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Researchers suggest that dividing the average daily heart rate by the number of daily steps from wearables can offer insights into heart health. This Daily Heart Rate Per Step metric correlates with conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. This approach could turn smartwatches into valuable tools for early detection of cardiovascular diseases.

In March, Indian refiners increased US crude oil imports by 66% amidst US President Trump's push for American energy exports. Incidentally, Russian oil imports to India also rose due to suppliers circumventing US sanctions.

Val Kilmer, renowned actor known for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. Kilmer had battled throat cancer for years, but his contributions to Hollywood, including a memorable return in 'Top Gun: Maverick,' remain impactful.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's film 'Sikandar,' starring Rashmika Mandanna, opened to mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. Despite the Eid holiday, early online leaks affected its performance, resulting in a total collection of Rs. 74.5 crore in three days. 'Sikandar' failed to surpass Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' at the box office.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized that advancement at the company is based on achieving more with fewer resources, not building large teams. Jassy highlighted Amazon's commitment to agility and meritocracy, stressing customer impact and reducing bureaucracy as key factors in success. He urged employees to act quickly and innovate.

Val Kilmer, famous for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' has died at 65. His daughter confirmed he died of pneumonia on April 1. Kilmer battled throat cancer for years. His major roles included Jim Morrison in 'The Doors' and Batman in 'Batman Forever.' He is survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday (April 2, 2025)

RCB and GT will face off in an IPL 2025 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 2, with live streaming starting at 7:30 PM IST. RCB is unbeaten so far, while GT comes on the back of a big win against Mumbai Indians. Both teams are in strong form.

A Reddit user shared his son's heartbreak after being rejected by prestigious colleges despite exceptional academic achievements. The boy, valedictorian with a 1580 SAT score, only got accepted to UMass Amherst. The incident sparked a discussion on college admission pressures, self-worth, and the importance of resilience and parental support in facing rejection.

The CBI has re-registered the FIR of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Chhattisgarh police as its own case under the Indian Penal Code sections of 120-B (criminal conspiracy), cheating (420) and Chhattisgarh Gambling (Prohibition) Act

IMD has created a WhatsApp group connecting at least five villagers from each village directly with IMD and is ensuring deeper penetration of agrometeorological services, he says

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green in trade on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex moved up over 200 points, Nifty50 went above 23,300.

Five people lost their lives in a major accident involving an MSRTC bus, a Bolero SUV, and a private bus on the Khamgaon-Shegaon highway in Buldhana, Maharashtra. Rescue operations continue to free the trapped private bus driver, while police investigate the cause and assess further casualties.

A woman in Perth reported feeling shocked and disrespected when her doctor used ChatGPT to analyze her test results, calling it unprofessional. The incident has been reported to regulatory authorities, prompting debate over the use of AI tools in healthcare.

Jasprit Bumrah is still in recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, gradually increasing his workload to prevent a stress fracture in his back. Both Bumrah and Akash Deep, who are nursing back injuries, aim to return to competitive cricket by mid-April, with medical teams treading cautiously.

Question Hour underway in Rajya Sabha

Punjab Kings won their second consecutive match in the IPL, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer scored a match-winning fifty. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen conversing with Iyer and Rishabh Pant. Lucknow are still trying to adapt to their home conditions and will face Mumbai Indians next.

The amendment seeks to reform the 1995 Waqf Act by enhancing the Centre’s regulatory authority over waqf properties

While clean energy is inevitable for a sustainable future, what shouldn’t be ignored is the unequal distribution of burdens of climate action on the poor and marginalised of rural India, argues Bhargavi S. Rao, educator, researcher and former trustee at Environment Support Group