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Doom scrolling to cyberbullying: Economic Survey focuses on mental health

The Economic Survey for FY24 highlighted that mental health affects productivity more broadly than physical health issues and highlighted the socio-economic impacts of mental disorders

Union Budget 2024: Here's what the Economic Survey says about key sectors

The Economic Survey revealed an overall positive report and outlook of key sectors, noting that the uncertain global climate may hamper economic growth going ahead

Gujarat Titans' ownership up for grabs: Adani, Torrent lead the race

A year after a major captaincy change, IPL franchise Gujarat Titans' owner, CVC Capital Partners, is looking to sell its controlling stake and is in talks with Adani and Torrent Group

Forgotten pandemic lessons? India's ambulance system needs urgent reforms

A recent report revealed that the focus of the Indian ambulance market, valued at $1.5 billion in 2022, still remains largely on patient transfer rather than critical emergency care

Paris preps for Olympics with mass evictions: Thousands of migrants removed

Paris Olympics 2024: As the Olympics return to Paris after a century, the city's preparations include evictions and regulations of the homeless, sparking talks about the true cost of hosting the Games

Union Budget 2024: The significance of the Economic Survey explained

The Economic Survey 2024, to be presented today, will evaluate India's economic recovery, growth potential, and address key challenges, setting the stage for budgetary decisions and fiscal policies

Microsoft outage: Fliers stuck at Dubai airport, US flights impacted too

A global Microsoft outage caused by a Crowdstrike update affected airline operations, and disrupted services at major airports globally

HCLTech plans to deduct leaves of employees who don't show up to office

The IT major is planning to link attendance with leaves wherein, if HCLTech employees fail to come to the office for at least thrice a week, the company plans to deduct their leaves

Why did this isolated, uncontacted tribe come out of the Amazon forest?

The previously uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe has emerged from their isolation in Peru's Amazon forests, driven by encroachment and search for food and safety

India hooked to Netflix's content; subscribers and revenue surge in Q2 CY24

The success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' and Imtiaz Ali's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' were among the key titles Netflix credited for its recent growth in Indian market

Decoded: Who are zero-dose children and what does the Unicef report mean?

Acc to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) and Unicef immunisation report, India follows Nigeria in having the highest number of unvaccinated children, with 1.6 million zero-dose kids in 2023

Delhi fake cancer drugs case: How top hospitals became involved in the scam

Delhi Police chargesheet reveals eight victims, one fatality in fake cancer drug scam. It seized over 140 vials of the fake chemotherapy drug, which had a market value of around Rs 4 crore

Dying made easier? Switzerland prepares for use of portable suicide pods

The Sarco capsule, a nitrogen-filled pod enabling death by hypoxia, is expected to be used in Switzerland soon, providing an assisted dying option without medical supervision

China tops US in daily dietary protein intake, India falls behind

According to a recent UN report, China topped the US in daily protein availability per capita, highlighting advancements in agriculture and a shift towards plant-based proteins for sustainability

Indian states are inviting Tesla's component suppliers to lure the EV maker

States like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are competing to attract Tesla's component suppliers, hoping that a robust local supply chain will convince the EV maker to establish operations in their regions

Haryana govt announces 10% job reservation for Agniveers; key details

The reservation includes a 10 per cent horizontal quota for Agniveers in the posts of constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden, and SPO

Fruit inflation soars: Mangoes up 37%, other summer fruits also affected

Persistent heat and uneven monsoon distribution and a surge in demand have resulted in reduced production of fruits and higher prices

Education systems under siege: Climate change threatens global learning

A UNESCO report claims that heat, floods, and storms are causing widespread learning loss, especially in low- and middle-income countries, threatening decades of educational progress

TCS' AI pipeline at $1.5bn; focus on talent development, AI engagement

TCS is working on an AI-based interview coach that evaluates both the content of an employee's responses and their body language and tone, providing corrective feedback

Pharma groups criticise plan to shift nutraceuticals under drug authority

Pharmaceutical industry is urging government to halt the transfer of nutraceutical oversight from FSSAI to the drug regulatory authority, citing potential market impact