• Sunday, February 23, 2025

Each additional centimetre around waist raises infertility risk by 3%:…

In a study involving 3,239 women in the US, researchers have found that for every additional centimetre gained around a woman’s waistline, the risk of infertility increases by 3 per cent. The research highlights the significance of maintaining a slim waistline to enhance the prospects of conception. It also indicates…

ZEE5 Global announces world digital premiere of ‘Tejas’

ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, today announced the world digital premiere of Tejas, starring actor Kangana Ranaut. Premiering on 5th January, the film showcases Kangana Ranaut in a never-seen-before avatar, portraying the role of a fearless Indian Air Force pilot. Crafted as an action-packed…

4 unmissable concepts redefining storytelling on ZEE5 Global

ZEE5 Global’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of narrative in the digital age is evident through a myriad of shows that cater to a wide spectrum of preferences. From mystical friendships to historical sagas, true crime narratives, and the comedy of life, the platform unfolds a kaleidoscopic array of unique…

Elgar’s unbeaten 140 gives South Africa Test edge

THE freedom of impending retirement from the test arena allowed South Africa opener Dean Elgar to produce one of his best innings as his unbeaten 140 handed the hosts an 11-run lead over India after day two of the first test at Centurion on Wednesday (27). Last week the 36-year-old…

Labour considers integrating nurseries within primary schools across UK

Labour is exploring the idea of integrating thousands of nurseries within existing primary schools across England, aiming to address the persisting shortage of childcare spaces, their unaffordability, and staffing challenges. To devise innovative strategies in this sector, the party has engaged Sir David Bell, former head of Ofsted, (Office for…

UK: Post Office sets new cash withdrawal record amid cost…

A record-breaking sum of over £62 million was withdrawn from Post Office branches nationwide, on the Friday (22) before Christmas, marking the highest single-day cash withdrawal to date. This surge surpassed the prior record of just over £51 million, recorded on the same day last year, across the 11,500 branches…

Putin invites Modi for Russia visit in 2024

PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (27) invited prime minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year as external affairs minister S Jaishankar called on the Russian leader at the Kremlin. “We will be glad to see our friend, prime minister Modi in Russia,” Putin told Jaishankar. Jaishankar, who is in…

India may skip Davis Cup tie in Pakistan

INDIA may be forced to forfeit a Davis Cup play-off hosted by rival Pakistan, with the local tennis association saying Thursday (28) that the team was waiting on government approval to travel. The nuclear-armed neighbours have fought several wars since winning independence from British rule in 1947, and sporting contests…

Qatar reduces death sentences for Indian Navy personnel

INDIA’s foreign ministry said Thursday (28) that Qatar had reduced the sentence of eight ex-navy personnel, arrested reportedly for spying for Israel and put on death row. Indian media have reported that the eight Indian nationals — among them former high-ranking and decorated officers, including captains who once commanded warships…

25 Indian passengers from plane held in France freed

TWENTY-FIVE Indian passengers from a plane grounded in France on suspicion of human trafficking have been released by a judge, prosecutors said Wednesday (27). The judge ordered their release on formal grounds, considering that the head of the border police at France’s main Charles De Gaulle airport “had not referred…