India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…
NEW DELHI: From MRI machines and CT scanners to surgical implants and critical care equipment, India’s dependence on imported medical devices is continuing to grow despite years of efforts to boost local manufacturing.Imports of medical devices rose 17% in the last financial year to nearly Rs 89,000 crore, up from Rs 76,000 crore the previous…
You may feel restless and a bit lazy, an odd mix. One part of you wants to stay in bed, the other wants to do something bold and prove yourself. That’s the Moon tugging at your balance, while Mars gives you sudden spurts of drive. Use the drive, not the irritation.Your confidence rises through action….
NEW DELHI: Blind users struggle with navigating unfamiliar indoor spaces, reading signs or understanding visual cues. And, most people take this for granted. This problem is what pushed 20-year-old Nimar Sharma, a student at Chitkara University on the outskirts of Chandigarh, to build Blind Bridge, an accessibility-focused app that aims to make everyday navigation easier…
The roughly 59,000-year-old molar tooth was found in Chagyrskaya Cave. Image credit: Zubova et al., 2026, PLOS One, CC-BY 4.0 In the past, it was the case that Neanderthal was used to describe an abbreviation for someone who was unsteady or dumb. The image we had of them was that of hulking figures whizzing across…
MI and CSK players after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Mumbai Indians hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings ahead of their high-profile IPL 2026 clash, citing the depth and experience in Mumbai’s squad.Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Mumbai Indians (MI) tonight, May 2, 2026, at the M. A….
Do you feel that you have an anger issue and at the same time you have that compassionate, loving, nurturing feeling inside you? if you ever feel these types of emotions then you should not take it normally because this is not a normal feeling, which you are carrying with you. This means you are…
G7 leaders on Wednesday agreed to strengthen cooperation to reduce their dependence on China for critical minerals, unveiling plans to coordinate stockpiling, boost recycling and create a new platform with an expanded role for the International Energy Agency (IEA).The move comes as Western nations seek to secure supplies of minerals crucial for defence, artificial intelligence,…
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 34 of IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, with focus on Virat Kohli, who is closing in on a major milestone.One more record loading for Virat Kohli Kohli, the highest run-scorer in IPL history with 8,908 runs, needs 92…
A growing number of preschoolers are entering classrooms unfamiliar with basic book handling, with many instinctively swiping pages like touchscreens. Surveys in the UK and US point to rising early screen exposure and declining shared reading at home. Experts warn that shifting digital habits may reshape attention, language development, and early literacy foundations. Classrooms once…