Eight months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, the statue collapsed earlier this week. The incident has sparked a backlash from the opposition, which now has an emotive issue to challenge the
As protests continue to rage across West Bengal over the rape and murder of a young trainee doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) are grappling with the fallout. The incident
Sharmila Tagore’s marriage to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was a groundbreaking event in India, challenging societal norms of the time. The couple, who met and fell in love while Tagore was building her acting career, faced significant opposition, including death threats, but remained steadfast in
A new study has found that changes in the spike protein of the coronavirus enhance its ability to infect the brain, potentially explaining the brain-related symptoms of long COVID, such as brain fog. The spike protein guides the SARS-CoV-2 virus into human cells, leading to
Entrepreneur Poorna Patel has shared her battle with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) during her teenage years. “At 13½, I had cysts the size of melons on my ovary and needed surgery. The only treatment for PCOD at that time was birth control pills, which were
Maintaining heart health is essential all year, but summer’s heat can present unique challenges. Certain foods can make these challenges worse and increase the risk of heart issues. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the season by being mindful of your diet. Let’s explore how specific foods
“I’m a bit disappointed that we couldn’t secure even one medal in badminton. We need to focus more on mental training. Sports psychology doesn’t get the attention it deserves. In one-off events like championships, the pressure isn’t as intense, but the Olympics are all about
A day after an "apolitical rally" in Kolkata demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation descended into violence, the BJP has announced a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. This protest targets police actions against demonstrators who were blocked
Three months ago, the BJP aimed to win over 145 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. However, following a disappointing Lok Sabha performance where there was a significant gap between projections and actual results, the party has revised its target. For the upcoming Assembly elections,
Two days before the BJP is set to finalize its candidates for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, the party is grappling with an abundance of contenders for the Badshahpur constituency. This high-stakes seat has attracted interest from former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to ex-Chief