LUCKNOW: (Jun 12) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday called child labour a “curse” and urged citizens to unite against the practice by ensuring that every child receives education, security and dignity. Taking to social media platform X on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, the CM stressed that only through… Continue reading Adityanath says child labour a curse, calls for collective resolve to protect children
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Study finds genes influencing one’s sensitivity to environment, symptoms of mental disorders likely to express
NEW DELHI: A study has uncovered genes that govern how sensitive one is about their environment, levels of which can influence symptoms they present of mental disorders. An international team of researchers, led by those at King’s College London, UK, analysed nearly 10,900 pairs of identical twins from 11 studies and examined how changes in… Continue reading Study finds genes influencing one’s sensitivity to environment, symptoms of mental disorders likely to express
Indian stocks open flat on Wednesday; Sensex, Nifty both marginally up
New Delhi [India], June 11: Indian stock benchmarks traded largely steady with upward bias on Wednesday, extending gains for the fifth day, taking positive cues from strong economic fundamentals such as comfortable inflation levels, firm economic growth parameters. Firm global cues also lent support to the Indian stock indices. At the time of filing this… Continue reading Indian stocks open flat on Wednesday; Sensex, Nifty both marginally up
Katrina Kaif appointed global brand ambassador for Maldives
MALE: (Jun 10) Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has been appointed as the global brand ambassador for Maldives, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) announced on Tuesday. The MMPRC, also known as Visit Maldives, announced Kaif, 41, as the new face of the ‘Sunny Side of Life’, a new campaign to promote the island… Continue reading Katrina Kaif appointed global brand ambassador for Maldives
“Folks-your Test captain”: Shubman Gill poses for official photo ahead of England series
London [UK], June 11: India’s newly crowned Test captain, Shubman Gill’s photoshoot, took centre stage as the modern-day giants continue to bolster their preparations for the five high-stakes Tests in England, marking the commencement of a new dawn. After batting wizards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bid adieu to Test cricket last month, India was… Continue reading “Folks-your Test captain”: Shubman Gill poses for official photo ahead of England series
India and Malaysia hold 10th Navy-to-Navy Staff talks in Kuala Lumpur to boost maritime cooperation
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 11: The Indian Navy delegation, led by Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha, NM, participated in the 10th Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks with the Royal Malaysian Navy held in Kuala Lumpur on June 10. The Royal Malaysian Navy delegation was led by First Admiral Harisundar Rajoo, Senior Director, Operations and Training. During the talks,… Continue reading India and Malaysia hold 10th Navy-to-Navy Staff talks in Kuala Lumpur to boost maritime cooperation
Constitution is quiet revolution empowering marginalised: CJI Gavai
NEW DELHI: (Jun 11) Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai has described the Constitution as a “quiet revolution etched in ink” and a transformative force that not only guarantees rights but actively uplifts the historically oppressed. Speaking at the Oxford Union on the theme ‘From Representation to Realisation: Embodying the Constitution’s Promise’ on… Continue reading Constitution is quiet revolution empowering marginalised: CJI Gavai
Study finds statins, which lowers cholesterol, could bring down death rate in patients with sepsis
NEW DELHI: Statins, which are drugs that help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, could lower the death rate by nearly 40 per cent for critically ill patients with sepsis, a study has found. Sepsis, in which the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection with an exaggerated inflammation response, can cause organ damage and be life-threatening. Statins… Continue reading Study finds statins, which lowers cholesterol, could bring down death rate in patients with sepsis
Nifty, Sensex open higher; investors await outcome of US-China trade talks
New Delhi [India], June 10: Indian stock markets continued their upward trend on Tuesday morning, with benchmark indices opening in the green. However, market participants appear to be in a “wait and watch” mode ahead of the outcome of the US-China trade talks in London. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,196.05, gaining 92.85 points… Continue reading Nifty, Sensex open higher; investors await outcome of US-China trade talks
‘Outer Banks’ actor Jonathan Daviss to star as Snoop Dogg in biopic
Washington DC [US], June 10: ‘Outer Banks’ actor Jonathan Daviss is all set to play the lead role in Snoop Dogg’s biopic. The film producers include Snoop Dogg, Brian Grazer, and Death Row Pictures president Sara Ramaker, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Craig Brewer, known for helming such films as ‘Hustle & Flow’ and ‘Dolemite… Continue reading ‘Outer Banks’ actor Jonathan Daviss to star as Snoop Dogg in biopic