New research suggests seven hours of sleep is optimal for adults. It is linked to better cognitive function and overall health. Sleeping longer, like nine hours, may indicate underlying issues. Too little sleep also poses health risks. Consistency in sleep schedule is crucial. Regular sleep patterns improve health. Prioritize quality and consistency over just quantity…
Indian badminton star HS Prannoy, currently ranked World No. 34, reflects on his recent performance at the Macau Open and the increasingly competitive landscape of men’s singles badminton. He emphasises the need for a stronger domestic ecosystem in India, highlighting the benefits of internal competition and collaborative training.
The Reserve Bank of India has undertaken a massive overhaul, consolidating over seven decades of regulations into 244 master directions. This significant move eliminates 9,446 circulars, simplifying compliance for lenders and enhancing ease of doing business. The reform aims to clarify rules, including a new digital banking directive requiring explicit consent and transaction alerts.
The Kannauj Forensic Science Laboratory in Uttar Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone by securing the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, marking it as the first in the state. This recognition highlights the laboratory’s dedication to upholding high standards in forensic examination and analysis. The certification enhances the credibility of scientific evidence presented in…
Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Thamma is making waves at the box office. The film, the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), has emerged as a special milestone for Ayushmann, marking his career-best opener on Diwali.
Kussh Sinha believes Sonakshi’s true potential remains untapped due to limited film choices and industry challenges. He emphasizes that actors sometimes make choices that don’t work out and that filmmaking is unpredictable. Despite family pressures, Kussh focuses on doing his work well and staying true to his responsibilities.
The India Young Professionals Scheme ballot opened today, offering Indian citizens aged 18-30 the chance to live and work in the UK for up to two years. With only 3,000 places available, this second and final ballot closes on July 24, 2025.
‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan,’ starring Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor, experienced a significant drop in box office collections during weekdays after a modestly promising opening weekend. The romantic drama earned Rs 8 lakhs on its seventh day, bringing its first-week India net total to approximately Rs 1.76 crore.
BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized protesters at India Gate for raising slogans supporting a slain Naxal commander, accusing them of being influenced by “pollution of Marx and Mao.” The protest, initially against air pollution, saw demonstrators holding posters of Madvi Hidma, leading to arrests by Delhi Police for obstructing personnel and assaulting them.
A Prayagraj police officer, Chandradeep Nishad, was captured on video worshipping floodwater outside his home, as monsoon rains intensify across northern India. Nishad, seen offering milk and flowers to the water he calls “Mother Ganga,” shared the video on Instagram.
