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Many people are startled to notice their urine turning red or pink after eating beetroot. This harmless change, known as beeturia, occurs when the body fails to break down betanin, the natural pigment in beets fully. While beeturia is usually nothing to worry about, it can occasionally signal underlying issues such as iron deficiency or…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday directed their officials to accelerate negotiations on a “mutually beneficial” agreement for the promotion and protection of investments, with the matter taking centre stage during their summit meeting in New Delhi.A joint statement said the leaders also underscored both the current and future scope…
NEW DELHI: India’s plan to acquire another five squadrons of the S-400 Triumf air defence systems as well as a large number of its surface-to-air missiles for already inducted systems, which performed exceedingly well during Operation Sindoor, are likely to figure in discussions during the Modi-Putin summit here on Dec 5.However, India is yet to…
US technology giants Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP and Intel have jointly opposed demands from Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to allocate spectrum in the 6GHz band for mobile services, instead urging that the entire band be reserved for Wi-Fi use, reported PTI.In a joint response to Trai’s consultation paper for the next round of…
The government is considering a plan to allow global tenders for a wide range of patented medicines — spanning weight-loss, cancer, cardiac and diabetes treatments — to support procurement for central healthcare agencies such as the armed forces’ medical services and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIS).The plan is aimed at securing essential treatments that…
The government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current cap of 74 per cent, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin.The Winter session is scheduled from December 1 to 19 and will…
Completing treatment for breast cancer is an important and emotional milestone, bringing a deep sense of relief, hope, and renewed strength. Yet, it’s also natural to feel concerned about the possibility of the cancer returning, as recurrence can occur months or even years after remission. Staying informed and aware is one of the most powerful…
From the moment they’re born, experts emphasize that parents should introduce the concept of consent during everyday activities like diaper changes. By narrating every step and giving toddlers minor options, such as which toy to bring to the changing table, caregivers can instill a sense of personal agency. “There has been a lot of focus…
Team Varanasi faced unexpected hurdles at the star-studded GlobeTrotter event held at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad on Saturday evening. Despite an impressive setup featuring a massive screen, director SS Rajamouli was unable to play a glimpse of his upcoming film due to repeated technical glitches, that left him visibly emotional on stage. Rajamouli apologises…
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state Assembly member, won the New York City mayoral race last week, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo by nearly 10 percentage points. His victory makes him the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor-elect, a milestone that has already drawn opposition from some Republican lawmakers in Washington, DC, who have…
