Author: Rahul M

Brushing twice a day is a solid foundation for oral hygiene but it’s only the beginning. If you want to maintain strong, healthy teeth and avoid costly dental treatments, preventive care must go beyond your toothbrush. From flossing the right way to watching what you eat, a few smart habits can go a long way in preserving your pearly whites for a lifetime. Here are essential preventive dental care techniques you should add to your daily routine:- 1. Flossing Daily – Not Occasionally Brushing cleans the surface of your teeth, but flossing removes the hidden plaque and food particles between…

A woman residing in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly supporting extremist groups and sharing provocative content online. Identified as Shama Parveen, the suspect hails originally from Jharkhand and was living in Manorayanapalya, 10th Cross, under the jurisdiction of Hebbal Police Station.Also Read:Dharmasthala case: Retired police officer named, SIT investigation intensifiesAccording to reports, Gujarat ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad), which had been monitoring social media platforms, traced inflammatory videos and jihadist content to Parveen’s accounts. The content included support for banned organisations such as Al-Qaeda, Jamaat-e-Islami, and ULFA, and featured speeches glorifying jihad and calling for religious conflict.She reportedly shared these videos…

The extent of damage in Russia from the powerful earthquake and tsunami off the Kamchatka peninsula was still unclear as of Wednesday morning.The undersea earthquake struck at 11:24 a.m. local time Tuesday, 78 miles from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchastky, the administrative seat of Kamchatka Oblast, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Minutes later, Gov. Vladimir Solodov placed Kamchatka under a tsunami warning. Gov. Valery Limarenko of Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency in the Severo-Kurilsk district, south of Kamchatka. Videos showed seawater inundating coastal buildings in Severo-Kurilsk on Paramushir island. Paramushir and Shumshu, both part of the Kuril Islands, were placed…

A delayed infrastructure project in Bengaluru has found a new purpose as a vibrant fitness hub in the last few months, with the city’s health buffs reclaiming the unused space for walking, jogging, cycling, and skating.Built at a cost of Rs 449 crore, the Ragigudda flyover in Jayanagar is South India’s first double-decker flyover. The flyover connecting Ragigudda to Silk Board junction through a signal-free corridor opened for vehicular traffic in July 2024. However, while the main flyover on one side is operational, the ramps from HSR Layout connecting Ragigudda and BTM Layout, covering a length of 1.37 km, are…

In a significant development in the Dharmasthala case, the name of a retired police officer has surfaced during the ongoing SIT (Special Investigation Team) probe. According to sources, an anonymous complainant provided information implicating the former officer, who was reportedly posted at a police outpost in the Dharmasthala region during his service.Also Read:Dharmasthala case: No skeletons found after 15×8 ft excavation; SIT’s search continuesOver the course of a two-day interrogation, the complainant allegedly mentioned several individuals, including the retired officer. Based on this, the SIT is likely to issue notices to multiple people named during the deposition, including the former…

Dhaka, July 30 (IANS) Several political parties of Bangladesh, including Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizens Party (NCP), and Islami Andolan, raised objections to the draft of the July National Charter, local media reported on Wednesday. The parties, particularly opposed to the provision to implement reform proposals within two years of forming the government after the national elections, demanded that the July Charter be incorporated into a legal framework to ensure its implementation. The National Consensus Commission (NCC) of Bangladesh recently urged the political parties participating in the second round of the dialogue to pledge their commitment to implement the reform proposals outlined…

In a proactive step toward making Bengaluru’s streets more pedestrian-friendly, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched a focused initiative to upgrade footpaths along key city roads. BBMP Chief Commissioner, Maheshwar Rao personally inspected a 5.5 km stretch of footpaths along Bannerghatta Main Road, from Dairy Circle to IIMB, aiming to turn it into a model pedestrian corridor.Also Read:YouTube to roll out AI to detect real age of users, aims to boost teen safetyThe commissioner, along with BBMP officials, walked the full stretch to identify problem areas and issued spot instructions for immediate repairs. The directive includes fixing broken…

In a move that has ignited widespread debate, EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti announced the company’s withdrawal from sponsoring the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan semi-final clash in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). Citing national sentiment in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pitti declared via social media that “nation comes first, business later.” The recent terror attack in Baisaran Valley, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives, has deeply influenced public discourse around Indo-Pak sporting relations. Pitti’s statement—“Terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand”—struck a chord with a large segment of Indian fans who’ve been vocal about…

In a move that has shocked Indian cricket fans ahead of the high-stakes final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. The decision, guided by the BCCI medical team, aims to preserve Bumrah’s back and long-term fitness, even as India trail 1-2 in the five-match series. Bumrah, who had already missed the second Test at Edgbaston — which India won convincingly — has bowled a total of nearly 120 overs in the series, including a grueling 33-over spell at Old Trafford. Despite being India’s joint-highest…

YouTube is launching a new artificial intelligence tool designed to identify users under 18, even if they provide false information while creating their account. This feature, which will be tested in the United States from August 13, aims to strengthen the platform’s protections for minors in line with growing global demands for tighter digital safety standards.Also Read:India overtakes China as top US smartphone supplier, powered by Apple’s manufacturing shiftThe AI system works by analyzing behavioral patterns, such as search queries, video viewing habits, and account activity history, to estimate a user’s actual age. If the system suspects a user is…