Finding your stool suddenly dark black and tar like can be deeply unsettling. Many people immediately assume it is caused by something they ate, but a drastic colour change, especially when the stool looks sticky or has a strong unpleasant smell, can indicate something far more serious. Stools reflect what happens inside the digestive system,…
IBM on Monday announced a major acquisition to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, agreeing to buy data streaming platform Confluent in a cash deal valued at $11 billion.The US technology major said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all issued and outstanding common stock of Confluent Inc. for $31 per share in cash,…
New Delhi/Ghaziabad: Wails rang out as four coffins were carried to a house in Karawal Nagar.Last week, Kamla Joshi (42), Anita Joshi (41), Saroj Joshi (38), Bhawana Joshi (40) and her husband, Vinod Kumar (45), had left their home for a trip to Goa.Bhawana and Kamla were married to two brothers — automobile financier Vinod…
Pune: Five months after the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) requested a tentative requirement of 3,000 swine flu doses, in response to a directive by the state health department, the civic body is yet to receive the shots. This resulted in a delay in vaccination of pregnant women and people with comorbidities like diabetes and blood…
Over the past day, the XRP price has been fluctuating, dipping to $2 before bouncing back about 1.3%. And the timing couldn’t be more interesting, with traders nervously eyeing tomorrow’s Fed meeting, which might set the mood for the whole crypto market as we head into the final stretch of the year. Summary XRP price…
In her new book, Mrs Funnybones Returns, Twinkle Khanna delves into issues both personal and political with her trademark wit and candour. In this interview, she talks about a changing India, her writing process, gender issues and the power of laughter at a time of division. Source link
Mumbai: The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) has shortlisted four firms for the Rs 297 crore operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk–Chembur arm of the Mumbai Monorail, even as the agency works towards reopening the system by April. MMMOCL had invited bids from qualified bidders in July 2025…
Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and plays a key role in breathing. These contractions cause the vocal cords to close abruptly, producing the characteristic “hic” sound. Most hiccups are harmless and temporary, often triggered by overeating, consuming carbonated drinks, sudden temperature changes, or…
Amit Passi with Hardik Pandya (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Baroda’s wicketkeeper-batsman Amit Passi made history by equaling the world record for the highest individual score on T20 debut, smashing 114 runs off 55 balls against Services in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. The 26-year-old, who stepped in for India star Jitesh Sharma in…
Chaos at airports amid flight cancellations NEW DELHI: India’s largest airline IndiGo is scrambling to restore stability after a week of unprecedented operational chaos sparked by the rollout of revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for pilots. The disruption, which began on December 2, quickly snowballed into one of the worst aviation meltdowns the country…
