Doctor Recommends Light-Colored Curtains To Reduce Heat-Related Illness
- Thick dark curtains can trap heat indoors, raising risk during extreme heatwaves
- Light-coloured or thermal curtains with reflective backing help keep rooms cooler
- External shading like bamboo blinds blocks sunlight before it enters windows
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In Vijay's 20-Minute Meeting With PM, Requests On State Anthem, Mekedatu
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on his first official visit
- Vijay thanked PM Modi for ensuring return of ancient copper plates from Holland to Tamil Nadu
- Vijay opposed Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, urging Jal Shakti Ministry to block it
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IPL Eliminator Live: Sooryavanshi Slams 12 Sixes vs SRH, Breaks Gayle's Record
- The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided RR with a flying start against SRH
- He smashed 97 off just 29 balls with the help of five fours and 12 sixes
- Sooryavanshi became the player with the most sixes in a single IPL season, breaking Chris Gayle's record of 59
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"Misleading, Not Based On Facts": CBSE To Rahul Gandhi Over Marking System Row
- CBSE rejected Rahul Gandhi's allegations on its on-screen marking system contract
- The board said contract to Coempt Edutech was awarded following government rules
- Rahul Gandhi demanded judicial probe, alleging the company's murky past in Telangana
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Historic Move As 3 Private Players In Race To Build India's Stealth Fighter
- Request for proposal issued for India's first homegrown fifth-generation stealth fighter AMCA
- Three private players invited to build AMCA, excluding state-owned HAL for the first time
- Rs 15,000 crore government-funded project includes five prototypes at a new Andhra Pradesh facility
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8th Pay Commission: Unions Propose 400% Salary Hike, 5 Fitment Factors
- The 8th Pay Commission debate involves a salary formula proposing up to 4.38 fitment factor for senior staff
- Indian Railway Technical Supervisors Association suggests five fitment factors based on pay levels, not one
- Higher fitment factors could significantly raise salaries and pensions, increasing government financial burden
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New One-Shot Gene Editing Therapy May Reduce Bad Cholesterol By 62%
- Single-dose gene-editing therapy VERVE-102 lowers bad cholesterol by up to 62 percent
- VERVE-102 uses CRISPR base editing to permanently disable PCSK9 gene in liver cells
- Phase 1b trial showed durable LDL reduction for up to 18 months without serious side effects
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Heatwaves Pose Serious Risks From Both High And Low Blood Pressure
- Heatwaves cause serious stress on heart and blood vessels, affecting blood pressure levels
- Low blood pressure from dehydration poses an immediate threat during extreme heat exposure
- High blood pressure risks increase due to heat stress and may worsen heart conditions
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Greg Abel Sold Berkshire Hathaway’s Amazon Stock, Tripled Position In…
- Greg Abel sold Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Amazon in Q1.
- Warren Buffett had bought the stock in 2019.
- Abel tripled his position in Alphab
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Xi Vowed To Curb Smoking, But Cigarette Sales Tell A Different China Story
- China remains the world's largest cigarette market, accounting for 47.2 per cent of global consumption
- Cigarette consumption in China rose 39 per cent from 2003 to 2023, while global sales dropped 26.4 per cent
- State-run tobacco profits and taxes contribute about 7% of China's government revenue
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6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6: 'Universe Baby Boss' Sooryavanshi Breaks Gayle's Record
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 7 sixes vs SRH to surpass Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in a single IPL season
- Chris Gayle's 59 sixes in IPL 2012 was the highest in a single IPL season until now
- RR opener Sooryavanshi hit 12 sixes overall and scored 97 off 29 balls in the IPL Eliminator vs SRH
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