Extreme poverty nearly alleviated in India: SBI research

As the poverty rates in the country declined below 5 percent in 2024, a research study by State Bank of India also highlighted that the extreme poverty in the country has been reduced to minimal.......

The Lawyer Who Won Mahua Moitra's Heart

Four-time Odisha MP Pinaki Misra's wedding to firebrand TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a quiet, intimate ceremony that chose privacy and tradition over fanfare, was a reflection of his personal style. ......

Faulty PSLV fails to launch earth observation satellite

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday failed to put its earth observation satellite in orbit after its trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket developed a fault minutes......

Experts say regular health check-ups must amid rising heart attacks

Reports of people getting heart attacks while dancing, driving or taking a walk, have increased in recent months raising concerns over the condition's unpredictability. Doctors and public health......

Lasik Surgery Market Eyes 2X Growth In 5 Years

India currently performs around 6,00,000 to 7,00,000 laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (Lasik) and refractive procedures a year, and the uptake is accelerating. Kindly note the image has......

Inflation cools to 6-year low of 3.16% in April

Retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April mainly due to subdued prices of vegetables, fruits, pulses, and other protein-rich items, creating enough room for the......

Volume, margin gains likely to rev up M&M

A robust show during the March quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25) and hopes of a strong demand momentum have led to an upward revision of Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M’s) earnings. Photograph: Rajesh......

Development potential, cash flows to ensure growth for Macrotech in FY26

Macrotech Developers (Lodha), the country’s second-largest listed real estate company, exceeded its 2024-25 (FY25) guidance, aided by a strong pre-sales performance in the January–March quarter......

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023. IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan. More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023. This......

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shonet Anthony Barretto/Facebook Before turning to film-making, Shonet Anthony Barretto was a choreographer who......

India to go all out to win bid for 2036 Olympic Games

'As India intends to host the (2036) Olympics, we are not just strengthening our infrastructure capabilities, but our intellectual and research preparedness too.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

'You will be welcome in Saudi Arabia as that respect and welcome is to everyone from all around the world' Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIFA.com  Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's......