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NEW DELHI: India’s double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker on Monday said she has made key equipment changes ahead of the Asian Games and World Championships, hoping the adjustments will improve her medal prospects at the two major events.After a patchy 2025 season, Manu revealed she has switched back to her old Pardini Armi pistol for…
(Image via Getty: Nick Emmanwori) With only days left before the Big Game, there is no room for costly injuries. Being careful is key. Unfortunately, Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori tweaked his ankle during Wednesday’s practice. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the rookie safety injured his ankle while defending a pass late in practice….
Seeking to ease procedural hardship in search-related tax cases, the finance bill has proposed a calibrated approach to block assessments for third parties, alongside changes to standardise limitation timelines — moves experts say could reduce disproportionate compliance burdens and bring greater predictability to the process.Under the existing framework, when tax authorities uncover undisclosed income belonging…
Sarees, suits and readymade garments made of Man-Made Fiber (MMF) in addition to premium cotton apparel are set to get a shade cheaper with nominal price reductions. With incentives rolled out for textile manufacturing, some relief is expected from fabric and garment makers in textile and apparel pricing, though the impact is unlikely to be…
Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a new turnover-linked framework to define what qualifies as a material related party transaction (RPT), shifting from a fixed cap-based approach in a bid to resolve ambiguities and streamline compliance under the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) norms.The regulator has also revised audit committee approval thresholds for RPTs executed…
NEW DELHI: Twelve years after UPA govt enacted the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, followed by its rollout by NDA regime, a feeling seems to be growing among certain quarters in govt that some of its key provisions may need a relook in light of experience gathered during its enforcement.Sources in govt said ambiguities in the…
High uric acid is not just a joint issue; it’s a reflection of how well the body handles waste and inflammation. When uric acid builds up, it forms crystals in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and fatigue. Nutritionist Sonia Narang recently shared practical ways to balance uric acid through simple food swaps and mindful…
While genetic predisposition and environmental exposure still remain important, awareness has grown that there are modifiable lifestyle factors also with a causative role in thyroid carcinogenesis. Prevention is therefore not only possible but essential.Several epidemiological investigations have established obesity as a standalone risk factor for differentiated thyroid cancer. Mechanisms postulated include chronic low-grade inflammation, hyperinsulinemia,…
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to…
The muscles of glutes, hamstrings and calves become more active when you walk uphill, compared to walking on flat surfaces. The energy expenditure from walking uphill or using a treadmill incline, depends on the slope angle, and ranges between 17% and 50% more than walking on flat ground. The resistance from walking uphill, enables you…
