Recent research from Sydney University uncovers that type 2 diabetes can profoundly change the heart’s structure, resulting in increased stiffness and reduced strength. This microscopic deterioration in heart tissue disrupts essential muscle fibres and the body’s energy production, paving the way for potential heart failure. Diabetes is talked about in terms of blood sugar, diet,…
Language has a funny way of reshaping food. As dishes travel across countries, their names often change to suit local accents, tongues and habits. India is no exception. Over the decades, many international food names have been adapted into everyday Indian English, creating pronunciations that are instantly familiar here but often sound quite different elsewhere….
Russian and Iranian oil producers are reportedly offering deeper discounts to compete for the same limited pool of Chinese buyers after India pulled back from purchases. Analysts say India’s imports from Russia could fall by 40 per cent from January levels, to around 600,000 barrels a day, according to a scenario from Rystad Energy, as…
NEW DELHI: For decades, India’s fiscal federal system has had one core element that stood out: poorer states would be supported so that growth could be shared.The 16th Finance Commission has not broken that promise on paper. States will still receive 41 percent of the divisible pool of central taxes. But beneath that headline number,…
Charlotte Jorgensen, a familiar face from ‘Dancing With the Stars’, has come forward after escaping the terrifying Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport. She honors the incredible sacrifice of two individuals whose bravery ensured her safety. ‘Dancing With the Stars Season 1’ alum Charlotte Jorgensen has revealed that she’s a survivor of the tragic…
There’s a pleasant vibe around you right now, Gemini. This is the sort of day that your mind is in a state of alertness and words are flowing more effortlessly and everyday activities are less tense. The Moon supports your creative fire, and Mercury sharpens your timing. Good combination.You’ll also feel more cheerful than usual….
Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel. (AP) Israel on Tuesday said it was not seeking to take territory in Lebanon, as its military issued a wave of new evacuation warnings for towns and villages in the battle-scarred south. Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south…
Image Credit: ninasam.org In the Malnad belt of Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, Heggodu does not look like the kind of place that would become one of India’s most important cultural villages. There are no trendy spots, aesthetic cafes or big tourist attractions here. Instead, there are areca plantations, narrow village roads, simple homes and a theatre…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma has been in the news more due to his dodgy fitness than his batting in IPL-2026. Hampered by the recurrence of an old hamstring injury, the 39-year-old batter has played eight matches for the Mumbai Indians, in which he has scored 283 runs at an average of…
There are some people who are more sensitive than others, but do you know that the secret to someone’s nature and traits is also an influence of their zodiac sign? It may sound like an easy escape, but according to the books of Vedic astrology, sensitivity in an individual also depends on their birth chart,…
