According to a new study released on Wednesday, physical activity has a substantial impact on brain health and can both prevent and delay the cognitive decline that comes with aging in addition to rejuvenating the brain.

A group from Australia’s University of Queensland concentrated on the way that individual mouse brain cells expressed different genes.

The immune cells of the central nervous system that sustain brain function, called microglia, exhibit significant changes in gene expression in response to exercise, according to research published in the journal Aging Cell.

Significantly, the researchers discovered that exercise causes aging microglia’s gene expression patterns to change back to those of young mice.

“We were both surprised and excited about the extent to which physical activity rejuvenates and transforms the composition of immune cells within the brain, in particular the way in which it was able to reverse the negative impacts of ageing,” Jana Vukovic, a researcher at the University of Queensland,

The study, according to Vukovic, emphasizes the significance of “tailored exercise programmes”.

“Our findings should help different industries to design interventions for elderly individuals who are looking to maintain or improve both their physical and mental capabilities,” she stated.

Additionally, the research demonstrated that wheel running “prevented and/or reduced the presence of T cells in the hippocampus” in aged mice.

Immune cells called T-cells are known to proliferate with age. They discovered that the hippocampus, a part of the brain important in memory, learning, and emotion, needs microglia cells to function as a stimulant to help generate new neurons. Designing interventions to preserve or enhance older individuals’ physical and mental health can be aided by the study.

Following the recommendation of a user’s mother who had to pay for “dhaniya” (coriander) on Blinkit while purchasing vegetables, Zomato’s grocery delivery service is now providing “free dhaniya” with vegetable orders.

Many customers have expressed gratitude to the company for this action, but they have also requested that “hari mirch,” or green chili, be added to the vegetables.

“Now it’s happening! Thank you everybody, Ankit’s mother. In the upcoming weeks, we will refine the feature,” Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa wrote on X.

The X user Ankit Sawant brought attention to the lack of freebies, such as “free dhaniya,” that are usual in traditional markets when purchasing veggies.

“When Mom had to utilize Blinkit to pay for Dhaniya, she had a tiny heart attack. Sawant commented, “@albinder-Mom is saying you should bundle it for free with a certain amount of veggies.”

“Will do” was the CEO of Blinkit’s immediate response after being tagged in the post. Later, Dhindsa revealed the launch of the “free dhaniya” option in a follow-up post, crediting the user’s mother with the idea.

With over 950K views and over 9,000 likes, this debate has gotten a lot of traction. Many people expressed gratitude for the change and requested the addition of the “hari mirch” option.

“Dhaniya ke sath mirchi bhi dal dete (add chilli along with coriander),” an individual wrote.

“Hi! + Hari Mirch + Dhaniya. No Sirf Dhaniya is permitted. (Coriander alone is prohibited),” a another user posted.

Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra declared he was determined to win at the Paris Olympic Games, which take place in France starting on July 26.

With a throw of 82.27 meters, the star javelin thrower easily won the gold medal in his first local tournament following his victory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which were held in Japan in 2021.

According to the champion javelin thrower, “winning gold at the Olympics is more glorious than breaking the 90-meter barrier” on Wednesday. “I’m mentally, physically, and emotionally focused right now to make a big impression at the Paris Games, but I will definitely break that barrier (90 meters).”

“I thought Manu DP would provide strong competition. However, Manu DP was unable to establish a strong rhythm to reach 85 meters as the tournament went on, he clarified.

Karnataka’s Manu DP came in second. With a throw of 78.39 meters, Maharashtra’s Uttam Patil finished third.

With a throw of 75.49 meters, local hero and Asian Games medallist Kishore Kumar Jena came in fifth.

Another well-known thrower, Shivpal Singh, was eliminated in the first round. The medal round was only accessible to the top eight.

Neeraj Chopra started the 2024 season at the Doha Diamond League, finishing in second place with 88.36 meters.

He will compete in Europe following this domestic championship in Bhubaneswar in order to get ready for the Olympic Games in Paris.

He has drawn up his strategies in advance of the Olympic Games. He will compete in June in Turku, Finland, and on May 28 in Ostrava, the Czech Republic. He will then evaluate his level of fitness. He revealed, “I’ll wait to see how my body and mind respond to elite competitions before taking a call.”

In 2022, Neeraj Chopra set a new national record of 89.94 meters, which was also his personal best. The world champion thrower claimed he was training hard and should be able to throw over 90 meters on a good day. He clarified, “I prefer to win and not think of distance.”

Neeraj Chopra, dubbed the “golden boy” of Indian track and field, was thrilled to see young people attending sporting events at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. “Seeing so many fans and followers at the stadium makes me happy.”

‘Chandu Champion’, a new sports drama starring Kartik Aaryan, debuted its second poster on Thursday. Fans were astounded by his flawlessly toned body.

Kartik appeared on the first-look poster for “Chandu Champion” as a previously unseen avatar donning a “langot.”

The 33-year-old actor is seen in the new billboard showing off his toned abs while clenching his fist while wearing wrestling gloves. He is dressed in boxer shorts. The graphic black-and-white poster depicts Kartik’s eyebrows covered with blood and perspiration.

Kartik shared the poster on social media and commented, “To become a champion in life, you must battle till the very end… “You are the champion, right?”

In the movie, Kartik portrays Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar. Produced in collaboration with Kabir Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala is “Chandu Champion.” On June 14, the movie, which is helmed by Kabir Khan, will hit theaters.

In Monday’s Match 38 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, star bowler Yuzvendra Chahal of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) made history by becoming the first bowler in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to claim 200 wickets against the Mumbai Indians.The 33-year-old has an unrivalled record of taking wickets in the lucrative league; no bowler who is currently in action poses a threat to overthrow him anytime soon.

To reach the 200-wick mark, Chahal took the wicket of Mohammad Nabi for 23 runs. In his 153rd game, Chahal—who made his IPL debut in 2013—reached the feature. In addition to being the highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history, Chahal has taken 13 wickets this IPL season, sharing the record.

Let’s look into the top ten players in IPL history in terms of wickets taken.

1. Yuzvendra Chahal – 200 wickets from 153 games

2. Dwayne Bravo – 183 wickets from 161 games

3. Piyush Chawla – 182 wickets from 186 games

4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 174 wickets from 167 matches

5. Amit Mishra – 173 wickets from 161 matches

6. Sunil Narine – 172 wickets from 169 matches

7. Ravichandran Ashwin – 172 wickets from 201 games

8. Lasith Malinga – 170 wickets from 122 games

9. Jasprit Bumrah – 158 wickets from 128 games

10. Ravindra Jadeja – 156 wickets from 233 matches

On Monday, Cognizant and Microsoft announced a broader alliance aimed at enabling millions of users to access the tech giants’ Copilots and generative AI (GenAI) to revolutionize enterprise business operations, improve employee experiences, and spur cross-industry innovation.

In order to increase productivity, optimize workflows, and improve customer experiences, Cognizant bought 25,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot seats for its employees, in addition to 500 seats for sales and 500 seats for services.

“Generative AI can be a game-changer for virtually every business in every industry, opening up new possibilities for innovation, efficiency and growth,” Ravi Kumar S., CEO, Cognizant, said in a statement.

“That’s why we are investing $1 billion in GenAI over the next three years and leading the development of new research to explore its potential for our clients, their employees and end customers,” he added.

Furthermore, Cognizant announced that it will endeavor to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to a million users throughout its global clientele of 2,000 and in 11 different industries.

“We will help drive AI adoption and innovation for millions of users across its network by combining Cognizant’s industry expertise with Microsoft’s Copilot capabilities, including Copilot for Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot,” stated Judson Althoff, executive VP and chief commercial officer at Microsoft.

The company claims that this collaboration could greatly speed up AI innovation and adoption in India.

According to the company, AI is predicted to increase India’s GDP by $450 billion to $500 billion by 2025, or 10% of the country’s $5 trillion GDP target.

The legendary batsman Virat Kohli scored an incredible 77 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik hit an undefeated 10-ball 28-ball blitz to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first IPL 2024 victory, defeating Punjab Kings by four wickets.

Following their bowlers’ outstanding efforts, which included spells of 176/6 from Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, and Glenn Maxwell, restricting PBKS to 176/6, Kohli wowed the packed house with a breathtaking 49-ball 77 that featured two sixes and eleven fours, demonstrating yet another masterclass in T20 chasing. At the beginning of the chase, he was lucky to be dropped for nought by Jonny Bairstow, which proved to be a crucial moment.

However, RCB appeared to be in trouble when Harshal Patel removed him in the 16th over, needing 47 runs off of 22 balls.With four balls remaining, Karthik helped RCB cross the finish line with ease. He came in and hit an undefeated 28 off 10 balls, laced with three fours and two sixes, while holding a continuous 48-run stand with Mahipal Lomror (17 not out).

Chasing 177, Kohli started by edging against Curran without using any footwork, which resulted in Bairstow failing to catch the ball and giving up a boundary. Later, he would take 16 runs off the first over by driving Curran through covers twice and clipping past short, fine leg.

While Kohli launched the RCB innings with three resounding boundaries off Arshdeep Singh, wickets fell at the other end when Cameron Green nicked behind off the fast bowler and captain Faf du Plessis misjudged a loft off Kagiso Rabada to mid-on.

Curran and Harshal Patel used their pace and variation to slow down PBKS, while Harpreet Brar bowled mostly in the length area and kept a stump-to-stump line. However, it had little impact on Kohli, who reached his fifty in thirty-one balls after swatting Rahul Chahar for six over extra cover.

The captain of the Punjab Kings thought they could have bowled a little bit more. “We could have bowled better in the last over, but the match went to the wire.” On a small field, Harpreet is bowling really well, especially against left-handers. Under intense pressure, he made progress. Captain of PBKS Shikhar Dhawan says, “We paid the price for dropping Kohli” following the team’s defeat by RCB. People relate to his thigh-five and are pleased to see him doing it, Dhawan said.

Holi, the bright and colorful festival observed in India and other countries, is a time for happiness, community, and festivity.In addition to bringing joy to people of all ages and welcoming spring, Holi fosters unity during this time of year. But it’s important to remember that colors can have negative effects.

It’s celebrated for its vibrant array of colors, water balloons, and fun antics, and it heralds the arrival of spring. But in the middle of all the celebration and fun, it’s important to keep in mind the security and welfare of our communities’ youngest residents, the “Kids.”

Children’s respiratory systems and skins are delicate. Handling the chemicals and dyes used in traditional Holi colors carelessly can put their health at serious risk. For babies, the loud noises and splashing water can also be overwhelming, resulting in discomfort and distress. Therefore, if you are taking care of children, it is best to keep some essential tips in your mind on this Holi celebrations.

Here are some essential tips to ensure the safety and well-being of kids:

Host Holi celebrations indoors: if at all possible to reduce exposure to outside elements like water balloons, paint, and other potentially dangerous festival-related items. Use safe, non-toxic colors and floral decorations to create a vibrant, celebratory ambiance indoors.

Employ Safe and Natural Colors: Whenever possible, choose organic and natural colors derived from flower, vegetable, or herb extracts. These hues are kinder to skin and are less prone to irritate or trigger allergies. Avoid using artificial coloring because it contains chemicals that are dangerous for the baby’s health.

Put them in Protective Clothes: To avoid direct color contact, dress your baby in long sleeves and light-colored pants made of supple, breathable materials, ideally cotton. Put on a hat or cap to shield their sensitive scalp from the sun and color. Protect their eyes with sunglasses or baby-safe goggles while they celebrate Holi.

Prevent Inhaling Holi Colors and Sudden Water Splashes: It is advisable to keep infants away from direct contact with colored powders or water as these may cause respiratory harm. Instead, engage them in safe, gentle activities like putting a tiny dab of color on their hands or cheek.

Remain Hydrated: Throughout the celebrations, kids should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. It helps the body expel toxins and eases any respiratory issues that may develop from breathing in colored powders.

Seek Medical Attention: Take your child to the doctor right away if they have trouble breathing, wheeze, or cough. Prompt action guarantees appropriate treatment and stops respiratory issues from getting worse.

Celebrate Sensibly: Set a good example for others by celebrating Holi in a responsible manner as parents and caregivers. Inform people of the value of safety, particularly for young children and infants.

Children love celebrating holidays like Holi, which is all about happiness, but it’s crucial to consider their health, particularly in terms of their respiratory systems. It is important to raise awareness of the potential risks associated with using Holi colors and to take precautions before acting.

The recently finished IPL 2024 auction, which took place in the opulent surroundings of a magnificent arena in Dubai, was an incredible occasion. With eight franchise tables filled with their individual owners—accountants, statisticians, cricket players serving as advisors, astute businessmen—it exuded a lively atmosphere.

They gathered together, each placing a bid for a combination of players that would win them the game. If something had gone wrong, they would have spent many hours debating, researching, and hiring potential candidates in order to find the best permutation and combination of options.

The winning bidder was delighted when the wooden gavel struck the word “SOLD” at the end of a player bid, which was handled by the very clever and graceful Mallika Sagar. It transported one back to Mumbai’s 1970s cricket era, when her father Virenchee Sagar, a passionate cricket fan, put together the legendary Sunil Gavaskar-led Nirlon cricket team.

Back then, corporate cricket had an air of professionalism, and a strong showing could catapult a cricketer into the public eye. Nirlon boasted a stellar team of first-class and Test cricket players, each carefully chosen to fulfill a particular role.

The IPL’s glamorous franchisees are currently performing a similar job, supporting every decision with a plethora of research data and extensive knowledge about cricket.

The BCCI and the global cricket community have reaped enormous financial benefits from the IPL. The franchisees’ squads have been inconsistently changed on a regular basis.

In2024, the IPL will celebrate its 17th season, and the majority of fans have expressed concern about the players’ frequent transfers between teams.
Everyone at the franchise level works very hard to win over players and win their commitment. Each side has a distinct culture and methodology, and it does take time for them to mould players to understand it.

Australia’s fast-bowling tandem of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, who received salaries of INR 24.75 crore and 20.50 crore, respectively, made history at the IPL 2024 player auction held in Dubai.

Among the other high earners in the IPL Player Auction were Daryl Mitchell (INR 14 crore), Harshal Patel (INR 11.75 crore), and Alzarri Joseph (INR 11.50 crore).

Several players who were not very expensive at the auction received large salaries this season.

Sameer Rizvi – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 8.40 crore deal with CSK
Kumar Kushagra – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 7.2 crore deal with DC
Shubham Dubey – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 5.8 crore deal with RR
Robin Minz – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 3.6 crore deal with GT
Sushant Mishra – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 2.2 crore deal with GT
Yash Dayal – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 5.0 crore deal with RR
Shahrukh Khan – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 7.4 crores deal with GT
M Siddharth – base price of INR 20L, earns INR 2.4 crores deal with LSG