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7 Things Every Indian With Sickle Cell Trait Should Know About Their Health

You are a carrier, not a patient, but the distinction has limitsSickle cell trait means you inherited one copy of the HbS gene and one normal copy. Your body produces both haemoglobin A and haemoglobin S. Under ordinary conditions, you will not have a sickle cell crisis. The Indian Council…

Times Life · Aug 31

Weather update tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in 8 states on August 31

On Monday, eight states in India are set to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with other areas also bracing for substantial rainfall and thunderstorms. The west coast and southern parts of the country will witness widespread precipitation. This robust monsoon activity is projected to persist throughout the first week…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other states

As of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India and the Himalayan regions, potentially leading to localized school closures. Parents are advised to monitor official school and district announcements for real-time updates. Regular school schedules are…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

MEA sets up 24x7 control room to assist Indians affected by Nepal flash floods

India's Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24x7 control room for flood-affected citizens. Twenty-one Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu were rescued after flash floods in Nepal. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating their safe return home. Another group of pilgrims stranded in China is also receiving assistance.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfall

School holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on where you live, and the answer isn't as simple as a single announcement. From Uttarakhand's landslide-prone hills to Gurugram's new school bus safety rules, several states are…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Reliance explores aluminium entry as Adani lines up $11.5 billion bet: Report

Reliance Industries is reportedly considering a foray into aluminium production. This potential venture could harmoniously align its upcoming coal gasification initiatives with metal manufacturing processes. The company has already acquired tender documents for a substantial bauxite block in Odisha. Meanwhile, it is progressing on a coal gasification project in Andhra…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Chilika Lake's Hidden Biodiversity: The Aquatic Species Living in India's Largest Coastal Lagoon

A Lake That Is Not Quite a LakeChilika is a brackish water lagoon, not a freshwater lake, and that distinction is the biological engine behind everything that lives in it. Spread across roughly 1,100 square kilometres along the Odisha coast, it sits at the meeting point of the Mahanadi river…

Times Life · Aug 26

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: With Eid, Raksha Bandhan and heavy rainfall all in the mix, is your school closed tomorrow? Check here

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

School holiday today, August 25: Which states have announced closures amid heavy rain?

School holiday tomorrow, August 25: Schools in some parts of India will remain closed on August 25, 2026, amid heavy monsoon rainfall, while no nationwide rain-related holiday has been announced. Odisha has ordered closures in Nabarangpur and 89 vulnerable schools in Bhadrak. Several other states remain under rainfall alerts. August…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Techie turned mushroom farmer earns Rs 10 lakh a month after quitting 14-year IT career, gets almost Rs 1 crore govt help

A former techie left a 14-year IT career to start a commercial mushroom farming unit in Odisha, now earning over Rs 10 lakh a month. Employing 24 locals, his venture supplies mushrooms to nearby cities, producing 15-18 tonnes monthly and backed by a Rs 97 lakh government subsidy. His story…

The Economic Times · Aug 24