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Indian Javelin Stars Advance to Commonwealth Games 2026 Final

Bhumika Lenka
30 Jul 2026
Glasgow, July 30:  India’s hopes in the men’s javelin throw received a major boost at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as star athlete Neeraj Chopra , along with Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh , advanced to the final with impressive performances. Neeraj Chopra once again showcased his consistency and class on the international stage, leading India’s challenge in the event....
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education

Explore, Connect, Succeed: British Council Kolkata Announces Study UK Open Day on 6 August

Manasi Praharaj
30 Jul 2026
Kolkata, July 30:   The  British   Council , the  UK 's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, invites students, parents and aspiring applicants to the  Study   UK   Open   Day , an in-person event at the  British   Council  Library,  Kolkata , on  Thursday, 06  August  2026 , from  3:00 p.m. to  6 :00 p.m....
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business

AI Boom Fuels Photonics Investment Surge, But Europe Risks Losing the Race to China, Investor Warns

Abani Sahu
30 Jul 2026
Daiva Rakauskaitė, CFA, partner and fund manager of Aneli Capital   From Nvidia's multibillion-dollar bets to Europe's first dedicated photonics exchange traded fund, investor interest in the sector is surging, yet industry leaders say Europe still lacks the funding to scale its own champions. Vilnius, Lithuania, July 30:   The AI boom, together with rising investment in 5G, defence quantum computing...
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Star Health reports normalised PAT of ₹ 386 Crores in Q1 FY27, up 44% YoY; Underwriting Profit increases sharply to ₹ 111 Crores, compared to ₹ 16 Crores in Q1 FY26

Sai Krishna
30 Jul 2026
CHENNAI, India , July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited ("Star Health"), India's largest standalone health insurer, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). The Company posted a normalised Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹ 386 Crores, an increase of 44% YoY, driven by healthy premium growth, disciplined...
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Lotte PEPERO Gives the Internet's Favourite 'Who's Most Likely To...' Trend a Friendship Day Twist

K Puspa
30 Jul 2026
July 30: Friendship today is measured less by pictures and more by inside jokes, unread group chats, stolen snacks and one question every squad loves to answer: "Who's most likely to...? "Recognising how these playful rituals have become a language of their own, LOTTE India's iconic Korean snack brand PEPERO is giving one of the internet's favourite friendship trends a...
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How Ancient Red Algae Power Extreme Ecosystems – and Offer Clues to Life’s Evolution

K Puspa
30 Jul 2026
July 30: Ancient single-celled red algae that thrive in scalding, acidic waters are emerging as far more than specialized survivors. Research by Rutgers evolutionary biologist Debashish Bhattacharya and his collaborators show that the organisms, known as Cyanidiophyceae, form the foundation of entire microbial ecosystems, providing new insights into how complex life may have evolved and adapted to some of Earth’s harshest environments....
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health

Low AMH in Women Under 30: Understanding the Early Decline in Ovarian Reserve – Dr. Shreeja Karan

K Puspa
30 Jul 2026
July 30: Fertility is often considered a concern only after the age of 35. However, fertility specialists are increasingly seeing women in their 20s diagnosed with low Anti-Müllerian Hormone levels. This can be alarming, but understanding what AMH represents is essential before drawing conclusions about fertility. AMH is a hormone produced by small follicles in the ovaries and serves as...
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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup

Sai Krishna
30 Jul 2026
Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world's most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. The partnership directly...
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