New Delhi [India], April 26: India is witnessing a positive trend in job growth, according to the latest World Bank report. Since the 2021-22 fiscal year, employment in the country has grown at a faster pace than the working-age population, the report highlighted. A significant aspect of this growth is the rising participation of women… Continue reading Employment in India grown faster than working-age population: World Bank report
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Researchers review past studies, say ‘mind blanking’ is distinct with unique brain activity
NEW DELHI: (Apr 25) Mind blanking is a distinct state of mind, with unique neural and cognitive properties, according to a research article. Often experienced after performing tasks requiring sustained focus, mind blanking can include lapses in attention and memory and sometimes, a temporary absence of inner speech. Writing in the article, published in the… Continue reading Researchers review past studies, say ‘mind blanking’ is distinct with unique brain activity
Even light exercise can help slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer’s: Study
Washington DC [US]: Researchers at University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University have found that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise could be valuable tools in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The new research, published as two papers in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, describes the results of the EXERT… Continue reading Even light exercise can help slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer’s: Study
Fleming admits that CSK might have got it wrong at auction table
CHENNAI: (Apr 26) Half the IPL battle is normally won at auction table but in case of Chennai Super Kings, the seeds of their struggles this season were sown on that very evening in Jeddah many months ago, when they failed to get the best assortment of players. Long-time head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that… Continue reading Fleming admits that CSK might have got it wrong at auction table
Restoring, re-releasing ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ has been an emotional journey: producer Vinay Sinha’s family
NEW DELHI: (Apr 25) The re-release of “Andaz Apna Apna” in theatres on Friday after a long and meticulous restoration process has been an emotional journey for the family of late Vinay Sinha, the producer of the 1994 cult hit. The Rajkumar Santoshi-directed comedy, which featured an ensemble cast of Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karisma… Continue reading Restoring, re-releasing ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ has been an emotional journey: producer Vinay Sinha’s family
Airspace curbs: DGCA issues advisory to airlines on passenger handlingsteps due to longer flights
NEW DELHI: (Apr 26) Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday issued an advisory to airlines on providing proper communication and in-flight catering services to passengers as international flights are having longer flying time due to the Pakistan airspace closure. Pakistan has closed its airspace for Indian airlines, resulting in longer flying hours for their international flights,… Continue reading Airspace curbs: DGCA issues advisory to airlines on passenger handlingsteps due to longer flights
Infants may be able to identify new object at age 15 months from hearing about it, study suggests
NEW DELHI: (Apr 24) Infants as young as 15 months old could identify an object they have learned about from listening to adults talk about it — even if the object remains hidden, a new study has found. While adults are known to be able to learn new words for objects never seen first-hand, researchers… Continue reading Infants may be able to identify new object at age 15 months from hearing about it, study suggests
‘Gilmore Girls’ fame Lauren Graham joins cast of Colleen Hoover adaptation ‘Reminders Of Him’
Washington [US], April 25: Actress Lauren Graham, who is best known for portraying Lorelai Gilmore on the comedy drama TV series ‘Gilmore Girls’, has joined the cast of ‘Reminders of Him’, Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the novel by ‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover. She will be starring alongside Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, and… Continue reading ‘Gilmore Girls’ fame Lauren Graham joins cast of Colleen Hoover adaptation ‘Reminders Of Him’
Gold will remain most optimal hedge in 2025 and 2026 amid stagflation, recession, debasement and US policy risks: J P Morgan
New Delhi [India], April 25: Global investment banking giant JP Morgan has reaffirmed its bullish stance on gold, projecting it as the most optimal hedge through 2025 and 2026 amid mounting risks of stagflation, recession, currency debasement, and U.S. policy uncertainties. “For investors, we think gold remains one of the most optimal hedges for the… Continue reading Gold will remain most optimal hedge in 2025 and 2026 amid stagflation, recession, debasement and US policy risks: J P Morgan
My country’s interests will always come first: “Hurt” Neeraj breaks silence on criticism for inviting Arshad to ‘NC Classic’
New Delhi [India], April 25: India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra hit back at critics and trolls who targeted him and his family for inviting Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to participate in Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, set to be held in Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium on May 24. During a press conference on Monday, Neeraj revealed that… Continue reading My country’s interests will always come first: “Hurt” Neeraj breaks silence on criticism for inviting Arshad to ‘NC Classic’