Spread the love PM Modi in Bengal NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sharpened his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the women’s reservation bill, alleging that the party opposed greater political representation for women and worked against the passage of the 33 per cent quota bill.Addressing a rally in Bengal’s Bankura, PM Modi said, “The women...
Stop using cold water for fever—here’s what works instead
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 04:49 PM IST When someone has a fever, the instinct is often to cool the body down as quickly as possible—sometimes with cold water. But experts say this approach can backfire. According to Dr Meenal Thakral, Consultant-Geriatric Medicine, Artemis Hospitals, using room-temperature or lukewarm water is not only safer but...
Stop the cold shock: Why lukewarm water is better for managing fever
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiApr 19, 2026 12:00 PM IST When someone has a fever, the instinct is often to cool the body down as quickly as possible—sometimes with cold water. But experts say this approach can backfire. According to Dr Meenal Thakral, Consultant-Geriatric Medicine, Artemis Hospitals, using room-temperature or lukewarm water is not only safer but also...
Gene drives and malaria: how altered mosquitoes could reshape disease control
Spread the love For decades, malaria control has worked by reducing the number of mosquitoes and treating infected people. As a result bed nets, indoor insecticide spraying, and effective medicines have saved millions of lives. Yet malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, killing more than half a million people each year, most of them children in sub-Saharan...
Caught on cam: Fan’s ‘black magic’ act during IPL match; CSK star falls next ball
Spread the love Shivam Dube was disappointed as he walked back after scoring 21 off 16 balls. NEW DELHI: Is there something called black magic? Does black magic work? During the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, a bizarre moment – described by fans as black magic – was caught on camera. A Sunrisers Hyderabad supporter...
Deepika expecting 2nd baby with Ranveer, makes announcement via social media
Spread the love Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second child, with Deepika sharing a cute social media post hinting at her baby bump. The couple, married in 2018 in Italy, already welcomed daughter Dua in 2024, and fans are thrilled as their family grows once again. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are gearing up to welcome their...
‘You gave me clearance to go’: Indian vessel’s frantic distress call during Hormuz firing revealed
Spread the love Image used from reprsentative purposes NEW DELHI: The distress call from one of the Indian oil tanker’s that came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday has surfaced after two India-flagged vessels, forcing multiple ships to abort transit and turn back.The audio from the captain of the India-flagged tanker, shared by ABC News reporter, captures...
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances
Spread the love Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday (April 19, 2026), highlighting the sector’s rapid technical advances. The race’s inaugural edition last year was riddled with mishaps, and most robots were unable to finish. Last year’s champion...
Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? What 5 experts have to say
Spread the love Gold and silver have marked gains of around 10% and 5% year-to-date. Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? We asked five experts: (AI image) Gold buying in India is not just about its safe haven status – it is traditionally considered auspicious. Festivals across the year become major days on which gold buying peaks. According to...
Ayush Mhatre injury update: CSK’s Michael Hussey shares major concern
Spread the love Major update of Ayush Mhatre Injury (Screengrab/X) Chennai Super Kings could deal with a major injury scare after young batter Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring injury during their chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The incident occurred in the fourth over of CSK’s pursuit of 195, when Mhatre pulled up midway while attempting a second run. Clearly in discomfort,...
