Neglected Iron Age menhir in Kamasanpalli village faces destruction

Neglected Iron Age menhir in Kamasanpalli village faces destruction

Hyderabad An Iron Age menhir, a memorial pillar locally known as ‘Niluvu Rayi’ found in Kamasanpalli village of Nagarkurnool district, faces neglect. The menhir, believed to have been erected around 1500 BCE possibly to commemorate the death of an important person and highlight ancient funerary practices, was spotted in an agricultural field near Dindi River. … Read more

RJD, Congress hold talks to iron out differences over seats

RJD, Congress hold talks to iron out differences over seats

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav speaks to the media in New Delhi on March 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leaders held talks on Tuesday to sort out the differences that have emerged between the two allies over the seat-sharing arrangements in Bihar. The much-awaited meeting took … Read more

Andhra Pradesh: Teacher ‘punishes’ Class X girl student with hot iron rod for not wearing chunni

Andhra Pradesh: Teacher ‘punishes’ Class X girl student with hot iron rod for not wearing chunni

A physical education teacher of a girls’ residential school in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh allegedly punished a Class X student with a hot iron rod for not wearing ‘chunni’, part of the school uniform here, while playing in the playground. The incident, which took place at Kasturba Gandhi Girls School at Kothapalli on Saturday, … Read more

Low Iron in Midlife May Boost Risk for Heart Disease

Low Iron in Midlife May Boost Risk for Heart Disease

Oct. 19, 2021 — Spinach didn’t really explain Popeye’s superhuman strength, but spinach and other iron-rich foods might have real-life superpowers: reducing the risk of heart disease and premature death in middle age. Iron has a big job in our bodies as a crucial part of the proteins that deliver oxygen to our tissues. With … Read more

World Mental Health Day: Eat well to ensure mental health

World Mental Health Day: Eat well to ensure mental health

The various enzymes and neurotransmitters that regulate mood and mental state comprise multiple nutrients provided through a good diet. By Dr. P. K. Manglik, Humans use a considerable percentage of their energy to keep the brain working. But just like our bodies, our brain, and by extension, our mental health, needs much more than just … Read more

Iron Man balloon sparks fears of alien invasion in Uttar Pradesh town

Iron Man balloon sparks fears of alien invasion in Uttar Pradesh town

Several residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Dankaur spotted an ‘Iron Man balloon’ filled with gas over the town but thought it was an alien. Image tweeted by Noida Police. Residents of a town in Uttar Pradesh were in for a shock after a balloon in the shape of fictional character Iron Man let loose in the … Read more