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May 25 is World Thyroid Day. It shines a spotlight on a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that quietly controls some of the body’s most essential functions. From metabolism and heart rate to fertility, mood, weight, and energy levels, the thyroid plays a role far bigger than its size suggests. Yet, despite affecting millions…
King Charles (Image: Wikipedia) There are some quotes that feel less like statements and more like quiet confessions. They do not arrive with dramatic language or grand declarations. Instead, they sound like thoughts that have lived inside someone for a long time before finally being spoken aloud. This reflection from King Charles belongs to that…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She also stressed the need to give confidence to people and that “India cannot afford fear mongering.”Her remarks came as fuel prices saw a fresh round of…
NEW DELHI: India, which harboured nearly 8% of global biodiversity within only about 2.4% of the world’s land area, emerged as the leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) for granting access to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge under a global protocol, accounting for 60% of all such certificates issued worldwide, a…
Supreme Court (Image credit: ANI) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed disappointment over the National Testing Agency’s handling of repeated paper leak incidents, observing that the agency appeared to have failed to learn from previous controversies despite multiple directions issued by the court.Hearing petitions seeking reforms in the examination system, the apex court sought responses…
Cats tie the knot (Image generated by AI; for representational purposes) If you thought wedding season couldn’t get any wilder, think again. This May, a pair of four-legged lovebirds – Olive and Bubbles – are officially tying the knot, and they’re doing it with all the shenanigans of a full-blown shaadi. Welcome to the Meowrriage…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities recommends buying Varun Beverages Ltd, and Elecon Engineering Company Ltd as the top stock picks for the May 25, 2026 week. The expert also shares his outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty:Varun Beverages LtdVBL has…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill during IPL 2026. (AP Photo) New Delhi: Less than two months before the 2026 T20 World Cup, Shubman Gill was dropped from India’s squad. Elevated as vice-captain for the Asia Cup, the right-handed batter failed to produce the returns, prompting the think tank to take the tough call. Tipped to…
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: This year, Norway Chess returns to the capital city of Oslo for the first time, after spending 13 consecutive years finding its footing in Stavanger. In another change, this will not be World No. 1 and five-time World Champion…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the online application process for recruitment to various posts in different central government departments and ministries. A total of 194 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC recruitment portal, upsconline.nic.in.According to the official notification, the…
