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J&K govt revises upper age limit for state competitive exams, details here

The J&K government has revised the upper age limit for the state competitive exams. (HT file)
Published on Nov 10, 2024 07:41 PM IST

Why vaccinating girls between 9 to 14 years against cervical cancer

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India accounts for about a fifth of the global burden for cervical cancer. The country witnesses about 1.23 lakh cases and around 67,000 deaths every year. (Representative Image/Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 03, 2024 09:22 PM IST

ASER 2023: 27% in Hathras & 18% in Varanasi can’t read Class 2 text fluently

In Hathras, about 54% could not calculate time, 73% could not measure length and 46% could not apply the unitary method.
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 07:11 PM IST

18.3% unemployment rate in J&K; 29,000 posts filled since Art 370 abrogation: Govt

On August 5, 2019, the Centre abrogated Article 370 and 35(A) (special status). (Representative file image)
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 04:19 PM IST

Multigenerational travel: Planning trips that cater to needs of all age groups

Multigenerational travel: Planning trips that cater to the needs of different age groups
Published on Jun 28, 2023 03:47 PM IST

Intranasal Covid-19 vaccine sees low response on Day 1

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Updated on Apr 28, 2023 11:52 PM IST

Few takers for booster jabs as Covid-19 cases decline in Bihar

Patna administered only 224 shots of the Corbevax vaccine since April 16 (Representative Photo)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 08:14 PM IST

Himachal: BJP slams Congress over ‘unfulfilled’ promises

The Opposition party charged that the Congress did not fully fill the promises made by it during the assembly elections.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 11:19 PM IST

Punjab education dept introduces monthly activities for pre-primary students

The programme began on April 13. Students were asked to draw a stalk of wheat on a white sheet and decorate it with kernels in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 11:55 PM IST

It’s London calling for these tricity artists!

This year’s scholarship (travel grant) winners Anita Kaur, Vaibhav Passi, Gurjeet Singh, Brijesh Kumar, Manu Priy Gautam, and Sunaina (HT Photos)
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 07:26 PM IST

Anupam Kher: Today, Indian cinema is not dependent on a certain kind of hero

Actor Anupam Kher has signed his 535th film. (AFP)
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 12:46 PM IST

U.P. govt starts “Sharda” programme to get dropouts back in schools

The order issued by director general, school education, U.P., Vijay Kiran Anand says there is a provision for re-admission of all out-of-school children under the “Sharda” scheme. (For Representation)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 11:11 PM IST

Why asking 'how old are you?' isn't rude in South Korea

Many South Koreans are rejoicing at suddenly becoming a year or two younger when the country adopts the international age system from June 2023.
Published on Dec 25, 2022 02:26 PM IST

Cancer and age: Age can raise one’s risk of cancer. Here's how

Cancer and age: Age can raise one’s risk of cancer. Here's how
Updated on Sep 15, 2022 02:29 PM IST

Hair care tips: Dos and don'ts to manage curly hair for every weather, every age

Hair care tips: Dos and don'ts to manage curly hair for every weather, every age 
Updated on Jun 09, 2022 01:44 PM IST

The Biryani House to expand its footprints pan-India: Sarvesh Chaubey

The Biryani House is the brainchild of Mr Sarvesh Chaubey, Co-Founder and Chairman.
Updated on Dec 28, 2020 05:00 PM IST

Trident Group to train 1,500 people under Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Trident will start training batches within 10 days
Updated on Dec 05, 2020 12:35 AM IST

‘I’m deeply inspired by the heroism of self-made, idealistic Indians’

This year, Ayushmann Khurrana has been seen in films such as Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Gulabo Sitabo that went straight to an OTT platform
Updated on Nov 24, 2020 01:56 PM IST

50-59 age bracket fatalities higher in Pune’s Dehu Cantonment

A man walks past a wall graffiti as he wears a protective mask in Pune.
Updated on Sep 29, 2020 05:42 PM IST

A reality check on the economy | HT Editorial

The government has argued that a V-shaped recovery is underway in the economy. But almost all institutional and private forecasts do not support this claim
Updated on Sep 15, 2020 09:38 PM IST

Fatality rate spirals, Ludhiana district sees 111 deaths in September

Civil surgeon Dr Rajesh Bagga says self-medication is also contributing to the rising rate of deaths.
Published on Sep 08, 2020 10:58 PM IST

India conducts a million Covid-19 tests for second straight day

A medical worker collects a swab sample for Covid-19 test New Delhi’s Defence Colony area.
Updated on Sep 02, 2020 03:57 PM IST

Frontline workers become first plasma donors in Ludhiana

Head constable Davinder Jeet Singh donating plasma at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
Updated on Aug 26, 2020 10:21 PM IST

Delhi: Edu dept to conduct Zumba, Yoga, aerobics sessions online

School students performing Yoga.
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 07:48 PM IST

Britney’s fans break the ice in an open letter

Britney Spears, 38, has been under a conservatorship since 2008, after suffering several breakdowns
Published on Jul 26, 2020 07:29 AM IST

Here’s how lung, immune system in kids protect from severe Covid-19

FILE- A child wearing a face mask clutches a doll at a food market in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Updated on Jul 09, 2020 12:09 PM IST

Protecting the elderly amid Covid-19

10% of India’s population above 60 accounts for 50% of Covid deaths.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 08:12 PM IST

11% of Pune’s Covid fatalities showed no associated risk factors

Public health experts attribute mortalities among patients without co-morbid conditions to “delayed reporting” of the infection, caused by the Sars-Cov-2 virus.
Updated on Jun 17, 2020 04:31 PM IST

Recovery rate among children highest among all age groups in city: PMC data

A healthcare worker collects an oral swab sample of a child for Covid-19 test, at Sane Guruji Smarak.
Updated on Jun 15, 2020 06:44 PM IST