News that keep you updated
Inside the digestive tract lives the gut microbiome, a vast community of bacteria, fungi and other microbes. Each type of microbe needs a different kind of fuel. Charu Dua puts it simply, “The human gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi and microorganisms, is heavily reliant on dietary variety.” When meals repeat…
Eid ul Fitr 2026 Confirmed: Morocco, Egypt, Belgium to Celebrate on Friday, March 20 In a rare moment of near-global alignment, countries across North Africa, the Middle East and even Europe have officially announced that Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan for millions of Muslims…
We value speed and simplicity. Traditional harmoniums require space, regular tuning, and care, which can feel like a lot in a fast-paced digital lifestyle. Web harmoniums, on the other hand, are instantly accessible. You just open your laptop, launch a browser, and start playing. There is no setup or maintenance involved, making the entire experience…
FILE – The Social Security Administration’s main campus is seen in Woodlawn, Md., Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) When the first Social Security cheques of 2026 start landing on January 14, nearly three-quarters of the US will experience a familiar but quietly consequential ritual. A new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) kicks in, lifting monthly…
A dull kitchen knife, in addition to being very inconvenient, can, in fact, be very unsafe to use. When knives get dull, you have to apply much pressure in order to slice through the vegetable you are chopping, and this, in turn, can make the knife slip, leading to injuries. It is thought that a…
BENGALURU/MUMBAI: RRP Semiconductor, a BSE-listed company, is suddenly distinguishing itself in the global craze for semiconductors. The company stands out as an anomaly in India’s fast-evolving semiconductor narrative-drawing intense attention not for technological breakthroughs or manufacturing scale, but for its stock price surge that has sharply defied conventional valuation logic. Little known until recently, even…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has sparked fresh debate around Virat Kohli’s Test retirement with an emotional Instagram post that has resonated widely among fans. Posting on Saturday, Sidhu wrote, “If God granted me a wish I’d say bring Kohli out of his retirement & make him…
IndiGo on Wednesday announced that it will start levying revised fuel charges ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 10,000 on domestic and international flights from April 2, following the rise in jet fuel prices.The move comes as jet fuel prices for scheduled Indian airlines have risen by around 8.5% in April, though the increase has…
Researchers have developed a clear nail polish that makes long fingernails conductive, allowing them to interact with capacitive touchscreens. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Anyone who’s tried typing on a phone with nails that are long knows how difficult it can be. From sloping finger angles to frequent typing errors, manicures and touchscreens haven’t ever been…
Brian Bennett (PTI Photo) Sikandar Raza could not contain his excitement as Brian Bennett pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss West Indies captain Shai Hope in their Group 1 Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium. The Zimbabwe skipper was visibly pumped up, celebrating animatedly after the Chevrons removed…
