Bs Web Reports

From hugs to food to tattoos: Debunking 16 dangerous myths about HIV

From casual contact and mosquito bites to tattoos, pregnancy, PrEP, and treatment, specialists debunk the misconceptions that fuel stigma and delay diagnosis

RBI MPC December 2025 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

Economists believe that the six-member committee will maintain the status quo on its stance at the December policy meeting

IndiGo warns of more cancellations, full operations restored only by Feb 10

IndiGo told the DGCA that flight disruptions may continue as the airline grapples with planning gaps and pilot shortages linked to FDTL rules. It will cut flights from December 8 to stabilise ops

Goyal urges stronger, more balanced India-Russia trade ahead of Putin visit

Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's India visit, Goyal said the country must boost exports to Russia, noting opportunities in consumer goods, food items, automobiles and more

States to get share of new health-security cess through schemes: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Health and National Security Cess is expected to act as a deterrent to pan masala consumption and will not be levied on essential commodities

Why everyday scents may be interfering with your hormones without warning

The booming aromatherapy trend promises relaxation, but doctors caution that synthetic blends and constant diffusion can quietly nudge hormones off balance

Cosmoprof India's sixth edition opens with top global brands at Jio Centre

The Cosmoprof India 2025 edition will host 353 exhibitors and 800 brands representing 23 countries and regions

Planning a wedding? Don't miss this essential insurance cover for big day

Protect your wedding from cancellations, vendor issues and unexpected costs

Dream11 exits fantasy gaming, pivots to sports-entertainment platform

The redesigned platform will offer creator-led live match watch-alongs, features for fans to react and exchange comments in real time, and free-to-play fantasy sports

Why airline pilots hide mental-health struggles despite stress at work

Despite growing stress and burnout, many pilots avoid reporting mental-health concerns due to lengthy medical reviews and career repercussions

Why lupus diagnoses are rising, and why young women face greater risk

Better awareness and testing have pushed lupus numbers up, but the gender gap remains stark, and delayed diagnosis continues to put women of reproductive age at the highest risk

Thinking of using your EPF to buy a home? Here's what you need to know

While the EPF allows members to withdraw up to 90% of their corpus for housing needs, financial experts caution against eroding long-term retirement savings for short-term housing liquidity

SC directs states to deploy more staff to support BLOs on SIR duty

Amid reports of multiple BLO deaths during the electoral roll revision, the Supreme Court ordered states to deploy additional staff and consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis to reduce hardships

Delhi air pollution toll: Over 200,000 emergency visits in past 3 years

Parliament data and an ICMR multi-city study show pollution spikes tracking a surge in Delhi breathing emergencies, with over 200,000 ER visits since 2022 and admissions rising

Who is Luana Lopes Lara? Meet the 29-year-old self-made woman billionaire

The Kalshi cofounder's $11 bn leap shows how discipline and tech ambition shaped her meteoric rise.

Dormant bank account worrying you? Here's how to revive it and access money

Reactivating a dormant bank account requires only a brief visit, updated KYC documents and a token transaction

Taking photos of woman not engaged in 'private act' won't be voyeurism: SC

A two-judge bench of Justices N Kotiswar Singh and Manmohan made the observation and discharged a man, accused of intimidating the complainant by photographing and recording her on his phone

Bahrain's Golden Visa now accessible with Rs 3 crore property spend

Bahrain has reduced its Golden Residency Visa property requirement to BHD 130,000, widening access for investors, professionals and retirees seeking a long-term base with work rights

H-1B visas go to average college grads, not skilled workers: Ex-US official

Former US visa officials describe concerns over inflated demand for "specialty" workers, student debt imbalances and alleged fraud in Indian H-1B applications

India's pilot fatigue rules explained: Why FDTL is disrupting flight schedules

India's tighter FDTL pilot fatigue norms have triggered cancellations and delays, exposing crew shortages, roster stress and a fresh debate over safety, planning and preparedness