The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Friday released detailed clarifications responding to stakeholder queries over the recently notified Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025, which came into force on 30 June 2025. In an official communication, the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) under the NMC stated that several stakeholders had sought clarity on…
Bollywood stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who married in 2023, welcomed a baby girl on July 15th. Sidharth shared that they are still trying to determine who their daughter resembles, with the couple constantly admiring her. While their daughter’s name remains private, both mother and child are reportedly in good health. Sidharth Malhotra and…
Kidney removal, medically known as a nephrectomy, is a major surgical procedure performed to treat kidney disease, cancer, or to enable a healthy individual to donate a kidney. While the operation can be life-saving or improve long-term health outcomes, it often comes with a period of recovery marked by discomfort and other physical challenges. Experiencing…
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent criticised China’s decision to tighten control of rare earth exports, calling it a “mistake” that cautioned everyone.Reflecting on China’s decision to introduce new export restrictions in October, Bessent said the move had revealed Beijing’s willingness to weaponise rare earths, a group of minerals that are vital to defence systems, electric…
Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav (X) A day after India’s disappointing defeat to Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a video of head coach Gautam Gambhir’s animated exchange with captain Suryakumar Yadav has gone viral. The clip, captured moments after the match, shows Gambhir appearing visibly frustrated as he engaged in a serious discussion with…
Indian tennis icon Rohan Bopanna has bid adieu to professional tennis after a stellar 20-year career. His final match was at the Paris Masters. Bopanna etched his name in history this year as the oldest Grand Slam winner and World No. 1 in doubles. He expressed immense pride in representing India throughout his journey. Rohan…
Once upon a time, the very word “dictionary” flooded us with the thrill of a sesquipedalian pursuit. A flashback to our childhood evokes memories of proudly flaunting our expanding vocabularies, spelling, and integrating those heavy, tongue-twisting words as badges of honour. Yet here we are in 2025, where the current generation is rerouting the linguistic…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared that her long-awaited partnership with Karan Johar for ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ was 19 years in the making. They had previously tried to join forces on iconic projects like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, but various conflicts kept them apart. Their eventual collaboration is a testament to…
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths. In India, heart ailments are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s, a reminder that prevention must start early. Recently, in the Total Health Podcast with DD news, Cardiovascular surgeon at RML…
FASTag users will no longer face service disruption for not completing vehicle verification, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revising the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process to make it simpler and more user-friendly. FASTag, a device fixed on a vehicle’s windscreen, enables automatic toll payment using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, allowing motorists…
