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Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Sarjna Rai

Heat and mental health: Can rising temperatures trigger stress, aggression?

From sleep disruption to rising irritability, doctors say heat stress may quietly affect emotional health and worsen existing mental health conditions

Heat and mental health: Can rising temperatures trigger stress, aggression?
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Why global FMCG giants are shifting from selling to making in India

India's growing consumer market and improving manufacturing ecosystem are encouraging global FMCG firms to move beyond selling and start making locally

Why global FMCG giants are shifting from selling to making in India
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

How rising night-time heat is putting the body under constant stress

Even after sunset, the body may remain under heat stress as rising night-time temperatures disrupt sleep, recovery and the body's natural cooling process

How rising night-time heat is putting the body under constant stress
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Inside India's whey problem: Plenty of milk, not enough protein supply

Despite abundant milk supply, India still imports most of its whey protein as domestic dairy processing struggles to match rising demand

Inside India's whey problem: Plenty of milk, not enough protein supply
Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Fact-check Friday: Can eye exercises really improve vision or is it a myth?

Eye exercises may ease strain and fatigue, but can they really improve eyesight? Eye doctors explain what actually works

Fact-check Friday: Can eye exercises really improve vision or is it a myth?
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

Why are transporters in Delhi-NCR protesting revised ECC charges?

Delhi raised Environment Compensation Charges as part of its anti-pollution drive, while transporters warn the move could hurt supply chains and businesses

Why are transporters in Delhi-NCR protesting revised ECC charges?
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

World is more vulnerable to pandemics despite Covid-19 lessons, warns WHO

A new global preparedness report warns that future outbreaks could become more disruptive as trust declines and pandemic funding slips worldwide

World is more vulnerable to pandemics despite Covid-19 lessons, warns WHO
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Why Indian PE funds are betting big on consumer brands and manufacturing

Consumer and manufacturing sectors are attracting strong PE interest as investors seek profitability, earnings visibility and long-term growth opportunities

Why Indian PE funds are betting big on consumer brands and manufacturing
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Can India build a China-like super grid for its clean energy push?

China built its super grid over two decades through massive state investment and planning. Experts explain whether India can realistically replicate

Can India build a China-like super grid for its clean energy push?
Updated On : 16 May 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Does sweating more mean you're burning more fat? Experts bust fitness myth

Heavy sweating may feel like proof of an effective workout, but experts say fat loss depends on far more than perspiration alone

Does sweating more mean you're burning more fat? Experts bust fitness myth
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

NTA credibility crisis: Why India's testing agency keeps failing students

Paper leaks, exam cancellations, technical glitches, and delayed reforms have deepened concerns over transparency, accountability, and fairness in India's entrance exam system

NTA credibility crisis: Why India's testing agency keeps failing students
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

Fact-check Friday: Do short naps enhance performance or disrupt sleep?

A short nap can boost focus and alertness, but only if done right; experts explain ideal duration, timing, and when naps may disrupt sleep habits

Fact-check Friday: Do short naps enhance performance or disrupt sleep?
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Hantavirus on cruise ship: Experts probe rare human-to-human transmission

Health agencies across multiple countries are tracing passengers and probing the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship

Hantavirus on cruise ship: Experts probe rare human-to-human transmission
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

OpenAI, Anthropic move into services: What this means for Indian IT

As AI companies move closer to enterprise clients, the shift could disrupt the existing IT models and force firms like TCS and Infosys to adapt faster

OpenAI, Anthropic move into services: What this means for Indian IT
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

Great Nicobar Project: Why it matters and what are the concerns around it

Rahul Gandhi's remarks have reignited debate over the Great Nicobar Project, with the Centre highlighting strategic and economic gains while the Oppositoin warn of ecological and tribal risks

Great Nicobar Project: Why it matters and what are the concerns around it
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

Assam Assembly Results 2026: Check constituency-wise winners list here

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has clinched a clear lead in the Assam Assembly elections, securing 102 seats

Assam Assembly Results 2026: Check constituency-wise winners list here
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 8:31 AM IST

Assam election result 2026: NDA completes hattrick, crosses 100-seat mark

Assam election results 2026: Voting was held for all 126 constituencies across the state's 35 districts on April 9. The state registered an 85.91 percent voter turnout

Assam election result 2026: NDA completes hattrick, crosses 100-seat mark
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 8:52 PM IST

Assam election results 2026: BJP takes decisive lead; Gaurav Gogoi loses

From Himanta Biswa Sarma to Gaurav Gogoi, here is how top leaders are faring as counting of votes continues for the Assam Assembly election

Assam election results 2026: BJP takes decisive lead; Gaurav Gogoi loses
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Clear skin starts with digestion: Why your gut health matters for your face

Your digestive health could be shaping your skin more than you think. Here is what experts say about the link between gut balance, inflammation, and skin issues

Clear skin starts with digestion: Why your gut health matters for your face
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 4:34 PM IST

Can dogs help detect cancer? Study explores breath-based detection

Combining dogs' powerful sense of smell with advanced analytics, researchers are testing a non-invasive method to detect cancers early from breath samples

Can dogs help detect cancer? Study explores breath-based detection
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 3:50 PM IST