New Delhi: Despite the establishment of the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) in 2021 and a nationwide financial assistance programme, over 300 patients, predominantly children diagnosed with Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) such as Gaucher, Pompe, Fabry, MPS I, and II, are left without essential medical care. Among them, 70 are from Delhi. Since 2022,…
Pune: Neither the police nor the public gave a second glance at the old, crumbling fountain near Faraskhana police station’s parking lot.Few knew it stood as a father’s tribute to a daughter lost to the cause of women’s education. That changed when a group of Class VI students from DPS Hinjewadi decided to clean it…
State-owned power giant NTPC on Saturday (May 24, 2025) reported a nearly 22% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹7,897.14 crore in the March quarter of FY25, aided by higher revenue from its generation business. The power major had reported a net profit of ₹6,490.05 crore in the January-March period of 2023-24, the company said…
One way to prepare your child is to understand the syllabus yourself first. Every competitive exam has a specific syllabus and pattern, such as the number of questions, subjects, and time duration. Here’s what you can do…. Get the official syllabus: Check the official website or exam brochure. Know the subjects and topics: Make a…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India is sustaining its GDP growth momentum as the fastest-growing economy for the fourth year in a row, aided by manufacturing, services, and farm sectors.“India is sustaining growth and it is the fastest-growing economy now for the fourth year continuously, thanks to…
Mumbai: Chandrakant Yadav, 28, a resident of Thakur Village in Kandivali and a workman in the electrical industry, faces a daily challenge in commuting, waiting at least 30 minutes for a bus on Route 434 (from Andheri to Sainath Nagar-Bamandaya pada). “Some days, the wait extends to 45 minutes. The bus app is of little…
New Delhi: A DNA test helped Delhi Police solve the rape case of a 15-year-old girl in north Delhi’s Timarpur. Her uncle was arrested after his DNA matched that of the baby born to the survivor. The girl, who was mentally challenged, was unable to identify her assailant despite counselling. With no other leads, police…
Pune: The transfer of 29 acres and 15 gunthas of reserved forest land from Richie Rich Cooperative Housing Society in Kondhwa Budruk will be completed within a month, Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi told TOI on Saturday.Following a Supreme Court directive on May 15, Dudi directed officials on May 17 to inspect the land and…
Last week, the BSE benchmark dropped 609.51 points or 0.74% and the Nifty declined 166.65 points or 0.66%. File. | Photo Credit: AP The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by ₹78,166.08 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in line with weak trends in equities….
Fasting may be viewed as a means of ONLY reducing weight by some, but this practice has science-backed evidence when it comes to controlling other functions of the body like controlling insulin levels in the body, reducing inflammation and even slowing down aging.In addition, fasting has also been associated with enhancements in metabolic health and…
