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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025, a move that has stirred plenty of debate. The 25-year-old opener, who last played a T20I in July 2024 against Sri Lanka, makes his return to the shortest format with an added responsibility. This appointment signals a clear message from the selectors: Gill is being groomed as a future leader of Indian cricket.   The Surprising Vice-Captaincy Call The Asia Cup announcement came with surprises most notably Axar Patel’s removal as vice-captain. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif publicly questioned the…

TTD Medical Faculty Recruitment 2025: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has published a job advertisement for Medical Faculty Vacancy on its official website. Check here for information on how to apply for the TTD Medical Faculty Recruitment 2025, as well as the age limit and qualifications required. TTD offers lucrative career opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits. Keeping track of TTD’s recruitment notifications and diligently preparing for the selection process can significantly enhance your chances of securing a position with this prestigious organization. TTD Medical Faculty Recruitment 2025 TTD Medical Faculty Recruitment 2025 Job Notification: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)…

Abdominal obesity coupled with greater sedentary behaviour is a driving factor for an early and more aggressive risk of diabetes among South Asians, including Indians, revealed a study on Tuesday. The study, published in the BMJ, explored the characteristics of type 2 diabetes in South Asians who tend to develop the condition at a younger average age and lower body mass index than the white population. “South Asians face type 2 diabetes earlier and more aggressively than most other populations. Our review shows that diabetes often begins at lower body weight, progresses rapidly, and leads to more complications (kidney disease,…

Despite producing 1,350 MLD of treated wastewater daily, Bengaluru’s plants lack tertiary treatment, leaving the water unfit for reuse, unlike Singapore’s advanced NEWater system.Bengaluru’s treatment plants fall shortBengaluru operates 34 state-run sewage treatment plants that generate nearly 1,350 million litres of treated wastewater every day. But this water is still unsuitable for even flushing toilets, washing, or gardening. The reason: city plants stop at primary and secondary treatment, which only remove solids and some biological waste.To make water odourless, clear, and safe for urban non-potable uses, it must undergo tertiary treatment, an advanced process that reduces harmful elements like BOD,…

Arunachal Pradesh PSC Post Graduate Teacher Recruitment 2025: The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (Arunachal Pradesh PSC) has published a job advertisement for Post Graduate Teacher Vacancy on its official website. Check here for information on how to apply for the Arunachal Pradesh PSC Post Graduate Teacher Recruitment 2025, as well as the age limit and qualifications required. Arunachal Pradesh PSC offers lucrative career opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits. Keeping track of Arunachal Pradesh PSC’s recruitment notifications and diligently preparing for the selection process can significantly enhance your chances of securing a position with this prestigious organization. Arunachal Pradesh…

While Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister and senior DMK leader I Periyasamy, the 72-year-old strongman from Dindigul, has kept a low profile during the last four years of the M K Stalin-led party government in the state, he has come under the spotlight in recent days. Last Saturday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the premises of Periyasamy and his family members, including his son and DMK MLA I P Senthil Kumar, in Dindigul, his home turf, and Chennai. The ED’s action was dubbed “politically-motivated” by the DMK, which argued that it came just a few months after the…

With the Yellow Line Metro boosting connectivity, ELCITA introduces free feeder buses linking Electronic City stations to major office hubs.The Electronics City Industrial Township Authority (ELCITA) has rolled out a free feeder bus service to support commuters using the newly opened Yellow Line Metro. The service links EC1 (Electronic City Metro Station) and EC2 (Infosys/Konappana Agrahara Metro Station) with major offices and tech parks across the industrial hub.Also Read:Apple leases 2.7 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru’s Embassy Zenith, to pay over ₹1,000 crore in 10 yearsOperating from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday, the feeder buses run on…

After a marathon special Cabinet meeting on Tuesday night, the Congress government in Karnataka arrived at a new formula to provide internal reservations for the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in jobs and education within the 17 per cent quota available to the 101 castes that fall under the category in the state.The Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah decided to uphold the recommendation of the Justice (retired) H N Nagamohan Das Commission to provide six per cent reservation to the most backward SCs categorised as the Dalit Left and comprising groups considered ‘untouchables’, like the Madigas. However, the Cabinet…

After a marathon special Cabinet meeting on Tuesday night, the Congress government in Karnataka arrived at a new formula to provide internal reservations for the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in jobs and education within the 17 per cent quota available to the 101 castes that fall under the category in the state.The Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah decided to uphold the recommendation of the Justice (retired) H N Nagamohan Das Commission to provide six per cent reservation to the most backward SCs categorised as the Dalit Left and comprising groups considered ‘untouchables’, like the Madigas. However, the Cabinet…

When it comes to boosting immunity, you don’t always need expensive supplements or rare herbs. Sometimes, the most powerful immunity boosters are sitting right in your kitchen. Spices, herbs, and everyday ingredients that we often take for granted have been used in traditional remedies for centuries. Let’s explore eight immunity-boosting superstars hiding in your kitchen:- 1. Turmeric – The Golden Spice Turmeric is rich in curcumin, a compound known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Regular consumption of turmeric—whether in milk, curries, or teas—can strengthen immunity and protect the body against infections. 2. Tulsi – The Holy Basil Tulsi,…