Passports are often treated as background documents, noticed only at airports or borders. Yet their strength shapes how easily people can move across the world. Global passport rankings measure this strength by counting how many destinations can be entered without arranging a visa in advance. These include visa-free access, a visa on arrival, and electronic…
Gut health can be talked about, of course, in relation to food, but liquids have a crucial role to play here as well. Liquids enter our body quickly, impacting our gut lining and the trillions of microorganisms present there. Many liquids can either fortify healthy bacteria or trigger unhealthy conditions. A Harvard-trained AIIMS gastroenterologist, Dr…
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ has powered up the box office once again. The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2‘ off to a record-breaking start Seemingly immune to widely negative…
Indian women’s hockey team head coach Harendra Singh steps down. (Image: File) CHENNAI: The Hindi film blockbuster ‘Chak De! India’ may have been fiction, but the fractures within Indian women’s hockey team that it depicted, were rooted in uncomfortable truths that the sport continues to grapple with even today. Groupism, internal rivalries, and regional divides…
Maintaining stable blood sugar is the key to long-term metabolic health and overall well-being. Dr. Jonathan Schoeff, a specialist in longevity and metabolic health, evaluates various natural hacks for their effectiveness in regulating blood sugar levels and ensuring a long life with good metabolic health. He gives all the science-backed methods for maintaining blood sugar…
NEW DELHI: India slipped 13 ranks to figure at the 23rd position in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which was released by environmental think tank Germanwatch on the sidelines of the ongoing UN climate conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil on Tuesday.It’s the biggest fall of India on the CCPI ranking in the recent…
India has stood its ground, continuing buying crude from Russia, despite repeated objections from US President Donald TrumpIn October, crude oil worth $2.5 billion flowed into the country from Moscow, making it the world’s second-largest buyer. India was second only to China, which purchased $3.7 billion, according to the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy…
Representational AI image The TOI correspondent from Washington: Liberal Democrats are revolting against the party leadership for surrendering to president Trump on the issue of reopening the government without achieving their objective of extending healthcare subsidies. The mutiny in the ranks comes even as a new bill to end the government shutdown, supported by centrist…
Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his claim about “blowing up the world,” saying Washington already has “enough” nuclear weapons. Describing his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “tremendous,” Trump said that his ultimate goal is denuclearisation.“I think that denuclearization would be a great thing. We could blow up the world 150 times,” Trump said…
Whole foods work better than isolated nutrients. A varied diet combining protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Supplements should be used only under professional guidance. No single food can make a brain “superior,” but consistent healthy choices can protect it over time. These ranked foods not only nourish the…