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Airborne Pathogens – The Hidden Health Hazard: A recent Bose Institute study highlights that microscopic PM2.5 particles act as carriers, allowing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens to travel deep into the lungs and spread diseases. This increases the risk of respiratory infections, pneumonia, gut infections, skin issues, and more. We consulted experts to understand the gravity of this situation, identify key risk factors, and explore effective measures for protection and relief. Dr Vikas Maurya, Senior Director & HOD, Respiratory Medicine & Respiratory Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, explains: “The study shows that airborne pathogens are twice as abundant in…

Mumbai: Amid signs of a power tussle, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis heaped praise on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the latter’s home turf of Thane Monday, crediting him for the Thane Metro.The two leaders were in Thane to flag off a trial run of the first phase of the 32.3-kilometre Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavali Metro line and the additional Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh Metro corridor, which will be the first to put Mumbai’s satellite city of Thane on the Metro map. The first phase of these two combined lines—a 10.5-kilometre stretch from Gaimukh to Cadbury junction in Thane for which trial runs commenced Monday—is…

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit.Putin said allowing the New START agreement signed in 2010 to expire would be destabilizing and could fuel proliferation of nuclear weapons. His televised remarks came at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the West, and with concerns rising that fighting in Ukraine could spread beyond its borders.“To avoid provoking a further strategic arms race and…

A beautiful smile often begins with well-aligned teeth. Yet, for many people, the thought of wearing traditional braces can be intimidating. They picture metal wires, discomfort, and endless dental appointments. The good news is that modern dentistry has made it possible to achieve straighter teeth in a more comfortable, discreet way. Today, people have the option to choose advanced solutions like Invisalign, which allows them to transform their smile without the stress that once came with orthodontic treatment. Why Comfortable Orthodontics Matters Orthodontic treatment is more than just aesthetics. Misaligned teeth can lead to jaw pain, uneven wear, speech difficulties,…

Veteran South Africa wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket ahead of the Pakistan tour. The 32-year-old de Kock has been named in both ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan tour as well as a one-off T20I in Namibia before that. De Kock had retired from 50-over cricket after the 2023 ODI World Cup and had not represented South Africa in any format following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final in Barbados. His return is crucial as South Africa turn their attention to the upcoming white-ball challenges – the…

In the heart of Yellowstone National Park, scientists have just drawn the clearest underground map to date of one of the most watched supervolcanoes on Earth — and it’s revealing some surprises. A recent Nature study, led by USGS researchers in collaboration with Oregon State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, used electromagnetic imaging to scan Yellowstone’s subsurface like never before. The technique, called magnetotellurics, captures shifts in the Earth’s natural electromagnetic field — usually triggered by lightning or solar storms — to detect how well rocks conduct electricity. Since molten rock is more conductive than solid, the resulting image…

New DelhiSeptember 22, 2025 04:34 PM IST First published on: Sep 22, 2025 at 04:34 PM IST In what could be seen as a boost to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Opposition INDIA bloc ahead of the Assembly polls, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has decided to appoint a state president and office-bearers for its Bihar unit after an eight-year hiatus. Sources said the decision was taken after SP leaders from Bihar met party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow and requested him to appoint a state president and office-bearers to ensure better coordination among INDIA bloc allies in the…

The agreement sets out hiring timelines that the company must also hit to receive these tax incentives: Meta can receive the highest property tax exemption as long as it hires the equivalent of 300 “full-time” jobs by 2030, 450 by 2032, 475 by 2033 and 500 by December 31, 2034.Louisiana’s agreements ask for more than some other states’ tax subsidies. According to Good Jobs First, nearly half of state tax subsidies for data centers don’t require any new jobs to be created. But Miller has concerns that the tax breaks were not necessary at all to entice a company as…

 Patna (Bihar) [India], September 22 (ANI): The Congress party is set to hold its working committee meeting in poll-bound Bihar on September 24 (Wednesday).The party will hold the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at Sadaqat Ashram, their state party headquarters in Patna. Multiple leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, state party president Rajesh Ram, party’s Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru, state’s Legislative Party leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan among others are likely to attend the meeting. The party’s state in-charge, Krishna Allavaru informed of the CWC meet in a press…

Team India continued their impressive run in the Asia Cup 2025 Super-4 stage with a convincing victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, set a competitive target of 171 runs in their 20 overs. However, India, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, chased it down with seven balls to spare, sealing their second win over Pakistan in the same tournament.Also read: India-Pakistan clash set for Asia Cup showdown, Pakistan’s move sparks curiosityThe result has dealt a double blow to Pakistan, who have now lost twice to their arch-rivals. With this win, India has…