NEW DELHI: Children and elderly with cold and cough must stay at home to prevent the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness currently seeing an uptick in the country, said former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria, on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS, Guleria, Chairman, Institute of Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta Gurugram, said that prevention is most...

NEW DELHI: While coffee offers several health benefits, the best time to drink the hot beverage is morning hours, claims a study on Wednesday. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, showed that people who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from heart disease. They also have a lower overall mortality risk compared to...

BHUBANESHWAR: At the Joint Business Session held on the sidelines of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the significant economic potential of Odisha and its role in India's global growth. In his address, Jaishankar referred to the concept of a "double engine" driving development, positioning Odisha as a key player in the nation's progress, an...

LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of residents in Southern California have been forced to evacuate as a series of fast-moving wildfires ravage the region, CNN reported. The most destructive, the Palisades fire, is spreading rapidly across Los Angeles, with homes destroyed and major roads closed. Authorities are scrambling to manage the situation, with widespread evacuations and emergency declarations. The out-of-control Palisades...

PRAYAGRAJ: A 65-year-old French woman, Pascal, has reached Prayagraj to participate in the Kumbh Mela. Pascal, who resides in France, has been drawn to Hinduism since childhood, revering Lord Shiva as her idol and possessing knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita and Puranas. "I have a great attachment to the Hindu religion and Lord Shiva. I have no reason to express my...

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 38th edition of the National Games, scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 14. "I would like to thank PM Modi. We had urged him to inaugurate the National Games. PM has agreed to inaugurate the National Games. We also informed...

NEW DELHI: Selecting an NDIS care provider is a significant decision that can greatly impact the quality of life for people who rely on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). With various providers offering a range of services, understanding what to look for can make all the difference in finding the right fit. Below are some key factors to consider...

NEW DELHI: As the row over the Delhi Chief Minister's residence intensified, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjay Singh on Wednesday had a stand-off with the Delhi police personnel deployed outside the bungalow. The AAP leaders had marched to the Delhi CM's residence earlier today to refute the claims made by the Bharatiya Janata Party...

FLORIDA: US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada, CNN reported. While addressing a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Tuesday (local time), Trump was asked whether he would rule out using "military or economic coercion" to achieve...

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the "Cashless Treatment" scheme, under which the government will cover expenses of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days of treatment for road accident victims. Gadkari stated that the government would bear the cost of treatment if the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours. The Union Minister also announced...