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Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have showed that nano-formulation of melatonin — the hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness — could provide therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most […]

The long-term dynamics of married couples’ earnings and financial responsibilities within marriages have important implications for both gender inequality and broader economic disparities. Marriage is often conceptualised as a partnership, but the dynamic nature of how couples share financial duties over time has been largely unexplored. A recent landmark study published in Research in Social […]

A 30-year-old Indian man crossed over illegally into Pakistan to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry, but instead found himself behind bars. And the woman told the local police she does not want marry him. Badal Babu from the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh was arrested last week in the Mandi Bahauddin district […]

Expanding beyond daily essentials, beauty products, pet care, baby care items, and food, Blinkit has introduced a new service. The quick commerce firm provides an ambulance to a patient’s doorstep within approximately 10 minutes. Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced on X that the initiative launched on Thursday with an initial fleet of five ambulances operating […]

Pakistan military on Thursday (January 2, 2025) said that it has accepted the mercy petitions of 19 convicts involved in attacks on the army facilities on May 9, 2023. On May 9, 2023, former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party supporters allegedly attacked several military installations, including the army headquarters in Rawalpindi and the […]

India on Thursday (January 2, 2025) announced an assistance of $500,000 to the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu to help it deal with destruction caused by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake last month. New Delhi conveyed to Vanuatu its readiness to extend all possible support to people of the country in this time of “difficulty”. The […]

Bangladesh has introduced new textbooks that state that Ziaur Rahman declared the country’s independence in 1971, replacing the previous ones crediting founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with the declaration, according to a media report. The new textbooks for primary and secondary students have several changes, The Daily Star newspaper said. The textbooks also removed […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in New Orleans, which has killed 15 people, and expressed condolences to the families of victims. “We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May they find strength and solace as they […]

A video is being circulated on social media depicting a long traffic snarl with users claiming that it depicted congestion in Uttarakhand owing to the new year. However, the PTI Fact Check Desk, in its investigation found that an old video from Kaghan valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan resurfaced on social media with […]

China has escalated its counter-offensive against the United States by intensifying its sanctions on American defence firms. In less than a week, Beijing today announced a second round of sanctions on ten US companies. The reason – sale of arms to Taiwan. With this, China has, in total, sanctioned or penalised 45 US entities – […]

Contrary to popular perception, a growing number of millionaires are rejecting extravagant lifestyles and embracing the values of ‘cheap or frugal’ living. The term “under-consumption” has gained popularity as a response to social media influencers showcasing endless shopping hauls and extravagant skincare routines. Advocates of the under-consumption movement criticize such excesses and promote minimalism by […]

Ebola, a rare yet highly fatal viral disease, continues to pose a significant threat to human health. The virus is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected animals, particularly during preparation, cooking, or consumption. It can also spread through exposure to the bodily fluids of an infected person, such as saliva, urine, faeces, or semen. […]