Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Indian women’s team gear up for semi-final clash against Japan

Patna (Bihar)[India], November 18 (ANI): The stage is set for a thrilling Semi-Final encounter between India and Japan in the Womens’ Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Both teams have put on impressive displays throughout the tournament to advance to the semi-final and they will battle under the lights tomorrow to decide which team advances to the… Continue reading Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Indian women’s team gear up for semi-final clash against Japan

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, early childhood may heighten autism risk, study suggests

NEW DELHI: Exposure to air pollution during periods critical for brain development — latter trimester of pregnancy or early childhood — could significantly heighten autism risk, according to a study. Researchers reviewed previously published studies and found that common air pollutants, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides, can trigger complex biological processes that… Continue reading Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, early childhood may heighten autism risk, study suggests

Nearly 182 million children in low-, middle-income countries lack access to nurture: Lancet study

NEW DELHI: In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), three-fourths of those aged three or four years lack — nearly 182 million children — access to adequate nurture, thereby risking healthy development, according to a new series paper, published in The Lancet journal. The series builds on the foundation of the first 1,000 days of life… Continue reading Nearly 182 million children in low-, middle-income countries lack access to nurture: Lancet study

One of ‘Pather Panchali’s pivotal characters Uma Dasgupta dies at 84

KOLKATA: Uma Dasgupta, who immortalised the role of ‘Durga’ in Satyajit Ray’s iconic film ‘Pather Panchali’ died at a private hospital here on Monday, family sources said. The 84-year-old actor, who had been suffering from cancer for a long time, is survived by her daughter, they said. Having been cast in the role of Durga… Continue reading One of ‘Pather Panchali’s pivotal characters Uma Dasgupta dies at 84

PM Modi interacts with world leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit

RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with several world leaders, including from Brazil, Singapore and Spain, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit here. The Prime Minister was warmly received by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is hosting the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. “Looking forward to… Continue reading PM Modi interacts with world leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit

4.0 magnitude tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat

Kutch (Gujarat) [India]: A tremor of 4.0 magnitude hit the Gujarat’s Kutch district on Monday night, the National Center for Seismology said. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor was recorded at 8.18 pm and was centred around the Kutch region at a depth of 10 km. No casualty was reported in the… Continue reading 4.0 magnitude tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat

PM Modi and other world leaders pose for a family photo at G20 summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], November 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China’s President Xi Jinping, and other leaders posed for a family photo at the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit. The photo was taken following the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. The official spokesperson of the… Continue reading PM Modi and other world leaders pose for a family photo at G20 summit

””Gracias, Rafa””: Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup

MALAGA (SPAIN): Rafael Nadal’s impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 from the moment it begins Tuesday in southern Spain. If that weren’t already obvious, just glance at the banner measuring 28,000 square feet (2,600 square meters) — about half the size of a football field — that wraps around the soccer… Continue reading ””Gracias, Rafa””: Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup

Uttarakhand: Badrinath Dham closes for winter

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India]: The doors of Shri Badrinath Dham located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district have been closed for winter on Sunday at 9:07 PM. On the occasion of closing of the doors of Badrinath Dham, Badrinath temple was decorated with 15 quintals of marigold flowers. The entire Badrinath Dham reverberated with the devotional tunes of… Continue reading Uttarakhand: Badrinath Dham closes for winter

Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary witnesses surge in migratory birds

Morigaon (Assam) [India]: With the onset of the winter season, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district has witnessed a surge in arrival of migratory birds. The arrival of migratory birds has been initiated to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary which is also known as the ‘Home of one-horned rhinoceros’. According to the officials of Pobitora… Continue reading Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary witnesses surge in migratory birds