Swimmer’s Nightm(ear)e

Who doesn’t like to relax in a pool for hours during extended summers? Or take frequent showers on a hot and humid day? But here’s a catch. One must be mindful of water seepage into the ears to ward off infections like the swimmer’s ear. It is a condition wherein the external ear canal gets … Read more

All disease begins in the gut

Over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates proposed that all disease begins in the gut, a concept we now recognise more than ever. The human body contains a varied ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, known as the microbiota. Researchers are increasingly focusing on the potential link between the microbiome and neuropsychiatric diseases. The microbiota … Read more

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | An undiplomatic storm over India’s ‘strategic autonomy’

Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Moscow, when Washington’s man in Delhi, Eric M. Garcetti, made a highly uncharacteristic and undiplomatic outburst targeting his host country, questioning whether India was taking its now-close partner, the United States, for granted while it pursued “strategic autonomy” in its relations with Russia, what kind of … Read more

Gen-Z’s Newaversion To Fe(men)ism

Everyone benefits in a gender-equal society, but many from the Gen-Z feel that feminism has gone a bit too far. A recent survey conducted by IPSOS, a multinational market research and consulting firm on International Women’s Day throws a curveball into our understanding of Gen-Z’s relationship with feminism. Hyped as the most progressive generation, the … Read more

Chandrajit Banerjee | An inclusive Budget with its focus on growth, jobs

The Union Budget 2024-25 exemplifies the unwavering dedication of the finance minister to provide a medium-term vision and an all-encompassing blueprint for a prosperous, environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced India. With an objective of having the nation proceed on the “Amrit Kaal” journey with gusto and join the league of developed nations by 2047, it … Read more

Child-Free By Choice

The standard cliché of ‘Shaadi, phir-bacche’ is becoming outdated for many ‘dual income, no kids’ (dinks aka dinky) couples in India. An increasing number of couples are opting for a child-free lifestyle out of choice. Award-winning actor Supriya Pathak Kapur says, “Times have changed and the younger generation has a ‘care-free’ approach. People have second … Read more

Budget focuses on jobs, skills

New Delhi: The long-awaited booster Budget is in place as the government on Tuesday has focused mainly on four key areas — the poor, women, youth and farmers. Besides, it has also prioritised nine segments from kisan to corporate, including employment, education, skill development for youth and women, the middle class and salaried people, sops … Read more

Republican leaders urge colleagues to avoid racist and sexist attacks on Harris

WASHINGTON: Republican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, as they and former President Donald Trump ‘s campaign scramble to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival less than four months before Election Day. At a closed-door meeting of House Republicans on Tuesday, … Read more

Best study in USA consultancy in TS and AP

Are you aspiring to study in the USA and achieve your academic dreams? IVY Overseas, is the one of the best study in USA consultancies, with over a decade of experience and a proven track record of successful student visas, we ensure a seamless process from application to visa approval. At IVY Overseas, we specialize … Read more

J-K LG launches crackdown against narco-terror network, four government employees sacked

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): As part of its zero-tolerance policy against narco-terror in Jammu and Kashmir, four government employees have been terminated from the service by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha by invoking Article 311 of the Constitution, sources said. The sources said that second phase of war against terrorism and terrorist groups has begun in … Read more