Yoga pose of the day: Yoga is more than just physical exercise; it is a holistic practice that nurtures the body, calms the mind, and restores balance in our fast-paced lives. Regular yoga improves flexibility, strengthens muscles, enhances circulation, supports hormonal balance, and helps manage stress, making it one of the most sustainable ways to…
Seasonal transitions confuse not just your wardrobe, but also your metabolism, immunity, and digestion. The body needs time to adapt to changing temperatures, and sudden lifestyle changes can lead to colds, dehydration, skin issues, or digestive discomfort. Here’s what you should avoid doing during this delicate phase. 1. Don’t Suddenly Switch To Cold Foods And…
New Delhi: The reduction in tariffs under the India-US trade deal framework is expected to significantly improve the competitiveness of Indian exports and deliver broad-based gains for the chemical industry, Ramya Bharathram, President of the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), said on Monday. Bharathram said higher tariffs had been affecting Indian industry “to a very…
NEW DELHI: At a time when India is working on its 2035 climate action targets, the govt’s think tank, Niti Aayog, on Monday released a roadmap to achieve the country’s ‘net zero’ emission goal by 2070, noting that the transition will need cumulative investment requirements of $22.7 trillion, around $500 billion annually, to finance several…
Mumbai: The Indian equity markets opened the week with gains on Monday amid more clarity on the India-US interim trade framework and improvements in domestic fundamentals and easing of geopolitical uncertainties. As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 370 points, or 0.44 per cent, to reach 83,950, and Nifty gained 117 points, or 0.46 per cent…
A deficiency in vitamin D has been associated with fertility issues in both men and women. It plays a crucial role in several aspects of reproduction, from regulating hormones in a woman, such as estrogen and progesterone, to healthy ovulation, implantation, and even sperm quality. Urban lifestyles, limited sun exposure, pollution, and dietary patterns have…
Peacocks at 6,000ft spark concerns over climate change impact KULLU: A pair of peacocks were spotted in a snow-covered forest of Jagatsukh village at an altitude of over 6000ft (approx 1,800m) near Himachal Pradesh’s Manali — the rare sighting triggering concerns about the impact of climate change on this fragile ecosystem.Commonly found in warmer regions,…
NEW DELHI: Govt think tank, Niti Aayog, on Wednesday released roadmaps for decarbonisation of aluminium, cement and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors, aimed at guiding the country towards a net-zero emission future through sustainable processes.The move comes in the backdrop of the country’s climate action commitments under the Paris Agreement and the govt’s…
Retd astronaut Sunita Williams at the US Embassy in New Delhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Calling her visit to India a homecoming, Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams on Tuesday said India held personal importance for her as it was the country where her father was born.Speaking at an interactive session at the American Center in…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has notified specific rules, laying down procedures for use of the Environmental (Protection) Fund for 11 activities, ranging from taking measures for prevention, control and mitigation of pollution to remediation of environmental damage at contaminated sites and research on clean technology.The fund was created out of the amount of penalties imposed…