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Prevalence of underweight children was more rural schools, while obese children were from urban schools A genetic study of childhood obesity in about 6,400 school-going children aged 9-18 years has found that socioeconomic status significantly modulates the inherent genetic susceptibility to obesity. Unlike in the case of adult obesity, genetic studies to understand obesity in children and adolescents are limited, particularly in non-Caucasian populations. Besides identifying the genetic variants associated with childhood obesity in the Indian population, a study undertaken by a clutch of Indian institutions led by researchers from the School of Biotechnology in JNU, Delhi has studied how…

OnePlus Watch 3 was launched globally on Tuesday. It builds upon the features introduced by its predecessor, the OnePlus Watch 2, which debuted in February 2024. The new flagship smartwatch from the China-based OEM comes with a 1.5-inch LTPO screen that supports always-on display functionality. It also gets new titanium alloy bezels with enhanced protection. With the OnePlus Watch 3, the wearer can carry out a quick health check-in in 60 seconds. The company claims the watch can last up to 5 days on a single charge.OnePlus Watch 3 PriceOnePlus Watch 3 is priced at $329 (roughly Rs. 29,000) in…

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will decide the interest rate for the financial year 2024-25 at its central board of trustees (CBT) meeting on February 28. The rate is expected to remain close to 8.25%, according to an Economic Times report citing sources.Index Fund CornerSponsoredScheme Name1-Year ReturnInvest NowFund CategoryExpense RatioAxis Nifty 50 Index Fund+32.80%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.12%Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund+38.59%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.21%Axis Nifty Next 50 Index Fund+71.83%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.25%Axis Nifty 500 Index Fund–Invest NowEquity: Flexi Cap0.10%Axis Nifty Midcap 50 Index Fund+46.03%Invest NowEquity: Mid Cap0.28%Interest rate trendEPFO raised the interest rate to 8.25% for FY24, the highest…

The 2024 blockbuster directed by Sukumar ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has been streaming on OTT after its massive theatrical run. The movie is now available in five foreign languages in the digital space.’Pushpa 2: The Rule’ is now available on Netflix in five additional foreign languages. The film can now be enjoyed with dubbing in Brazilian Portuguese, Indonesian, Polish, Spanish, and Thai, alongside English subtitles.The sequel of the franchise, ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ continues the story of Pushparaju, who rises through the ranks of a smuggling syndicate to become its leader, navigating conflicts with…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹20,000 crore ‘Nuclear Energy Mission’ to develop indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMR). File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹20,000 crore ‘Nuclear Energy Mission’ to develop indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMR). The Budget proposes that at least five of these reactors will be operationalised by 2033. However, a perusal of the Budget documents suggests no financial commitments towards these this year.Watch: Union Budget 2025: What’s in it for the energy sector? The Department of Atomic Energy expects to spend ₹24,049 crore in 2025-26, or similar to the ₹24,450 crore…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still a few months away, but that hasn’t stopped leaks from surfacing online. Most recently, a tipster has shared a new bunch of information about the book-style foldable phone on the Chinese social media website giving us an idea about its specifications. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to offer a new hinge, enhanced main camera, and better water and dust resistance. The battery capacity of the phone is likely to remain the same as last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 6.Tipster Setsuna Digital on Weibo claimed that Samsung will add some notable improvements…

Brokerage firm CLSA has upgraded its rating on Tata Motors to ‘high conviction outperform’ and kept its target price unchanged at ₹930 per share an upside of 36.2% from the previous day’s closing price of ₹682.50 apiece.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe brokerage said the company’s adverse near-term outlook is giving scope to enter at a favourable valuation.It said the stock has corrected 40% in the last six months on account of JLR’s weak demand outlook across key markets and domestic heavy commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles for FY26. In addition, the risk of import tariffs getting implemented in the US from Europe and that…

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment. The 24-year-old, who began her career as a child actor and earned acclaim for her roles in several domestic films, including the 2010 crime noir “The Man from Nowhere,” was found dead by a friend at her home in the country’s capital, Seoul, on Sunday. Her death was assumed to be a suicide. National Police Agency has…

You’ve seen these crown bottle caps, haven’t you? A type of bottle cap that has almost become indispensable and are found in bottles across the globe, the crown bottle cap, though small, played a big role in revolutionising the bottling industry. American inventor William Painter was the head behind these crowns.  William Painter | Photo Credit: Orrin Chalfant Painter, Photographed by H.L. Perkins, December 20, 1896 / Wikimedia Commons Born in Triadelphia, Maryland in 1838, Painter was a tinkerer throughout his lifetime. By bringing together the ideation of an inventor with an engineer’s mindset, Painter was able to build a…

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design was launched in select global markets on Tuesday. The triple-folding smartphone is the first of its kind from the company. It was initially unveiled in China in September 2024. The handset offers a large 10.2-inch screen when fully unfolded. It sports a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit including a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter. The phone is claimed to offer an IPX8 rating for water resistance. The company has not yet confirmed an India launch of the handset. Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design PriceHuawei Mate XT Ultimate Design’s price in the UAE is set at AED 12,999 (roughly Rs.…