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blood pressure and, in turn, their risk of developing hypertension, according to a new research. Genomics is the study of an individual's entire genetic makeup, including the inter-relationships between genes, which are segments forming DNA that resides inside human cells. Data from more than a million people were analysed to discover regions on the genome, including over a 100 new ones, linked to blood pressure. The international study, led by Queen Mary University of London, UK, is published in the journal Nature Genetics. «Our study found additional genomic locations that together explain a much larger part of the genetic differences in people's blood pressure. Knowing a person's risk for developing hypertension could lead to tailored treatments, which are more likely to be effective,» first author Jacob Keaton, staff scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute's (NHGRI), US, said.

Bob Nardelli, former CEO and chairman of Home Depot, gives his economic outlook and reacts to President Biden's State of the Union address on 'The Evening Edit.' 

Digantara, which focuses on space situational awareness (SSA), has been chosen for a joint industry space mission called Mission for Australia-India's Technology, Research and Innovation (Maitri) to manage debris in space. The mission, led by Space Machines Company, has won over AUD $8.5 million (Rs 46 crore) in grants from the Australian Space Agency as a part of the International Space Investment (ISI) India Projects programme.

dosas, idlis, mor kuzhumbu, koozh and more from the south of the Aravali range or dhoklas, jalebis, bhaturas, lona illish, khamiri roti and other delicacies from the north. While most of these fermented foods are made from pulses, lentils, meat products and milk, one unifying fermented product that appears in different Indian cuisines is curd aka yogurt. Every occasion demands that cup of curd at the end of a meal.

A long-held truism of ESG is being challenged, namely the idea that the strategy is best-suited to active fund management.

Chinese smartphone brands are roping in services of Reliance Retail’s distribution arm to reach retail stores in the hinterlands. Xiaomi sub-brand Poco recently roped in Jio Mart Digital (JMD), through a strategic partnership to distribute Poco devices to over 80,000 retail stores across the country, according to industry executives and retailers. The move comes amidst the offline retail channels claiming over 61% of sales in Q1 2024, according to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research, up from 56% the previous quarter. Samsung and Vivo have the strongest hold over offline retail, the research firm said, adding that Xiaomi and Transsion were the fastest growing in Q1 2024.

Also read: US Fed meet begins today: What to expect amid sticky inflation? Top experts share their views According to data released by the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 10th, the US consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.4 percent month-on-month (MoM) and 3.5 percent year-on-year (YoY), surpassing Street expectations of 0.3 percent MoM and 3.4 percent YoY. Indian investors also will be closely watching how the Fed addresses the dilemma of balancing growth and inflation.

Bank Nifty index. Analysts suggest that breaching this level might not be easy, anticipating the level to act as a resistance point in the near term. Also Read: April Market Review: Nifty 50 soars for 3rd straight month, gains 1.2%; metal index top performer Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst, Swastika Investmart Ltd.

Gold rate today: Ahead of the US Fed meeting outcome, gold prices across work have come under pressure. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold rates for the June 2024 expiry ended yesterday at ₹70,466 per 10 gm level, around ₹3,500 below its lifetime high of ₹73,958 level, which it had climbed on 12th April 2024.

Ajay Devgn top the list of celebrity-endorsed ads that are airing during the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a cumulative 19% share of the TV ad volumes during the first 37 matches, according to data from TAM Sports. Among sports celebrities, Virender Sehwag tops the list with a 7.5% share of the ad volumes, followed by Hardik Pandya with a 7.4% share. In IPL 2023, Aamir Khan dominated the ad volumes for celebrity-endorsed commercials on TV, while Virat Kohli was the top sports celebrity.

The Biden administration’s move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy

A study says the climate phenomenon known as El Nino and not climate change was a key driver in low rainfall that disrupted shipping at the Panama Canal last year

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained on April 30 the dilemma facing Bitcoin miners post-halving. According to the researcher, miners are now at a crossroad – they can either capitulate to current market conditions or await a potential BTC price increase.

stocks gave up early gains in a sharp selloff in the last hour of trading. The Nifty hit an all-time high during the trading session but could not sustain the bullish momentum with traders cutting their bets ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting on Wednesday. India's stock market will be shut on Wednesday for Maharashtra Day. NSE's Nifty closed at 22,604.85 on Tuesday, down 38.55 points, or 0.17%, after making a fresh lifetime high of 22,783.35 during the day. BSE's Sensex declined 188.5 points, or 0.25%, to end at 74,482.78. The index's Tuesday high of 75,111.39 was 13 points short of its all-time high. Both indices had risen as much as 0.6% during the session.

Sensex ended 188.50 points, or 0.25%, lower at 74,482.78, while the Nifty 50 settled 38.55 points, or 0.17%, lower at 22,604.85. Investors now watch out for the US Federal Reserve meeting outcome for further clues on interest rate cuts. The Indian stock market is closed on Wednesday, May 1, on account of Maharashtra Day.

revenue growth in parts of Europe and regional markets — the Middle East & Africa (MEA) and India and Asia Pacific (APAC) — outpacing that in the traditional stronghold of North America, which is experiencing flattening demand. Currently, for most IT services firms, the North American market contributes 50-60% to the total revenue, followed by Europe at around 30%. The regional markets still constitute a small portion of the total revenue pie.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, as per a PTI report. The remarks by US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel came in response to claims made by The Washington Post, attributing unnamed sources, regarding a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer's involvement in the alleged plot on American soil last year, it added.

Starbucks lowered expectations for its full-year sales and profit Tuesday after a disastrous quarter that saw a slowdown in store visits across the world. The Seattle coffee giant said revenue for the January-March period dropped 2% to $8.56 billion. That was far short of Wall Street's forecast of $9.12 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Vitamin D could be the next surprise and effective weapon against cancer, according to a study by scientists in the health sector, says a Fox News report. According to the study, a study on mice which included feeding them vitamin D rich diet could help increase immunity against cancer symptoms. Vitamin D changes the gut microbiome in order enhance effective cancer immunity and increases levels of the bacterium Bacteroides fragilis that depicts an improvement in cancer immune response.

heatwave conditions could impact farm output and push up inflation by about 30-50 basis points, economists said. Vegetable prices, already witnessing a spike, are likely to keep inflation elevated till June, when a normal monsoon provides some reprieve. «The impact of the heatwave will be most apparent in perishable food varieties, especially vegetables, which is one of the most volatile parts of the inflation basket and has consistently punched above its weight in FY24,» said Radhika Rao, executive director and senior economist, DBS Group Research.