Hyderabad: A study by ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition has linked poor micronutrient status with higher predicted dementia risk among Indian adults, pointing to the role of nutrition in preventing cognitive decline and promoting healthy ageing.Published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, the study comes at a time when India’s older adult population is…
Chennai: Former chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced the constitution of a 38-member committee to travel across all 234 constituencies and conduct a field-level assessment of the reason for DMK’s electoral debacle in the recently concluded assembly election. He directed committee members to document criticisms levelled against him by party functionaries.Stalin held a…
Bengaluru: What happens when water pushes its way through clay? Scientists in Bengaluru report that the action can look surprisingly dramatic, with twisting fingers, zig-zag pathways, and even crack-like fractures spreading through the material.Researchers from Raman Research Institute (RRI) have discovered two previously unreported patterns. The study, published in New Journal of Physics, focused on…
You’re in a frenzied mood the moment you read this, Leo, perhaps more than normally. Mars encourages you to take risks and the Moon encourages you to do something different, make a statement or tackle the task that many people aren’t able to handle. Fine. Just don’t confuse bravery with recklessness. There’s a thin line,…
BENGALURU: India’s cheetah conservation narrative received a shot in the arm on Saturday as Karnataka joined the national movement to revive the population of cheetahs, once extinct in the country. A total of four cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) arrived at Bannerghatta in the wee hours of Saturday from South Africa as part of an approved animal…
Shillong: Meghalay chief minister Conrad K Sangma has emphasised a long-term vision of positioning Shillong as a regional hub for IT services, innovation, and AI-led governance solutions, supported by infrastructure development, improved connectivity, and integrated ecosystem planning.Industry leaders committed to providing continued guidance and implementation support to the CM’s proposal during the National Association of…
Sumit Kumar reveals why ‘Eena Meena Deeka’ song brings back childhood memories; ‘My father performed it at almost every stage show’ Singer Sumit Kumar recently revisited some of his fondest childhood memories while appearing on the music reality show Indian Idol. The son of legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar became nostalgic after contestant Manraj performed…
MCG officials direct timely completion of works, improved garbage collection during ward 4 inspection Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka on Wednesday directed officials to complete development works within stipulated timelines, maintain quality standards for the construction of stormwater drains and roads, and ensure timely garbage collection in ward 4 during an inspection of ongoing…
Jaipur: Four schoolchildren sustained minor injuries after a private school bus carrying students overturned near Khejrawas in the Jobner area of Jaipur Rural Friday. Police said all the injured children were taken to hospital, treated and later discharged.Jaipur Rural SP Hanuman Prasad Meena said the accident occurred after the bus reportedly developed a steering malfunction,…
Ultraviolette has announced a new ownership benefit programme. Called ‘Kill the Petrol Bill’, the initiative offers cashback benefits to buyers of the Ultraviolette F77 and X-47 based on the usage of their previous petrol-powered two-wheelers.Under the scheme, customers can receive cashback equivalent to the kilometres covered on their old motorcycle or scooter over the last…
