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Pistachios are more than just a tasty, nutritious snack — they could also play a role in protecting your eyes. Recent research highlights that eating unsalted pistachios daily may help support long-term eye health due to their high levels of antioxidants, healthy fats, and carotenoids. These nutrients are known to reduce the risk of age-related…
Ravichandran Ashwin of India celebrates with Virat Kohli (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images) Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has advocated for the establishment of standard Test centres for home matches in India, supporting earlier calls made by Virat Kohli in 2019. Speaking on his YouTube channel “Ash ki Baat,” the 39-year-old off-spinner emphasized the importance…
A 16-year-old boy presented with sudden vision loss, baffling doctors as his eye exams were normal. So what has really gone wrong? The teenage boy was brought in by his mother with complaints of sudden vision loss, the doctor said. The boy said that he could only see light and nothing else. But during the…
María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for defending Venezuela’s democracy. (Getty Images) Oslo loves a plot twist. Donald Trump—who touts himself as the man who “stopped wars” from the Middle East to Central Africa and dabbled in DRC–Rwanda peacemaking—was back in the Nobel chatter. But when the card was read, it wasn’t his…
Eye health is surrounded by misconceptions that can delay care or cause unnecessary worry. By understanding the truth behind common myths, we can better protect our vision and make informed decisions. Here are five widespread myths about eye diseases: debunked.1. Myth: Using kajal or kohl protects the eyes from infectionsMany believe that applying kajal keeps…
AI image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that electric vehicle (EV) prices in India are expected to match the cost of petrol vehicles within four to six months, highlighting the economic and environmental pressures of India’s Rs 22 lakh crore annual fuel import…
India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision signalling the start of a new era, the Indian selectors on Saturday removed Rohit Sharma from ODI captaincy and handed over the reins to young opener Shubman Gill, with the 2027 World Cup firmly in sight. The move, long anticipated…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his British counterpart Keir Starmer during a meeting at Chequers Estate, in UK. (Pic credit: AP) NEW DELHI: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on October 8-9 at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation, ministry of external affairs said on Saturday. This will be Prime Minister Starmer’s first official…
Prolonged screen time has become a part of today’s digital era. Eyes are being glued to screens more than ever, and this is leading to increased eye-related issues. Laptops and smartphones leave the eyes tired, dry and sore, leading to a condition called digital eye strain. But imagine this, in a world dominated by screens,…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday called for scaling up action and execution in the fight against drugs right from points of entry and masterminds of the cartels to local sale and distribution level. He also launched the NCB’s drug disposal campaign and destroyed 1.37 lakh kilograms of drugs worth Rs 4,800…
