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Kim Kardashian promotes $2,500 full-body scan: Why are health experts warning against it?
Kim Kardashian is facing flak for promoting a costly full-body scan on her Instagram, with her followers calling her ‘tone-deaf’. Health experts say there is no evidence to prove these scans benefit asymptomatic people
Capital punishment, lynching, sedition: How criminal laws could change
Home minister Amit Shah introduced three Bills in Lok Sabha today (11 August), with an aim to reform India’s criminal justice system. From capital punishment for mob lynching to repealing sedition law, here are the big modifications proposed by the Centre
Hawaii wildfires kill 53: How did the flames scorching Maui start?
The death toll from deadly wildfires ravaging Maui has risen to 53 and is expected to surge further. While the exact cause remains to be determined, experts say the blazes were fuelled by dry conditions, strong winds and low humidity affecting the wet, tropical island of Hawaii
Jayalalithaa's saree was pulled, says Sitharaman: What happened in TN Assembly in 1989?
AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa was reportedly assaulted and humiliated inside the Tamil Nadu Assembly on 25 March 1989. Invoking this incident in her speech during the no-confidence debate, Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman took potshots at DMK as Kanimozhi remarked on women's safety
‘Ghost flights’: Why is Qatar Airways flying almost-empty planes in Australia?
Qatar Airways has reportedly been operating near-empty passenger jets between Melbourne and Adelaide since last November. This comes as the airline is allowed to run only 28 flights a week into Australia’s four major airports
No-trust motion: Is Sansad TV giving less screen time to Opposition leaders?
After ticker row, Sansad TV is now in the eye of the storm for allegedly giving less screen time to the Opposition INDIA bloc leaders. Congress has claimed the public broadcaster focused on the Lok Sabha Speaker ‘71 per cent of the time’ during Rahul Gandhi’s speech on Manipur violence on Wednesday
Why does Kerala government want to change the state’s name?
‘God's Own Country’ is likely to get a new name. The Kerala Assembly has adopted a resolution, moved by CM Pinarayi Vijayan, to officially rename the state to ‘Keralam’. But what’s the argument behind the move?
‘Flying kiss, hug, wink’: Rahul Gandhi and his many Parliament controversies
Rahul Gandhi has landed in a soup just days after being reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP. The BJP has accused the Congress leader of ‘insulting’ women lawmakers by blowing a 'kiss' in Parliament. This is not the first time Gandhi's gestures and speeches have stoked major rows
Miss Universe Indonesia rocked by sexual abuse allegations: Is it time to stop beauty pageants?
Five Miss Universe Indonesia contestants have alleged they were asked by organisers to strip their tops for ‘body checks’ and photographs before the finals on 3 August. Beauty pageants have had a long relationship with controversies, with many questioning their relevancy in the modern age
What is ‘Brotox’ that is becoming popular among men?
Who doesn't want to look good? More and more men are now concerned about their appearances. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Brotox, a reference to Botox for men, is on the rise. Experts attribute this boom to a reduction in the stigma surrounding men opting for cosmetic procedures
No-confidence motion: Why did Opposition disrupt Lok Sabha over Sansad TV tickers?
The Opposition caused uproar in Lok Sabha over tickers on Sansad TV displaying the development works of the Central government during the live broadcast of the no-trust motion debate. The issue was raised by BSP MP Danish Ali, triggering a protest by other lawmakers
Assam Rifles removed from key checkpoint in Manipur: What is this central paramilitary force?
Assam Rifles has been replaced with civil police and CRPF at a vital check post in the Bishnupur district. This comes after Meira Paibis, Meitei women activists, held demonstrations across the Imphal valley on Monday, alleging the use of excessive force against the majority community protesters
76th Independence Day: What is the ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign announced by PM Narendra Modi?
During the 103rd edition of Mann Ki Baat on 30 July, PM Narendra Modi announced the ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign to honour India’s martyred bravehearts. Under this programme, which will be launched on 9 August, soil collected from across the country will be brought to Delhi
4 years of Article 370 abrogation: Has security situation improved in J&K?
Four years ago, on 5 August 2019, the Centre scrapped Article 370, saying the move was necessary to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. From stone-pelting to militancy, let’s take a look at how the Union Territory has fared post the abrogation
Bones in coal furnace: How gang-rape, murder of minor girl has rocked Rajasthan
A 14-year-old girl in the Bhilwara district was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Rajasthan earlier this week. The police have booked 10 people, including four women, in the case. The BJP has slammed the state government over the incident, calling for Ashok Gehlot’s resignation
AI Love: How Tinder is testing a tool to help users build a better profile
Popular dating app Tinder is testing an artificial intelligence feature that will assist users in selecting five images for their profile. An AI tool to help people write their bios is also in the works
Rahul Gandhi gets reprieve in one ‘Modi surname’ case. But there are more pending
While the Supreme Court has stayed Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in Gujarat’s ‘Modi surname’ remarks case, there are still at least two more, filed in Jharkhand and Bihar each. The Congress leader is also facing around a dozen defamation suits filed across the country
It’s Rs 250 per kg now: Why are tomato prices climbing up again?
Tomato prices have again reached Rs 200 per kg and even more at several places across India. Wholesale traders have blamed heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra last month for driving up the costs of the kitchen staple
‘The Great Resignation’ is over. Are employees more content in 2023?
Millions quit their jobs in 2021 and 2022. It was called ‘The Great Resignation’. Experts say it is now over. But are workers getting what they want? Or is economic instability and fear of losing to AI keeping them put?
17 deaths in 2023: How student suicides are becoming a tragic reality of Kota
A NEET aspirant, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, was found dead on Thursday at his hostel in Kota. At least 17 students have died by suicide in the Rajasthan city this year alone. But why are young learners taking their own lives?