(Istock- Images for representative use only) Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) cause an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually, representing 31% of all global deaths, as per the WHO. Imagine a person suddenly collapsing while chatting or working out, and everyone around freezes, unsure of what’s happening. Many instantly assume it’s a “heart attack.” But what if it’s…
PUNE: Bronze Age traders crossing Gujarat stopped at well-organised roadside facilities that offered shelter, food, security and stables for their pack animals.A new multidisciplinary study by Pune-based Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), New Delhi, published in L’Anthropologie (Elsevier, 2025), has identified a 4,000-year-old…
US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday again that India was not going to buy “much oil from Russia.” His claims were based on a conversation he had with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid Diwali celebrations at the White House.“I spoke to Prime Minister Modi today and we just have a very good relationship. He’s…
KULLU: A 27-year-old Canadian paraglider died after crash-landing into the Dhauladhar mountains in Himachal Pradesh last week, while two foreign pilots were rescued from the upper reaches of Kangra and Kullu districts on Monday. In keeping with her wishes, Megan Elizabeth from Canada was cremated in Bir as per Hindu rituals on Tuesday.All three paragliders…
Some people don’t try to stand out, they simply do. Their charm, confidence, and aura make them impossible to ignore. Yet, this same magnetic quality often invites envy and the so-called “evil eye.” In Vedic astrology, certain nakshatras (lunar constellations) are believed to possess this irresistible yet intense energy that draws both admiration and jealousy….
A man from New York, who was pardoned by US President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, New York State Police said.34-year-old Christopher Moynihan was taken into custody on Saturday and charged with making terrorist like threats….
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two leaders talked about trade and Pakistan situation. The conversation came on the occasion of Diwali, as he went on to light lamps at the White House.“Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India. I…
Image Used for representation. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee appreciated 14 paise to a month’s high of 87.88 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (October 20, 2025) on foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. Sharp gains in the domestic stock market also bolstered the rupee sentiment. At the…
NEW DELHI: Congress is rushing senior politician Ashok Gehlot to Patna for a meeting with RJD scion Tejashwi Yadav to resolve Bihar assembly election-related issues, ranging from “friendly fights” to manifesto release and campaign plan. Opposition sources said Congress general secretary KC Venugopal held a discussion with Tejashwi, following which Gehlot, state in-charge Krishna Allavaru…
Air-borne pollutants trigger harmful processes through inflammation and oxidative stress in the respiratory system. Peer-reviewed studies suggest that antioxidants can reduce such inflammatory responses and offer a protective effect to the lungs. With air quality worsening in many regions of India post Diwali, the need for precautionary measures has also increased. Air pollution is an…
