Hindi gains global prominence, fosters inclusivity: UN envoys

UNITED NATIONS: Hindi has gained global prominence, transcending geographical boundaries to become a widely appreciated language that fosters inclusivity, UN ambassadors have said, as they emphasised the need to promote it to connect and empower people worldwide. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN organised a special event in the UN headquarters on Friday… Continue reading Hindi gains global prominence, fosters inclusivity: UN envoys

How stress is fundamentally changing our memories, finds study

Toronto [Canada]: Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) revealed that stress alters how our brain encodes and retrieves aversive memories, and they developed a potential new method for restoring adequate memory specificity in persons suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you stumble during a presentation, you might feel stressed the next time… Continue reading How stress is fundamentally changing our memories, finds study

Consumer staple demand recovers in rural areas, urban areas witness slowdown: Report

New Delhi [India], November 23: In the second quarter of FY25 (2QFY25), consumer staples exhibited contrasting demand trends with rural and semi-urban markets, including Tier-3 and Tier-4 cities, showed a recovery in demand trends, urban centres, metros, and Tier-1 cities experienced a slowdown, according to the systematix institutional equities report. This divergence reflects the varied… Continue reading Consumer staple demand recovers in rural areas, urban areas witness slowdown: Report

COP29 draft deal proposes rich countries give $250 billion in climate finance

Baku [Azerbaijan]: A new COP29 draft finance deal on Friday proposes rich countries commit USD 250 billion a year to help vulnerable nations cope with the warming planet and to accelerate the global switch to renewable energy. The new draft outcome text called for the overall climate financing goal to reach at least USD 1.3… Continue reading COP29 draft deal proposes rich countries give $250 billion in climate finance

Scooter sales outpace motorcycle segment so far by 18.4 pc YoY growth in FY25: Motilal Oswal

New Delhi [India], November 23: The two-wheeler (2W) segment, particularly scooters, registered strong growth this year in the country, outpacing the motorcycles segment, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. The report highlighted that the scooter segment within internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers posted 18.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth year-to-date (YTD) in FY25. In… Continue reading Scooter sales outpace motorcycle segment so far by 18.4 pc YoY growth in FY25: Motilal Oswal

India to host Kho Kho World Cup with IOA’s support

New Delhi [India]: India is set to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup at the iconic IGI Stadium in New Delhi from January 13-19, 2025, marking a landmark moment in the world of traditional sports. In a major boost to the tournament, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially confirmed its partnership with Worlthe… Continue reading India to host Kho Kho World Cup with IOA’s support

93 per cent of Indian executives anticipate cyber-budget increase in 2025, 74 per cent strengthening cybersecurity posture: PwC Report

New Delhi [India], November 23: Indian organisations are significantly ramping up their cybersecurity investments amid rising digital threats, according to PwC report. 93 per cent of Indian executives plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in 2025, with 17 per cent expecting increments of 15 per cent or more, a 1 per cent rise from last… Continue reading 93 per cent of Indian executives anticipate cyber-budget increase in 2025, 74 per cent strengthening cybersecurity posture: PwC Report

UP bypolls: NDA candidates ahead in six seats, SP leads in three

LUCKNOW: The BJP and its ally RLD were leading in six of the nine Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats where bypolls were held earlier this week while the Samajwadi Party was ahead in the remaining three, Election Commission trends showed on Saturday. The BJP was in the lead in Kundarki, Khair, Ghaziabad, Phulpur and Majhawan seats,… Continue reading UP bypolls: NDA candidates ahead in six seats, SP leads in three

Pets, street animals suffer as pollution levels rise in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Rising pollution levels in Delhi are impacting pets and street animals, causing health issues and behavioural changes that have concerned pet owners and animal welfare activists, veterinarians said. Many animals are experiencing respiratory problems, with symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, and chest congestion attributed to the city’s worsening air quality, they… Continue reading Pets, street animals suffer as pollution levels rise in Delhi

BJP-led Mahayuti walks away with Maharashtra, oppn INDIA to bag Jharkhand

NEW DELHI: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance looked set for a runaway victory in Maharashtra, scoring an emphatic win over a tottering MVA, while the opposition INDIA bloc was poised to bag Jharkhand on Saturday, according to trends on the Election Commission website. As votes were counted for the assembly polls held earlier this month, India’s… Continue reading BJP-led Mahayuti walks away with Maharashtra, oppn INDIA to bag Jharkhand