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Crunchy snacks are no longer automatically associated with greasy packets pulled off supermarket shelves. Over the past few years, home kitchens have quietly taken over part of the snack conversation, helped along by air fryers, better ovens, and a growing interest in ingredient control. People still want crunch. What they seem less interested in is…
Parents are embracing ‘lazy parenting,’ a strategy that involves stepping back to foster independence in children. This approach encourages kids to tackle small challenges, solve problems, and learn from mistakes, building resilience and responsibility. It’s about mindful guidance, not neglect, allowing children to grow through everyday experiences and reducing parental pressure. The word “lazy” usually…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar Wednesday underlined India’s strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shipping, saying attacks on merchant shipping were completely unacceptable.The minister gave vent to India’s concerns related to merchant shipping disruptions in Strait of Hormuz, while participating in a meeting convened by Japan to discuss supply…
GUWAHATI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled in Union Budget a Rs 500-crore special development package for projects proposed by United Liberation Front of Assam (Ulfa) — the first tranche of a Rs 5,000-crore fund to be disbursed over five years under a 2023 peace accord between Centre, Assam govt and the militant outfit. Ulfa…
It’s hard to imagine the sheer scale of Sridevi’s superstardom. She wasn’t just an actress, she was an icon whose incredible work ethic defined an entire era of Indian cinema. While her later roles are remembered for their nuanced performances, fans still fondly recall the 1980s, a time when she was working at a pace…
PM Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he looked forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.Responding on X to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister PM Modi highlighted the strong bond between the two countries.“Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the…
HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh’s sitting TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar tested positive Sunday for the banned substance methamphetamine (meth) in a blood test ordered after what investigators allege was an attempt to dodge a drug screening at a farmhouse party raided by Hyderabad Police the previous night, reports Srinath Vudali. The Eluru MP’s test result took…
Have you ever felt bloated after consuming bread, and blamed it all on ‘gluten’? Well, it turns out gluten might not the actual culprit. Recent research published in The Lancet has redirected the blame away from gluten, and onto another ingredient behind bread‑related bloating and gas. The investigators highlight fructans-a class of carbohydrates embedded in…
NEW DELHI: The Union commerce ministry told a key parliamentary panel Monday that US tariffs on India’s pharma exports will have a limited impact because India largely exports “generic drugs” instead of “patented drugs” that will bear the brunt of the US decision.At a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, a top commerce ministry official,…
The thyroid gland, though small, regulates crucial processes such as metabolism, energy production, and hormone balance. When its function slows down, as in hypothyroidism, symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and low mood often follow. While medication remains the cornerstone of treatment, certain natural drinks can support thyroid health by improving hormone balance, reducing inflammation, and…
