NEW DELHI: Instant noodles, chips, biscuits, packaged drinks and even “healthy” cereals — these ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have quietly become everyday staples in Indian homes. But a new three-paper Lancet Series warns that these factory-made, additive-loaded products are helping drive a global rise in obesity and diabetes — a trend already unfolding rapidly in India.The…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities slumped on Friday as renewed fears around overstretched tech valuations and ambiguous US jobs data pulled investors sharply away from risk assets. The downturn came despite Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings earlier in the week, which had briefly revived confidence in the strength of the AI sector.According to news agency…
Kemar Roach of West Indies, center, celebrates with team mates (Photo by Daniel Prentice-Gallo Images/Getty Images) Veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach has been recalled to the West Indies Test squad for their upcoming three-match series against New Zealand in December. The 15-member squad announcement comes as Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph remain out due to…
A liver transplant becomes necessary when the liver can no longer carry out its essential functions due to long-term disease, sudden liver failure, or serious complications. Since liver problems often develop quietly, many people don’t realise something is wrong until symptoms become more noticeable. That’s why recognising early warning signs is so important. Understanding what…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has withdrawn steep tariffs on a wide range of Brazilian food products — including beef, coffee, cocoa, fruits and tomatoes — in a major reversal of policies that had sharply increased costs for American consumers. The decision, announced on Thursday, removes the…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo/Gary Day) Mitchell Starc lit up the opening session of the Ashes with a devastating new-ball spell that not only earned him a historic milestone but also removed the biggest name in England’s batting line-up. The left-arm quick became the 21st bowler — and the first left-arm seamer — to claim…
Experts anticipate continued positive movement, considering domestic factors, worldwide economic data. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 was above 26,100, BSE Sensex was down over 250 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,109.45, down…
CGPSC PSC 2024 result: The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released the provisional merit list for the State Service Examination-2024, which combined the results of the written main examination and the interview. The list is now available on the official website, psc.cg.gov.in. The recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 03/2024 covered 246 posts across 17…
Returning to the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Doha, Magnus Carlsen isn’t holding back – he has playfully resurrected the ‘jeansgate’ drama from last year in a recent social media post. With a nod to ‘viral rage moments’ and a commitment to tighter jeans, he teases a fun and defiant stance towards FIDE’s attire…
Kolkata: India’s Sai Sudharsan with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India’s evolving approach to their batting order has once again raised eyebrows, with head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management making another unexpected shuffle during the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. In a move that surprised many, India fielded…
