Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence, announces Trump

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and the first-ever Hindu elected to the US Congress, would serve as Director of National Intelligence in his second term. A four-term Congresswoman, 2020 presidential candidate and NYT bestselling author, Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in… Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence, announces Trump

Air quality in parts of Delhi remains ‘severe’, residents face breathing issue

New Delhi [India]: A thick layer of smog enveloped parts of Delhi and adjoining area on Wednesday evening as air pollution continued to remain high. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Akshardham area recorded an he Air Quality Index (AQI) of 466, categorised as ‘severe’ as of 5.00 pm. Earlier, the AQI… Continue reading Air quality in parts of Delhi remains ‘severe’, residents face breathing issue

Changes to gut composition linked with rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests

NEW DELHI: Changes in gut microbes could be related with an onset of rheumatoid arthritis, eventually translating into symptoms that can be diagnosed, according to a study. In individuals who developed the autoimmune condition, researchers found that the most changes, or “instabilities”, in specific strains of gut bacteria involved in inflammation were seen 10 months… Continue reading Changes to gut composition linked with rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests

Indian Open golf to be held in March, to carry same prize money

NEW DELHI: The 2025 edition of Hero Indian Open, a part of the DP World Tour, will take place from March 27-30 and will carry a prize money of USD 2.25 million, the same as this year’s edition, according to the Indian Golf Union. “The Indian Open is the property of the Indian Golf Union… Continue reading Indian Open golf to be held in March, to carry same prize money

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency: Trump

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),” Trump… Continue reading Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency: Trump

Disruption in liver-brain communication behind overeating, Study claims

NEW DELHI: Working odd hours or night shifts was found to disrupt signals liver sends to the brain telling it if eating is happening in sync with the body’s clock, a result that researchers said could help treat the negative effects of eating at unusual times, such as overeating. Eating at irregular times is said… Continue reading Disruption in liver-brain communication behind overeating, Study claims

Motorsports has little support in India but spectators can change it: new FMSCI chief

CHENNAI: The new FMSCI chief Arindam Ghosh conceded that motorsport was an expensive proposition in India with very little support but if more spectator interest could be generated, it could bring in the much-needed finances to take it to a different level. Ghosh, a former rally driver, became the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of… Continue reading Motorsports has little support in India but spectators can change it: new FMSCI chief

MicrobioTx Unveils the FIRST Fingerprick-based Test to Profile Gut Microbiome

Bangalore, Karnataka, India: MicrobioTx, a new-age gut microbiome company, announced the commercial availability of Gut Function Test (GFT) that profiles gut microbiome with just a few blood drops. With this test, gut microbiome profiling, which was earlier only possible by stool sample, will now be possible with a finger-prick without the need of collecting stool… Continue reading MicrobioTx Unveils the FIRST Fingerprick-based Test to Profile Gut Microbiome

Google Photos launches new “updates” page to track activity in shared albums

Washington [US]: Google Photos is rolling out a new feature aimed at enhancing how users track and engage with changes in their shared albums. The new ‘Updates’ section, which is currently being introduced on both Android and iOS, will allow users to easily stay on top of activity in shared albums and conversations, ensuring a… Continue reading Google Photos launches new “updates” page to track activity in shared albums

Humans may have caused 1.5 deg of warming if time before industrial era is counted, study finds

NEW DELHI: Humans may have already caused 1.5 degrees of global warming when measured from a time before the industrial revolution, a new study has found, suggesting that the planet could be closer to the Paris Agreement’s warming limits than previously thought. Countries involved in signing the Paris Agreement are expected to pursue efforts to… Continue reading Humans may have caused 1.5 deg of warming if time before industrial era is counted, study finds