Blood pressure management for 3 years could reduce risk of cognitive decline: Study

NEW DELHI: Aggressively managing blood pressure for over three years could provide sustained benefits in preventing cognitive decline, a new study has found. Published in the journal Neurology, the results showed that intensive blood pressure control for three and a half years continues to significantly reduce risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia long after… Continue reading Blood pressure management for 3 years could reduce risk of cognitive decline: Study

Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi

NEW DELHI: Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat when he logged his second victory in the Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee (Netherlands) defeating Vincent Keymer of… Continue reading Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi

Exicom sees a boost as major auto brands go for EV expansion

NEW DELHI: Electric vehicle charging solutions maker Exicom TeleSystems sees a boost to its business from the expansion in EV portfolios by major brands and uptake of the technology in overseas markets as well, a top official of the company said. While speaking at the Bharat Mobility International Expo, Exicom managing director Anant Nahata told… Continue reading Exicom sees a boost as major auto brands go for EV expansion

Odisha CM hikes risk allowance of SOG jawans from Rs 8,000 to Rs 25,000 per month

BHUBANESWAR: Lauding the role played by Odisha’s Special Operation Group (SOG) in the anti-Maoist operation in neighbouing Chhattisgarh, where 14 Maoists were killed, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a three-fold hike in the risk allowance of SOG jawans. The jawans of the elite anti-naxal force, the SOG, will now get a risk… Continue reading Odisha CM hikes risk allowance of SOG jawans from Rs 8,000 to Rs 25,000 per month

Adani Group committed to increasing investment in UP: Gautam Adani

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited the Maha Kumbh on Tuesday along with his wife Preeti Adani and said that his group is committed to increasing investment in Uttar Pradesh. “There are immense opportunities in Uttar Pradesh, and the state government is working in the right direction for development. The Adani… Continue reading Adani Group committed to increasing investment in UP: Gautam Adani

‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram’ to premiere at Maha Kumbh on Wednesday

Prayagraj: The Hindi version of the Indo-Japanese animated film ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram’ is set to premiere at Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. The special screening of the animated film will take place at 10:00 AM at the Divya Prem Sewa Camp, Sector 6, near Netra Kumbh. Social Welfare Minister Aseem Arun will grace… Continue reading ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram’ to premiere at Maha Kumbh on Wednesday

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

SYDNEY: Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In a survey of 71,922 people across 68 countries, our global team of 241 researchers has found most people have… Continue reading Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Muscle fat can increase risk of heart disease, regardless of BMI, study finds

NEW DELHI: Fat stored in muscles can damage blood vessels and increase risk of hospitalisation or death due to heart disease, regardless of body mass index, according to a new study. Researchers, led by those at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, US, found that every one per cent increase in muscle fat was associated with an… Continue reading Muscle fat can increase risk of heart disease, regardless of BMI, study finds

Timbertales, A Luxurious New Escape, Opens in Coorg

SPREAD ACROSS 100 ACRES: arks a new milestone in luxury destination BENGALURU, India, Jan. 22: Timbertales Luxury Resort, nestled amidst the lush forests of Coorg, is delighted to announce its grand opening this January. This much-anticipated retreat with 71 villas, spread across 100 acres, is designed to pamper, soothe, and offer an oasis of serenity… Continue reading Timbertales, A Luxurious New Escape, Opens in Coorg

Pilgrims throng Kinnar Akhara at Maha Kumbh, members say sect ‘sealed right to spirituality’

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: Having faced stiff resistance when they tried to register an ‘akhara’ for transgender persons 10 years ago, the camp of their sect at the ongoing Maha Kumbh is now flooded with pilgrims queuing up for blessings. More than 3,000 trans persons, most of them abandoned by their families, are residing in the akhara… Continue reading Pilgrims throng Kinnar Akhara at Maha Kumbh, members say sect ‘sealed right to spirituality’