T’gana CM calls on PM Modi in Delhi, seeks Centre’s nod for 2nd phase of Hyderabad metro project

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and sought approval for the expansion of Hyderabad metro rail project and funding for the Musi river redevelopment in the city, among others. During the meeting held on Wednesday, the Chief Minister told Modi that the previous government in… Continue reading T’gana CM calls on PM Modi in Delhi, seeks Centre’s nod for 2nd phase of Hyderabad metro project

Kedarnath Dham to repopen from May 2 for pilgrims

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India]: On the occassion of Mahashivratri, Badrinath – Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) announced that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 at 7 am. Lord Bhairavnath will be worshipped on April 27. While the Panch Mukhi Doli of Baba Kedar will depart from Shri Omkareshwar Temple Ukhimath… Continue reading Kedarnath Dham to repopen from May 2 for pilgrims

Women likely to embrace mix of natural and lab-grown diamonds in jewelry trends: Report

New Delhi [India]: Women may begin incorporating a mix of natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds (LGD) into their jewellery collections, leading to a gradual increase in the adoption of LGD-studded jewelry, according to Kotak Institutional Equities report. This shift is expected to be influenced by factors such as education levels, disposable income, and evolving fashion… Continue reading Women likely to embrace mix of natural and lab-grown diamonds in jewelry trends: Report

Giant glaciers pulverised Earth’s ancient rocks, setting the stage for complex life

PERTH: Imagine floating in space, gazing on a frozen white orb. The ball hangs in the void, lonely and gleaming in the light from its star. From pole to equator, the sphere is covered in a thick crust of ice. In orbit around the white planet is a single cratered moon. You are gazing on… Continue reading Giant glaciers pulverised Earth’s ancient rocks, setting the stage for complex life

In Bihar, PM Modi promotes ‘Makhana’ as global superfood, gets felicitated with foxnut garland

Bhagalpur (Bihar) [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that he eats the “superfood” Makhana (foxnut) “at least 300 out of 365 days” and called for the production on a global scale of the traditional crop of Bihar that has emerged as a staple part of breakfast in cities across the country. “Now Makhana… Continue reading In Bihar, PM Modi promotes ‘Makhana’ as global superfood, gets felicitated with foxnut garland

Telangana tunnel accident: Rescuers managed to reach accident location, but unable to locate trapped

NAGARKURNOOL (TELANGANA): In a significant development, a team of experts engaged in rescuing the eight persons who have remained trapped for the past five days in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel were able to reach the end of the tunnel and return, a senior police official said on Wednesday. The teams so far were able… Continue reading Telangana tunnel accident: Rescuers managed to reach accident location, but unable to locate trapped

In a first, AIIMS Delhi docs treat rare parasitic twin condition in 17-year-old boy

NEW DELHI: Doctors at AIIMS Delhi have successfully removed two extra lower limbs hanging out of the abdomen of a 17-year-old boy, a procedure they claimed was conducted for the first time at the premier hospital. The doctors said the condition is known as ‘incomplete parasitic twin’, and going by medical literature, only 40 such… Continue reading In a first, AIIMS Delhi docs treat rare parasitic twin condition in 17-year-old boy

The gold price has surged to record highs. What’s behind the move?

CRAWLEY (AUSTRALIA): The gold price has surged to a new all-time high above USD 2,900 an ounce this month. It has risen by 12 per cent since the start of the year and clearly outperformed US and Australian stock markets. The US stock index S&P500 is up 4 per cent and the ASX 200 has… Continue reading The gold price has surged to record highs. What’s behind the move?

Why do we fall for wellness scams? Our cultural biases, myths often to blame

Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar has renewed interest in Belle Gibson’s infamous wellness scam, reminding us how vulnerable we can be to deception. While Gibson’s scheme eventually collapsed, her story highlights how fraudsters can exploit our psychological and cultural biases to lure us into wellness traps. Part of our culture includes the shared mythologies and symbols… Continue reading Why do we fall for wellness scams? Our cultural biases, myths often to blame

Apple set to revamp iPhone design with “significant” changes this year

Washington [US]: Apple is planning to introduce significant changes to the iPhone’s design language later this year, according to a report obtained by Mac Rumours. The reports claim that the iPhone’s design is “starting to change significantly” this year, with major updates expected for both the standard and Pro models. The leak suggests that “iPhone… Continue reading Apple set to revamp iPhone design with “significant” changes this year