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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

Are you the eldest daughter? A psychologist explains why it feels heavy

As 'eldest daughter syndrome' trends online, psychologists unpack the real dynamics behind it, from early caregiving and perfectionism to burnout, guilt and people-pleasing

Centre blocking visiting dignitaries from meeting LoP, claims Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's remarks came ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to India, during which he will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Arctic-class shipbuilding talks set to advance during Putin's India visit

India and Russia are looking at a plan to jointly build Arctic-class ships, with the proposal expected to move forward during President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi from December 4-5

Putin in Delhi: Body doubles, anti-drone tech and a five-layer cordon here

As Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi for the India-Russia summit, Indian and Russian agencies have rolled out a five-layer security grid with sanitised routes, drones, jammers and the Aurus Senat convoy

December home loan rates start at 7.35%: Check latest lender offers here

Public-sector banks offer the most competitive entry rates below 8% for borrowers with strong credit, while private banks and HFCs show wider pricing spreads based on risk profile

Dec car loan rates start at 7.6%; EMIs around Rs 10,000: Check full list

Public sector lenders offer lowest rates but buyers must compare processing fees and EMI structures to determine the true overall borrowing cost

Nearly 54% IndiGo flyers complain about timeliness, staff behaviour: Survey

A LocalCircles survey of IndiGo flyers, conducted against backdrop of social media complaints about service standards, highlights punctuality and staff behaviour as biggest pain points for passengers

IndiGo cancels over 300 flights in 2 days: What's causing the disruption?

IndiGo cancelled over 300 flights in the last two days across India, causing widespread delays and leaving thousands of passengers stranded across major airports

JLR sacks design chief Gerry McGovern; second high-profile exit in months

Seen as a Ratan Tata favourite, McGovern had strong backing at Tata-owned JLR. After Tata's death, that support disappeared, leaving him more vulnerable to internal power shifts