Ahmedabad: While lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, and hypertension raise the risk of cardiovascular diseases, they can also lead to neurological diseases, said experts on World Brain Day, observed annually on July 21.This year’s theme is ‘Brain Health: Access to All’, reflecting the need for prevention and early intervention for all classes of society.“A…
Kolkata: Iskcon will start serving cooked midday meals to 309 state schools in Kolkata from Saturday, benefiting around 30,000 children. The programme will be inaugurated by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.Of the 309 schools, 178 are in north Kolkata and 131 in south. The food will be prepared at two common kitchens.An official said more than…
Farah Khan is known for speaking her mind, and she did exactly that on Bharti Singh’s podcast recently when she talked about her twin daughters who are turning 16. “My girls are not allowed to put makeup or wear revealing clothes,” she said simply. And just like that, the internet had opinions. Some parents nodded…
Sshura Khan shares adorable post-surgery video of Arbaaz Khan singing and dancing with daughter in emotional birthday note (Image Credits Instagram) Arbaaz Khan‘s recovery after a recent surgery hasn’t stopped him from bringing his signature fun-loving energy to the hospital room. On the occasion of his birthday, wife Sshura Khan shared an endearing video on…
Considering the wind impact, Mumbai has been placed under a ‘red’ alert. MUMBAI: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Sunday said all Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools will remain closed till Tuesday and that the closure could be extended by another day or two amid relentless rainfall in the city.According to news agency ANI, Tawde said…
Kolkata: IIT Kharagpur associate professor of computer science and technology Saptarshi Ghosh has donated Rs 5 lakh to IIEST, Shibpur, to establish a lecture in memory of his late father, Saibal Kumar Ghosh, a civil engineering professor at the institute.The fund is aimed at enriching the research ecosystem and academic environment of IIEST and honour…
CHENNAI: A total of 1,000 new air-conditioned electric buses would be inducted into MTC in Chennai under the gross cost contract, Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson announced on Monday while presenting the 2006-07 budget.To support the rollout of the new fleet, Rs 500 crore has been earmarked to upgrade electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure…
MUMBAI: Auto financiers are pushing for innovation in lending, with a shift towards embedded finance and partnerships instead of generic EMI products, even as global markets adopt integrated digital credit at the point of sale.Speaking at the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) 5th Finance and Insurance Summit 2026 in Mumbai Rajan Pental, executive director…
Kolkata: In a move designed to prioritise student safety and prevent substance abuse, IIT Kharagpur is introducing a help-seeking policy where any student who seeks medical assistance in good faith — whether for themselves or a peer — will be protected from disciplinary action. This is part of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for substance…
Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s notice asking people to remove encroachments from under flyovers and bridges within seven days has led to fear and demands for rehabilitation among hawkers and shopkeepers who have lived and worked there for decades.The notice says action will be taken under rules if the shops and structures are not removed….
