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On the International Day of Older Persons, we must look beyond longevity and ask a more important question: How are our older people living?Oct 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons, a day that gives us an opportunity not merely to celebrate longevity, but to reflect on what it means to grow…
The shift in approach follows a recovery in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, India’s oil refiners are changing tactics to procure crude from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow channel of water has been effectively shut since the start of the…
India’s Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru celebrates winning his Men’s Compound Individual bronze medal match. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India added another medal to their Asian Games 2026 tally on Thursday as Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru secured bronze in the men’s individual compound archery event at Aichi-Nagoya.Ganesh produced a dominant performance in the bronze-medal match, defeating…
Isabella GarryPhoto: Society for Science When Isabella Garry learned that microplastics can enter the human body through food, water and the air, she began looking for a solution that went beyond simply avoiding plastic. The seventh-grader from Central Middle School in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, tested natural plant compounds in a laboratory-made stomach environment to see…
Upasana Singh has alleged that she was issued a show-cause notice after publicly supporting Ranveer Singh during the controversy surrounding his exit from Don 3. The CINTAA General Secretary questioned why her decision to stand by a fellow member became an issue within the association, arguing that supporting an artiste facing an industry dispute was…
For many Indians who move to the US, obtaining a Green Card represents years of effort, uncertainty and sacrifice. But for Bharathi Ramesh, giving up that hard-earned permanent residency became part of a very different decision: returning to India to build the company she had long wanted to pursue. Ramesh recently shared her journey on…
The Bombay high court expressed concern over the Election Commission’s SIR process after several names were removed. PANAJI: The Bombay high court Wednesday came down heavily on the Election Commission and said it was “perturbed” by the SIR process followed by the panel.Questioning EC regarding the provisions of Representation of People Act, 1950 and the…
BIS hallmarking serves as a system for determining the purity of precious metal articles. (Image for representative purpose only) Gold hallmarking, a sign that allows you to verify the purity of the gold you are purchasing, has become costlier. And, the fallout of that is that there is a possible rise in fraudsters who are…
GST collections cross Rs 2 lakh crore India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections once again crossed the Rs 2 lakh crore mark in September, rising 14.7% year-on-year to Rs 2.04 lakh crore, according to government data. The increase was driven by higher revenue from both domestic transactions and imports.Revenue from domestic transactions grew…
India’s Prasidh Krishna (ANI Photo) MUMBAI: In a slight worry for India conjuring the busy cricket season ahead, it has emerged that fast bowler Prasidh Krishna will miss the third and final ODI against West Indies, to be played at Mullanpur in Chandigarh on Saturday (October 3) due to a hamstring injury.Prasidh bowled only five…
