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11 Jul

Why Early Conversations About Fertility Are the Best Investment in Your Future Family

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In India, fertility comes into discussion only when a couple is attempting to conceive. This delay in conversation means many to lose the chance to know and prepare for their reproductive life in advance. Since fertility education is not included in our school curriculum, young adults are likely to grow up without knowledge of how age, health, and lifestyle issues can affect fertility in the long term. Starting these conversations sooner, ideally during late adolescence, can have immense long-term benefits. A woman's fertility peaks at her early 20s, yet this is also the period when most are focused on careers…

11 Jul

To help trapped travelers, special trains run between Silchar and New Haflong

Banasree SarkarAssam

Two special trains between Silchar and New Haflong would operate for the next two days in order to alleviate the passenger load, in a swift reaction to the suggestion made to the NF Railway General Manager by Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha. At 6 PM on Thursday, the special train was scheduled to leave Silchar and arrive in New Haflong at 10:30 PM. The train was also scheduled to depart New Haflong at 11:30 PM on Thursday and arrive in Silchar at 4 AM on Friday. Once more, the return train from New Haflong would begin at 9:30 AM on…

11 Jul

Assam govt approves new rules to help people across many areas

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet on July 10 under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a series of far-reaching decisions across multiple sectors. These include a landmark directive to hospitals, reforms in forest conservation, education, welfare support for traditional artisans and monastic communities, and new financial aid for school students. One of the most impactful decisions was the government’s stern order to private hospitals and nursing homes across Assam: release deceased bodies within four hours, regardless of outstanding bills, or face severe consequences. Starting August 1, detaining a patient’s body over unpaid dues will invite strict penalties, including suspension…

11 Jul

Seoul to Outlaw Dog Meat, Marking Cultural Shift in Animal Welfare

Mohini BarmanInternational

In a landmark animal rights move, South Korea has announced that the sale and consumption of dog meat will be banned by 2027. The bill, which passed overwhelmingly in parliament, includes financial support for dog meat farmers to transition to alternative livelihoods. The government cites changing public attitudes, with over 80% of citizens now supporting the ban. The decision also boosts South Korea's image on the global stage as it prepares to host future international events. The move is being welcomed across Asia, including in Bhutan and parts of India, where animal rights groups have pushed for similar regulations in…

11 Jul

Flying Cars in Sight: NYC Prepares for Electric Air Taxi Era

Mohini BarmanInternational

New York City has begun trials for electric air taxis, aiming to offer short-distance air transport by 2026. Backed by companies like Joby Aviation and Archer, the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are being tested at key locations like the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. These air taxis promise zero emissions and will likely replace helicopter routes between airports and city centers. The initiative has attracted attention from global metro cities, including Mumbai and London, where traffic congestion and pollution are major concerns. Authorities say the service will initially cater to premium commuters, but expansion plans include affordable public options…

10 Jul

TCS Q1 earnings: Net profit upgrade 6%, revenue up 1.3%; company announces ₹11 per share dividend

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The country's largest information technology company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Thursday, July 10, reported a net profit of ₹12,760 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, up 6% from ₹12,040 crore in the same period last year. On a sequential basis, TCS' net profit rose 4.38% from ₹12,224 crore. The profit figures were better than HSBC estimates as analysts at HSBC expected the country's third-largest company by market capitalisation to report a net profit of ₹11,925 crore. Its operating revenue rose 1.3% to ₹63,437 crore as against ₹62,613 crore in the same period a year ago.…

10 Jul

MoS Margherita’s Cambodia visit reinforces India’s cultural and strategic ties

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Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, is on an official visit to Cambodia and Malaysia to bolster India’s ties with ASEAN nations. Starting his Cambodia leg on July 6, the Minister paid homage to the Father of the Nation and interacted with ITEC and ICCR alumni, alongside Cambodian dignitaries. On July 7, MoS Margherita met with Cambodian Senate President H.E. Hun Sen and Prime Minister H.E. Hun Manet to discuss avenues for deepening the India-Cambodia development partnership. He also had a Royal Audience with His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni and conveyed greetings from India. “Reaffirmed…

10 Jul

‘Wellness is not an event, it’s a way of life’: Yasmin Karachiwala and Soha Ali Khan share parenting mantras on fitness and food

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Bollywood fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala and actress Soha Ali Khan, despite hailing from different professional worlds, have found common ground when it comes to parenting. In a recent interaction, the duo opened up about how they are raising their children with wellness at the core of their family life. Their shared mantra — “Wellness is not an event; it’s a way of life” — forms the foundation of their approach to movement, nutrition, and daily rituals. Soha Ali Khan, known for her candid takes on motherhood, believes in making movement a joyful and daily habit. For her, it's not about…

10 Jul

Bandhan Mutual Fund unveils multi-factor equity scheme to navigate market cycles

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Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched the Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund, a new open-ended equity scheme designed to leverage a dynamic multi-factor quantitative model. The fund integrates four proven investment factors—Momentum, Value, Quality, and Low Volatility—into one diversified portfolio, aiming to enhance risk-adjusted returns while adapting to changing market conditions. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on July 10 and closes on July 24, 2025. Investors can participate through registered distributors, online platforms, or directly via the Bandhan Mutual Fund website. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, said, “Multi-factor investing has become a powerful strategy in today’s volatile markets. Each factor performs…

10 Jul

Due to landslides, train services on Lumding–Badarpur hill line suspended indefinitely

Banasree SarkarAssam

Mass landslides between Dihakho and Mupa stations at km 51/1–2 have resulted in the permanent suspension of train services on the Lumding–Badarpur hill route. Because of the dire circumstances, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials have decided to suspend operations on the route starting on Wednesday. When mud and boulders from a landslide obstructed the tracks between Dihakho and Mupa on July 3, services were temporarily suspended. This was the first disruption. Regular train travel is impossible in the Dima Hasao district due to recurrent landslides caused by the ongoing heavy rainfall, even though NFR quickly resumed operations within a day.…