NEW DELHI: Even after a sharp decline over the past decade, Indians continue to spend more from their own pockets on healthcare than people in several neighbouring and developing countries, according to the National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates 2022-23 released by the health ministry.The report’s international comparison of out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) showed India’s per capita…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a flat to mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,881, up by 8 points, indicating steady opening cues for domestic indices. Nifty ended on a flat to marginally negative note on 27th May 2026, closing at 23,907.15, down 6.55 points or 0.03%, amid profit booking…
A simple in-flight photo featuring newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay has now gone viral online, leaving fans of the actor-turned-politician completely thrilled.Flight attendant Uma Meeankshi recently shared a picture with Vijay on Instagram, calling the interaction one of the most memorable moments from her crew duty. Alongside the…
As per current official data, India is home to 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is a prestigious number globally. From the forts of Rajasthan to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora and Agra’s very famous Taj Mahal, the list is too good. But beyond the famous sites lies another India, which is dotted…
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: After a long gap, the opposition alliance INDIA will meet on June 6 to take stock of the political situation in the country.Sources said “opposition politics – the way forward” will be the theme of the meeting. There has been a growing feeling among opposition parties that the…
Reliance Industries is taking “deliberate steps” to strengthen its digital unit, chairman Mukesh Ambani said in a note to shareholders, without sharing any updates on the planned listing of Jio Platforms that is expected to fetch as much as $4 billion.“We will continue to evaluate strategic pathways that can broaden stakeholder participation and support Jio’s…
NEW DELHI: The dust and fury entailing the power transition in Karnataka do not appear to have settled with Siddaramaiah’s resignation as chief minister, as he and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who is expected to step into Sidda’s shoes soon, are set to meet Congress state in-charge Randeep Surjewala in the national capital.Both leaders will…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Justin Langer (Image:X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the headline act of IPL 2026, breaking records on a regular basis and earning praise from across the cricket fraternity. Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer made an honest confession about the teenager. Following the match between Sooryavanshi’s Rajasthan Royals and LSG, Langer requested…
People constantly try to prove themselves, be it on social media posts, at work, in relationships, and even within families. We often measure how successful a person is through their status in society, what car they drive, or what brands they wear. But while chasing all of these materialist aspects from the outside world, many…
NEW DELHI: Child marriage persists in several Indian states despite years of campaigns promoting girls’ education and delayed marriage, with West Bengal and Jharkhand reporting the country’s highest share of girls marrying before the legal age of 18 years, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024.The report – released by the…