In 2016, Yale began following 3,635 people aged 50+; 12 years later, those reading books regularly showed a 23% lower mortality hazard, with readers reaching an 80% survival point 23 months laterYale researchers tracked 3,635 adults aged 50 and older over a twelve-year study. Their findings showed that regular book readers had a 23 ...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Assam Cabinet clears 8 new co-districts, youth welfare department, new labour rulesAssam Cabinet meeting has approved operationalization of 8 new Co-Districts with its head quarter at a central location, to be identified b...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
India’s unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gainsIndia’s unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June, with rural unemployment declining to 4.5%, official P...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India's unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforceIndia's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026, showing positive labor market trends. Both labor force participation and worker popula...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Australia working holiday visa delays: What applicants, including Indians, need to knowAustralia has slowed the processing of Working Holiday Maker visas amid a high volume of applications, even as the government reviews its b...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: US CPI softens, UK economy expandsUS inflation showed little acceleration in July, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's pause on rate hikes. European economies continued to sho...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy levelUS jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet layoffs remain historically low. Current workers enjoy unusual job security as the l...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Karnataka cabinet reshuffle: DK Shivakumar retains Finance, check full list of ministers hereKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has kept the Finance portfolio. Madhu Bangarappa and Basavaraj Rayareddy received education ministri...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
US consumer prices increase as expected in JulyU.S. consumer prices saw a slight increase in July, which could impact Federal Reserve rate decisions. Core inflation also gained marginall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
More young people unemployed worldwide amid looming AI risks, UN labour agency saysGlobal youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing pandemic recovery trends. Young people worldwide now face a worsening job market and...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
ET graphics| India’s youth jobs challenge deepens as gender gap widensYouth unemployment in India remains a significant concern, with joblessness rates increasing. Female youth unemployment has sharply risen t...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
GDP is still the GOAT of economic statistics despite its many flawsThe Gross Domestic Product serves as a key indicator of a country's economic status, highlighting overall production. While it may not be p...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
India's labour force participation falls to 54.6% in April-June; rural unemployment rises to 4.8%India's overall labour force participation rate for people aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6 per cent during April-June 2026 from 55...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
AI-linked hiring in India outpaces job losses by over 51,000: NomuraArtificial intelligence is creating more jobs than it is eliminating in India. This technology has resulted in a net positive employment im...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
OP Jindal Online Master’s in Data Science Review: Placements, AI curriculum, and ROIAs the field of data science evolves, there’s an increasing necessity for advanced technical skills. OP Jindal University’s online MSc in A...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
US unemployment rate eases to 4.1%; employers cut 23,000 jobs in JulyThe United States economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, which may affect Federal Reserve decisions. Nonfarm payrolls decreased by 23,000 ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
He got into an IIM. Studying there left him disillusioned: ‘Thinking of leaving…’A Reddit user revealed a different story of an IIM student – one marked by struggle and anxiety. He revealed that he hailed from an arts ba...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST