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iwali lights are once again brightening streets across India, symbolising joy, hope, and vitality. Yet behind this festive glow lies an important health concern: colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, a trend that has alarmed medical experts worldwide. Traditionally seen in people over 50, this disease is now being diagnosed in individuals in their…

Diwali is a festival of lights, celebration, and, of course, sweets. The aroma of freshly made mithai, the sparkle of diyas, and the joy of family gatherings make this festival special. However, for those managing blood sugar levels, traditional Diwali sweets, often rich in refined sugar, ghee, and calories, can be a challenge. You don’t…

BENGALURU: It was an unconventional love story. A 25-year-old electrician met a 32-year-old single mother of a teenager on Instagram, they instantly hit it off and decide to get married. But unfortunately, it was not a ‘happily ever after’ for them. Their story met a tragic end in nine months. Police have arrested the electrician…

Scale AI shut down an entire team of contractors in its Dallas office this week, marking the latest restructuring at the startup since Mark Zuckerberg‘s Meta invested $14.3 billion in the company in June. The shuttered team, known internally as the NPO or New Projects Organization, had over a dozen members who focused on generalist…

Saudi Arabia’s historic reform ends the Kafala system, granting 13 million migrant workers freedom, legal rights, and better working conditions / image: file In a groundbreaking move, Saudi Arabia has officially dismantled its 50-year-old Kafala system, a labor sponsorship framework that tied migrant workers’ residency and employment to individual employers. This reform, announced in June…

NEW DELHI: The Diwali plans of 256 passengers, and over 10 crew members, heading home for the festival were spoilt when an Air India Dreamliner supposed to fly them from Milan to Delhi on Friday developed a snag and the flight had to be cancelled. One passenger whose Schengen visa was expiring on Oct 20…

Diwali is a five-day celebration that begins on Dhanteras, also called Dhanatrayodashi. “Dhan” symbolizes wealth, while “Teras” refers to the thirteenth day (Trayodashi Tithi) of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. One of the ideal times to buy new items is Dhanteras, and most people eagerly are waiting for the opportunity to acquire…