Coffee has changed its image over the years. Once blamed for everything from anxiety to heart trouble, it is now backed by several large studies showing possible health benefits when consumed in moderation. Coffee naturally contains caffeine, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and plant compounds called polyphenols. One of the most studied compounds in coffee is chlorogenic…
An Indian-origin man has been rescued after spending three nights alone in the remote backcountry of Vancouver Island.Keshav Jindal, 25, went missing on 3 August after becoming separated from a friend while hiking to Mount Albert Edward, a 2,100-metre peak in Strathcona Park, British Columbia.Search crews found Jindal on Thursday morning when an RCMP helicopter…
A 19th-century machinist, Walter Hunt, invented the safety pin out of desperation to repay a $15 debt. His ingenious design, featuring a spring and catch, revolutionized fasteners by preventing accidental pricks. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Concepts that lead to change don’t always have to arise from sophisticated laboratories or countless research grants. At times,…
Abishek Porel (ANI Photo) Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was arrested by Bengal Police on Tuesday in connection with a rape case filed by a medical student, according to an official quoted by PTI.Porel was taken into custody in Hooghly and formally arrested after being questioned, with the 23-year-old subsequently sent for a…
JD Vance slammed as he says his Catholic faith makes him averse to ‘low wage foreigners’ US vice president JD Vance has come under fire after saying his Catholic faith supports policies that oppose “low-wage foreigners” entering the United States. Soicial media pointed to the fact that his wife, second lady Usha Vance, is an…
It’s hard to imagine that visiting a temple can help ease diabetes. But in the quiet village of Koilvenni in Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees believe that a visit to the ancient Karumbeswarar Temple helps. Popular as India’s “Diabetes Temple,” the Karumbeswarar Temple has gained immense popularity for a unique ritual involving sugar, ants, and…
A health worker in protective gear looks on at an Ebola treatment centre. (Photo: AP) Congo’s confirmed Ebola death toll has risen to 2,011, with the second 1,000 deaths recorded in about three weeks compared with roughly nine weeks for the first 1,000, as the country battles the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.The latest government…
India’s options for acquiring a sixth-generation fighter aircraft may have taken a step back. One of the two European programmes that New Delhi has been closely watching for future requirements now faces uncertainty.The two leading European sixth-generation fighter projects are the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the UK-Japan-Italy Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)….
Afghan crackdown (AP image) Businesses in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat are witnessing a sharp decline in customers as women increasingly avoid public spaces following a recent Taliban crackdown on dress code violations, according to shopkeepers, drivers and residents.In early June, the Taliban government’s morality police detained dozens of women accused of failing to wear…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal (AP Photo) Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing legacy even before kick-off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, becoming the first player in football history to feature in both a UEFA European Championship final and a FIFA World Cup final as a teenager.The 19-year-old sensation took his…
Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri has unveiled her serene Mussoorie home, ‘Shail Shikhar,’ a haven of simple living and artistic touches. The abode embraces a calming grey and white palette, allowing curated furniture and art to shine. From a vibrant orange room featuring a cow canvas to playful floral accents and elegantly lined sofas, Shivpuri’s home…
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Nat Sciver-Brunt of England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name into the record books during the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground, becoming the player with the most 50-plus scores in the tournament’s history.Sciver-Brunt produced another captain’s…
