SRINAGAR: J&K National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah announced on Monday the formation of a new human rights body, calling it a temporary alternative to the defunct State Human Rights Commission (SHRC).“Until statehood is restored and a formal SHRC is reestablished, this body will operate in its place,” Dr Abdullah told TOI.The newly formed body…
The 9th edition of the annual leadership program ‘Human is not a Resource’ was held from June 13 to 15 at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore. “Human is not a resource. A human being is a tremendous possibility. If we approach human beings as resources, then we will never unfold their innate genius,” said Sadhguru…
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine job roles, there is growing concern among students and early-career professionals about their place in the workforce of the future. With generative AI writing code, drafting reports, analyzing data, and even performing creative tasks, it is easy to question what skills will remain uniquely human—and therefore,…
A recent study from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Germany has revealed that a combination of two existing drugs—rapamycin and trametinib—can extend the lifespan of mice by up to 30 percent. Not only did the mice live significantly longer, but they also remained healthier in old age, showing reduced inflammation, delayed…
A 21-year-old ex-flight attendant from the UK, Charlotte May Lee, is facing up to 25 years in prison after being arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly smuggling more than 101lbs(46kg) pounds of a dangerous synthetic drug called “kush.” Authorities stated that the drug, which is believed to include some portion of human bones, was found…
An Indian-origin urologist played a key role as a team of doctors at University of California Health performed the first successful human bladder transplant. Inderbir Gill, who studied in Punjab, was part of the medical breakthrough that will be of help to individuals with bladder dysfunction caused by long-term dialysis. The surgery was successfully completed…
A resume generated in seconds. A promotion decision nudged by algorithms. A career path churned by machine logic. No, it is not a science fiction fantasy; it is a roaring reality of today’s job market.As Artificial Intelligence quietly tightens its grip on the workforce, a silent crisis brims: In the rush to upskill and garner…
What Pompeii’s most shocking discoveries reveal about Roman life More than two millennia ago, Mount Vesuvius erupted with cataclysmic force, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under thick layers of ash and volcanic debris. The disaster struck so suddenly in 79 AD that people, animals, and daily life were frozen in time—preserved beneath…
NEW DELHI: India ranked at 130 out of 193 countries in 2023 on the human development index marking a 3 point improvement from 133 in the previous year. According to UNDP’s human development report 2025 released today, India also showed progress in reducing gender inequality finding itself ranked at 102 on the gender inequality index…
In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers at Rockefeller University have inserted a human-specific gene into mice, revealing fascinating changes in their communication. By introducing the NOVA1 gene, a critical player in human brain development, scientists observed that the mice began producing different kinds of squeaks. These changes were not minor; the modified mice exhibited higher-pitched…