Representative image (AI-generated) With close to 25 million births annually in the country, the discussion, when it comes to maternal health, has moved to building healthier generations from merely survival. The Times Future of Maternity 2026 summit, held recently in New Delhi, brought this shift into sharp focus. Organised by Times Internet and Pregatips, the…
LUCKNOW: Even as the state level coordinator (SLC) of oil marketing companies (OMCs) continues to maintain that the supply of petroleum products in Uttar Pradesh is “completely normal and under control”, a comparison of two official statements issued on April 6 and April 27, points to emerging pressure in the system—particularly in LPG logistics—alongside a…
Raay Neo Pharma on Saturday announced the launch of its operations in Lucknow as part of its expansion strategy focused on Uttar Pradesh and other fast-growing healthcare markets in north and central India.The pharmaceutical company said it plans to strengthen access to affordable medicines and healthcare delivery across Tier II and Tier III cities, positioning…
At a psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Paris, therapy donkeys are playing an unusual but structured role in helping patients manage mental health conditions, as part of France’s public healthcare system.At the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in Neuilly-sur-Marne, 19th-century farm buildings and wooded surroundings provide a calm setting for animal-assisted therapy sessions. On Friday, patients…
Sonam Wangchuk (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday doubled down on his support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and rejected Ladakh lieutenant governor VK Saxena’s claim that he was unsure about the online movement’s origins. Wangchuk also questioned the LG’s public portrayal of their recent meeting, saying the tone of Saxena’s…
Sam Elliott, the acclaimed actor renowned for films like ‘Ghost Rider,’ ‘Road House,’ ‘We Were Soldiers,’ and many more, relates to his character more than he ever thought. The 81-year-old plays T.L.Norris in the western drama, ‘Landman,’ and the similarities between the two go deep into the bones. Sam Elliott talks about similarities with his…
Aamir Khan, known for his romantic comedies, revealed a surprising childhood restriction, he was not allowed to watch romantic films. Despite his career, the actor admits to rarely watching movies, preferring to read and focus on filmmaking. He is now gearing up for several upcoming projects, including ‘Ek Din’ and ‘Lahore 1947’. Watching Aamir Khan…
D Gukesh in splits after Javokhir Sindarov asked to sing (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: World chess champion D Gukesh had a light-hearted moment during the Norway Chess 2026 rest day celebrations on Friday as fellow chess players gathered to celebrate his 20th birthday. The players came together before taking part in sailing activities in Oslo and…
Mumbai: Auto and taxi drivers who learn Marathi will be issued a state govt certificate, and production of the certificate will be mandatory at the time of licence renewal, said transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday after a meeting with heads of all 59 RTOs across Maharashtra.Sarnaik said facilities would be created at RTOs for…
Elon Musk agrees with what Jeff Bezos says on philanthropy. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, in his interview with CNBC, said his businesses do more good to the society than his charity works. Elon Musk seemed to have agreed with that. “If I do my job right, the value to society and civilization from my for-profit…