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Cholesterol often gets a bad reputation, but it plays a crucial role in the body. It helps build healthy cells, produces essential hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and aids digestion through bile production. The focus should not be on eliminating cholesterol entirely but on maintaining a healthy balance between its two main types: LDL (low-density…
NEW DELHI: India’s economic dashboard is getting a long-overdue makeover in early 2026. From GDP and retail inflation to industrial output, several major measures of economic activity will be updated to reflect how people live, earn and spend today. A new index to track the booming services sector — from logistics to digital platforms —…
India has emerged as the frontrunner in renewable energy progress across South and Southeast Asia, outpacing coal and setting an example for the region, according to a recent report by S&P Global Ratings. As per news agency ANI, the study noted that India’s strong policy framework, advancing technology adoption and robust private investment are fuelling…
Malaria is one of the most serious infectious diseases worldwide, caused by protozoan parasites of the Plasmodium genus. Among these, Plasmodium falciparum is the most dangerous species, leading to the most severe cases and the highest mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The infection is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito,…
The relentless march of artificial intelligence is no longer a distant forecast; it is actively rewriting the rules of employment. Across sectors, tasks once safeguarded by human oversight, from basic data processing to first-line technical support, are increasingly ceded to algorithms, leaving traditional roles exposed. Accenture recently laid off thousands of employees globally over the…
Having arthritis may be problematic, particularly if joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation disrupt daily life. Osteoarthritis is an incapacitating whole joint disease leading to severe pain and disability with huge healthcare burden. There are no disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs that have been approved, and therefore much of the attention is geared toward addressing modifiable risk factors…
Copper demand in the United States and India is set to outpace China over the next ten years, even as growth slows in the world’s biggest consumer of the metal. While China will continue to lead the market, analysts say that other regions and factors are likely to play a bigger role in shaping global…
The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to lift revenue growth in India’s organised apparel retail sector by about 200 basis points this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second consecutive year, according to Crisil Ratings. The assessment is based on an analysis of nearly 40 organised…
PM Modi addresses armed forc NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of celebrating Diwali with India’s armed forces on Monday, visiting the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. During the visit, he interacted with Naval personnel aboard the aircraft carrier, praising their dedication and drawing a vivid comparison between…
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, but only if Beijing agrees “to do things” for the United States. These concessions include buying more US soybeans, halting restrictions on rare earth minerals, and other security concerns. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, “They’re paying…
