Overeating during the winter months is a common struggle due to a mix of biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors. The cold weather prompts the body to crave calorie-dense foods for warmth and energy conservation. Additionally, the shorter days and reduced sunlight can lead to lower serotonin levels, often resulting in emotional eating and cravings for carbs. Festive gatherings and a more sedentary lifestyle during winter also play a role in increased food intake. However, with some m

A recent report by global analytics firm FICO has highlighted the increasing threat of scams in India's real-time payments (RTP) ecosystem. According to the survey, over one-third (34%) of respondents have lost money to scams, paying for goods, services, or investments that were never delivered. The report further reveals that 60% of respondents have received messages from scammers, and 54% reported that friends or family members have been scammed. Despite fewer people reporting

The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, released on Tuesday, highlights several key findings about the state of children's education in rural India. One of the key insights is that over 82% of children aged 14-16 are proficient in using smartphones, but only 57% are leveraging them for educational purposes. This underscores a gap in the use of technology for learning despite widespread access. Additionally, the report revealed that the percentage of underage children

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump recently held a productive conversation, reaffirming the deepening partnership between India and the United States. From tackling immigration issues to enhancing trade and defense cooperation, the talks reflected a shared commitment to advancing bilateral ties.   Addressing Immigration

Maharashtra has recently observed an increase in cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. This condition can cause symptoms such as muscle weakness, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis. The state health department has reported 110 suspected GBS cases, with one death and eight confirmed diagnoses so far. The majority of these cases are from Pune, with others reported in Pimpri Chinchwad and various

The H-1B visa, widely used by American companies to hire skilled workers, particularly from India, has become a topic of national debate. With its six-year cap, it’s often viewed as a temporary solution. However, there’s a game-changing form—the I-140 petition—that allows H-1B holders to extend their stay and work toward the ultimate goal of a Green Card. Here’s a closer look at how this process works and why the I-140 is so crucial

Bill Gates Criticizes Elon Musk’s Political Influence and Far-Right Support Bill Gates has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s increasing involvement in global politics, particularly his support for far-right movements in countries like Germany and the U.K. Gates expressed alarm over Musk’s ability to influence political landscapes, describing it as “insane” and urging nation

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have revealed that portions of the Earth’s crust are peeling away and sinking into the mantle beneath California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. This ongoing geological process, known as lithospheric foundering, has been quietly reshaping the region for millions of years and offers new insights into how continents evolve.   The formation of conti

Amravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to make cricketing history with the construction of the largest cricket stadium in India, which will surpass the current record-holder, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has announced that the new stadium will have a seating capacity of over 1.32 lakh spectators, making it the largest in the country. The ACA president, Kesineni Sivanth, revealed that the state government has been asked to allo

Tamil Nadu’s professional boxer Sabari Jaishankar is set to headline the upcoming Super Fighter Series, an international boxing event scheduled for February 7 in Bangkok. Jaishankar, who is currently the WBC Middle East and WBC Australasia champion, will take on seasoned Thai boxer Rattakorn Tassaworn in an exciting match-up. Jaishankar is not the only Indian boxer participating in this high-profile event. His fellow countrymen, Laldinsanga and Vanlalawmpuia, both from Mizoram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United States in February, as confirmed by US President Donald Trump. This will mark the first meeting between the two leaders since Trump’s second-term inauguration on January 20.   According to reports, Trump and Modi recently had a productive phone call, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen the US-India strateg

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will campaign for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, joining forces with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. Yadav will participate in a roadshow in Rithala on January 30, and other SP MPs, including Iqra Hasan from Kairana, will also lend their support to AAP’s candidates in the Delhi poll race. The collaboration between SP and AAP comes as part of the INDIA bloc, which also includes Congress

Virat Kohli, one of India's cricketing icons, is making his much-awaited return to domestic cricket by featuring in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Railways. This will be his first appearance in the competition in over 12 years, with his last appearance in a domestic red-ball event dating back to 2012. Kohli was seen participating in a practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where he joined his Delhi teammates ahead of the match. Kohli had pr

 The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Netflix India to reject Dhanush’s copyright lawsuit against Nayanthara for using a three-second clip from his 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale. Dhanush’s legal team had approached the court in November, arguing that Nayanthara, her husband Vignesh Shivan, and their production house, Rowdy Pictures, had used footage from the film without obtaining

A tragic accident occurred Sunday morning at a high school track and field meet in Colorado, where 57-year-old Wade Langston was fatally struck by a hammer weight thrown by a competitor. The incident took place at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus during a meet for high school athletes.   The hammer, a weighted object attached to a grip, was thrown during the competition

Chinese startup DeepSeek has made waves in the global AI sector with its innovative models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, which it claims rival or surpass the performance of leading U.S. models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, at a fraction of the cost. These models have already gained significant traction, with DeepSeek-V3 powering the company's AI Assistant, which recently overtook ChatGPT as the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. The models have drawn prai

Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary The Senate has confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary in a 68-29 vote on Monday, elevating the hedge fund manager to lead the administration’s financial policies as President Donald Trump advances his ambitious economic agenda.   At 62, Bessent steps into t

The newly appointed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, under the leadership of Chairman BR Naidu, held its first meeting on Monday at the Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala. During this meeting, the board passed several resolutions, one of which was a strong request to the Andhra Pradesh government to cancel the allotment of 20 acres of land near Alipiri for the proposed Mumtaz Hotel. The decision comes after growing concerns that the hotel project could hurt the religious sentiments of de

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 Finale: Hanumantha Lamani Crowned Winner Hanumantha Lamani has emerged victorious in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11, defeating fellow finalists Trivikram, Rajath Kishen, Mokshitha Pai, and Ugramm Manju in a thrilling grand finale held on January 26, 2025. Hosted by the charismatic Kiccha Sudeep, this season's finale marked the end of an era as the popular actor bid farewell to the show after an incredible 11-yea

Nvidia Loses Nearly $600 Billion as China's DeepSeek Shakes Tech Stocks This week, US chip-maker Nvidia led a downturn in tech stocks following the emergence of a low-cost Chinese generative AI model that could challenge American dominance in the growing AI industry. The chatbot developed by DeepSeek, a startup based in Hangzhou, China, has reportedly m