Latest News, Updates & Breaking Headlines
Since April 2, following Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement, the currency has depreciated by 5.5%. (AI image) The rupee continued its downward journey against the US dollar on Thursday, slumping to a record low of 90.43 in early trade. The Indian rupee crossed the significant 90-level barrier against the US dollar on Wednesday, reaching an intra-day…
When you have your blood pressure checked, you receive two numbers, such as 120/80. Most people assume that they are both just part of the same measurement and don’t understand what each one represents. It’s important to know the difference because they represent different parts of the heart’s pumping mechanism as well as how good…
Rage bait has been crowned as the Word of the Year, 2025, by Oxford University Press. The phrase was chosen after a three-times surge was noted in its usage online, signaling “a deeper shift in how we talk about attention—both how it is given and how it is sought after—engagement, and ethics online.“The term is…
The Union government has issued new directives requiring messaging apps to enforce SIM card verification and automatically log out web-based sessions every six hours. This means that users will be barred from accessing their services if they do not have a physical SIM card originally used to register for the app present in their device….
Reality star Kim Kardashian recently discovered ‘low brain activity’ in the frontal region during a scan, potentially linked to chronic stress from studying for the California bar exam. This news follows her earlier revelation of an aneurysm diagnosis. Despite the findings, doctors assure no elevated Alzheimer’s risk, noting her positive outlook. Kim Kardashian has found…
Frequent urination is a symptom many people experience at some point in life, often caused by harmless factors such as urinary tract infections, increased fluid intake, an overactive bladder, or age-related changes. However, when urination becomes persistent or occurs without an obvious cause, it can raise concern about more serious underlying conditions, including cancer. While…
Cats are known for their playful antics, graceful movements, and expressive faces, but one feature often overlooked is their whiskers. Far from being mere decorative hairs, whiskers are highly sensitive tactile tools that allow cats to explore their environment, judge distances, and communicate their emotions. Many pet owners, thinking whiskers are like regular fur, may…
China’s control over rare earth elements did not happen overnight. It is the result of decades of investment across every stage of the chain — from mining and reserves to processing and technology — giving Beijing significant influence in its trade dispute with Washington. These 17 minerals are essential for defence equipment such as fighter…
What ISI Bill 2025 means for ISI Kolkata. Image credit: isical.ac.in In September, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) put the draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025 into the public domain. What followed was not routine academic commentary but a coordinated pushback from faculty, staff and students across the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)…
That quiet moment before landing, when the cabin lights dim and everyone prepares for touchdown, often comes with one small but firm instruction: “Please keep your window shade open.” It sounds like a casual request, but in aviation nothing is casual. This simple action helps your eyes adjust, supports the cabin crew’s situational awareness and…
