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NEW DELHI: At least four people were injured after they jumped to escape a fire that broke out on Sunday morning in parked two-wheelers at a house in Bhajanpura. According to Delhi Fire Services, “The fire department received a call at 2 am about a fire in four two-wheelers parked in the ground-floor parking lot…
Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has opened up about a period when he “didn’t want to see himself in the mirror” and felt he “was going to die”, describing a breakdown during his time as a commentator that he links to years of racism and colour-based remarks.Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India in…
Biocon staffer jumps to death from office building in Bengaluru BENGALURU: A 26-year-old employee with Biocon allegedly jumped to his death from the fifth floor of the biopharmaceutical company building on Hosur Road in Electronics City Phase II Tuesday. The reason is yet to be ascertained.The deceased is Anant Kumar, a resident of Banashankari, south…
The Kotharis have travelled to 14 countries in four years From Vadodara and Ahmedabad, a small band of 70-plus Indians is rewriting the script of retirement – skydiving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, even trekking across Antarctica’s frozen expanse.Gautam Kothari, 74, has lost vision in one eye. His wife Beena, 72, cannot walk long distances. Together,…
A leading doctor from AIIMS Delhi is advising patients to think twice before opting for antibiotics for sore throats, as the majority are caused by viral infections that antibiotics can’t treat. A scratchy throat triggers panic and quick pharmacy visits. Many people reach for antibiotics within hours. A recent social media video by Dr Priyanka…
When it comes to exercise, walking and jumping are two popular forms, especially for women. Women often see greater health gains from exercise than men, even with less time or effort. A large study of over 400,000 adults found women reduce death risk by 24% with moderate activity like walking, compared to 18% for men….
Jumping rope and running, both of these are cost-efficient aerobic exercises, and are known to improve stamina, heart-health, and overall fitness. While each offers a wide range of benefits, their efficiency and impact can differ. So, which one is better suited for a 10-minute work-out routine? Jumping rope benefits Jumping rope, also known as skipping,…
The US has responded to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil by imposing tariffs on Indian goods. (AI image) Hit by Ukraine’s drone attacks, Russia’s oil refineries are reeling – but India has turned this crisis in Russia into an opportunity. The substantial price difference between Russian and Middle Eastern oil has attracted Indian…
