Article Today, Hyderabad: Investigations into counterfeit beauty products have raised serious public health concerns. Reports indicate that several low priced cosmetic products sold through online marketplaces contain harmful substances, including human waste and other contaminants. Health experts warn that these products can expose consumers to dangerous bacteria and toxic chemicals. The findings have drawn attention…
Article Today, Tiruchirapalli: A newly installed entrance arch at the Tiruchirapalli Divisional Railway Manager’s office has sparked a political and linguistic controversy in Tamil Nadu. The arch displayed the Hindi phrase “Kartavya Dwar”, meaning “Gateway of Duty”. However, the use of Hindi in a state that strongly prioritises Tamil triggered immediate objections from local political…
Article Today, Hyderabad: The Communist Party of India (CPM) has formally reprimanded senior leader Tammineni Veerabhadram. The decision was taken by the party’s Central Committee after reviewing his conduct during his tenure as state secretary in Telangana. The committee said he followed political positions that deviated from the party line. It described the actions as…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Medicines prescribed for Parkinson’s disease are facing renewed scrutiny after reports linked them to severe behavioural side effects. The drug ropinirole, a dopamine agonist, is widely used to manage tremors and movement disorders. However, patients in several countries have reported sudden changes in behaviour after starting treatment. These include compulsive gambling, hypersexuality,…
Article Today, Mumbai: Narrow lanes in Mumbai’s Dharavi are drawing increasing numbers of foreign and domestic visitors. Tour operators now market guided walks through one of Asia’s largest informal settlements. These tours present daily life, small industries, and living conditions to paying guests. The trend has sparked debate about ethics and representation. Commercialization of HardshipTour…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Insurance mis-selling has emerged as a serious concern in India’s banking sector. Retired individuals and senior citizens appear particularly vulnerable. In several reported cases, customers say bank officials presented insurance products as fixed deposits or safe savings plans. However, the documents later revealed long-term life insurance policies with distant maturity dates. The…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Ageing is typically associated with memory decline and neuronal loss. However, a new study published in Nature challenges this assumption. Researchers report that certain adults in their eighties retain brain features comparable to individuals three decades younger. These individuals are termed “super agers” for their exceptional cognitive performance. Evidence of NeurogenesisThe study…
Article Today, Visakhapatnam: Pickleball has emerged as a fast-growing sport across urban India. In recent months, courts in several cities have reported increased bookings. Young professionals and students now fill evening and weekend slots. The sport, once relatively unknown, has entered mainstream conversation. What Is PickleballPickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Players…
Article Today, Hyderabad: Sleep is a basic biological function. However, in modern urban life, it has become a performance metric. Many people now treat sleep as a target to achieve rather than a natural process to experience. Doctors say this shift has created a new psychological pattern known as “sleep shame.” It refers to the…
Article Today, Hyderabad: For decades, Indian students travelled abroad for higher education. Now, the direction is shifting. Foreign universities are setting up campuses in India. Policy reforms and market demand are driving this change. Meanwhile, stricter visa rules in countries such as Canada and Australia have altered student mobility patterns. Demographic AdvantageIndia has one of…
