NEW DELHI: Yoga nidra or the practice of sleeping consciously has been known globally for its potential to improve psychological well-being and health for decades.However, for the first time, Indian researchers have carried out functional MRI – a non-invasive brain scan that measures brain activity by tracking blood flow changes – on followers of this…
Shubman Gill during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has praised young batter Shubman Gill, highlighting his potential for greatness. Karthik mentioned that he would like to see Gill excel in challenging conditions to fully gauge his capabilities.Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik admired Gill’s six-hitting…
Pat Cummins (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins highlighted the need to contain Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He described Pant as a major game-changer for India. The five-match Test series begins on November 22 in Perth.Pant has been a crucial player for India, especially noted for his aggressive…
AHMEDABAD: IIM Ahmedabad has announced it will implement the govt-mandated reservation policy in its PhD admissions, marking the first time the premier B-school will apply the quota for SCs, STs, OBCs and persons with disabilities in its doctoral programme that started in 1971.The online announcement for the PhD programme subtly notes: “Govt of India guidelines…
A new study by Sebi shows that between FY22 and FY24, a staggering 93 out of 100 retail traders in the futures & options (F&O) segment lost money while only one out of 100 gained more than Rs 1 lakh annually. An earlier study had shown that between FY19 and FY22, 89% of retail traders…
NEW DELHI: The unemployment rate in the country for those in the 15 years and above category remained unchanged at 3.2% in 2023-24, while joblessness rate for women inched up to 3.2% from 2.9% in the previous year, official data showed on Monday.The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) annual report for July 2023 to June…
Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan‘s ISI will have a new chief in Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik from Sept 30, replacing former PM Imran Khan‘s appointee, Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum, the military’s media wing announced Monday.Inter-Service Public Relations said in a release that the new ISI director general previously served in the Balochistan…
Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, continues to captivate viewers with a combination of knowledge and the host’s fascinating views. Today’s episode (September 23) saw Ujjwal Prajapat in the hot seat as he chased his ambition of winning big on the show. During the presentation, Big B disclosed that he drew up his…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Monday lodged protest with New Delhi over Union home minister Amit Shah‘s recent remarks on Bangladeshi nationals during his visit to Jharkhand.“Through the protest note handed over today [23 September] to the Deputy High Commissioner of India in Dhaka, the ministry conveyed its serious reservation, deep sense of hurt and extreme…
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Monday raised concerns over the sale of adulterated ‘khoya’ in Mathura, demanding an inquiry into the matter. Her remarks came against the backdrop of allegations of adulteration in Tirupati Laddu prasad, which, she said, had hurt the religious sentiments of all devotees.She criticised the food department for…
