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The story of marriages declining fortunes has been gathering momentum for a while now. Divorce is commonplace, romcoms keep disappointing, and according to the 2021 census, the majority of adults in the UK are choosing, for the first time since records began, not to get married at all. Having rejected an institution that has been a bastion of privilege for some, and a source of inequality and injustice for others, lots of people are experimenting with alternatives to the norms and expectations o

NEW YORK, September 13, 2026(AP) The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Dario Amodei warned that within six to 12 months AI could be capable of leading a swarm of agents that could take over the entire internet. The warning comes as worries about AI grow inside and outside the industry and reports continue to emerge about increasingly powerful systems that

New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Precious metals took a beating on Friday, with gold prices declining by Rs 2,700 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams and silver tumbling by Rs 10,000 to Rs 2.34 lakh per kg in the national capital. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 2,700 to Rs 1,55,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. It had closed at Rs 1,58,600 per 10 grams on Thursday. Silver also declined Rs 10,000 to Rs 2,34,600 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) against the previ

New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday underscored the importance of preventive heathcare for senior citizens and said society has the responsibility to ensure they could live with greater ease and dignity. He was speaking as the chief guest at a free preventive care health camp in Wazirpur here, where more than 200 senior citizens underwent screenings for oral, eye, ENT, orthopaedic and nutritional health, according to an official statement. Sandhu congratulated the or

September 11, 2026 (Conversation) Stevia has a sweet taste 200 400 times stronger than ordinary granulated sugar Even though it does not cause side effects, pure stevia should still be consumed within reasonable limits. To lose weight, stevia consumption needs to be balanced with other diet management. In recent years, consuming sugary drinks has become a lifestyle for many young people in Indonesia . Whether its a way to accompany your hangout at a cafe , or a go-to for boosting focus at work,

September 11, 2026 (AP) When children forget their lunch, cant solve a math problem or dont know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity. Developmental experts and educators say children need chances to struggle with everyday problems because figuring them out is a skill that has to be practiced. The challenge for parents is knowing when to help and when to step back. There is a difference between helping childre

Mumbai, Sep 11 (PTI) The rupee pared most of its initial losses and settled at 95.57 (provisional) against the US dollar, down by 5 paise, on Friday, helped by a correction in crude oil prices and suspected RBI intervention. Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets and elevated crude oil prices are weighing on the rupee, which closed lower for the fifth consecutive session on Friday. The rupee opened on a negative note but pared some losses on suspected RBI intervention, a slight recov

NEW DELHI, Sept 11 (Reuters) Nearly a third of Indias coal-fired power plants are operating with critically low fuel stocks despite government efforts to boost supplies, as an extended spell of hot weather keeps electricity demand elevated, government data showed. Indias peak power demand, a measure of the maximum electricity requirement, has been hovering near the record 270.70 gigawatts touched in May. Demand has consistently reached around 267 GW over the past few days, driven by increased c

New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) Gold prices began the week on a muted note, falling Rs 650 to Rs 1,60,250 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as a bearish global trend weighed on domestic sentiment. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had ended at Rs 1,60,900 per 10 grams on Friday. However, silver remained unchanged at Rs 2,40,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) for the second straight session, according to local traders. Gold remained under pressure after stronger-than-expected US

New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) Mental health conditions that may develop following a traumatic incident could contribute to a higher risk of future cardiovascular issues such as non-fatal heart attack and stroke or a fatal cardiac event, according to new research. Traumatic events are common experiences and can include serious fires or explosions, physical assault, transportation accidents, the suicide or death of a loved one, and severe medical illnesses or injuries, lead author Jennifer A Sumner, an a

New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) The Congress on Monday hailed the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra as a decisive turning point that infused new hope, and said it was not to sermonise a Mann ki Baat but to listen to Janta ki Chinta. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said today is the fourth anniversary of the launch of the truly historic Bharat Jodo Yatra under the leadership of Gandhi, who visited the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari before embarking on the epic journ

Mumbai, Sep 7 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range and appreciated 4 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as the support from strong FCNR-related dollar inflows was negated by elevated crude oil prices amid persistent global headwinds. Forex traders said the rupee continues to draw strength from the robust liquidity wave, but renewed military strikes have driven Brent crude toward USD 97 per barrel, reigniting fears over Middle Eastern energy supply disruptions. At