Just outside Ures, a desert town in north-west Mexico, a copse of palo verde trees blooms around a concrete compound. It is unpainted, unfinished and overgrown. Inside, plasterboard walls have crumbled to the floor between scattered mounds of horse manure. But outside, clusters of bright yellow flowers hang around the grey walls like a fine … Read more
Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring Checking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure. Find out how to use home monitors correctly. By Mayo Clinic Staff Checking blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, called hypertension. The American Heart … Read more
Monkey Shoulder recently hosted the 7th edition of the Ultimate Bartending Championship (UBC) at Post Card in Hyderabad, showcasing the vibrant talent and evolving mixology scene in India. In an engaging conversation with Gaurav Sareen, Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador, we explore the dynamic shifts in the bartending landscape, the critical role of continuous learning, and … Read more
Income tax is a crucial source of revenue for the government, utilised for various developmental and welfare activities. The tax slabs are designed progressively to ensure equitable distribution of the tax burden. In India, senior citizens, who are above the age of 60 years, and super senior citizens, who are beyond the age of 80 … Read more
BBC The black box sits on the army truck dashboard like a talisman, its tiny screen lighting up with warnings when Russian drones are above us. We are driving fast along a country road in the darkness near the front lines outside Kharkiv. Like many in this war, the soldiers inside have come to revere … Read more
If you or your child inhales a foreign object, see your healthcare professional. If an inhaled foreign object causes choking, you’ll need to perform first aid. To prepare yourself for these situations, learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR in a certified first-aid training course. When to seek emergency help If you’re the only rescuer for … Read more
Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the Consumer Unity and Trust Society with lectures around the world by eminent persons on a variety of contemporary topics, one was delivered by Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in New Delhi on the “Lessons from the Ram Lalla Temple” on April 30. A few friends found … Read more
The Cost Inflation Index (CII) is a measure used by the Income Tax Department of India to account for inflation when calculating long-term capital gains on the sale of assets. It was a critical tool for taxpayers; it helped reduce the tax burden on capital gains by adjusting the asset’s purchase price for inflation. However, … Read more
Harry Brook has played down talk of being an England white-ball captain in waiting, insisting he is focusing on Test cricket, leading the Northern Superchargers in the Hundred this summer and not expecting a change of leadership any time soon. Rob Key, the director of England men’s cricket, is reviewing the white-ball set-up after a … Read more
10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication By making these 10 lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes play a … Read more