health Rahul Gandhi recently shared his routine for staying fit at the age of 56. He detailed his fitness regimen which includes martial arts, swimming, running, and yoga. These activities are part of his consistent health practice. The advice is specifically tailored for younger generations like Gen Z. He encourages a balanced approach to maintaining overall physical well-being.
business Indian banks are moving beyond just lending to boost revenue through cross-selling third-party products like insurance. Union Bank officers noted that earning commissions from sales is becoming key to strengthening non-interest income. Combined income from these products surged 106.82% from ₹3,724.50 crore in FY2020–21 to ₹7,703.92 crore in FY2024–25. This shift means bank branches are turning into sales points for diverse financial products. Employees face performance targets, with incentives often driving sales activity in this growing sector. 💰
india Protesters were subjected to lathi-charge and tear gas in Ranchi during a march against alleged government job exam irregularities. Rahul Gandhi condemned the police action, while BJP leaders and former CM Babulal Marandi were detained outside CM Soren's home. The government had agreed to cancel three exams and involve the ED, but talks stalled on key demands. The Lok Sabha also passed a bill for a central oversight body for 16 tribunals. The Monsoon Session is set to conclude on August 13. 😠
business M.B. Patil stated that Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy is misleading farmers regarding the Bidadi township project. Patil asserted that Kumaraswamy originally conceived the project while serving as Chief Minister in Vijayapura. The project details involve ongoing political drama, such as a padayatra. Patil mentioned he lacks clear info on alleged court directive violations by Minister B. Nagendra. He promised a response after receiving the necessary facts.
business Gold prices are surging due to lower rate hike expectations and strong central bank buying. This trend is happening as analysts at Heraeus noted a 7% rise last week, pushing gold above $4,300/oz. Central bank reserves increased by 51 tonnes in June, with Poland and China being top buyers. Meanwhile, India's new import controls have drastically cut silver demand, with imports dropping over 92% year-on-year. This tightening of domestic availability is weakening a key source of international physical demand. 🪙
science A team has experimentally shown that a quantum mechanism can reverse the natural flow of heat from hot to cold. This breakthrough was achieved by Giulio Chiribella, Enrico Russo, Rosario Lo Franco, and Zhong-Xiao Man at Qufu Normal University in China. The research demonstrated anomalous heat flow using a quantum switch, which is controlled by a qubit in superposition. This setup allowed for a quantum engine that acts like a refrigerator while extracting work. Ultimately, the second law of thermodynamics remains valid because of the memory erasure process required in the cycle.
Scientists in a US lab have discovered a faster process for manufacturing Californium-252. This rare nuclear isotope is being produced in a specialized laboratory setting. The isotope is valued at millions of dollars per gram, but it is not naturally abundant on Earth. This breakthrough significantly improves the supply chain for this crucial element. Researchers are now working to scale up this efficient production technique. 🧪
Astronomers suggest that a slow rotation rate of a planet can lead to incredibly harsh surface conditions. This phenomenon was studied by researchers at the University of Chicago. The findings point to planets spinning less than one full rotation every day. This slow spin prevents efficient heat distribution across the planet's surface. Scientists will continue to model these atmospheric dynamics further.
india The IMD has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several Indian regions on Tuesday. This weather is being driven by an active monsoon trough and a low-pressure area in Madhya Pradesh. On August 11, heavy to very heavy showers are expected across north, central, east, and west India. The developing Bay system could sustain rainfall over eastern and central parts of the country later on. Overall, Tuesday is set to be a wet and stormy day for large parts of India. 🌧️
science Scientists managed to capture the sharpest image ever of the sun's surface using the NSF Inouye solar telescope. Researchers from multiple institutions made this incredible view possible by analyzing telescope observations. The high-resolution image, captured on August 10, 2026, revealed strange swirling patterns on the sun's surface. These swirls are now identified as evidence of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, a long-suspected fluid phenomenon. This discovery marks a huge step in understanding solar plasma dynamics, detailed in a recent Nature paper.
india A new 3,000 tonnes-per-day, 30-megawatt waste-to-energy (WTE) plant construction started in Sannoth, near Bawana, Delhi. This plant will be the capital's fifth WTE, situated close to the Munak canal, a vital drinking water source. Despite protests since December 2024 and a NGT case, construction proceeded in May 2025. Residents report severe health issues, including bad smells and soot, due to existing and new facilities. The city generates nearly 12,000 TPD of waste, and many existing WTEs are currently dysfunctional.
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