A study led by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has provided the first direct observational evidence of how Blue Straggler Stars form. Published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, the research examined…
Prediabetes and obesity among adolescent school children in Chennai have risen sharply over 17 years, a new study reports. Researchers compared data from 954 students aged 12-19 surveyed in 2023 with 1,080…
The Centre is considering a phased, state-wise finalisation of the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification for the Western Ghats after five draft notifications failed to reach consensus since 2014. The current expert…
HDFC Pension has opened 1.5 lakh NPS accounts for Zomato's gig workers and 500 for Urban Company's, using the e-Shram platform for KYC. Unlike salaried employees, gig workers lack an employer-employee relationship,…
Javagal Srinath, the former India pace spearhead, has emphasised the need for a group of fast bowlers to share the workload and prevent injuries. Speaking at a panel discussion on Saturday, he…
An NGO in Coimbatore has planted over 300 bamboo saplings of 16 species around Vellalore and Kolarampathy lakes to prevent encroachment and waste dumping. The bamboo's dense root system acts as a…
Maruti Suzuki India has posted its highest-ever monthly production at 2,48,845 units in July, a 33% jump from 1,87,073 units in the same month last year, according to a regulatory filing. The…
The Hindu draws parallels between Ajinkya Rahane and Michael Atherton, noting both have Test averages below 40 (Rahane 38.46, Atherton 37.69) but are remembered for big-stage knocks. Rahane, who led India in…
The Kerala High Court has given local bodies a final opportunity to remove unauthorised flex boards, banners and flags from public spaces. The court warned secretaries of local self-government institutions of strict…
Josh Kerr delivered Commonwealth Games gold for Scotland in the mile, winning in front of a home crowd. He was 12 seconds slower than his world record but pulled clear of the…
