Japan’s rapidly ageing population is forcing a rethink of how the country supports its elderly, with some care providers turning to an unexpected workforce including bodybuilders and combat sports athletes. Companies such as Visionary have begun recruiting physically strong men to help with demanding caregiving tasks such as lifting, mobility support and daily assistance. The…
Shares of major Oil Marketing Companies rallied strongly on Monday, jumping up to 6%. These gains came after the government hiked fuel prices in the country for the fourth time in 10 days, making petrol Rs 2.61 per litre costlier and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre.Shares of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Indian Oil…
The development comes as senior trade officials from the US and India are engaged in a three-day round of discussions in New Delhi. (AI image) Amid ongoing India-US trade deal talks, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has named India among countries that have unfair trade practices. Based on these findings, the…
Arvind Kejriwal and Swati Maliwal (R) (File photo) NEW DELHI: Former aide to Arvind Kejriwal and now a BJP leader, Swati Maliwal on Saturday levelled sharp allegations against her former boss, claiming that before becoming chief minister he wore “torn pants”, used a “two-rupee pen” and “drove around in a dilapidated car”, but after coming…
File photo: US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is reviewing a fresh proposal from Iran but expressed strong doubts over its acceptability, arguing Tehran has not “paid a big enough price” for its past actions.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “I will soon be reviewing the plan…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee have expressed “fondness and full support” for the satirical digital collective Cockroach Janta Party, TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien said on Monday.In a post on X, O’Brien said both leaders remained focused on “fighting the good fight” amid a series…
D Gukesh (@FIDE_chess X Photo) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is preparing to defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year, and Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran believes the young Indian needs to sharpen some areas of his game to stay ahead. According to Sasikiran, Gukesh’s habit of creating highly complicated positions makes him…
Starfish or sea stars also survive without a brain. They have no head, but they do have a nerve ring and nerves extending into each arm, which help them move and respond to their surroundings. Some species can even regenerate a lost arm, and in certain cases, grow an entirely new sea star from part…
Deoghar literally translates as the “Abode of the Gods,” this place ranks incredibly high on eastern India’s list of must-visit pilgrimage spots. Situated in Jharkhand, the town circles entirely around Baba Baidyanath Dham. Not only is this the state’s sole Jyotirlinga, but it’s also a heavyweight among the twelve sacred Shiva shrines scattered across the…
Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticised Delhi Capitals over their team selection during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.After captain Axar Patel chose to bat, Delhi Capitals struggled and were reduced to 69 for five in 11 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sameer Rizvi, who remained not out on 40,…