A new research paper is offering an unusual explanation for part of the decline in US birth rates: the iPhone. Researchers found that the spread of Apple’s smartphone may have played a significant role in reducing fertility rates, especially among teenagers and young adults. The study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER),...
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‘Desperate bid to cover up failings’: India flays Pakistan for ‘brutality’ in PoK; 11 protesters killed
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday condemned reports of violence against protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Responding to the situation, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi had observed “a pattern of fake news and videos emanating from Pakistan” in connection with the protests. “It is a desperate attempt by Pakistan to...
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Will TMC’s rebellion deliver what elections couldn’t — a stronger NDA in Lok Sabha?
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress is staring at what could become the biggest rupture in its 28-year history. Just weeks after suffering a bruising defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee‘s party now finds itself battling a full-fledged internal uprising that threatens not only its influence in the state but could...
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Meet the frogs that build ‘cloudy’ nests in South Africa’s trees
For most frogs, life begins as a game of odds. They lay their eggs in the water, where fish and insects gobble up about 98% of them before they even have a chance to hatch. The African grey foam-nest tree frog (Chiromantis xerampelina) figured a way out: it took its nest into the air. In...
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Karnataka horror: Woman drugged, ‘gang-raped’ and filmed; 10 arrested
DAVANGERE: A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Karnataka’s Davangere district, with police arresting 10 people in connection with the case, officials said on Tuesday.The incident took place on the evening of June 3 in a village under the Basavapatna police station limits. However, it remained unreported until June 8, when a video...
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West Bengal: CID reaches Mamata Banerjee’s residence in signature forgery case
NEW DELHI: A team of the CID arrived at the residence of former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Tuesday as part of its investigation into the alleged signature forgery case.Officials of the state investigating agency, accompanied by personnel from the Kalighat police station and a large contingent of women police personnel,...
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Scientists find a blood test that predicts lung cancer years early
Lung cancer is one of the more common cancers affecting people worldwide. This is mainly thanks to smoking and, to a lesser extent, air pollution and occupational exposure. According to the latest World Health Organization estimates, there are about 2.5 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths every year. Prevention offers the ideal solution to...
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Neena Gupta shares an unusual morning dressing room ritual: ‘I get up at 5 or 5.30 am’
3 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 04:00 PM IST Neena Gupta, 66, recently revealed the quirky way she likes to begin her mornings. “I get up sometimes very early, like 5 or 5.30 am. And what do I do? I go to my dressing room, style myself, take pictures, and put them in a styling...
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Watch: Bat blocked by Dickwella’s foot? Priyansh Arya’s freak run-out triggers debate
Priyansh Arya run out (Screen grab) NEW DELHI: Priyansh Arya’s fluent innings ended in extraordinary fashion after a bizarre mix-up with Ruturaj Gaikwad and an unfortunate collision with wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella’s foot during the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A on Tuesday.An extremely unusual dismissal unfolded in the 13th over after Gaikwad pushed the ball...
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Advances in cardiac care and the challenge of accessibility in India
Heart failure is one of the fastest-growing cardiovascular challenges worldwide and a major cause of hospital admissions in India. Unlike a heart attack, which is a sudden event, heart failure is a chronic condition that requires lifelong management. Patients often experience repeated episodes of worsening symptoms, leading to hospitalisation. A recent U.K. clinical trial found...
