Rupee hits record low of 95.55 as fraying US-Iran ceasefire keeps oil prices on the boilThe rupee has reached its lowest point ever against the US dollar. This decline is driven by investor concerns over escalating conflict in ...
12 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
India seen to line up three buffers for its economy amid the Iran storm: Fitch unitIran War: The Indian government is seen to focus on securing essential supplies, curbing business costs through subsidies and tax relief, a...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Oil prices surge from Iran conflict boosts global biofuel demandGlobal oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia ar...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
8 minutes saved today, health destroyed for 50 years: IITian shares shocking truth about modern parenting that harms kidsA Bengaluru-based IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Jagannath Das, has raised concerns about how everyday food habits at home are affecting children’s...
12 Apr, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
RBI GDP outlook FY26: India retains FY26 GDP at 7.6%, sets FY27 growth at 6.9% as Iran war, oil risks mountRBI GDP Growth 2026: India's economic growth forecast for FY27 is now projected to slow down. The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its ...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Fitch unit cuts India's economic growth targets amid Iran warIndia's economic growth forecast is revised down from earlier estimates. This revision reflects a slowdown in economic activity and the ong...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
RBI may deliver one more rate cut in December, says reportBMI, a Fitch Solutions company, forecasts the Reserve Bank of India will cut its benchmark repo rate by another 25 basis points to 5.25% in...
07 Oct, 2025, 12.06 PM IST
Are you really obese or it is a false diagnosis? Scientists say obesity needs a new definitionExperts recommend reevaluating the diagnosis and treatment of obesity by moving beyond BMI to a more comprehensive health assessment. They ...
15 Jan, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
Is Body Roundness Index the new BMI, is it an accurate health indicator? Here's what NHS has to sayRecent reports are claiming that Body Roundness Index is being termed as the new Body Mass Index which is being abbreviated as BMI and NHS ...
04 Dec, 2024, 09.58 PM IST
Relying on BMI? Here's how it could misrepresent your health risks and what to use insteadThe Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a standard tool for assessing health, but it faces criticism for not accurately reflecting individual he...
07 Sep, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
Here's why waist-to-height ratio matters more than BMI in obesity diagnosisResearchers have introduced a new diagnostic approach for obesity, focusing on waist-to-height ratio alongside BMI to better assess health ...
06 Jul, 2024, 02.26 PM IST
Soldier suffering from diabetes, hypertension caused by obesity not eligible for disability pension: TribunalArmed Forces Tribunal found no direct connection between these health issues and military service. The decision was made after examining th...
16 Oct, 2023, 05.21 PM IST
BMI calculator has its limitations. Obesity medicine physician suggest alternatives for assessing weight & healthThe American Medical Association has called on its members to reduce their reliance on the body mass index (BMI) as a measure of health in ...
27 Jun, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
What is Body Mass Index? Why is BMI used to measure if a person is overweight or obese?For over 100 years, professionals have used BMI to determine a person's weight category.
10 Jun, 2021, 01.27 PM IST
Lancet study says being overweight can increase severity of CovidPeople who were underweight also experienced worse outcomes from Covid.
30 Apr, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
Culture change and youth brew a happy tale for India's beer marketThe per capita beer consumption in India last year was 4.6 liters (9.7 pints), as compared to the Asia average of 57 liters.
06 Jan, 2017, 03.16 PM IST
Air India urges DGCA to relax fitness norms for cabin crewAs per the 2014 DGCA regulations, a BMI of 18-25 is normal for a male cabin crew, while for a female it is 18-22.
20 Oct, 2015, 07.11 PM IST