Sleep apnoea: How Apple Watch Series 10 can spot the risk as cases rise in India
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is on the rise globally and India is also seeing a surge in the sleep disorder. More than 104 million, working-age Indians suffer from OSA, of whom 47 million have moderate-to-severe OSA, making it a major public health problem in the country. In sleep apnoea, breathing […]
Intermittent fasting may boost health of people with heart disease, diabetes
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Finding it hard to manage blood sugar levels? Take heart, limiting your food consumption to a 10-hour window daily may keep your diabetes in check, according to a study. Following the 10-hour eating window, a type of intermittent fasting, can also help you manage metabolic syndrome — a group of […]
India’s diamond imports drop 54 pc in August, country remains global dominant player
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India’s diamond imports saw a 54 per cent decline in August compared to the same month last year, as the country remains a dominant player in the global diamond industry, responsible for producing 95 per cent of the world’s polished diamonds, a report showed on Tuesday. As per preliminary data […]
Make in India for space, geospatial sector to fuel growth by 2047: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Make in India initiative in sectors like space and geospatial will drive growth in the country by 2047, said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Tuesday. He was speaking at a high-level seminar on ‘Make in India for Space and Geospatial Sector’, organised by the Geospatial World Chamber of Commerce […]
Nigeria secures fresh $1.57 billion loan from World Bank
Abuja, Oct 1 (IANS) Nigeria has freshly secured up to $1.57 billion in financing from the World Bank to strengthen human capital through better health for women, children, and adolescents while building resilience to the effects of climate change. The new loan includes some $500 million to address the governance issues that constrain education and […]
SEBI approves new and safe asset class under Mutual Fund framework
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The SEBI board has approved the introduction of a new investment product under the existing Mutual Fund framework that aims to curtail the proliferation of unregistered and unauthorised investment schemes/entities, which often promise unrealistic high returns and exploit investors’ expectations for better yields, leading to potential financial risks. According to the […]
Gurdas Maan: Punjabi music will never lose its connection with the soil
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Legendary Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan, who is enjoying the response to his latest album ‘Sound of Soil’, feels that Punjabi music’s connection with its soil is eternal, and will never lose its essence no matter how global it goes. The veteran singer also advised the young crop of Punjabi talents to […]
Lisa Mishra on working with Zeenat Aman: Pushed me to be better as an actor
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Musician and actress Lisa Mishra will be seen working with veteran star Zeenat Aman in “The Royals” and said it pushed her to be better as an actor and perform better. Lisa was seen in “Call Me Bae” starring Ananya Panday, which revolves around today’s generation, delving into the lives, aspirations, […]
Tahir Raj Bhasin carries ‘South Indian coffee filter’ while travelling
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) On International Coffee Day, actor Tahir Raj Bhasin has spoken about his favourite brews and said that while travelling he uses “South Indian coffee filter”. Talking to IANS about making his own cup of joe, Tahir told IANS: “Yes, I do make my own coffees. I find dark roast specialty coffees […]
Govinda’s first statement after gun misfire incident: expresses gratitude for prayers
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Bollywood actor and politician Govinda Ahuja was injured after his licensed pistol reportedly misfired while he was cleaning it at his Juhu home. He has shared a health update and said that the bullet has been removed. In a voice note obtained by IANS, Govinda was speaking in Hindi, where he […]
