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Airlines are price takers, don’t have influence on prices they pay: IATA

Geneva, Dec 15 (PTI) Airlines are price takers as they do not have an influence on the prices they pay, IATA Chief Economist Marie Owens Thomsen has said and highlighted that carriers’ need to diversify their revenues is complicated by slim profit margins as well as weak balance sheets. In a fast-growing aviation market like India where the air traffic demand is on the rise, there are persistent concerns about airfare trajectory and suggestions from various quarters to make air tickets more affordable. Discussing overall airfares and the costs of airlines, Thomsen said airlines do not have any influence on

Drinking wine between 4pm and 7pm could help body burn more fat

A group of experts have revealed that enjoying a glass of wine between 4pm and 7pm could surprisingly aid in burning fat more effectively. For those partial to a tipple of red or white, the new findings suggest that timing your indulgence with your body’s natural rhythms could offer health benefits beyond just relaxation. According to Ski Vertigo, when it comes to guilt-free enjoyment of your favourite drink, timing is everything. As we approach the festive season and indulgence is in full swing, this revelation could be a game-changer for those wanting to maintain their figure while still savouring life’s

Maharashtra ministry expanded as 39 ministers take oath in Nagpur

Nagpur, Dec 15 (PTI) The 10-day-old BJP-led Mahayuti alliance ministry in Maharashtra was expanded at Nagpur on Sunday, with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42. In the expansion, BJP got 19 ministerial berths, followed by 11 to Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and 9 for Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party. While 33 legislators were sworn in as cabinet ministers, six took oath as ministers of state. Governor P C Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the new ministers at the ceremony held on the eve of the state legislature’s winter session being held in Nagpur from December 16

Paracetamol may increase risk of gastrointestinal, heart and kidney-related complications among older adults

New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found. Taken commonly for treating mild-to-moderate fever, paracetamol is also the first drug recommended for treating osteoarthritis—a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints due to wear-and-tear—as it is considered effective, relatively safe and accessible. However, some studies have provided evidence to contest the effectiveness of paracetamol in relieving pain while others have shown increased risks of gastrointestinal side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, from prolonged

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