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A look at some of the highlight names for the Indian contingent at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. With a rich haul of 61 medals (22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze) at this edition of the Commonwealth Games, the Birmingham Games turned out to be one of the most memorable editions for the 210-strong Indian contingent. From athletics to racquet sports, cricket to hockey, boxing to wrestling, the Indian athletes finished with podium finishes in almost every event they took part in. Achinta Sheuli Sport – Weightlifting Event – Men’s 73kg The Bengal born weightlifter clinched his maiden CWG gold…

Aptera is teasing a new clean interior of for the latest prototype of its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range. A lot of people get into electric vehicles for their efficiency, and there’s nothing more efficient than Aptera’s solar electric vehicle (SEV). Thanks to an extremely lightweight, three-wheel design and a drag coefficient (Cd) of only 0.13, the Aptera SEV can achieve 250 miles of range on a fairly small battery pack and 1,000 miles with bigger battery packs. While solar on electric vehicles has been limited to countering vampire drain or adding just a few…

Post-pandemic, renowned interior designer, author and ex-BBC Dragon Kelly Hoppen dreamed of escaping to the country… as long as she could take a little bit of the city with her. She took possession of the broken-down shell of a Cotswolds lambing barn, turning it into a 2,500sq ft home with three wings facing on to a central courtyard. It has been her weekend retreat for two years. ‘The barn’s interior is a mix of inspiration from the city and country, a nice medium,’ says Kelly. ‘You feel like you’re definitely in a rural environment, but you also feel like a part of you…

In a new twist in Bihar politics, sources told Republic TV that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar spoke to Congress president Sonia Gandhi amid the BJP-JDU rift. In a new twist in Bihar politics, sources told Republic TV that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar spoke to Congress president Sonia Gandhi amid the BJP-JDU rift. Meanwhile, JDU has called a meeting of all its MLAs, MLCs and MPs in Patna at 11 am on August 9 ostensibly to discuss the caste census issue. As RJD MLAs are also meeting on Tuesday at 9 am, speculation is rife about the possibility of JDU’s return…

At a time when the Opposition is looking for a credible PM face, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar could make a move for it Amidst buzz of the JD(U) snapping ties with the BJP before the inauspicious month of Kharmas begins from August 11, one immediate extrapolation is if Nitish Kumar is again trying to reposition himself for national politics, with the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in mind. In a hint at the Bihar Chief Minister’s ambitions, estranged former aide R C P Singh said Monday: “Nitish Kumar did his best for Bihar between 2005 and 2010 because he was focused on the state. But after that… Man mein…

Union Health Secretary urged Principal Health Secretaries of Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana to ‘aim to increase the pace of vaccination for the eligible population.’ New Delhi: Amid the rising Covid cases, Union Health Secretary wrote to Principal Health Secretaries of Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana on the issue, prompting them to ‘aim to increase the pace of vaccination for eligible population, follow the five-fold strategy and adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour.’ Notably, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai tested positive for Covid and had to cancel his Delhi trip. “I have tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms and have isolated…

There can be several factors that can lead to chronic kidney disease in children, such as birth defects, congenital abnormalities and hereditary diseases, like polycystic kidney disease. Furthermore, Frequent Urinary Tract Infections in children should be closely monitored and treated promptly as the abnormalities in the urinary tract can potentially lead to CKD, says Dr Sandeep Guleria, Senior Consultant, Kidney Transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. Children suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India is not a rarity. Rather, CKD remains an alarming disease and a major public health challenge with a global prevalence of 15–74.7 cases/million children. There are several…

Chicken Bihari boti, bihari kabab, and more, you will just fall in love with all these recipes. So, without any further ado, let’s learn how to make them in the comfort of our own house. Let’s get started. What is the first dish that comes to your mind when someone says Bihari cuisine? Litti Chokha would probably be the only answer we are likely to get. But you know what? Bihar’s cuisine is far more than this. If you dig deeper into this cuisine, you will get to know what all dishes are left to be noticed. From dal pitha…

Mona Floral motifs, neons, fancy sleeves and plenty of bling—FDCI’s recently concluded India Couture Week 2022 launched many a fashion dream. Making a strong case for sustainability and gender fluidity, the Delhi’s mega show had the country’s ace couturiers put up their finest collections. Blingy times ahead It’s time we came out of the shadows of loss, and gave in to some bling! High on pearls, crystals and metallic fringes, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s latest couture collection, Fibonacci, has dramatic fabrics meet precise techniques in defined patterns. “We present a world that is perfect, that just returned from the…

Launched in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic, Alia Bhatt’s sustainable kidswear brand Ed-a-mamma has witnessed over 10x growth in the last 18 months. Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma also marked its offline presence this quarter by launching 16 retail stores, spread across India’s metro cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad and is now focusing on expanding its product categories. Business Insider India spoke to Iffat Jivan, Ed-a-Mamma’s business head about the future of sustainable fashion in India. Jivan told us that affordable sustainable fashion is achievable and that’s the future. Landfills are brimming with urban waste, so much so that by 2050, India is reportedly…