India sees close to 25 million births every year, among the largest maternal and newborn populations on Earth. In the past two decades, the country has seen a visible improvement with maternal mortality dropping sharply, now estimated at 88 deaths per lakh live births, a significant reduction from earlier decades. Simultaneously, institutional deliveries have increased…
All of Earth’s deepest ocean trenches are located in the Pacific Ocean, a result of intense tectonic plate subduction. Image Credits: Google Gemini As one considers the deepest parts of our planet, it would seem likely that such depths should be distributed randomly around the Earth’s surface, with perhaps some deep abysses located along the…
The proposal was suggested by the Reserve Bank of India and is currently under active consideration by the Finance Ministry. Looking to tackle foreign outflows and preserve forex, the government is weighing a major cut in the tax burden imposed on foreign investors investing in domestic bonds. Policymakers are looking to bring the country’s framework…
Alia Bhatt turned heads at Cannes Film Festival with her elegant peach gown, earning praise from mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor who called it “Perfection.” Several celebrities including Karan Johar also applauded her looks. Alia will next be seen in ‘Alpha’ releasing July 10, 2026, followed by ‘Love & War’ in January 2027. Alia Bhatt made her…
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, also known as Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, has officially released the Bihar Paramedical admit card 2026, today, May 14, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026 can now download their hall tickets from the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The admit…
Australia captain Pat Cummins has strongly denied claims made senior Australian cricketers could consider skipping the home summer to participate in lucrative overseas franchise leagues.According to report in The Age a group of Australia’s leading players, including Cummins, may seek no-objection certificates (NOCs) to feature in South Africa’s SA20 tournament in 2028 if they are…
An ornate Roman pan, unearthed in Staffordshire, offers a unique glimpse into life on the empire’s frontier. Image Credits: Portable Antiquities Scheme from London, England, via Wikimedia Commons The Romans also had their own way of commemorating their travels, even before the invention of digital photography and refrigerator magnets. In 2003, an amateur archaeologist using…
Amavasya has a great religious significance among Hindus. The day is considered as the most sacred day, which is dedicated to worship ancestors or forefathers. The day is also celebrated as Shani Jayanti and this day is going to be observed on Amavasya tithi so it will be obsered as Shani Amavasya. This month, Shani…
The First Layer reframed interiors as an evolving process, where material, craft, and context come together over time The almond-coloured walls of HōmAnAn were lined with bespoke artefacts, sculptural furniture, and quiet details that revealed themselves slowly. It was within this immersive setting that The First Layer, a collaboration between HōmAnAn and Understorey, unfolded. The…
Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar took a swipe at Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis over his recent motorcycle ride to the Vidhan Bhavan MUMBAI: Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar took a swipe at Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis over his recent motorcycle ride to the Vidhan Bhavan, calling it a publicity exercise and questioning its…
