There is a reason children stay active without thinking about it. Play removes structure and invites spontaneity. Simple activities like throwing a ball, skipping, flying a kite, or playing a casual game of badminton can bring similar benefits in adulthood. The body moves in varied patterns, which often engages more muscle groups than repetitive gym…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Indian economy has weathered several storms over the last few years, starting with the Covid crisis, and remains strong, while seeking to comfort cooking gas consumers and farmers.Replying to a debate on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants in Rajya Sabha, she…
NASA is keeping an eye on near-Earth objects. One such object is a small asteroid called 2026 FB. This asteroid is expected to pass close to the Earth today. The asteroid is small in size, but it is still keeping the attention of experts. To observe the movement of such objects, ground-based telescopes and radars…
The curtains are usually not given much attention in regular cleaning, but they are one of the most important factors in keeping the overall ambience of a room. From controlling the amount of sunlight that enters a room to adding texture and warmth, curtains silently accumulate dust, allergens, and other impurities. Eventually, this may affect…
MUMBAI: Behind the triple-digit growth numbers in gold loans is a structural change in the way Indians are viewing their family jewellery. Hocking ornaments of the women of the house, which was earlier seen as a sign of distress borrowing, is now being viewed as a way to monetise ancestral jewellery and bring down the…
NEW DELHI: Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP on Wednesday, a day after leaving Congress and being invited by BJP’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Speaking after Bordoloi joined BJP Sarma said, “Assam Pradesh BJP will recommend to the central leadership that he should fight the assembly elections. There is no reason for someone with…
Car buyers in India may see fewer discounts and possible price revisions after March, as the financial year ends on March 31 and dealerships complete annual sales targets. Showrooms usually witness higher activity toward the end of March, with buyers looking to take advantage of year-end discounts while dealers try to clear inventory. However, market…
Prices of precious metals witnessed a recovery of up to 2% on Tuesday, with silver climbing by Rs 6,000 to reach Rs 2.62 lakh per kilogram, while gold advanced to Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, as per data from the All India Sarafa Association. Silver, the white metal, rose by…
Virat Kohli has arrived in Bengaluru well ahead of the upcoming IPL season, joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they gear up to defend their title.The star batter was central to RCB’s historic triumph last season, finishing with 657 runs at a strike rate of 144.71 and an impressive average of 54.75, including eight half-centuries. His…
Indian refiners have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of Russian crude within a week. (AI image) India is aggressively buying Russian crude oil amidst supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz caused due to the ongoing US-Iran war and Middle East conflict. In fact, India is buying such huge quantities of Russian crude, that tankers headed…