Cricket (Sport)
India's women's cricket team won the World Cup on Sunday, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final. The team's captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, took the final catch as India beat South Africa at a 45,000-strong capacity crowd in Navi Mumbai. The team&
Lawyers
A distressing situation unfolded in Tel Aviv on Sunday, November 2, as Israeli military's top lawyer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, went missing after her car was discovered abandoned near the shoreline. The incident sparked a massive search operation, with helicopters and ground units deployed along the coastline. Fortunately, Tomer-Yerushalmi
Cancer
Recognising cancer early can make a life-saving difference, but many people overlook the subtle signs that cancer often begins with. Dr. Jayesh Sharma, a Consultant Surgical Oncologist at ITSA Hospitals in Raipur, India, has shared the most common cancers in India and the early warning signs that should never be
Bharatiya Janata Party
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent article on opinion portal Project Syndicate has reignited the debate on the prevalence of dynastic politics in India. Tharoor, a former global diplomat, argues that this phenomenon is a major threat to Indian democracy and is preventing the country from moving forward. He
Rinehart, Gina
The US President's recent Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, themed after the Roaring '20s, has drawn criticism amid the government shutdown, which has left 42 million Americans without federal food stamps. The party, which included a guest list of GOP donors and a performance by scantily clad women,
Public health
Countries struggling with sudden and severe cuts to external funding are now facing a significant threat to the delivery of essential health services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has released new guidance to help countries navigate this crisis, entitled "Responding to the health financing emergency:
Adenocarcinoma
Researchers at East Tennessee State University have reported a rare case of gastric adenocarcinoma metastasis to the skin, highlighting the importance of urgent biopsy and timely staging in patients with known or suspected malignancy. The case study describes an 80-year-old man with stage IV gastric adenocarcinoma who developed rapidly enlarging
Financial services
Shriram Finance, a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), saw its share price jump 5% intra-day after the company reported a strong set of numbers for Q2FY26. TheNBFC reported an 11% year-on-year (YoY) rise in Q2 net profit, with Net interest income (NII) growing nearly 10% YoY and pre-provision operating profit
Machado, María Corina
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, has disclosed her close relationship with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration, while news reports reveal that the US has spent millions of dollars funding Venezuelan opposition groups. Despite the formal disbanding of USAID in February 2025, the Trump
Rich people
In a remarkable achievement, three friends from Silicon Valley, including two Indian-Americans, Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha, have become the world's youngest self-made billionaires at 22. Their company, Mercor, an AI recruiting platform, secured $350 million in funding, valuing the firm at $10 billion. This milestone
Cognition
Research on schizophrenia has highlighted the significant impact of cognitive impairment on daily life, affecting over 80% of diagnosed individuals. Recent studies have shed light on the stigma associated with cognitive impairment, revealing its intricate relationship with perception, sense of self, and cognitive functioning. A scoping review published in Schizophrenia
Emergency medical services
A train traveling from Glasgow to Euston derailed between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District in Cumbria, leaving a major incident declared by UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. The North West Ambulance Service has dispatched paramedics to the scene, and all lines are blocked north of Preston, causing significant
