Coffee, tea may prevent heart attack & stroke risk in lupus patients: Study

New Delhi, OCT 9 (IANS) Consuming more caffeine, present in coffee, tea, and cocoa may improve heart health in people with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study on Wednesday. Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke. This is both due […]
Rising consumption, robust investment demand to boost India’s GDP: Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the real GDP for FY25 is estimated to be 7.2 per cent, which is in line with global projections amid strong fundamentals, rising consumption and robust investment sentiment in the country. Das estimated real GDP for Q2 FY25 at […]
Inflation for FY25 projected at 4.5 pc, food inflation to drop later in year: RBI Governor

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that retail inflation for the current fiscal (FY25) is projected at 4.5 per cent due to healthy monsoon and sound supply conditions. Addressing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting here, Das said that food inflation is likely to decrease […]
RBI retains repo rate at 6.5 pc, FY25 growth at 7.2 pc

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday decided to maintain the status quo on the repo rate at the current 6.5 per cent, while retaining India’s real GDP growth forecast at 7.2 per cent for FY25. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that inflation for the […]
Justin Timberlake expresses disappointment on cancelling show due to injury

Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) Singer, songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake recently shared a disappointing post on Instagram about postponing one of his eagerly awaited shows because of an injury. A lot of fans were delighted to witness him performing at Prudential Center on October 8, Wednesday but Timberlake’s health has to come first. Timberlake […]
Sharvari credits her films for giving ‘courage and faith’ in her journey

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sharvari has credited her films “Munjya”, “Maharaj” and “Vedaa” for giving her courage in her acting journey. Sharvari took to Instagram, where she shared a slew of pictures of herself looking every inch gorgeous dressed in an all black cross halter back neck top paired with an embellished jacket […]
‘Bigg Boss 18’: Salman Khan urged to convince makers to stop using animals in show

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Bollywood superstar and “Bigg Boss 18” host Salman Khan has been requested by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to convince the makers of the controversial reality show to not use animals. A letter issued by PETA India addressed to Salman with the subject “Urgent Request to Keep […]
‘Bigg Boss 18’: Vivian Dsena, Chahat Pandey lock horns again during nomination task

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) The upcoming episode of “Bigg Boss 18”, will be a special one as the housemates will be performing their maiden nomination task, which will see a lot of heat and sparks flying. In the upcoming episode, going by the show’s promo, popular TV star Vivian Dsena and actress Chahat Pandey will […]
WBBL 10: Hobart Hurricanes sign Suzie Bates as overseas replacement player

Hobart, Oct 9 (IANS) Hobart Hurricanes have signed senior New Zealand batter Suzie Bates to their Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 10) squad as an overseas replacement player for the back end of the tournament. Bates, who has an extensive WBBL career where she has featured in nine out of ten possible seasons, representing Adelaide […]
Williamson to miss start of India Tests with groin injury, Chapman called in as cover

Auckland, Oct 9 (IANS) New Zealand have suffered a massive blow ahead of the upcoming Tests in India as the star batter Kane Williamson will likely be sidelined for the early stage of the three-match series due to a groin injury. Williamson picked up a groin strain during New Zealand’s innings and 154-run loss to […]