A rare purple star sapphire, claimed to be the world's largest of its kind, was unveiled in Sri Lanka on Saturday. It weighs 3,563 carats (around 0.713 kg) and is estimated to be worth at least $300 million (nearly ₹2,700 crore). It was discovered in a gem pit in 2023, with its owners realising its rarity nearly two years later.

A new study by the rights group Oxfam International has claimed that billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold any political office than ordinary people. "The widening gap between the rich and the rest is, at the same time, creating a political deficit that is highly dangerous and unsustainable," Oxfam Executive Director Amitabh Behar said.

An Indian engineer-turned-product manager, Rishab Jolly, said one referral helped him land a job at Microsoft in US after applying to nearly 200 jobs without success. Jolly said he initially applied with a generic resume and no referrals but realised referrals were key to securing interviews. "I had moments when I felt defeated, but...working smart brought everything together," he said.

India's Missi roti has been ranked 55th on TasteAtlas' '100 Worst Dishes in the World' list. The top spot was given to Sweden's Pizza Vulkanen, followed by Iceland's Svið and Thorramatur. The fourth and fifth spots were taken by Spain's Truchas a la Navarra and Sweden's Blodpalt, respectively. Russia's Indigirka Salad got the 100th rank.

Indian-origin professor Gaurav Sabnis revealed that one of his students, a US woman, who visited India, was allegedly groped by a teen on Delhi metro. The woman said she grabbed the teen by his collar and pushed him away, but his mother defended him, saying he got "carried away". "What kind of parenting is that?" the woman asked Sabnis.

Cardiac arrhythmias refer to deviations from normal heart rhythm, ranging from benign ectopic beats to clinically significant conduction disorders. As highlighted by Dr Shikha, symptom presence, duration and underlying heart health determine risk, making proper evaluation essential rather than assuming all rhythm irregularities are pathological.

An NRI planning to return to India from US sparked a debate after his 'Is ₹90 lakh a good salary in Bengaluru?' Reddit post. "We are on verge of becoming US citizens," the NRI wrote. "Are you factoring in the cost on your health?" a person reacted to the post, while another said, "Get US citizenship...before any plans to move."

A US-based cardiovascular surgeon warns that a sedentary lifestyle is one of the biggest threats to heart health. Even short periods of inactivity can weaken the heart muscle, reduce efficiency, and increase disease risk. Regular exercise strengthens the heart, improves circulation, lowers stress, and significantly reduces the chances of a heart attack and other life-threatening cardiac events.

Dermatologists say hair fall often shows warning signs long before visible thinning appears, Glenmark stated. Increased hair fall and diffused thinning at hotspots such as temples and crowns can signal early hair loss, it added. Experts stress early action is crucial. As per a clinical study*, 94% Bontress users reported hair growth in 28 days, during early loss, Glenmark reported.

Airplanes' interiors are typically white as they make the cabin look brighter and more spacious. They also reflect light better, hide scratches and give a clean, fresh appearance, which enhances passenger comfort. It also makes spotting damage easier. As white colour paints fade less, it makes maintenance easier for the airlines.