MEERUT: Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), popularly referred to as Meerut University, has introduced a paper titled ‘Bhartiya Sanchar ke Praroop’ (Models of Indian Communication) in its MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (MA-JMC) programme to “acquaint students with traditional communication methods as portrayed in ancient Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata,” officials announced…
A recent meta-analysis reveals a concerning link between long-term use of anticholinergic drugs and an elevated risk of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. The study indicates that individuals taking these medications, commonly prescribed for conditions like overactive bladder and depression, for at least three months face a 46% increased risk. An estimated 57 million people were…
Virat Kohli (Getty Images) Could Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli return to red-ball cricket in England despite recently announcing his retirement from Test matches? Middlesex certainly hope so. According to a report in The Guardian, the London-based county side is eager to bring Kohli on board for a potential first-class or one-day stint at the…
NEW DELHI: India’s chemical industry is well-positioned to capitalise on ongoing disruptions in European chemical operations, according to a recent analysis by B&K Securities, as reported by news agency ANI. The report highlights that high operational costs across the EU27 have eroded production efficiency, opening a window for Indian chemical manufacturers to expand their presence…
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif with Pak army chief Asim Munir NEW DELHI: In a first formal acknowledgment, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi was struck during the night of May 9–10, when India carried out missile strikes on multiple Pakistani airbases. This admission is significant as it…
Kidney diseases, often silent until advanced, impair vital functions like waste filtration and blood pressure regulation. Diabetes, hypertension, and family history elevate the risk. Early detection through regular monitoring and kidney function tests is crucial, especially for high-risk individuals, to prevent progression to kidney failure and associated cardiovascular complications. Kidneys are vital organs that play…
The NEET PG 2025image correction window has opened today, May 17, 2025, providing candidates with an opportunity to rectify any deficiencies in their uploaded photographs, signatures, or thumb impressions.This facility is available until May 21, 2025, on the officialNBEMS website, nbe.edu.in. Candidates are advised to carefully review their application forms and ensure that all images…
Jasmine Paolini (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable victory at the Italian Open on Saturday, Jasmine Paolini secured her second 1000 series championship by defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2, setting a positive tone before Roland Garros this month.The achievement marks Paolini as the first Italian woman to secure the Rome tournament since Raffaella Reggi’s…
IPO-bound eCommerce enablement platformShiprocket has unveiled India’s first AI-integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a move the company described as a major leap towards autonomous digital commerce.In a statement released on Friday, Shiprocket said the new MCP server empowers AI agents to autonomously perform core operations — including checking shipping rates, processing orders, and tracking…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that 120,141 H-1B visa applications have been selected for 2026. This figure marks the lowest number of selections since 2021, a development attributed to various factors including the annual H-1B cap, increased application fees, and potentially a cooling demand amidst economic uncertainties and layoffs in…
