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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country’s largest life insurer, reported a robust 14.6 per cent year-on-year increase in individual premiums for June this year, according to data released by the Life Insurance Council.    The Government-owned company posted a higher growth rate than the corresponding figure of...

new video loaded: Crying GlaciertranscriptBacktranscriptCrying GlacierWhat does a melting glacier sound like? Artist Ludwig Berger attempts to record a disappearing environment.When you look at this gigantic mass of ice, it’s hard to get a personal relationship to it. So we wanted to document this landscape to give...

Terry Dubrow, an American plastic surgeon and TV personality, recently opened up about his children getting plastic surgery.In an...

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Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 16:42 ISTWhile forgetfulness may raise concerns about serious conditions, it is important to make simple behavioural and lifestyle changes before resorting to heavy medication.Stress and anxiety weaken brain function and memory retention.Memory lapses can be frustrating, and sometimes even alarming. When forgetfulness becomes...

Tony HanGlobal China UnitGetty ImagesAs the world races to cut carbon emissions in the fight against climate change, a potentially game-changing milestone may have been reached.China - currently responsible for some 30% of global emissions - saw its emissions decline in the 12 months up to May...

New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been ranked the ninth busiest airport in the world, handling more than 7.78 crore passengers in 2024, according to a report released by Airports Council International (ACI) on Tuesday.This marks an improvement from last year, when the...

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