Representative image (Photo credit: AP) NEW DELHI: 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 fetus and produces hormones essential for sustaining pregnancy.Yet, despite its…
This week begins with a pleasant, steady breeze for you, Taurus. Early days carry a sense of fulfilment. A wish you’ve held quietly may finally move toward completion, and that alone can lift your whole mood. Support from an elder sibling or a senior figure also helps you feel protected. There is warmth in your…
For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change.Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing Survey,…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is implementing an eight-point development plan aimed at transforming the national capital into a sustainable and green city, with a focus on affordable housing, urban mobility, environmental sustainability and heritage conservation, officials said on Saturday.The roadmap was discussed at a recent meeting of the DDA’s Advisory Council, chaired…
Bengaluru metro rail (Representative Image) BENGALURU: A woman jumped onto the track at Rajajinagar Metro station in Bengaluru on Saturday, briefly disrupting Metro services on the Green Line, officials said. The incident took place at around 12.25 pm, according to news agency PTI. According to officials, the woman was rescued safely without sustaining any injuries…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday reportedly issued a notice to K Kavitha over her use of “TRS” for her newly launched party, Telangana Rakshana Sena.The development comes after the poll body reportedly received more than 1,100 complaints over the party’s originally proposed name, Telangana Rashtra Sena. Among those who objected…
International adoption has gained global attention through celebrities who have chosen to grow their families this way. Angelina Jolie adopted children from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam, while Madonna adopted four children from Malawi. Sandra Bullock adopted two children from the United States, whereas Meg Ryan adopted her daughter from China.For families hoping to adopt a…
Oasis tease upcoming 2027 tour ahead of anniversary of live tour 2025 (Instagram) Around the anniversary of their 2025 tour, veteran band Oasis released an announcement on all of their social media platforms that has left fans reeling with excitement. The group has confirmed that they will be returning to the stage in 2027 to…
Gujarat TAT-S Preliminary Examination Result 2026 announced; candidates can download scorecards through SEB official portal The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat, has declared the Gujarat Teacher Aptitude Test – Secondary (TAT-S) Preliminary Examination Result 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their scorecards through the official SEB result portal by logging in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has lavished praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a rare talent capable of rewriting T20 records, while also urging the youngster to stay grounded amid the growing spotlight.The 15-year-old batting prodigy has emerged as one of India’s brightest prospects after his remarkable rise in…
