Kerala is the best governed state in the country, according to a survey released by Public Affairs Centre, Bengaluru. Kerala continues to top for three years in a row, followed by Tamil Nadu says the Public Affairs Index 2018. Telangana ranks third in 2018. Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha ranked the lowest on the index. … Read more
A new report highlights the need for people with diabetes to be provided with better mental health support. Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood. There are two types … Read more
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has expelled its National Spokesperson Shankar Charan Tripathi from the party on Monday for criticising Rahul Gandhi on his hug to PM Modi at the No Confidence Motion debate on Friday. Shankar Charan Singh had said,“He (Rahul Gandhi) has been a parliamentarian for the past 15 years. It was not expected from … Read more
People who indulge in heavy drinking and smoking may have visible signs of physical ageing, and look older than they are, a study has warned. The findings are based on a study that followed more than 11,500 adults since 1976. Men and women who drank 28 or more drinks were more likely to develop physical … Read more
Several researches have suggested that taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement can reduce symptoms of dry eyes. Omega-3 supplements are safe for most healthy adults and generally have fewer side effects, when taken in a standard dose. To maintain eye comfort and good vision, the front surface of your eye must be covered with an … Read more
Researchers have discovered a drug that has the potential to prevent obesity in children born to overweight mothers. Previous studies have shown that children born to overweight mothers may be at an increased risk of developing obesity, a major cause of various diseases. The new study conducted by University of New South Wales on mice … Read more
People who eat a high-fibre diet or increase their fibre intake after a colon cancer diagnosis may be less likely to die of such tumours than those who do not eat much fibre, according to a new study. “Eating more fibre after colorectal cancer diagnosis is associated with a lower risk of dying from colorectal … Read more
German footballer Mesut Ozil has quit international football, citing the “racism and disrespect” he has faced in Germany over his Turkish roots. The 29-year-old says he received criticism from German media after meeting Turkish President Racep Tayyip Erdogan in May in London, alongside his Germany teammate, Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan, who is also of Turkish descent, … Read more
Doing strength-based exercises such as push-ups and sit ups can significantly reduce the risk of early death, a study of over 80,000 adults claims. Researchers found that people who undertook such exercises had a 23 per cent reduction in risk of premature death by any means, and a 31 per cent reduction in cancer- related … Read more
Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh heavily cracked down upon the Centre while speaking at the Congress Bhavan in the city, today. He said that the Centre is committed to build the temple in Ayodhya, still the temples in Banaras are being razzed. This means they use temples as weapon to play around in the politics, … Read more