Praggnanandhaa draws with Bogdan-Daniel

Bucharest: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by lowest ranked Deac Bogdan-Daniel of Romania in the sixth round of the Superbet Classic tournament, a part of the grand chess tour here. Iranian-French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja shined with his moves against Wesley So of the United States. With the World Championship on his

Satwik-Chirag eyeing medal at Paris Olympics

New Delhi: Star Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has “cracked” the service variation challenge and is focussing on “comprehensive physical and mental conditioning” to ensure peak performance at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Satwik, 23, and Chirag, 26, have been troubled by the wide variations of tumble, spin and wide serves

Skincare tips for newborn kids

Newborn skin is exceptionally delicate, with a thinner epidermis and less developed barrier function compared to adult skin. Their skin has an epidermis that is approximately 10 times thinner than adult skin. This vulnerability makes infants more susceptible to infections and various skin conditions. Proper skincare is essential to maintain the health and integrity of

Aspirin can prevent complications in pregnancy caused by flu infections: Study

Taking low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy, according to the world-first study conducted in mice. Low-dose aspirin is commonly taken to prevent preeclampsia — high blood pressure condition in pregnancy — as it stops the body from creating chemicals that cause inflammation. The study,

PM Modi hosts World Cup champs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team in his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, here on Thursday. PM Modi interacted with each member of the team and congratulated them for their stunning victory. PM Modi was handed the trophy by Rohit Sharma and the entire team posed for the photo.

Sanitary Pads Disposal: Best Environment friendly practices for hygiene

Sanitary pads are essential for menstrual hygiene, but their disposal poses significant environmental challenges. Traditional pads contain plastic, chemicals, and synthetic materials that can take hundreds of years to decompose. To minimize their impact on the environment, consider these eco-friendly practices for sanitary pad disposal. 1. Switch to Biodegradable Pads Choosing biodegradable sanitary pads made

Guide for students to achieve study-abroad dreams

AECC to host its annual Admission Day event from July to September PAN India, in its different branches. With this initiative, AECC aims to provide aspiring students with a comprehensive understanding of their future educational destinations including UK, Australia, Canada, USA, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany and more, whilst facilitating their journey with the relevant guidance.

‘Transfer of power throws higher edu into crisis in State’

Anantapur : Severe crisis plaguing higher education sector in the State universities, which are facing issues like shortage of teaching staff and administrative mismanagement. With the change of the government, several Vice-Chancellors, Registrars, Rectors and Directors have resigned or taken prolonged leave, leaving the universities without key leadership, at a time when the academic calendar

Congress has failed to accord importance to BCs says Srinivas Sagar

Mahabubnagar : Expressing concern over the perceived injustice towards BC (Backward Classes) community leaders by the ruling Congress party, BC Samaj State secretary M. Srinivas Sagar on Wednesday demanded that the Congress-led government provide representation to BCs in line with their population ratio. Speaking from Mahabubnagar, Sagar highlighted the disparity in political and nominated posts