Seeking mobile numbers for policy information ‘dark pattern’: Irdai chief Ajay Seth (Image/ANI) MUMBAI: Irdai has flagged insurers seeking personal information to provide quotes or policy details as a ‘dark pattern’ and has commissioned a study by a public policy institute to define and track such practices over nine months. Speaking at an event organised…
Rice water isn’t a magic potion for hair growth, despite what some social media videos might suggest. The science does support some benefits. Research indicates that compounds found in rice water, particularly inositol, may help reduce friction, improve hair elasticity and minimize breakage. That can make hair appear healthier, shinier and potentially longer over time….
NEW DELHI: Dismissing speculation over the possibility of Trinamool Congress merging with Congress as nothing but rumour mongering, those aware of the matters discussed at the meeting between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee have made it clear that there was no discussion on the issue.“The issue of merger…
NEW DELHI: The risk of being hospitalised in India doubles after the age of 45 and rises sharply among the elderly, signalling a shift in the country’s healthcare burden, according to the latest National Sample Survey Office (NSO) data.The survey shows that hospitalisation rates climb from 23 per 1,000 people in the 30-44 age group…
Ranveer Singh‘s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has broken several box office records, but the movie is still chasing a spot to become the second highest-grossing Indian film. The Aditya Dhar directorial that rampaged at the box office after its arrival in cinemas has now completed six weeks in theaters.Dhurandhar 2 ReviewThe espionage thriller has secured the…
NEW DELHI Former India opener Abhinav Mukund has picked his 15-man India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, making some interesting selection choices.Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests between 2011 and 2017, has backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma despite recent speculation over his ODI future. However, Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to…
Blake Lively deals with a new issue.(Image via Getty Images) Taylor Swift and Blake Lively were close for close to a decade before the billionaire pop star decided to distance herself as she got married to Travis Kelce. While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce invited 1000 guests across the entertainment industry and NFL, Blake Lively…
The Statue of Liberty stands during sunset as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky on Thursday. (AP Photo) The build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has been overshadowed by an unexpected opponent — thick wildfire haze drifting south from Canada, prompting air quality alerts across New York and New Jersey…
Haruki Murakami (Image: Wikipedia) We all try to protect the people we love. Parents try to shield their children from disappointment. Friends offer advice before a hard decision. Partners try to ease each other’s worries. Yet no matter how much care goes into it, some pain simply cannot be avoided. Haruki Murakami, the Japanese novelist,…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed pleas seeking a recall of its earlier order on the relocation and sterilisation of stray dogs.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria also issued a slew of directions to states, union territories and other statutory bodies to augment infrastructure to deal with…