New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Indians are increasingly taking charge of their financial journeys through digital content, communities, and creators, as 81 per cent of consumers use Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp during the discovery phase of financial products, a report said on Thursday. “Financial advice is no longer confined to expert columns or in-branch consultations – it’s happening on Reels, in WhatsApp groups, and through Instagram creators demystifying jargon in under 60 seconds,” accord…

London, Aug 7 (IANS) West Ham United have confirmed that striker Michail Antonio will leave the club after 10 years, as the Hammers did not offer him a new deal. “Michail will always be a much-loved and respected member of the West Ham United family. As has been the case since December, the club will continue to support and assist him in his ongoing rehabilitation, offering him access to training, facilities and medical care if needed,” West Ham said in a statement.”Dialogue continues over his f…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes the side should have avoided making the announcement of Jasprit Bumrah’s availability to be limited to three Tests in the recent 2-2 drawn Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in England.Before the Indian team left for England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir had said Bumrah wouldn’t feature in more than three Tests on tour due to workload management, especially after picking up a back injur…

Jeddah, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian men’s basketball team suffered its second successive defeat in Group C of the FIBA Asia Cup, losing 69-100 against China here on Thursday. Sahaij Sekhon was the top scorer for India with 14 points, while Mingxuan Hu and Jiayi Zhao led the way for China with 17 points each.Palpreet Singh Brar scored the first points of the match by sinking a two-pointer to get India on the scoreboard. However, China soon seized control of the action by going on a 12-point run bef…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) While antibiotics are known to harm the gut microbiome, a new study showed that non-antibiotic drugs can also alter the microbiome and increase the risk of gut infections.However, it has been unclear which of these disruptions might be readily tolerated and which disruptions increase the risk of health complications.In the new study, researchers from Yale University in the US identified several common prescription, non-antibiotic drugs that altered the gut microbiome, and…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Amid increasing presence of Artificial Intelligence tools in healthcare, a new study warned that AI chatbots are highly vulnerable to repeating and elaborating on false medical information.Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, US, revealed a critical need for stronger safeguards before such tools can be trusted in health care.The team also demonstrated that a simple built-in warning prompt can meaningfully reduce that risk, offering a practical path …

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu reflected on the enduring charm of 90s music, calling it a golden era filled with meaningful lyrics, soulful melodies, and a dedicated audience that made the songs timeless. Expressing gratitude for the recognition he continues to receive, Sanu said such appreciation gives artists the motivation to keep going. While acknowledging the talent in today’s generation, he noted that good music is being made, though in smaller quantities compare…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) not to insist on obtaining a no-objection certificate (NOC) from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the certification of the film “Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi.” The directive came after the filmmakers alleged that the CBFC had rejected their application without providing clear reasons or specific objections, in violation of the 2024 Certifica…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) The makers of “Jolly LLB 3” have dropped a hilarious teaser from the highly-awaited sequel. The video shows actor Saurabh Shukla aka Judge Sunderlal Tripathi, expressing his plight of having to deal with both the Jollys – Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi.Saurabh was heard saying in the video, “Life was a bed of roses, then came Jagdish Tyagi, Jolly 1. He used to get angry over little things; also, he did not know English at all. What will you do with a man who does not know the…

Seoul, Aug 7 (IANS) South Korea will work to bolster its communication with the United States on sanitary and phytosanitary procedures (SPS) for agricultural imports as part of efforts to improve trade conditions between the two countries, the agriculture minister said on Thursday.”That is why we are newly creating the U.S. desk under the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) … to create a contact point with Washington,” Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung said in a regular press briefing, …