Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research

NORFOLK (US): Most prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37 weeks’ gestation. This is a key finding of a new study, published by my team, in the American Journal of Perinatology. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are found largely in fatty… Continue reading Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research

Three Indian lifters to compete in World Weightlifting Championship Bahrain

Manama [Bahrain], December 6: A three-member Indian team, all women, will be competing in the World Weightlifting Championship in Manama, Bahrain starting from Friday onwards. The tournament, scheduled to take place till December 16, will not witness Tokyo Olympics 2020 silver medalist Mirabai Chanu in action as she has an eye on long-term rehab from… Continue reading Three Indian lifters to compete in World Weightlifting Championship Bahrain

Study finds sleep helps with learning new language

NEW DELHI: Getting those eight hours of sleep can have linguistic benefits, according to a study that found it helped adults speak a new language. While one sleeps, the brain is known to integrate or ‘consolidate’ information learnt during the day with previous knowledge to file it for long-term storage. Researchers, led by those at… Continue reading Study finds sleep helps with learning new language

Uttar Pradesh: Security heightened for Babri anniversary in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 6: Security has been heightened in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya on Friday in view of the 32nd anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. Police personnel, Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) commando have been deployed to ensure law and order in the city. Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police Security for Shri Ram… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh: Security heightened for Babri anniversary in Ayodhya

Markets face volatile trends after RBI policy announcement

MUMBAI: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty turned highly volatile trade after the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy announcement. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 259.67 points to 81,506.19 soon after the announcement. The NSE Nifty also went lower by 87.9 points to 24,620.50. Markets then faced bouts of volatility trading between highs and… Continue reading Markets face volatile trends after RBI policy announcement

34 farmers detained who were heading to Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida to hold protest without permission

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 5: As many as 34 farmers were detained on Wednesday night who were going from zero point to Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida, to hold a protest without taking permission, police officials said on Thursday. “34 farmers were detained late night, who were going from zero point to Rashtriya… Continue reading 34 farmers detained who were heading to Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida to hold protest without permission

Hyundai to hike prices by up to Rs 25,000 from Jan 1

NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Thursday said it will increase prices of its vehicles across model range by up to Rs 25,000 from January 1, 2025. The price increase has been necessitated owing to an increase in input, adverse exchange rate and increase in logistics costs, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in… Continue reading Hyundai to hike prices by up to Rs 25,000 from Jan 1

Araijeet’s four goals hand India 5th title in men’s junior Asia Cup

MUSCAT: Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash to win a hat-trick of titles in the men’s junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday. This was India’s fifth title in the continental tournament, having previously won the crown in 2004, 2008, 2015 and 2023. The… Continue reading Araijeet’s four goals hand India 5th title in men’s junior Asia Cup

Death in severe COVID-19 could be due to cell damage contributing to excess inflammation: Study

NEW DELHI: Organ damage and death due to severe COVID-19 could be because of disruption to the mitochondria, or a cell’s “energy-producing factory”, which contributes to ‘cytokine storm’ — or excessive inflammation commonly seen in these patients, a new study has found. Researchers found that the damage or stress in mitochondria can trigger immune responses,… Continue reading Death in severe COVID-19 could be due to cell damage contributing to excess inflammation: Study

Army soldiers open fire after observing suspicious movement near LoC in J-K’s Poonch

JAMMU: An Army ambush party opened fire after observing suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The troops on ambush duty along the possible infiltration routes picked up suspicious movement near Bagyaldara village late on Wednesday night and fired a few rounds. Simultaneously,… Continue reading Army soldiers open fire after observing suspicious movement near LoC in J-K’s Poonch