Poor nighttime cooling disrupts sleep & increases risk of heat stroke: Expert MUMBAI: In Mumbai, the number of ‘unusually warm nights’ in a year more than doubled from an average of 12 nights in 1981-2010 to 26 in 2011-2024, according to an analysis of IMD data by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).“Poor...
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After int’l, loss-making Air India to cut 22% domestic flights too this summer
New Delhi: After 145 weekly international flights, loss-making Air India will now slash its domestic flights by about 22% this summer due to rising jet fuel prices. The airline has reported a loss of about Rs 25,000 crore last fiscal and is pulling all stops to cut costs at a time when operating costs have...
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Trump’s Board of Peace has ‘zero’ funds despite billion-dollar pledges: Report
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has “zero” cash in its official fund despite billions of dollars in pledges from member countries, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.The board, created to support the reconstruction of Gaza, was established in January following the October ceasefire agreement aimed at ending three years of conflict in Gaza.Trump...
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SC agrees to examine CBSE’s three-language formula; seeks comprehensive response from Centre
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine the validity of the CBSE‘s three-language formula for Class IX students, who now have to choose two native languages.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought a comprehensive response from Centre, CBSE and NCERT. The court, however,...
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Watch: CPM workers attack ED vehicle during protest amid raids at Kerala ex-CM Vijayan’s house
NEW DELHI: CPM workers on Wednesday attacked a vehicle of Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during protests outside the residence of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram.The workers are protesting against the central agency over its searches at 10 premises in Keralam, including the residences of Pinarayi Vijayan, in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile...
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Satish and Tabinda Sanpal have 7 frozen embryos in London: How it differs from egg freezing
Desi Bling billionaire couple Satish and Tabinda Sanpal recently revealed on the show that they are pursuing IVF and planning a second pregnancy. “I’m really excited that after Bella (daughter), we are planning for one more baby. Very soon, we will find that joy,” Satish said on the show. When Tabinda brought up the topic...
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The ice apple is more than just a seasonal delicacy
Come the summer months, April through August, and the fruit market across India is replete with the fruit ice apple, called ‘nungu’ in Tamil, ‘munjulu’ in Telugu, ‘tadgola’ in Hindi, and ‘taal’ in Bengali. It is largely found in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and in West Bengal. Once you peel its outer skin, you...
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‘Get out fast or … ‘: How Bengal govt plans to mass deport illegal immigrants
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new “detect-delete-deport” policy targeting illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. KOLKATA: “Jaldi jaldi bhago nahi toh jo karna hai sarkar karega.” With this blunt warning, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has made it clear that his government won’t be walking back on its stance of...
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‘Racist provision’: Shashi Tharoor recalls being ‘thrown out’ of Mumbai’s Breach Candy Club
Shashi Tharoor (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has recalled being thrown out of Mumbai’s elite Breach Candy Club in the 1960s, as the controversy surrounding the proposed takeover of Delhi’s colonial-era Delhi Gymkhana Club by the Centre reignited debate over colonial hangovers, elitism and exclusionary practices in India’s old clubs.The row comes amid...
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MiraOne founder explains why one-size-fits-all healthcare is fading
The health sector today is rapidly moving towards finding improved ways of offering personalization and preventive care. In this day and age, MiraOne has been introduced to bridge the gap between data and actionable wellness. It is a comprehensive blood test that gives a new and better perspective of understanding the body by combining blood...
