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Six lakh babies born with anomalies each year, but no national registry to track them
NEW DELHI: Every year, nearly 6 lakh babies in India are born with congenital anomalies. Yet, the country has no national registry to track them. Read More
Iran war: Flights from West Asia resume, bring stranded Indians home
NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India. Read More
Doping crisis grows, doctors told to be careful while prescribing
NEW DELHI: Used syringes found in stadium washrooms. Athletes failing dope tests. And now, doctors are being told to check what they prescribe. Read More
Delhi govt sets up 50 centres for ‘Pink Saheli’ cards; distribution from Tuesday
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has set up around 50 centres across the city to facilitate the issuance of the “Pink Saheli” cards and the distribution process will commence from Tuesday. Read More
IndiGo Plans 10 Special Relief Flights From Jeddah To India For Stranded Passengers
IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday coordinating with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah for stranded passengers. Read More
Dhurandhar 2 outperforms Yash’s Toxic in early US bookings
The March 19 mega clash may still be weeks away, but the overseas box office has already begun picking sides. Read More
Yash’s Toxic has made almost Rs 600 crore from pre-business
Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups hasn’t hit theatres yet, but if veteran producer G Dhananjayan is to be believed, the film has already clocked staggering numbers. Read More
Anubhav Sinha reacts to Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift row
Amid the ongoing debate around actors demanding fixed 8–9 hour shifts, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha weighed in during a recent chat, offering a measured and practical take on the controversy. Read More
Quote of the day by Heath Ledger
His Joker in The Dark Knight remains iconic, a haunting performance that earned him a posthumous Oscar. At first, the role terrified him, driving him into isolation as he studied the character until fear became fuel for transformation. Read More
Saturday Night Live criticised for ‘hurtful’ Tourette’s sketch
The condition is “not a joke”, the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees Can See Record Salary Jump Even With A Low Fitment Factor?
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Discussion around the 8th Pay Commission has largely centred on one figure, the fitment factor. Read More
Gold Prices Hit A New High: Should You Buy More Or Wait?
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Gold is back in focus. As tensions escalate between the United States, Israel and Iran, investors have rushed towards safer assets. Read More
Gold Prices Surge (Mar 2), Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Major Cities
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24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices climbed on Monday, tracking renewed safe-haven demand amid heightened US-Iran tensions and a marginal softening in the US dollar. Read More
Tata Punch EV Facelift: What We Like & What We Don’t
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Tata Punch EV Facelift is perhaps the only car where prices have dropped significantly with a refresh, as Tata. Read More
As Bitcoin Volatility Persists, Investors Turn To Stablecoins & DeFi: What You Need To Know
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Bitcoin still sets the tempo for the crypto assets market. However, it no longer defines the entire orchestra. Read More
UNESCO and Royal Enfield launch 4th edition of The Great Himalayan Exploration in Himachal Pradesh
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Royal Enfield have announced the fourth edition of The Great Himalayan Exploration, a collaborative motorcycling expedition dedicated to documenting and preserv Read More
Antarctica21 unveils Magellan Discoverer, the Americas’ first hybrid-electric expedition Ship
Antarctica21 has announced the launch of Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship constructed in the Americas. Read More
Karnataka restarts tiger reserve safaris in Bandipur & Nagarahole amid debate over human-wildlife conflict
Safari operations have resumed in Karnataka’s Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves following a temporary suspension, with the Forest Department reinstating services under reduced duration and capped vehicle numbers. Read More
Six lakh babies born with anomalies each year, but no national registry to track them
NEW DELHI: Every year, nearly 6 lakh babies in India are born with congenital anomalies. Yet, the country has no national registry to track them. Read More
Iran war: Flights from West Asia resume, bring stranded Indians home
NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India. Read More
Doping crisis grows, doctors told to be careful while prescribing
NEW DELHI: Used syringes found in stadium washrooms. Athletes failing dope tests. And now, doctors are being told to check what they prescribe. Read More
Delhi govt sets up 50 centres for ‘Pink Saheli’ cards; distribution from Tuesday
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has set up around 50 centres across the city to facilitate the issuance of the “Pink Saheli” cards and the distribution process will commence from Tuesday. Read More
IndiGo Plans 10 Special Relief Flights From Jeddah To India For Stranded Passengers
IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday coordinating with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah for stranded passengers. Read More
Dhurandhar 2 outperforms Yash’s Toxic in early US bookings
The March 19 mega clash may still be weeks away, but the overseas box office has already begun picking sides. Read More
Yash’s Toxic has made almost Rs 600 crore from pre-business
Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups hasn’t hit theatres yet, but if veteran producer G Dhananjayan is to be believed, the film has already clocked staggering numbers. Read More
Anubhav Sinha reacts to Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift row
Amid the ongoing debate around actors demanding fixed 8–9 hour shifts, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha weighed in during a recent chat, offering a measured and practical take on the controversy. Read More
Quote of the day by Heath Ledger
His Joker in The Dark Knight remains iconic, a haunting performance that earned him a posthumous Oscar. At first, the role terrified him, driving him into isolation as he studied the character until fear became fuel for transformation. Read More
Saturday Night Live criticised for ‘hurtful’ Tourette’s sketch
The condition is “not a joke”, the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees Can See Record Salary Jump Even With A Low Fitment Factor?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Discussion around the 8th Pay Commission has largely centred on one figure, the fitment factor. Read More
Gold Prices Hit A New High: Should You Buy More Or Wait?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold is back in focus. As tensions escalate between the United States, Israel and Iran, investors have rushed towards safer assets. Read More
Gold Prices Surge (Mar 2), Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Major Cities
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices climbed on Monday, tracking renewed safe-haven demand amid heightened US-Iran tensions and a marginal softening in the US dollar. Read More
Tata Punch EV Facelift: What We Like & What We Don’t
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Tata Punch EV Facelift is perhaps the only car where prices have dropped significantly with a refresh, as Tata. Read More
As Bitcoin Volatility Persists, Investors Turn To Stablecoins & DeFi: What You Need To Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bitcoin still sets the tempo for the crypto assets market. However, it no longer defines the entire orchestra. Read More
UNESCO and Royal Enfield launch 4th edition of The Great Himalayan Exploration in Himachal Pradesh
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Royal Enfield have announced the fourth edition of The Great Himalayan Exploration, a collaborative motorcycling expedition dedicated to documenting and preserv Read More
Antarctica21 unveils Magellan Discoverer, the Americas’ first hybrid-electric expedition Ship
Antarctica21 has announced the launch of Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship constructed in the Americas. Read More
Karnataka restarts tiger reserve safaris in Bandipur & Nagarahole amid debate over human-wildlife conflict
Safari operations have resumed in Karnataka’s Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves following a temporary suspension, with the Forest Department reinstating services under reduced duration and capped vehicle numbers. Read More
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Rubio Says Military Op In Iran Targets Missile, Naval Capabilities As Sixth American Soldier Dies
Israel says strikes in Tehran hit intelligence hubs and missile launchers as officials expect Iran’s ballistic fire to drop within 24 hours. Read More
Dhurandhar 2 outperforms Yash’s Toxic in early US bookings
The March 19 mega clash may still be weeks away, but the overseas box office has already begun picking sides. Read More
She votes for herself, becomes mayor and approves her own liquor licence: Inside America’s town of one
In the far northeastern corner of Nebraska lies Monowi, a legally incorporated American village with a distinction unmatched anywhere else in the world. Its population stands at exactly one. Read More
Six lakh babies born with anomalies each year, but no national registry to track them
NEW DELHI: Every year, nearly 6 lakh babies in India are born with congenital anomalies. Yet, the country has no national registry to track them. Read More
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