64% Indian Women Now Use Internet, Up From 33% In 2019-21: National Survey
- Internet use among Indian women nearly doubled from 33.3% in 2019-21 to 64.3% in 2023-24
- Women with banking accounts rose from 78.6% to 89% between NFHS-5 and NFHS-6 periods
- Ownership of personal mobile phones among women increased from 53.9% to 63.6% in the same period
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"Never Seen Anything Like It": China Building Launch Pads Near Nuclear Sites
- China is constructing a vast military complex in Xinjiang to protect its nuclear missile silos
- Satellite images reveal over 80 launch pads linked to mobile missile launchers and air-defense units
- "I've never seen anything quite like it... It's an extraordinary effort," an expert said
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'Shubh Muhurat', Rahul Gandhi: Why DK Shivakumar May Take Oath On June 3
- DK Shivakumar is likely to take oath as Karnataka CM on June 3
- The swearing-in ceremony for Shivakumar's Cabinet will be simple and low-key
- Two deputy CMs, from Dalit and minority communities, may also take oath with Shivakumar
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Indian Man In US Jailed For Paying Traffickers To Assault Teen At Hotel
- An Indian man, Kavankumar Patel, in the US has been jailed 10 years for paying traffickers to assault a minor
- Two minor girls were trafficked to the hotel for commercial sex
- Patel worked at the hotel and paid traffickers for sex with minors in exchange for reduced room rates
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No Red Lines, No Deal: Trump's Iran Meet Ends Without "Final Determination"
- President Trump ended a two-hour Iran war meeting without a deal on a ceasefire or terms
- Iran and US continue talks amid disputes over nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- Ceasefire violations persist despite an April 8 truce between US and Iran
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"Look At His Face": Ashwin Heartbroken On Seeing Sooryavanshi Get Emotional
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 96 runs in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 yet Rajasthan Royals were eliminated
- Sooryavanshi became emotional as Gujarat Titans secured a 7-wicket win in the match
- Ravichandran Ashwin said he was heartbroken to see Sooryavanshi get emotional
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RJ Balaji To NDTV: "Karuppu Released Only Because Of Suriya's Magnanimity"
- Suriya-starrer Karuppu has crossed Rs 300 crore worldwide since its May 15 release
- Director RJ Balaji faced delays and financial issues before the film's successful launch
- The film's story was inspired by Balaji's real-life robbery and legal struggles
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- India sees rise in adult obesity, with 30.7% of women overweight in 2023-24
- Men overweight or obese increased to 27.3% among ages 15-49 in NFHS-6
- High blood sugar levels rose to 17.8% among women 15+ in the latest survey
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Man Receives 1st Salary After Being Laid Off In January, Shares Emotional Win
- A software engineer celebrated their first salary after layoffs in January
- They spent months on coding rounds, system design, and interview preparation
- The engineer found social media support helpful during the job search struggle
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What To Know About Manhattanhenge, New York's Sunset Spectacle
- Manhattanhenge occurs twice yearly when the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's street grid
- The event takes place about three weeks before and after the summer solstice, not on it
- Neil deGrasse Tyson coined the term inspired by Stonehenge's solstice alignment
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Sol Kadhi Vs Kokum Sharbat: Which Konkani Drink Hydrates Better?
- Sol Kadhi blends kokum extract with coconut milk and spices for gut healing benefits
- Kokum Sharbat is a water-based drink that rapidly hydrates and replenishes electrolytes
- Kokum fruit contains acids and compounds aiding digestion and reducing inflammation
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