Iron-rich rice, protein wheat and fortified millets part of push to tackle India’s hidden hungerNEW DELHI: With nearly 67% of Indian children and more than half of women suffering from anaemia, Indian agricultural scientists have developed 203 biofortified crop varieties enriched with iron, zinc, protein and vitamins in an attempt to fight malnutrition through everyday…
Shilpa Shirodkar made a striking comeback into the limelight with her stint on ‘Bigg Boss 18’. Her gameplay on the show was widely appreciated, and after wrapping up, she starred in Jatadhara alongside Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu.During a recent interview, Shilpa was asked about about what’s next for her professionally, Shilpa replied, “Meri film…
Left-arm spinners Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu needed only 6.3 overs on the day 4 morning to wrap up West Zone’s innings as North Zone completed a 52-run win and booked their place in the Duleep Trophy semi-finals.West, chasing 287 for victory, resumed the final day at 220/7 with Urvil Patel on 25 and Tanush…
MUMBAI: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman, Sebi on Monday said that independent directors are expected to act responsibly, not make insinuations and keep things vague. The chief markets regulator’s comments came in the context of the recent resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as non-executive chairman of HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender in the country.The markets…
Sonal Chauhan praised Salman Khan‘s appearance on the reality show ‘Alliance’, where the actor turned up to support his brother, Sohail Khan. Sharing her thoughts on social media, the actress described the episode as one of the show’s most touching moments. She lauded Salman for his unwavering support for his brother, adding that he once…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) requires deep structural strengthening to address recurring examination-security concerns, but replacing the agency altogether may not be the most useful solution, former University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has said.Speaking to PTI, Kumar, who chairs the Review Committee for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, said the recurring…
A long-held wish may finally begin to take shape today. That’s the sweet pulse running under your hours, along with good financial gains and a sense that life is answering you at last.Jupiter blesses your gains sector, while the Moon supports fulfilment through people, plans, and networks. That means progress can come through an elder…
Pop star Taylor Swift may just be heading to court, and it’s not for the lawsuit linked to her friend, Blake Lively, but her own legal drama. According to the latest reports, the singer is now facing a lawsuit in California federal court over an alleged ‘trademark infringement’ linked to her album title – ‘The…
William Daniels, the 99-year-old actor renowned for his roles in ‘Boy Meets World,’ ‘Knight Rider,’ ‘The Blue Lagoon,’ and more, has had the unconventional happily ever after that Hollywood has perhaps rarely heard of. His wife, Bonnie Bartlett, revealed that they once had an open marriage at the beginning, with no rules and no discussion….
DHAKA: About 250 people, including children, were feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, the United Nations said on Tuesday, reports Ahsan Tasnim . “The trawler, which departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was on its way to Malaysia, reportedly sank due to heavy winds,…
