Americans grapple with a weighty problem

About four million American adults -- or one in every 50 adults -- are extremely obese, tipping the scales over by at least 45 kilograms or more.The finding by Roland Strum, a RAND Corp researcher,......

Over 400 die of COVID in US, cases jump to nearly 34,000

The United States has seen a significant spike in coronavirus cases with the total confirmed infections jumping to nearly 34,000 while over 400 fatalities were recorded, even as one in every three......

Indian-American docs pitch for Murthy's confirmation as surgeon general

An influential group of Indian American doctors has campaigned at the Capitol Hill for Dr Vivek Murthy, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the post of surgeon general of the......

Why India needs a revamp of its security policy

It is time the new government, unencumbered by the burden of the past, initiates a wide ranging review and open debate on security issues to rectify our short-term and long-term shortcomings. It......

Rupee snaps three-day gains on dollar demand

The rupee snapped a three-day winning streak on Wednesday, despite gains in the domestic sharemarket, as month-end dollar demand from importers, particularly oil firms, hurt. Traders expect the......