Obesity rise plateaus in developed nations and accelerates in developing nations
Global analysis of obesity trends from 1980 to 2024 in 200 countries and territories using data from 4,050 population-based studies reveals that framing obesity as a single global epidemic masks the highly varied dynamics across countries and age gr….
The 5 Best Indian Restaurants in the U.S., According to Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri shares his picks for the best Indian restaurants in the U.S., spotlighting five standout spots serving everything from lamb kebabs to chicken tikka masala..
Street sellers and private physicians fuel antibiotic overuse
Limited access to medical professionals and irresponsible prescribing practices are contributing to antimicrobial resistance in low-resource settings..
PHAROS: 4 agents, 60 seconds, 1 missed drug safety signal away from disaster
PHAROS is a 4-agent system built with Elasticsearch that automates pharmacovigilance. It detects adverse drug safety signals using WHO-standard analysis, generates regulatory reports, and sends critical alerts in under 60 seconds..
Kerala CM suspense may end today, Congress wraps up final huddle
Congress leadership is nearing a decision to end Kerala's week-long Chief Minister deadlock after internal party discussions. Senior leaders, including Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, are expected to finalize the successor to the Left Front's decade-long rule. The pr….
True North exits Fedbank Fin in a Rs 385.4-cr block deal
The fund sold about 2.57 crore shares, or 6.86% of its total equity. Nomura India Equity Fund was the buyer of these shares. Fedbank shares ended 1.9% lower at ₹149.51 on Tuesday..
Zero tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regime
Salaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perquisites. The new rules for Tax Year 2026-27 allow for tax-free benefits on items like meal coupons and gadget reimburseme….
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spend
While consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptions and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for austerity could threaten to derail that recovery, said executives ….
Containing war impact on growth, current account: PMO stitching up plan to boost foreign fund flow
Officials at both the finance ministry and Niti Aayog are identifying economic opportunities presented by the Iran conflict, as well as gauging the impact of the surge in global oil prices on the economy under different price bands. Niti Aayog will likely dra….
India raises gold, silver import tariffs to 15%; revises customs duty on precious metal findings
India has raised effective import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% to curb bullion imports and support the rupee. The Finance Ministry also revised customs duty rates for gold, silver and platinum findings, while setting concessional rates for precious metal….
Video pitch, assessment, socials scan—hiring goes beyond CVs
The CV is clearly losing its position as the main document that decides who moves forward. Hiring teams now lean more on assessments, video introductions and digital footprints to judge skills, communication and workplace fit..
Misadventure happens from across border, we’re ready to quell it: Navy chief-designate after Munir’s warning
Responding to Pakistan's warning, Indian Navy chief-designate Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stated that India is prepared to counter any "misadventure" from across the border, emphasizing that such actions originate from there. He highlighted India's stanc….
Rahul 'strongly dissents' on next CBI director's selection; talks concluded in just 5 minutes
Rahul Gandhi registered a strong dissent against the CBI director selection process, calling it a "biased exercise" and a "mere formality." He alleged the government denied him crucial information, including candidate appraisal reports, preventing a meaningfu….
Sebi may relax norms for select agri commodity F&O contracts
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a pilot program to allow select agricultural commodity derivatives to trade as cash-settled instruments before mandatory physical settlement. This initiative aims to boost liquidity and market con….
ECLGS 5.0 set to boost mid-sized banks with strong MSME focus
The new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to boost mid-sized banks. These banks have a larger share of loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises. The scheme aims to facilitate significant credit flow. Government guarantees will encourage l….
Could Pilates retreats replace your annual yoga getaway?
For years, travellers seeking movement, relaxation and a change of scenery turned to yoga retreats. Now the options are expanding as Pilates enters the scene. This core-centred workout is the star of restorative escapes all over the world — but what sets them….
Where to eat bunny chow in Durban, the city's beloved curry-in-a-loaf dish
South Africa’s distinctive curry-in-a-loaf dish began life as a portable meal for Indian labourers and has since put its sunny seaside home city on the food map..
Actis restarts Nxt-Infra sale process, appoints Ambit
Interest in road assets has been buoyant in India lately, driven by the availability of a large number of assets that attract large institutional investors, including pension and sovereign wealth funds..
Auto Inc stares at stress in Bharat as signs of slowdown emerge
India's largest tractor makers and a motorcycle company anticipate declining sales due to poor monsoon conditions, risking stress in the rural auto industry. Mahindra forecasts 5% growth, while Escorts expects a 2-3% decline. .
Blackstone-backed Ventive doubles down on luxury hospitality with ₹2,000 cr push
With a ₹2,000 crore expansion, Ventive Hospitality aims to capitalize on luxury travel demand. The firm operates 13 assets and plans to grow by focusing on large luxury projects and acquisitions in key markets like Goa, Sri Lanka and the Maldives..
90% of mature AI adopters cut BPO spends, says Z47-OpenAI report
The report, The India AI Edge: How India Uses AI, based on OpenAI’s India usage data and a survey of more than 100 CXOs, found that more than a third of mature adopters have cut outsourced work by over 25%. It also said that most additional AI spending is not….
Lightspeed eyes new India fund; plans smaller corpus of $300-350 million
The venture capital firm, which was initially looking to raise as much as $500 million for its fifth India fund, has now cut the target size to around $300-350 million, the people said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are private..
Companies fish for cyber cover as AI liability risks surface
Indian companies are turning to cyber insurance for protection against AI risks. Concerns about AI agents going rogue or chatbots providing incorrect information are driving this trend. Insurers are adapting their underwriting models to assess AI exposure. Th….
SC likely to hear petitions challenging sections of India’s first privacy law this month
The petitioners are the Reporters' Collective, the Editors Guild of India, the National Campaign for People's Right to Information, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan, human rights and transparency activist Venkatesh Nayak and journalist Geeta Seshu. Among other ….
India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee
India has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb imports and reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves. The new structure includes a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess..
Dalal Street sees sharp selloff as rising oil and dollar rush hurt sentiment
The Indian rupee hit a record low for the second consecutive day, while key equity indices experienced their biggest single-day fall in six weeks. This decline was triggered by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace talks, which pushed oil prices higher, and P….
Annapurna Bhandar, free bus travel for women to be rolled out from June
The government has also announced that women will be able to travel free in state-run buses from June 1. Reports suggest that the transport department is considering a “pink ticket” or zero-fare ticketing model for its implementation..
