Like Victoria Ratliff of The White Lotus could not stop popping her Lorazepams, Indians have developed an affinity for Dolo-650. India’s go-to medicine for fever and aches is back in the spotligh…
A research team at Stanford University has become the first to assemble a functioning brain circuit in a lab dish by combining different types of neurons grown from human stem cells, according to a…
Periods are no treat. Those who menstruate have to bear cramps, mood swings, irritability, and fatigue for two to seven days. But can you imagine if those periods never stopped?A TikTok user has sh…
We’ve all been there—snuggled under the covers, scrolling endlessly through social media, watching just one more video, or catching up on messages before finally putting the phone down. But wha…
The topic of the voting rights of overseas voters is once again in the spotlight. While India has allowed non-resident Indians (NRIs) to exercise their franchise, they can only cast their votes in …
India’s luxury market is growing fast and furious all thanks to the growing tribe of young, rich Indians who wish to splurge money on fast cars, driving their sales to record highs. In fact, such…
India carries a significant share of the global TB burden. According to the WHO Global TB Report 2023, the country recorded 2.8 million new TB cases in 2022, a 13% increase from pre-pandemic levels…
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday highlighted the long-standing relationship between Indians and New Zealanders, emphasising over two centuries of shared history at the Raisina…
Imagine you wake up and feel well-rested after a night’s sleep. But before even getting up from bed, you take a look at your sleep tracker that says you did not complete your nighttime goal, whic…
Employee burnout is no longer just a personal struggle — it’s a financial drain that is costing businesses millions.A recent study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine estim…
Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide today, is a critical health issue that demands attention and awareness. Firstpost brings out an expert’s view on how to man…
Meanwhile, Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) has seen major fluctuations over the past few financial years. In FY24, a net inflow of $41.04 billion was registered. However, in FY25 (data available…
In a heartbreaking crime that has shaken the medical community in the United States, a 67-year-old Indian-origin nurse Leelamma Lal was brutally attacked by a patient inside a Florida hospital, lea…
In his 119th Mann Ki Baat address last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stark warning about India’s growing
obesity crisis, highlighting that cases have doubled in just a few years, w…
Pizzas, samosas, cold drinks, and burgers—India’s love for fast food is no secret. But behind this growing obsession lies a troubling reality: by 2050, India is set to have the second-highest n…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most significant technological transformation of our era, and Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio, is certain that it will transform jobs rather than replace …
Donald Trump is known for some radical ideas and on Tuesday (February 25), he added to this list with the idea of selling a ‘gold card’ visa, promising permanent residency and a chance of citiz…
Following the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh Mela on the occasion on Mahashivratri on Wednesday (February 26), Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned his thoughts about the 45-day event.In a blog, he me…
Punjab has intensified its crackdown on fake travel agents following the recent deportation of Indian immigrants from the US.For years, these agents have exploited the aspirations of young Punjabis…
Canada has introduced stricter immigration regulations, granting border officials the authority to cancel temporary resident documents such as visas and electronic travel authorisations. The change…
The Government of India has confirmed that 96 more verified Indian citizens are set to be deported from the US soon.
The government said that additional removals are also likely as citizenship…
Amid the Donald Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to force illegal immigrants out of the US, a US military aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants landed on Wednesday (February 5) in Amritsar, a…
Amid a crackdown by the authorities on illegal immigrants in the United States, the US embassy in New Delhi said that the United States is rigorously tightening immigration laws to stop the influx of…
Each year, ahead of the Budget, there’s one question that has everyone wondering. Will Indians have to pay more or less income tax?
And this year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her…
One in every three Indians lost money to scamsters in the past year while high-value losses nearly doubled in 2024, a survey by America-based data analytics firm Fico has found.
The firm surveyed…
India’s Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950.
Republic Day is a significant national holiday in India, celebrating the…
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has ignited a fresh debate on the status of Hindi in India, stating that it is “not a national language, but an official language.” The remark, made during…
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi got backing of tech billionaire Elon Musk on her opinion in which she objected Britain’s Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the use of the generic term “Asian”…
India’s anti-money laundering agency – Enforcement Directorate (ED) – probing a case linked to the Gujarati family that froze to death attempting to cross over to the US from Canada, has found a…
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has criticised Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy over his call for a 70-hour workweek. Speaking last month, Murthy highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reported…
Indian travellers are exploring the world like never before, and keeping pace with this surge is a growing list of countries opening their doors through visa-free policies.
With the Indian middle…
India has taken a bold leap in its fight against diabetes by setting up the country’s first-ever diabetes biobank in Chennai.
This groundbreaking initiative, a collaboration between the Indian Council…
Hindu and Sikh activists on Sunday held massive protests outside the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi to protest against the violence at a Hindu temple in Brampton last week.
Protestors from the…
Marking one month since the passing of Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the absence of the Former chairperson of the Tata Group is “deeply felt across every segment of society.” On…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the ‘Iron Man of India’, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 149th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Kevadia.
Early on…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be on a visit to India from October 24 and ahead of his trip, his Cabinet has approved a key strategic document, titled ‘Focus on India’ which highlights the future…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kick-started the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 in New Delhi on Tuesday, showcasing India’s impressive strides in the telecommunications sector….
In a significant move to strengthen ties between Australia and India, Australian Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite on Monday announced the launch of the Working Holiday Maker Visa…
The kind of lunch you are eating might be helping to save the earth. A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) indicates that food consumption patterns among Indians are more sustainable than…
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is on his first bilateral State visit to India. Muizzu, whose stance has been notably pro-Beijing, has assured that his country’s relations with China will not…
In light of the escalating Iran-Israel tensions, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens. Indians have been asked to avoid travelling to Iran after they…
In a recent case, the Supreme Court of India has given a verdict in the favour of a railway employee and directed the railway authorities to reinstate him. The Supreme Court held that his resignation…
President Droupadi Murmu has said even as India has strict laws, women continue to face struggles due to the narrow mindedness in the society.
In the opening address at the Network 18’s SheShakti2024,…
Indians are no longer afraid of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the United States.
At an event in which he addressed the Indian…
Reliance Jio is celebrating its 8th anniversary and on the occasion, Reliance Jio has announced special offers on select prepaid recharge plans for its mobile users.
Reliance Jio 8th anniversary…
Four Indians were charred to death after the SUV they were travelling in bursted into flames following a multi-car crash in Anna City in Texas, US.
The massive crash involving five vehicles took…
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Sunday called rising population a major challenge for the country, saying Indians had not paid attention to population control since the Emergency…
India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations and hoisted the national flag from the iconic Red Fort on Thursday, August 15.
For the Independence…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit India from August 19 to 20 during which both sides are expected to sign several pacts including one on recruitment of Indian workers, people familiar…
’Good morning’ is set to be replaced by ’Jai Hind’ in all Haryana schools from this Independence Day onwards, according to a government circular.
The move, initiated by the Haryana government, aims to…
Amid reports of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that even as various initiatives have been taken by groups and organisations to ensure the…
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has praised India for its digital revolution, which has significantly impacted the country’s rural areas. Speaking at the Food and…
India on Thursday rejected Washington’s concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Moscow as it asserted that all countries have the “freedom of choice” in a multipolar world and…
Every day in a simple temple in an Indian village, Hindu priest Subhramanya Sharma prays to his god for JD Vance to become vice-president of the United States.
Bowing before a silver cloth-wrapped…
The government of India unveiled its annual budget today, emphasizing a significant stimulus for the import of critical minerals essential to the electronics manufacturing and startup sectors. This…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been allocated a significant budget of Rs 22,154 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Union Budget, a notable increase from last year’s outlay of Rs…
The Economic Survey that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented on Monday in the Lok Sabha banks heavily on employment generation in the private sector. It describes it as the key to…
As the situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate owing to the ongoing protests, as many 245 Indians including 125 students returned home on Friday.
Bangladesh has been reeling under deadly…
India has advised its citizens residing in Bangladesh to avoid travel and minimise their movement after ongoing protests demanding reforms in the quota system in government jobs turned violent and…
A merchant vessel (MV) with thirteen Indian crew members on board collapsed, prompting the Indian Navy to send its warships and aircraft to conduct a search and rescue (SAR) operation towards Ras…