A high-level bilateral discussion took place at New York after the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development meeting between the Indian delegation headed by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur and the Jamaican...

Prime Minister addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations in New York today. The theme of the Summit is ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’. The Summit witnessed the participation of a large number of world leaders.In his address,...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed a large gathering of the Indian community at an event in Long Island, New York. Over 15,000 people attended the event. Prime Minister was welcomed by the community with exceptional warmth and enthusiasm. Addressing...

In response to a special request from Merlin Entertainments' Madame Tussauds New York, Sachin Tendulkar, a name synonymous with cricketing glory, happily agreed to help create an incredible moment for his fans.  Marking the arrival of his wax figure...

A marriage proposal was thrown at Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley by rival Donald Trump's supporter as she addressed a rally in the US state of Hampshire."Will you marry me?" the supporter asked, interrupting the 52-year-old's...

If you want to help slow down your brain from ageing and increase your lifespan than follow diet patterns like intermittent fasting or restrict your calorie intake, suggests a study, led by researchers one of Indian-origin.A team of scientists at the Buck...

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, provides moderate protection against long Covid, which can cause long-term serious acute illness, in children and adolescents, according to a study.Vaccination also has a stronger effect in adolescents,...

Scientists have identified compounds that obstruct the "landing gear" of a range of harmful viruses can successfully protect against infection by the virus that causes Covid-19If the compound, called a stapled lipopeptide, proves effective as a nasal spray in the...

Even as the world is seeing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, a new study has shown an association between SARS-CoV-2 infections and the onset of mental health disorders like schizophrenia.Schizophrenia is a serious mental condition characterised by hallucinations,...

US pharma giant Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce the risk of developing long Covid for vaccinated, non-hospitalised individuals, according to a study.A team of researchers from Univesity of California San Francisco...

Individuals with bipolar disorder, a severe mental illness characterized by alternating manic and depressed moods, face a higher risk of premature death compared to smoking, according to research conducted by the University of Michigan. The study analyzed the mortality...

Many hospitals across several US states have brought back the mask mandates, even as the country is seeing a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases, driven by the highly transmissible JN.1 variant, as well as flu.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

High-fat diets affect genes linked not only to obesity, colon cancer and irritable bowels, but also to the immune system, brain function, according to a study in mouse models.Researchers at the University of California - Riverside fed mice three different diets...

Want to quit smoking? Researchers have identified a plant-based compound that may aid in smoking cessation and is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy.Cytisine is a plant-based compound that eases smoking withdrawal symptoms. The low-cost, generic...

Love to add more salt to your food at the table? Beware, it may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), warned a study.The risk was more pronounced among people with a higher estimated glomerular filtration rate indicator of kidney function and...

Differences in the gut microbiome is associated with overall cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children, according to a study.Emerging evidence implicates the gut microbiome in cognitive outcomes and neurodevelopmental disorders, but the influence...

Crypto’s 14th year in existence was one marred by scandal, bankruptcy, fraud and regulatory squabbling. It still may have been the industry’s best year ever, CNN reported.Despite all the bad press, the young industry notched some notable wins.Bitcoin, the crypto’s...

A common stomach bacteria found in two-thirds of the world population may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a new research. The study, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, investigated...

Lack of sleep not only makes us tired, but can also affect our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study.The study, published in the journal Psychological Bulletin, synthesised more...

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish in New York City to discuss a possible merger, the media reported.The combination would create a news and entertainment behemoth that would likely trigger further industry consolidation.Zaslav...