Study
Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK compiled a list of cities and countries they believe are at high risk from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) -- which has killed over 100 people so far, and infected thousands.
Global temperature targets likely to be missed within decades
Global temperatures are likely to rise more than the targets set by the Paris Agreement within a few decades if immediate action to limit carbon emission rate is not taken, a study warns.
Three coffees a day may have health benefits
London, Nov 23 (IANS) Moderate coffee drinking is safe and three to four cups a day may have some health benefits, a study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) showed.
Arctic lakes melting earlier each year
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Thanks to the warming temperatures, Arctic lakes, covered with ice during the winter months, are melting earlier each spring, new research has warned.
Cancer patients: Affection is what they need post surgery
Cancer patients lacking emotional support are three times more vulnerable to experience clinical depression.
Teenagers with antisocial behaviour may have brain abnormalities
The researchers say that conduct disorder can be a real psychiatric disorder and not just an exaggerated form of teenage rebellion.
Copper can destroy MRSA and MSSA 'superbugs': Study
Copper can destroy MRSA and MSSA 'superbugs' spread by touching and fingertip contamination of surfaces, a new study has claimed.
India no country for old men, Switzerland the best: Report
The country has ranked 71 among 96 countries -much lower than most of its Southeast Asian neighbours -in the Global Age Watch Index.
New project to grow lettuce on Mars
The aim of Southampton project is to send a small greenhouse to Mars in which lettuce will be grown using the atmosphere and sunlight on Mars.
IIT Roorkee signs MoU with UK-based University of Southampton
The MoU was signed by IIT Roorkee Director and the Vice-Chancellor of the university during a workshop at Southampton recently.
Now, a climate model for Sunderbans
A team of nearly 50 scientists led by coastal engineering expert Robert Nicholls from Southampton University travelled to the Tiger camp in the Indian Sunderbans on Monday to develop a climate model that can be adapted to secure water supply, health and food security for millions residing along this belt.
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