Protests take a bite out of retail, F&B businesses ahead of Durga Puja
Kolkata's historic New Market, a once-bustling hub for budget shoppers, is experiencing a significant decline in foot traffic as protests and unrest grip the city. The red-brick Gothic-style marketplace, known…
Byju’s auditor BDO resigns after start of bankruptcy proceedings, firm says
Byju's has announced that BDO Global has resigned as its auditor following a dispute over document requests amid ongoing insolvency proceedings. BDO, which took over from Deloitte earlier this year,…
Centre’s ‘Swachha Bharat Mission’ Saved 70,000 Infant Lives A Year: Nature Journal
A new study published in Nature reveals that India's Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has significantly contributed to reducing infant mortality. Conducted by…
First Time In 56 Years: India’s Historic Feat At Paris Paralympics 2024
Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar clinched gold in the men’s high jump T64 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024, setting a new Asian record with a jump of 2.08 meters. The…
Remo D’Souza Opens Up About His Heart Attack In 2020: “Salman Khan Was There Throughout”
Renowned choreographer and director Remo D'Souza has shared a harrowing account of the heart attack he suffered in 2020 and the remarkable support he received from actor Salman Khan. In…
NASA Spacecraft Collision May Have Created A Meteor Shower That Will Hit Earth In…
NASA's asteroid deflection mission could soon produce the first human-made meteor shower, known as the Dimorphites. Following a 2022 impact on the asteroid Dimorphous, scientists predict that debris from the…
No gifts, hotel stays: Govt notifies marketing code for medical devices sector to curb unethical practices
The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has mandated medical device companies to implement and publicly post the Uniform Code for Marketing Practices in Medical Devices (UCMPMD) 2024. The new code aims…
5 Killed In Fresh Violence In Manipur’s Jiribam
Five people were killed in renewed violence in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday morning, according to police reports. The violence began when militants entered a remote house and shot a…
How A Taxi Driver In El Salvador Got Rich With Bitcoin
Napoleon Osorio, El Salvador's first taxi driver to accept bitcoin, credits President Nayib Bukele's bold decision to make the cryptocurrency legal tender three years ago with transforming his life. The…
Luis Suarez Retires From International Football, Cannot Score In Final Game For Uruguay
Luis Suárez’s international career concluded on a disappointing note as Uruguay was held to a goalless draw by Paraguay in their South American 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Friday.…