For teenagers, sleep is often the first thing sacrificed in busy weekday schedules filled with school, homework, and screens. But new research suggests there may be a way to catch up—at least a little—without disrupting their mental well-being.A recent study led by Sojeong Kim, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Oregon,…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday attacked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and former President Ram Nath Kovind with “derogatory and casteist” remarks, and demanded an unconditional apology.Kharge allegedly made the derogatory remarks while speaking at an event in Chhattisgarh, where he referred to President Murmu as “Murma ji” and…
BENGALURU: Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting (WCCL)’s revenue rose by 3.5% to Rs 10,600 crore in the 2024-25, with demand impacted by inflation and subdued consumer sentiment. “We are clearly seeing a slowdown in China – dramatic drops of 20% to 25%. We haven’t dropped as much but are facing flat or marginal declines there….
Broad Institute slashes 75 jobs and $42M budget amid US federal funding crisis The Broad Institute, a leading biomedical research center affiliated with Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has laid off 75 employees and implemented significant budget cuts in response to reductions in US federal funding. The institute announced the measures…
Veteran Telugu actor Fish Venkat, known for his comic roles in numerous films, remains hospitalised in the ICU and urgently requires a kidney transplant. Last week, hopes were raised after reports claimed that actor Prabhas’ assistant had reached out to the family to offer financial help. However, in a recent interview, Venkat’s family clarified that…
When the temperature rises, it’s officially time to pull out your mini dresses, swimsuits, bikinis, and shorts—whether you’re hitting the beach or just running errands. But showing off smooth skin often means reaching for your razor. And while shaving is a budget-friendly hair removal method, it can sometimes lead to pesky problems like ingrown hairs…
NEW DELHI: An average child under the age of 5 years in India spends close to 2.2 hours daily in front of screens, double the recommended limit, according to a new study.The mean screen time for children under two years of age is 1.2 hours when most guidelines stipulate that it should be completely avoided,…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, while warning of a much steeper duty on pharmaceuticals that would come into effect after a grace period of at least a year. “Today we’re doing copper,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting, signalling movement in an ongoing investigation…
Reetika Hooda in action for Inia (TOI Photo) New Delhi: Paris Olympics quarterfinalist and Asian Championships silver medalist wrestler Reetika Hooda – who competes in the women’s 76kg category – has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after her sample returned positive for prohibited substances. Reetika, one of the country’s brightest hopes…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CBSE Board Supplementary Admit Card 2025 for private candidates. Those who are planning to appear for the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary exams can now access and download their admit cards from the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in. The supplementary exams, designed for students…
