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Culture can slow ageing, says study
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NEW DELHI: Want to age more slowly? The answer may lie not just in exercise and diet, but also in a trip to the theatre, museum or even the cinema. Read More
Global breastfeeding rates rise, India yet to arrest decline
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NEW DELHI: Even as exclusive breastfeeding rates have improved globally over the past decade, India continues to lag behind, with the proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months declining from 63. Read More
Whistling At A Minor, Pulling Her Hand Not Automatically Sexual Harassment: High Court
The Madras High Court has observed that whistling at a minor girl and pulling her hand after she failed to respond does not, by itself, amount to sexual harassment or sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Read More
NEET-UG Counselling To Begin On Aug 4, Academic Session From Sept 8
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) The first round of counselling for admission to MBBS and other undergraduate medical courses under the All India Quota will begin on August 4 and the academic session for the 2026-27 batch will commence on September 8. Read More
How Was Abhijeet Dipke’s US Education Funded? RTI Activist Seeks Probe Into Father’s Assets
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RTI activist questions father’s assets, funding children’s US education.
Unregistered CJP’s political party status questioned at Election Commission. Read More
Jon Bon Jovi’s son Romeo Bongiovi on fame and music career
Jon Bon Jovi’s youngest son said he is more interested in building genuine connections with fans than chasing celebrity status as he develops his music career. Read More
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vacation with Elton John
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vacation in France with Elton John. Read More
Salman’s authenticity resonates with Gen Z: ‘Bhai Ke Dohe’ creators
Salman Khan’s authenticity resonates with Gen Z, share creators of ‘Bhai Ke Dohe’, the collection of the actor’s tweets
Salman Khan’s tweets (now X posts) and Instagram captions are a goldmine of quirk, wit an Read More
‘Wrath of the Gods’ filmmaker Justin Hardy passes away
Bafta and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Justin Hardy passed away following a heart attack after completing his final film, ‘Wrath of the Gods’. Read More
Jack Osbourne shares glimpse of his 4-month-old ‘mischievous’ child
Jack Osbourne shared a glimpse of his mischievous daughter. (Image credits: Instagram)
Jack Osbourne, the youngest son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, shared an adorable moment with his four-month-old daughter on Instagram. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
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India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
Personal Finance: 7 Crucial Tax Rules For Equity, Gold And Property Investors
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Capital gains tax varies significantly across asset classes.
LTCG for most assets is 12.5%; short-term gains vary.
Debt funds, gold, real estate face distinct tax rules. Read More
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced By Over Rs 200 In Delhi, Kolkata: Check Revised Rates
The prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata, extending relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. The revised rates came into effect starting Saturday. Read More
ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 | CEO Sumanta Dutta Says Auto Industry Builds More Than Vehicles, It Builds Dreams
India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 31): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand.
MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022.
International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
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Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
Culture can slow ageing, says study
File photo
NEW DELHI: Want to age more slowly? The answer may lie not just in exercise and diet, but also in a trip to the theatre, museum or even the cinema. Read More
Global breastfeeding rates rise, India yet to arrest decline
File photo
NEW DELHI: Even as exclusive breastfeeding rates have improved globally over the past decade, India continues to lag behind, with the proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months declining from 63. Read More
Whistling At A Minor, Pulling Her Hand Not Automatically Sexual Harassment: High Court
The Madras High Court has observed that whistling at a minor girl and pulling her hand after she failed to respond does not, by itself, amount to sexual harassment or sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Read More
NEET-UG Counselling To Begin On Aug 4, Academic Session From Sept 8
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) The first round of counselling for admission to MBBS and other undergraduate medical courses under the All India Quota will begin on August 4 and the academic session for the 2026-27 batch will commence on September 8. Read More
How Was Abhijeet Dipke’s US Education Funded? RTI Activist Seeks Probe Into Father’s Assets
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
RTI activist questions father’s assets, funding children’s US education.
Unregistered CJP’s political party status questioned at Election Commission. Read More
Jon Bon Jovi’s son Romeo Bongiovi on fame and music career
Jon Bon Jovi’s youngest son said he is more interested in building genuine connections with fans than chasing celebrity status as he develops his music career. Read More
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vacation with Elton John
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vacation in France with Elton John. Read More
Salman’s authenticity resonates with Gen Z: ‘Bhai Ke Dohe’ creators
Salman Khan’s authenticity resonates with Gen Z, share creators of ‘Bhai Ke Dohe’, the collection of the actor’s tweets
Salman Khan’s tweets (now X posts) and Instagram captions are a goldmine of quirk, wit an Read More
‘Wrath of the Gods’ filmmaker Justin Hardy passes away
Bafta and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Justin Hardy passed away following a heart attack after completing his final film, ‘Wrath of the Gods’. Read More
Jack Osbourne shares glimpse of his 4-month-old ‘mischievous’ child
Jack Osbourne shared a glimpse of his mischievous daughter. (Image credits: Instagram)
Jack Osbourne, the youngest son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, shared an adorable moment with his four-month-old daughter on Instagram. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
Personal Finance: 7 Crucial Tax Rules For Equity, Gold And Property Investors
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Capital gains tax varies significantly across asset classes.
LTCG for most assets is 12.5%; short-term gains vary.
Debt funds, gold, real estate face distinct tax rules. Read More
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced By Over Rs 200 In Delhi, Kolkata: Check Revised Rates
The prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata, extending relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. The revised rates came into effect starting Saturday. Read More
ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 | CEO Sumanta Dutta Says Auto Industry Builds More Than Vehicles, It Builds Dreams
India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 31): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand.
MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022.
International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
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Japan earthquake aftermath: Woman dies of heat stroke in parked car; toll rises to 36
Workers inspect debris of the Kinparo inn, founded in 1910, for conservation of a possible rebuilding in Yatsushiro, southern Japan
An elderly woman apparently died of heat stroke while sheltering in her car, after the massive earth Read More
Culture can slow ageing, says study
File photo
NEW DELHI: Want to age more slowly? The answer may lie not just in exercise and diet, but also in a trip to the theatre, museum or even the cinema. Read More
Global breastfeeding rates rise, India yet to arrest decline
File photo
NEW DELHI: Even as exclusive breastfeeding rates have improved globally over the past decade, India continues to lag behind, with the proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months declining from 63. Read More
Jon Bon Jovi’s son Romeo Bongiovi on fame and music career
Jon Bon Jovi’s youngest son said he is more interested in building genuine connections with fans than chasing celebrity status as he develops his music career. Read More
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