Higher proportion now contacting GPs in England online, figures show

Higher proportion now contacting GPs in England online, figures show

A higher proportion of people in England are now contacting their GP surgery online than by phone, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Data covering three weeks from mid-September suggest just over 43% of people went online to contact their GP – an increase of a percentage point from the … Read more

Heston Blumenthal: Mood swings fuelled the chef’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker

Heston Blumenthal: Mood swings fuelled the chef’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker

Shutterstock “We just wanted a relaxing conversation with our dad and we weren’t able to have one,” says Jack Blumenthal. “It was horrible. And it was constant.” Raw pain is etched on Jack’s father’s face as he finally realises how his undiagnosed mental illness – and erratic manic behaviour – hurt the ones he loves … Read more

High stakes, higher hopes: Ranbir, Alia, Vicky’s box office tryst with Love & War

High stakes, higher hopes: Ranbir, Alia, Vicky’s box office tryst with Love & War

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s cinema is not easy. The grandeur is mesmerising and so are the performances, which are often challenged by Bhansali’s ever-changing story and directions on the sets. However, his next, ‘Love & War’, seems like a delicious combination of his signature filmmaking style and the number-churning ability of the stars he has cast … Read more

MGU advances in Times Higher Education rankings

MGU advances in Times Higher Education rankings

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, has made significant progress in the latest World University Rankings by the London-based Times Higher Education, advancing to the 401-500 band from its previous position in the 501-600 range. Alongside MGU, only three other Indian universities have been included in the 401-500 band: Anna University in Tamil Nadu, SIMATS Deemed … Read more

Gold, silver price today, September 26, 2024: Yellow metal records dip, silver trades higher on MCX

Gold, silver price today, September 26, 2024: Yellow metal records dip, silver trades higher on MCX

Precious metals showed mixed trends in the Indian markets today. Gold is trading on the lower side of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) while silver prices have recorded a hike on Thursday, September 26. Gold futures, maturing on October 4, 2024, stood at Rs 75,234 per 10 grams, after recording a dip of Rs 79 … Read more

Cost of justice, language in higher judiciary are hurdles in ensuring equal access of justice, President Droupadi Murmu

Cost of justice, language in higher judiciary are hurdles in ensuring equal access of justice, President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu addresses at the valedictory session of the first regional conference on ‘Access to Legal Aid: Strengthening Access to Justice in the Global South’ in New Delhi on Tuesday | Photo Credit: PTI The use of English in higher judiciary and the cost of litigation are among the hindrances that people face in … Read more

Higher Education Minister Ponmudy taken in for questioning by ED

Higher Education Minister Ponmudy taken in for questioning by ED

K. Ponmudy arriving at the Directorate of Enforcement’s office at Shastri Bhavan in Nungumbakkam, in Chennai on Monday. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday took in DMK Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudy for questioning after conducting searches for 13 hours in Chennai and Villupuram, in connection with an … Read more

Explained | Why am I getting higher electricity bill in June?

Explained | Why am I getting higher electricity bill in June?

The story so far: Just a few days after the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government promised free power up to 200 units for eligible domestic households in Karnataka under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, came a shocker to citizens as the tariff for the month of June was hiked by an average of ₹2-2.5 per unit across electricity supply … Read more