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File photo: Dr Nisha Verma Dr Nisha Verma has drawn national attention after a tense exchange during a recent US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on abortion pill safety. During the hearing, Republican Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly questioned Verma on whether men can get pregnant, a line of questioning that quickly…
Real estate developers in Kolkata have urged the Centre to use the Union Budget to recalibrate housing policies to reflect rising land and construction costs, calling for higher tax benefits for homebuyers and a long-pending revision of the affordable housing definition to revive demand, especially in the mid-income segment, PTI reported.With the Budget set to…
Shashi Tharoor joins the trend. NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor surprised the internet in the most charming way possible by revealing his inner Swiftie. Showing that even veteran lawmakers with overflowing schedules have time for pop culture, Tharoor recently shared a playful Instagram reel dancing to Taylor Swift’s hit track ‘The Fate of Ophelia.’The…
Life in the wild is never constant; animals adapt quickly if they are to survive. Climate change, the reduction of habitats, and human interference are factors that are increasingly affecting natural populations. While certain species adapt well in the wild and can survive easily, others struggle even to survive among the different natural conditions they…
Artisans from Bihar arrange tilkut at a workshop near Notun Bazar in Kolkata Kolkata: Every year, they make their winter sojourn to the ‘City of Joy’, travelling over 500km from Bihar to spread some sweetness and warmth among the diaspora in Kolkata, who long for their home, especially as the new year kicks in. For…
Medical inflation is the most pressing concern at the moment. By Srikanth KandikondaAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, stakeholders across sectors are sharpening their focus on measures that can strengthen economic resilience and citizen welfare in the coming year. In the healthcare and insurance space, expectations are anchored in a sustained commitment to…
Washington Sundar (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: In a major blow to the India T20I team, less than a month before the World Cup, all-rounder Washington Sundar is racing against time to be fit for the multi-nation event which begins on February 7. The 26-year-old is all but certain to miss the five-T20I series vs New…
Rajkot: India’s KL Rahul, left, and Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered a frank assessment after India’s seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI, conceding that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has struggled to make a telling impact despite being given repeated chances, while also pointing out…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an important update for candidates appearing in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 from West Bengal.According to an official post shared by NTA on X, several candidates from West Bengal submitted requests regarding the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, 2026. After reviewing these requests,…
In a captivating video by Farah Khan, Vir Das’s Mumbai residence offers a delightful glimpse into his personal sanctuary, starkly different from his charismatic public image. The space boasts an artistic flair while exuding a warm, rustic charm, showcasing his collection of nature-inspired artifacts. Fans couldn’t help but admire the authentic, cozy atmosphere of his…
