Long pepper compound may aid in treatment of colon cancer: NIT Rourkela
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) A natural compound found in long pepper can be an effective and cost-efficient agent against colon cancer cells, said researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela on Tuesday. Colon cancer is a disease in which the cells grow uncontrollably in the large intestine of the body, forming a […]
Piyush Goyal urges CAIT to organise ‘biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela’ with ITPO
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to organise the “biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela” in the national capital in association with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The minister said the proposed mega event should serve as a global platform showcasing the […]
BHIM introduces UPI Circle full delegation for controlled payments
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India, on Tuesday launched a new feature called UPI Circle Full Delegation on the BHIM Payments App. This feature allows users to authorise trusted people — such as family members, children, staff, or dependents — to make […]
Can volcanic ash drifting from Ethiopia degrade Delhi’s air quality?
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Even as Delhi is already reeling with air pollution for a month, the volcanic ash drifting from Ethiopia may further degrade the national capital’s air quality, raising serious health concerns, said health experts here on Tuesday. Delhi-NCR’s air quality remained in ‘very poor’, and a thick layer of haze engulfed […]
VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital successfully conducts 1st paediatric renal transplant
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday announced achieving a new milestone — a first and successful paediatric renal transplant on an 11-year-old boy undergoing regular dialysis. “This is not only a first for Safdarjung Hospital, but also the first time that a paediatric renal transplant has been performed in any […]
India delivers lower cost GCCs but faces poaching challenge: Report
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is entering its most competitive phase, with rising attrition, aggressive GCC‑to‑GCC hiring and premium salary spikes for AI and machine‑learning skills, a report said on Tuesday. India delivers 40 per cent lower operational costs for GCCs compared to Europe, with emerging hubs in tier […]
India lose to Belgium 2-3 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Ipoh (Malaysia), Nov 25 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team put up a fighting performance but went down 2-3 to Belgium in a rain-affected match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup that was rescheduled for Tuesday. Abhishek (33’) and Shilanand Lakra (57’) got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17’, 57’) and […]
Japan, Chile, Spain, and Austria arrive in India for Hockey Men’s Jr World Cup
Madurai, Nov 25 (IANS) As excitement builds ahead of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, more participating teams have begun arriving in India, with Japan and Chile arriving in Chennai and Spain and Austria touching down in Madurai to kick start their final preparations. With the prestigious tournament set to run from November […]
We need to improve our batting: Raina on India’s struggles in home Tests
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Former all-rounder Suresh Raina has urged Indian batters to apply themselves better as the home side faced heavy criticism following their 30-run loss against South Africa in Kolkata. India failed to chase a paltry target of 124 in the fourth innings to suffer a defeat against the World Test Championship […]
Shreyas Iyer starts training post surgery
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer has resumed training after a serious spleen laceration suffered during the third ODI against Australia on October 25, when he landed awkwardly on his left side while attempting a diving catch. Initial scans in Sydney revealed internal bleeding, and he was immediately admitted to the hospital, […]
