Weight loss isn’t just about eating less, it’s about eating smarter. Research consistently shows that meals rich in protein and fibre help people lose weight faster by improving satiety, stabilising blood sugar, and reducing overall calorie intake without extreme dieting. Weight loss is often reduced to counting calories or skipping meals, but growing evidence suggests … Protein, fiber rich meals help you lose weight faster
Anaemia, often caused by low iron levels, is a common nutritional concern, especially among women and children in India. Iron is essential for making haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. The good news? A balanced diet with iron-rich foods can significantly help improve iron levels and reduce symptoms … Iron rich foods for anaemia: What to eat to boost haemoglobin
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict one’s risk of developing over a hundred different health conditions using sleep data. Named ‘SleepFM’, the model was developed by researchers, including those from the US’ Stanford University, and trained on nearly six lakh hours of sleep data, collected from 65,000 participants. The AI system, … Researchers develop AI model that predicts disease risk from sleep data
Ingredients – Basmati Rice – 2 cups, Eggs – 10, Onions – 2 Spring, Onions – 1 bunch, Beans – 10, Carrot – 2, Capsicum – 2, Cabbage – 100 gms – Pepper Powder – 1/2 tblsp, Green Chillies – 2, Tomato Puree – 2 to 3 tblsp (or as required), Ajinomoto – 3 tsp … Egg Fried Rice
Delayed or irregular menstruation is a common concern among women and can be influenced by stress, hormonal fluctuations, travel, lifestyle changes, or dietary imbalance. Across cultures, especially in traditional Indian households, certain home remedies have long been believed to help stimulate or regulate menstrual flow. These remedies are generally aimed at improving circulation, warming the … Home remedies to help advance menstruation
As people move toward cleaner beauty and more conscious lifestyle choices, essential oils are emerging as elegant alternatives to synthetic perfumes. Drawn from flowers, woods, resins, and citrus peels, these oils offer natural, layered fragrances that evolve gently on the skin. Worn alone or blended, essential oils not only smell exquisite but also carry subtle … Scented by nature: Essential oils you can wear like perfume
Islamabad (TIP)- Pakistan’s air chief met Saudi Arabia’s top air force commander and discussed opportunities to expand military cooperation between the two longtime allies, the military said here on Thursday. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, this week visited the Gulf Kingdom, where he met Commander of the Royal … Pakistan air force chief meets Saudi military leadership discusses ways to expand military ties
Islamabad (TIP)- Pakistan has quietly conceded unprecedented security space to China, agreeing to allow the establishment of Chinese-controlled “security posts” inside its territory amid mounting pressure from Beijing over repeated attacks on Chinese nationals. According to senior security sources cited by CNN-News18, the move marks a significant erosion of Pakistan’s sovereignty and reflects Islamabad’s deepening … Pakistan bows to China, lets Beijing set up security posts on its soil
Former Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Tuesday, January 6, night, police and party sources said, in the latest incident of political violence ahead of elections.The killing comes amid increasing violence in Bangladesh, with the model code of conduct in force ahead of voting … Another BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka
Caracas (TIP)- Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said in a message to the US that Venezuelans “did not deserve this vile, warmongering aggression,” El Cooperante reported. Rodriguez also announced the upcoming construction of a monument in honor of all citizens who died in the US military incursion into Venezuela on January 3. “No one surrendered … Venezuela’s Interim Prez says citizens did not deserve ‘vile aggression’
PARIS (TIP)- Security forces used tear gas and live fire to disperse protesters in Iran, rights groups said on Thursday (Jan 8), as people angered by economic crisis kept up their challenge to the authorities and exiled opposition groups urged new protests as well as strikes. Twelve days of protests have shaken the clerical authorities … New clashes hit Iran as opposition urges protests, strikes
New York (TIP)- China has hacked e-mails used by staff members of committees in the US House of Representatives as part of a cyberespionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. China accessed e-mail systems used by some staffers on the House China committee, as … China hacked e-mails of US Congress staff: Report
Venezuela’s interior minister Diosdado Cabello said late on Wednesday that 100 people died in the US attack which removed President Nicolas Maduro from power. Caracas have not previously given a number for those killed, but the army posted a list of 23 names of its dead. Venezuelan officials have said a large part of Maduro’s … 100 died in US attack that ousted Maduro, says Venezuela’s minister
Moscow (TIP)- Russia doubled down on its longstanding position of declaring Western forces in Ukraine “legitimate targets” on Thursday, days after France and the UK pledged to send troops there in the event of a peace deal. “The Russian Foreign Ministry warns that the deployment of military units, military facilities, warehouses, and other infrastructure of … Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops
India cannot blame Western xenophobia while succumbing to it at home “Normally, domestic and foreign policies of countries are inter-related. The Trump administration demonstrates that by aligning its foreign policy with its MAGA supremacism. The BJP managed to largely insulate domestic politics from foreign policy, except in South Asia. While adopting nationalist-majoritarian politics at home, … The MAGA turn: Global fallout and India’s dilemma
The use of force by the US in Venezuela raises doubts about the legitimacy of its actions “The fact that the US action flouts international law related to state sovereignty and humanitarian rights protocols has been highlighted worldwide and even within the US — but to little avail. The Trump doctrine (Donroe is specific to … Trump sets a perilous precedent
Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attack. Another week, another freak weather phenomenon you’ve probably never heard of. If it’s not the “weather bomb” of extreme wind and snow that Britain is hunkering down for as I write, it’s … Why is Trump interested in Greenland? Look at the thawing Arctic ice.
The morning, it is said, is the herald of the day. By that measure, Zohran Mamdani’s first week as Mayor of New York City has raised genuine hopes that the city is now being led by a man who does not merely promise but means to deliver. In just seven days, Mamdani has attempted to … Mamdani’s First Week as Mayor Raises Hopes for the City
The frightening scenario of looming conflicts across the globe should trouble every thoughtful mind. From simmering regional tensions to great-power rivalries hardening into camps, the international atmosphere today bears an unsettling resemblance to a return of the Cold War—except that this time, the heat of an actual war seems alarmingly close. The rhetoric has grown … When the World Stands at the Edge: A Call for Sagacity and Humanity
National Youth Day is observed every year on January 12, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda-one of India’s greatest spiritual thinkers, reformers and global ambassadors of Hindu philosophy. Revered as a true luminary of modern India, Vivekananda is credited with introducing the Western world to the depth, rationality and universality of Hinduism and Vedanta, … Swami Vivekananda Jayanti: National Youth Day and the awakening of a nation
As the winter Sun climbs higher in the southern sky and the land turns generous after months of cultivation, South India, particularly Tamil Nadu awakens to one of its most cherished festivals-Pongal. Celebrated over four days in mid-January, Pongal is not merely a harvest festival; it is a profound expression of thanksgiving-to the Sun (Surya), … Pongal: Tamil Nadu’s festival of gratitude to the sun, soil and sustenance
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 23 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and an official ship operating in its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Friday, Jan 9. In a post on X, the MND said, “23 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan … Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, official ship around itself
Every January, as the Sun begins its northward journey and Punjab emerges from the depths of winter, thousands of devotees converge at a sacred town whose very name echoes redemption-Sri Muktsar Sahib. Here, on the occasion of Maghi, Punjab observes one of its most solemn and spiritually charged gatherings: Maghi Mela. Held a day after … Maghi Mela: Punjab’s sacred confluence of faith, sacrifice and liberation
Each January, as winter slowly loosens its grip and the chill in the air carries the promise of warmth, India witnesses a quiet yet momentous cosmic shift. The Sun begins its northward journey, crossing into Makara Rashi (Capricorn). This celestial transition is celebrated as Makar Sankranti-one of the subcontinent’s most ancient, scientifically precise and spiritually … Makar Sankranti: When the Sun turns north
As winter tightens its grip over North India, a sudden glow begins to punctuate the cold January nights. Bonfires crackle in village courtyards and urban colonies alike, folk songs rise into the frosty air, and communities gather in warmth and celebration. This is Lohri-Punjab’s most evocative winter festival, where fire becomes both symbol and centre, … Lohri: The Bonfire Festival that heralds hope, harvest and renewal
New service delivers prescriptions directly to patients’ homes, advancing health equity and ensuring faster, more reliable access to essential medications across all five boroughs NEW YORK (TIP): NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, on January 8, announced the launch of its Pharmacy Home Delivery Program, now available at all 29 Gotham Health locations across New York … NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/GOTHAM HEALTH LAUNCHES PHARMACY HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM ACROSS NEW YORK CITY
Over 200 Inspections Conducted Statewide Resulting in Suspensions, Revocations, and Fines Improper Services Have Caused Serious Injuries – Case Examples Included Below NEW YORK : A business that is promoting itself as a ‘med spa’ or offering ‘med spa’ services MUST be licensed as a medical facility and licensed professionals must be performing the services … New York Department of State Issues Warning to Consumers after Investigations of Med Spa Service Providers
NEW YORK (TIP): New York elected officials and immigrant advocate groups are reacting with horror and outrage after an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis during an immigration crackdown. Video circulating online appears to show a female driver blocking the path of federal agents on the roadway with her SUV. When … Outrage in NYC after ICE agent in Minneapolis shoots fleeing woman dead
NEW YORK (TIP): New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan unveiled Thursday, January 8, by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani — a major boon for the city’s mayor on one of his signature campaign promises just days into his new job, an … Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The United Nations says that beyond the social media announcement from the United States government on Jan. 7 about its withdrawal from 66 international and UN entities, the information has not been officially communicated to the world body. Washington has also not followed the legal process required for a country to dissociate … The US Has Yet to Notify the UN About Washington’s Withdrawal From Entities