'Strongest evidence' of life outside earth found

Hints of molecules known to be produced by marine organisms have been detected on an exoplanet, providing 'the strongest evidence yet' of life outside the Solar System, researchers have said,......

2 common allergy drugs found effective against Covid: Study

Two over-the-counter drugs have been found to inhibit the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in preliminary tests, according to a study. Image used only for representation.......

Is she black or Indian?: Trump on Kamala Harris

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has launched a racially insensitive attack against Kamala Harris by questioning whether she is "Indian or Black", drawing a sharp reaction from his......

Why insurance firms are unable to sell more policies

The country’s insurance penetration has fallen to 3.9 per cent in 2013-14 compared to 4.0 per cent in 2012-13. However, this is not a new phenomenon. With lower rates of renewal and lesser......

'India is 15th in insurance premium volume'

Global re-insurer Swiss Re’s sigma study on world insurance in 2013 said India stood at 15th position in the world in terms of premium volume. In 2012, it was at 14th position. The study......

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

A P Hota, MD & CEO, NPCI, Usha Ananthasubramanian, CMD, BMB and Hari Bhatt, APAC Head- FIS, launches first-ever RuPay Chip Card to be issued by Bharatiya Mahila Bank. Photograph: Courtesy, NPCI......

Why India's economic growth has slowed

India's economy is showing signs of slowdown, with hi-frequency indicators like industrial output posting subdued growth and automobile sales touching historical lows. Illustration: Uttam......