New Delhi, Sep 19: India has stepped up its humanitarian support for flood-hit Nepal, sending another 11 tonnes of relief supplies to help affected communities cope with the aftermath of the floods. The latest consignment is part of India’s continued relief assistance to Nepal as several communities deal with the impact of flooding, displacement and disruption to daily life. The...

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in various Central Government departments on Saturday as part of the 20th Rozgar Mela, with Odisha hosting parallel events in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.   Representational Image  The nationwide recruitment drive will be conducted through video conferencing across 45 locations in the...

Sep 19: Cortisol in Saliva May Be Indicator for Cognitive Decline  An irregular pattern and consistently higher levels of a stress hormone called cortisol found in the saliva were associated with cognitive decline later in life — Blacks specifically had lower overall cortisol levels and less change in their levels during the day than whites — according to newly published...

Sep 19: Soft, healthy-looking skin does not always require an expensive beauty routine. A few simple habits at home—keeping the skin moisturised, avoiding harsh products and choosing ingredients that suit your skin type—can help maintain a fresh and comfortable look. From aloe vera and oatmeal to simple moisturising routines, several easy options can be included in everyday skincare. The key...

Mumbai, Sept. 19 (UDN): The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to complete two decades in 2027, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning a series of special programmes to mark the milestone. Representational Image  The decision was taken during the BCCI’s 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at its headquarters in Mumbai on Friday. The...

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is strengthening its position as one of India’s prominent Tier-2 real estate markets, with strong growth reported across the residential, warehousing and retail segments.   Representational Image  According to a CII-Knight Frank India report, residential property prices across 11 emerging cities, including Bhubaneswar, increased by 63% between 2021 and 2026. This growth was substantially higher...

Sep 19: Total joint replacement is a proven treatment to relieve chronic knee pain, but there have been concerns raised that particles from the device may migrate to the brain and cause memory problems. New research from Rush University shows that may not be a worry. In a study published by Acta Biomaterialia, researchers found that particles in some people with total...

Sep 19: For many people with depression, schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions, finding the right medication means trying one, waiting weeks to see how it goes, and often trying another. Unlike conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, there are few reliable biological tests to predict which treatment will help treat a certain psychiatric disorder. A new position paper from...