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Protein supplements, which come with added sugars and additives, may harm the kidneys and bones and are not required for healthy people, said experts on Tuesday, even as the ICMR-NIN’s new dietary guidelines also advise against them. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), last week, released 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies, as well as address the rising risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India. The new guidelines, which include evidence-based food and lifestyle-related recommendations, called out against the need for protein supplements. It noted that a healthy and proper diet…
Employment statistics frequently become a central theme in electoral campaigns as they directly reflect the economic health of a nation and influence voter sentiment. Studies have shown that employment rates and job creation are pivotal issues that can sway electoral outcomes. For instance, one National Bureau of Economic Research working paper highlighted that changes in employment and wages significantly impact voter turnout and preferences in gubernatorial elections, suggesting that economic performance is a critical factor in political campaigns. Moreover, political discourse often leverages employment statistics to frame narratives or critique opposing parties, as seen in India’s recent elections, where…
Yoga guru Ramdev has a “lot of influence” and must use it “in the right way”, the Supreme Court said today while hearing the misleading ads case against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders Ramdev and Balakrishna. At the start of today’s proceedings, Senior Advocate Balbir Singh told the bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice A Amanullah that Patanjali has written to TV channels where its ads are still running and stopped sale of the products in question. The court asked Patanjali to file an affidavit about the stocks of these products. The court also accepted Ramdev and Balakrishna’s request…
Ananya Panday is in throwback mood and her latest Instagram post can vouch for that. The Liger actor shared a bunch of “forgotten” photos of herself on her Instagram feed. In some of the pictures, Ananya can be seen rocking pink, violette and sky blue swimsuits. In one click, Ananya can be seen pointing her finger to a board where “Famous for no reason” is written (Ananya’s message for trolls, perhaps). In the last pic of the carousal post, Ananya can be seen holding a breadstick like a cigarette. Ananya also explained it in her caption to avoid trolls. Ananya…
Just a week after her stunning appearance at the Met Gala 2024, Alia Bhatt attended the new Gucci Cruise 2025 fashion show by Sabato De Sarno. The event was held at the Tate Modern in London, where Gucci unveiled its latest collection. Dressed in a strapless bodycon midi dress, Alia Bhatt looked stunning as ever. Her sleek tied tresses perfectly complemented her dewy makeup. The star-studded evening was hosted by Gucci’s creative director, Sabato De Sarno, who welcomed celebrities from across the world to the Tate Modern, rolling out the Rosso Ancora red carpet.Among the attendees were Dua Lipa, Paul…
There seems to be a big disconnect in the Mumbai Indians camp in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The captaincy change saga has had big ripple effects on the team’s performance, and the implications seem to be huge. While there were already suggestions of two groups within the MI camp, it has now been reported that Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya aren’t even practicing with each other in the middle. Narrating a recent event, a report claimed that the trio of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma got up and left Hardik came to bat in the…
A woman was allegedly duped of Rs 2 lakh by three ‘brothers’ on Instagram after the latter befriended her, the police said. In the first such case, cyber fraudsters promised the woman wedding gifts from “brothers” and trapped her in a fraudulent scheme. The victim, Salma (name changed) of Indiranagar, told the police that on April 22, she came across three men on Instagram named Ravi Kumar, Rana Pratap Singh, and Manoj. The men gained her trust and convinced her to consider them as her brothers. “After days of communication, one of them Ravi Kumar contacted me via phone and…
A series of spectacular images have been captured by a Dark Energy Camera (DECam), revealing what looks like a ghostly hand extending towards a distant spiral galaxy. Nicknamed “God’s Hand”, the celestial structures are clouds of gas and dust. The DECam, installed on Victor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile, captured this rare phenomenon, known as a cometary globule, giving a glimpse into the depths of our universe. What are cometary globules? Cometary globules, first noticed in 1976, have no connection with comets. These are dense, compact clouds of gas and dust in space shaped like comets with a long, faintly glowing tail.…
Kiara Advani is all set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival. The Kabir Singh star will represent India at the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema Gala dinner at the festival, emphasising India’s growing influence in the global cinema landscape. It will be hosted by Vanity Fair at Cannes. The event brings together several women from around the world and recognises their contributions to the entertainment field.Cannes regular Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is also likely to attend the film festival. Aditi Rao Hydari will also mark her presence at the gala as one of the brand ambassadors…
Coming down heavily on the Indian Medical Association (IMA) president for his remarks in an interview, the Supreme Court today said that while it is first one to uphold the freedom of speech, “there are times when there should be self-restraint”. IMA president Dr RV Asokan is drawing fire from the Supreme Court for his remarks in an interview, during which he commented on the court’s ruling in the misleading ads case against Patanjali Ayurved, founded by Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balkrishna. In fact, IMA is the petitioner in the case against Patanjali for misleading claims about its…