Fasting may be viewed as a means of ONLY reducing weight by some, but this practice has science-backed evidence when it comes to controlling other functions of the body like controlling insulin levels in the body, reducing inflammation and even slowing down aging.In addition, fasting has also been associated with enhancements in metabolic health and…
BHUBANESWAR: A day after Baikunthanath Sarangi, chief engineer with Odisha’s rural development department, was caught on camera tossing bundles of cash onto his neighbour’s terrace during a vigilance raid at his Bhubaneswar house, officers arrested him on his day of retirement Saturday on charges of possessing disproportionate assets worth over Rs 15 crore.Vigilance officers produced…
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Doubling of import duty on steel and aluminium by the Trump administration will dent export demand, with companies having to scout for alternative markets.Several US importers have gone slow on fresh orders as costs went up significantly after the imposition of 25 per cent duty, although India was…
Paris Saint-Germain won the 2025 Champions League by beating Inter Milan in the final in Munich. (AP) Paris Saint-Germain won their first-ever Champions League title with a historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday. Teenager Desire Doue scored twice, while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and substitute Senny Mayulu added goals in what…
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has called for urgent action and accountability after serious misconduct allegations surfaced against cinematographer Pratik Shah. In a strongly worded note shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mehta insisted that silence around abuse must end and predators should be held responsible without delay.Hansal Mehta breaks his silenceKnown for directing films like ‘Shahid’ and…
Baby names inspired by the stars Stars have fascinated humankind for centuries—guiding travelers, inspiring poets, and lighting up the night sky with wonder. Naming your baby boy after the stars can give him a name that’s as bright and timeless as the cosmos. Here are 10 names inspired by what stars are called in different…
Government mulls doubling safeguard duty on steel from 12% to 24% NEW DELHI: The government is evaluating the possibility of increasing the safeguard duty on steel to as much as 24%, from the current 12%, amid concerns that Chinese goods may enter the market and hurt Indian steelmakers.“We have received complaints of Chinese players trying…
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s latest release ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ is proving to be solid at box office. The time-loop romantic drama, directed by Karan Sharma, hit cinemas on 23 May and has steadily won over audiences. Despite an earlier plan for a direct OTT release, the makers brought the film to theatres, and it…
One way to prepare your child is to understand the syllabus yourself first. Every competitive exam has a specific syllabus and pattern, such as the number of questions, subjects, and time duration. Here’s what you can do…. Get the official syllabus: Check the official website or exam brochure. Know the subjects and topics: Make a…
HAZARIBAG: A surrendered Maoist, lodged in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag jail since 2021, allegedly died by suicide in his cell on Saturday.Chhota Shyamlal Dehri alias Santu alias Somalal, lodged in ward number 3, used a rope and wire to hang himself from the hook of the ceiling fan, jail superintendent Jitendra Kumar said. The jail administration came…
