Spread the love These proposed urban centres, officially described as “Namo Cities” under the Regional Plan-2041 India is preparing for one of the biggest urban transformations in its history.Over the next 15 years, the population of the National Capital Region (NCR) is projected to almost double, from about 7.86 crore today to 14.73 crore by 2041. That means nearly seven...
‘Gastric emptying takes 3 hours’: Why frequent meals may not suit you
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiJul 4, 2026 06:00 PM IST Fixed meal times and frequent snacks can seem like the ultimate hack to sorting your nutritional needs in order. But eating too often in a day can come with its own set of challenges. In conversation with Dr Pal Manickam on his podcast, Dr Nrutya Subramanyam, Lifestyle Medicine...
The empire of doubt, ally of convenience: America at 250, seen from India
Spread the love America at 250 remains the world’s pre-eminent power, but growing doubts over its leadership, alliances and credibility have raised questions about whether it can sustain the global order it created. The United States turns 250 as the most powerful nation on earth. The story of its rise was written in treaties, dollars and aircraft carriers. The story...
‘Became difficult to continue working’: Chandrima Bhattacharya explains TMC exit
Spread the love ‘Trust & confidence were no longer there’: Chandrima Bhattacharya on quitting TMC; party calls move ‘pre-planned’ NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal state president Chandrima Bhattacharya on Saturday said that she decided to resign from all posts in the Trinamool Congress after losing the confidence and trust of party chief Mamata Banerjee, while rejecting questions over her loyalty...
Indian scientists recreate key functions of human Placenta on chip
Spread the love Before a baby’s first breath, life depends on an extraordinary organ that most people rarely think about — the placenta. Acting as the baby’s first life-support system, the placenta delivers oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products, protects the developing foetus and produces hormones essential for sustaining pregnancy. Yet, despite its critical role in human development, it remains...
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s ‘new chapter’ post sparks India debut buzz
Spread the love Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his India debut on Saturday? That is the biggest question ahead of the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The young batting sensation has been waiting for his first senior India appearance despite earning a call-up after a sensational IPL 2026 season. Now,...
Jana Nayagan release update: CBFC sends new list of changes to makers, confirms producer
Spread the love 3 min readHyderabadJul 4, 2026 04:53 PM IST A censor certificate claiming to belong to Jana Nayagan went viral on social media on Saturday, but the film’s production house has dismissed it as fake. KVN Productions confirmed to SCREEN that the certificate circulating online is not genuine. The image spread rapidly among fans of Vijay, who read...
Office spaces steal the spotlight as real estate investments hit six-year high
Spread the love Photo credit: ANI Institutional investments in the real estate sector increased 70 per cent year-on-year to $2.9 billion in the second quarter of calendar year 2026, supported by robust participation from both domestic and foreign investors in the office and mixed-use segments.According to a report by Colliers, investments in the sector hit a six-year high during the...
‘Demanded $100,000 for our release’: Pak gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s kin
Spread the love Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s kin The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan has taken a new turn, with investigators examining a possible cryptocurrency dispute as part of the case involving a relative of Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar.The development comes...
Doctor, engineer… or something else? How India’s career dream is changing
Spread the love More and more people are gradually letting go of belief that engineering and medicine are the only options (AI image) “My son will become an engineer.”“My daughter will be a doctor.”For decades, statements like these defined middle-class ambition in India.From coaching centres to family gatherings, engineering and medicine became shorthand for success; careers that promised stable incomes,...
