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Hidden viral infections in children this season: What parents often miss

Doctors say changing symptom patterns are making viral infections in children harder to detect this season, with mild and unusual signs often going unnoticed until complications develop

Screen-free mealtime: Simple tips to help your child eat without a phone

Struggling to get your child off screens at the table? Expert explains the risks and share practical, easy ways to build better mealtime habits

Eating at 7 pm vs 9 pm: Doctor explains how dinner timing affects your health

A gastroenterologist explains how eating earlier in the evening helps regulate blood sugar, sleep cycles, and metabolism, while late dinners can disrupt hormonal balance and digestion

The 'sorted' trap: Why looking perfect online is quietly exhausting us

Behind the pressure to appear perfect online lies a quiet burnout, as experts unpack how curated identities fuel anxiety, self-doubt and a growing disconnect from real life

Blinkit rolls out quick commerce service inside Mumbai airport T2

Blinkit has launched its quick commerce service at Mumbai's Terminal 2 domestic departures, allowing travellers to order after the security check-in

How Iran war is fuelling a global aviation crisis as jet fuel prices spike

Jet fuel prices, the single largest cost component for airlines, have surged sharply since February and are now forcing airlines globally to raise fares and activate emergency cost controls

Why Oracle laid off 30,000 employees despite strong revenue growth

Oracle has eliminated nearly 30,000 jobs globally as huge investments in AI data centres and infrastructure strain its finances despite strong revenue growth

Gold loans boom, first-time borrowers add push to credit growth: Report

Despite a post-festival dip in short-term lending, a surge in gold loans and a rising influx of younger, first-time borrowers bolster retail credit market

H-1B visa FY2027 cap reached: Petitioners can start filing from April 1

USCIS says FY2027 H-1B cap of 85,000 is filled; selected applicants can begin filing petitions from April 1 under revised rules

Visa, immigration changes in April 2026: US, UK, Canada, EU tighten rules

From H-1B filing rules to UK fee hikes and EU border checks, April brings fresh visa changes that could affect Indian applicants' timelines and costs

From Oracle to Amazon: Tech layoffs sweep across global IT industry

The technology sector has seen major job cuts recently, with companies including Oracle, TCS, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Block cutting thousands as they restructure and invest in AI

April 1 tax reset: New I-T law, TCS cuts, higher F&O levy explained

Income Tax Act, 2025, replaces decades-old law to simplify language and improve ease of compliance

Indian Oil hikes premium petrol, diesel prices amid West Asia tensions

Indian Oil has hiked XP100 petrol price from ₹149 to ₹160 per litre and Xtra Green diesel from ₹91.49 to ₹92.99 per litre in Delhi

Smoking weed and tobacco accelerates brain shrinkage, say scientists

Researchers say cannabis and tobacco use is linked to reduced brain volume in key regions tied to emotions, memory, and movement, raising concerns about long-term brain health

Canada's Bill C-12 crackdown: Immigration rules tighten, Indians may be hit

Canada's new Bill C-12 limits asylum hearings and expands immigration powers, with Indian students and migrants among those likely to be affected

IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

Fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to impact several regions, including north and central India. Delhi may see light showers and cloudy skies with temperatures staying comfortable

Census 2027 Phase 1 begins today: Here's all you need to know about it

Census 2027 Phase 1 begins today, marking India's first digital headcount with caste data and self-enumeration. The long-delayed exercise will be conducted in two phases across the country

West Asia war: Trump says conflict may end in 2-3 weeks; Brent at $104

President Donald Trump said the West Asia conflict could end in two to three weeks, while Iran signalled it is open to ending hostilities if it receives firm guarantees against future strikes

April 1 financial changes: From take-home salary to tax-filing deadlines

New financial year marks a decisive shift towards stricter compliance and structural transparency, prioritising long-term fiscal discipline over immediate tax relief

ATM rule changes from April 1: UPI withdrawals, limits, fees reset

ATM withdrawals get costlier from April 1 as banks tighten limits and free-usage rules