India sees rise in both overweight and underweight | India News

AI generated image for representational purpose Sedentary lifestyles are often blamed for rising obesity. It is perhaps the most obvious explanation, repeated ad nauseam in this digital age, where often the entire world stays within our six-inch screen. But data from the government’s latest pan-India health survey (NFHS-6) suggest something quieter, and potentially more complicated…

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Saya Group launches property carnival with over Rs 700 crore in properties, investments from Rs 17.5 lakh | India News

Saya Group has announced its ‘Great Grand Property Carnival’, a limited-period property festival offering residential and commercial properties worth over Rs 700 crore. Real estate developer Saya Group has announced its ‘Great Grand Property Carnival’, a limited-period property festival offering residential and commercial properties worth over Rs 700 crore across its landmark developments in NCR….

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Former HC judge RC Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel flagging procedural concerns | India News

NEW DELHI: High court judge RC Chavan tendered his resignation from the committee set up by the Maharashtra government to prepare a draft for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.In his resignation letter dated September 19, Chavan alleged that suggestions from members, including those on framing the questionnaire to elicit…

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‘No complaint received by SC/ST cell from Sahil Wakode’: IIT-B professor on student suicide case | India News

Faculty forum stages march in support of Prof Surya NEW DELHI: IIT Bombay faculty forum president and professor Rajkumar Pant has rejected allegations against professor Suryanarayana Doolla following the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, saying the institute’s SC/ST cell had no record of the student approaching it with a complaint in the months…

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‘Chhitputh ghatna hoti rehti hai’: Bihar minister’s remarks on Jamui harassment case triggers row | India News

Jamui Police are investigating a harassment incident; Bihar leaders remarks sparts row NEW DELHI: Bihar minister Shrawon Kumar has drawn criticism for describing the harassment of a minor girl in Bihar’s Jamui as ‘Chhitputh’ (isolated) incident while asserting that the world is not entirely free from crime.He said, “These isolated incidents happen. Those who commit…

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‘Global order under stress’: Jaishankar calls for stronger multilateralism at UNGA | India News

EAM S Jaishankar during P4M Summit External affairs minister S Jaishankar called for stronger multilateralism to navigate rising geopolitical tensions, conflicts and global competition, as he co-chaired the first Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity (P4M) Summit with European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday (local time). The summit was held on the…

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WHO puts stroke, cancer, mental health on 10-year traditional medicine research agenda | India News

The World Health Organization has identified major health conditions for research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine over the next decade. (Photo: @WHO) NEW DELHI: From stroke and cancer to mental health and pain management, the World Health Organization has identified major health conditions for research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine over the next…

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