India’s drug price regulator has revised the maximum retail prices of 543 cancer drug brands and pack sizes, delivering reductions of more than 90 percent in several cases. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority’s latest intervention targets non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines and is expected to bring meaningful relief for many patients, particularly those relying on generic and…
Apple has acknowledged a display problem affecting a small number of its first folding phones and is offering free replacements to owners who experience the issue. The company began shipping the highly anticipated iPhone Duo just days earlier, and early demand was intense. Online orders sold out quickly, and customers lined up at stores around…
Choosing between strength training and Pilates often depends on individual priorities such as building muscle, improving posture, enhancing mobility or supporting long-term joint and bone health. Both approaches deliver valuable physical benefits, yet they emphasize different qualities. Understanding these differences helps people select the method—or combination—that best aligns with their objectives. Understanding Strength Training Strength…
For small businesses, growth often feels tied to attracting new customers. Yet research consistently shows that focusing on retention delivers stronger, more sustainable results. Acquiring a new customer can cost five to seven times more than keeping an existing one, and a modest 5 percent increase in retention rates can boost profits by 25 to…
Busy professionals often struggle to maintain consistent exercise amid demanding schedules, long work hours, and competing priorities. Yet research consistently shows that regular physical activity delivers substantial benefits for energy, focus, stress management, and long-term health. The key is not finding more hours in the day but designing a realistic, flexible routine that fits into…
Daniil Medvedev advanced to the quarterfinals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters with a controlled straight-sets victory over longtime rival Stefanos Tsitsipas. The fifth-seeded Russian won 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday in a match that lacked the fireworks of some of their earlier encounters but showcased Medvedev’s reliability on serve and consistency from the baseline. The result…
When interest rates rise, home loan borrowers face a familiar but consequential choice. A higher equated monthly instalment can accelerate repayment and reduce the total interest paid over the life of the loan. Keeping the EMI unchanged and extending the tenure can protect monthly cash flow but often increases the overall cost of borrowing. The…
OpenAI has terminated an employee after discovering a sophisticated recording device concealed in one of its conference rooms. The company stated that it used its own artificial intelligence models to analyse the device and determine its origin, ultimately identifying the individual responsible. The matter was referred to the FBI, and the employee was subsequently arrested….
The Government of India has taken a major step toward strengthening the national research and innovation ecosystem by approving the first cohort of fund managers under the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund. The Empowered Group of Secretaries cleared 19 second-level fund managers, consisting of 14 Alternative Investment Funds and five Focused…
In a firm assertion of strategic autonomy, India has reiterated that it will continue purchasing crude oil from Russia irrespective of the status of US sanctions waivers. A senior government official emphasised that energy security and commercially viable supplies remain the guiding principles for New Delhi’s import decisions, even as global oil markets navigate geopolitical…