Is it safe for children to lift weights? Does it stunt growth? – Firstpost

Is it safe for children to lift weights? Does it stunt growth? – Firstpost

Exercise is excellent for kids. Kids who exercise are fitter, stronger, and less likely to be overweight or obese. They have better physical and mental health, perform better in the classroom, and are more likely to exercise as an adult. In short, the more exercise they do now, the better. But what about weight training? … Read more

Bypolls under way in 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand: Key points | India News

Bypolls under way in 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand: Key points | India News

NEW DELHI: Voting commenced on Wednesday for bypolls in 15 assembly seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand, with results scheduled to be announced on November 23. However, these bypolls are not expected to directly impact the composition of the respective legislative assemblies.In Uttar Pradesh, polling is taking place in Katehari, Karhal, Meerapur, Ghaziabad, … Read more

Fadnavis questions veracity of Anil attack; ‘reminds Rajinikanth movie scenes’

Fadnavis questions veracity of Anil attack; ‘reminds Rajinikanth movie scenes’

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday used a Rajinikanth movie analogy to pick holes in circumstances surrounding the stone attack on ex-home minister Anil Deshmukh, saying the “entire story” seems a hoax to gain sympathy in the face of imminent poll defeat. The senior NCP (SP) leader suffered a head injury when some … Read more

Frame standard protocol for vehicle seizure in case of loan default: RBI to Banks

Frame standard protocol for vehicle seizure in case of loan default: RBI to Banks

The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to look at formulating a standard protocol for vehicle seizures in loan default cases. This follows representations highlighting issues faced by transporters, including forceful seizure of vehicles along with onboard cargo. “Banks, internally, have advised their recovery teams to strictly follow all existing guidelines by the RBI … Read more

How AI and personalised health records are transforming healthcare management – Firstpost

How AI and personalised health records are transforming healthcare management – Firstpost

Health serves as the cornerstone of existence, yet it often slips our minds. While many can give a detailed account of their wealth, the same cannot be said when it comes to health. This forms the basis for AI to transform the healthcare sector. Health is a personal matter and should always be treated as … Read more

External affairs minister S Jaishankar & Chinese FM Wang Yi discuss resuming direct flights | India News

External affairs minister S Jaishankar & Chinese FM Wang Yi discuss resuming direct flights | India News

EAM Jaishankar meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on sidelines of G20 Summit Brazil NEW DELHI: Direct flights between India and China may finally resume for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The issue was discussed between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Communist Party of China Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi … Read more

‘Stone me or shoot me, won’t spare anyone,’ says Anil Deshmukh after discharge

‘Stone me or shoot me, won’t spare anyone,’ says Anil Deshmukh after discharge

Nagpur: Former Nationalist Congress Party (SP)’s home minister Anil Deshmukh was discharged from a private hospital a day after he was injured in a potentially fatal stone-pelting incident last night. As soon as he was wheeled out, Deshmukh – with bandages covering his head – displayed his fiery spirit by accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party … Read more

Gurugram urges private firms to opt for work from home as pollution hits ‘severe+’ levels

Gurugram urges private firms to opt for work from home as pollution hits ‘severe+’ levels

The worsening air quality in Gurugram has prompted authorities to take urgent action. To reduce the impact of pollution, the city administration on Tuesday asked private institutions and multinational firms to implement a 50% work-from-home policy starting November 20, 2024. — DC_Gurugram (@DC_Gurugram) Sharing the announcement on X, the Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram stated: “In … Read more

How safe are baby foods in US supermarkets? – Firstpost

How safe are baby foods in US supermarkets? – Firstpost

For a very long time, easily available baby foods have been considered healthy. However, according to a new study, up to two-thirds of baby foods sold in grocery stores in the United States are harmful. The purpose of the study was to bring the widespread use of false claims on the packaging of these products … Read more

CM Sukhu reacts to HC attaching Himachal Bhawan in Delhi; BJP blames govt’s ‘financial mismanagement’ | India News

CM Sukhu reacts to HC attaching Himachal Bhawan in Delhi; BJP blames govt’s ‘financial mismanagement’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday addressed reports about the Himachal Pradesh high court‘s order to attach Himachal Bhawan in Delhi, indicating he is yet to review the order.This response followed the Himachal Pradesh high court’s Monday ruling to attach the Himachal Bhavan at Delhi’s Mandi House, following the Congress-led … Read more