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Water alone cannot do the job. The body needs electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium, to move water into cells and keep it there. Dr Subhasish Mazumder, Senior Director – Gastroenterology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, explains it simply, “Most people think that just drinking more water will keep them hydrated. However, hydration is not just…
Naseem Shah has been accused by the PCB for violating the terms of his central contract after a deleted X post appeared to crticise CM of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz. Maryam Nawaz daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Shareef, was the guest of honour at the opening match of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) at…
Radhika Iyer Talati got cancer when she was 29. It was uterine cancer at an early stage, and it was managed. However, the doctors told her that she might get cancer in other reproductive organs like the breast or ovaries, and she has to be careful about it. So why did she get cancer? Who…
The field of artificial intelligence is evolving towards a system in which it is considered a basic service rather than a product. At the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit in Washington, DC, on 11 March 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined a model in which AI can be delivered “on demand” and billed according to usage.In essence,…
World Water Day 2026: How India’s Jal Sahelis are leading the way (Image credits: Unicef) In the parched flatlands of Bundelkhand, one of India’s most water-stressed regions, a woman wakes before sunrise. She does not head to a well. She heads to a meeting. As a Jal Saheli — a “Friend of Water” — she…
Vasco: Chicalim villagers suspect that diarrhoea in Prabhu Violetta residential complex, Dabolim, has been caused by contaminated water supply from borewells. Sewage release from the complex’s waste treatment plant may have polluted the underground water table.Over 149 occupants across five buildings fell sick with severe diarrhoea, causing panic in the community.Health officer at Cortalim primary…
NEW DELHI: A deadly inferno tore through a residential-cum-commercial building in southwest Delhi’s Palam area on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of nine family members, including three children. Three residents jumped from the top floors and are now battling for life at hospital.The fire was likely sparked by a short circuit on the ground floor,…
NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said his government will seek royalty from Rajasthan for supplying it water, claiming that an unpaid amount of Rs 1.44 lakh crore has accumulated since 1960 under an old arrangement dating back to a 1920 tripartite agreement. Mann cites 1920 pact, says Rajasthan still gets 18,000…
Tomatoes are a staple in every kitchen, used in various dishes such as curries and salads. However, what people fail to take into consideration is the way in which they wash their tomatoes. While washing them in tap water may remove the dirt, it does nothing for the pesticides that stick to the surface of…
People begin their day by drinking water that was stored in a copper container overnight. This practice has been associated with traditional health habits and is considered to have health benefits. Recently, garden enthusiasts have posed an interesting question: ‘Can copper-infused water benefit plants?’The idea may sound strange at first, but copper is an essential…
