Author: Rahul M

A flavor that’s mainly sweet but also slightly tart, and golden like little drops of sunshine. Yet, not very common in every household. Dried apricots are not only delicious but also rich in nutrients, with benefits that go far beyond satisfying a sugar craving. They’re packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Here are some reasons why adding dried apricots to your daily routine might be one of the simplest health upgrades you can make: 1. Good for Digestion Dried apricots are rich in dietary fiber, which helps keep your digestive system running smoothly. Just a few can help prevent constipation…

In Maharashtra, a fraud has been reported in the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, wherein over 14,000 people fraudulently received financial benefits originally intended for poor women in the state. Reports say that 14, 298 men employed fraudulent means to receive direct cash benefit for 10 months caused a loss of Rs 21.44 crore to the state exchequer. Taking to X on Saturday (26th July), Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare informed that data from the Information Technology Department showed that approximately 26.34 lakh beneficiaries who were ineligible have been receiving benefits under the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.…

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia agreed Monday to an unconditional ceasefire during a meeting in Malaysia, in a significant breakthrough to resolve five days of deadly border clashes that have killed dozens and displaced tens of thousands. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai agreed to a halt in fighting, starting at midnight, while appearing with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a meeting held under U.S. pressure in the Malaysian administrative capital of Putrajaya. The Cambodian and Thai leaders hailed the meeting’s outcome and shook hands at the end of a brief…

Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh’s National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam has threatened to stage a sit-in protest at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka if the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government fails to announce the ‘July Charter’ by August 5, local media reported on Monday Addressing a rally organised by the party’s Sherpur district unit on Sunday, Nahid said, “We will return to Dhaka on August 3. We will not leave the Shaheed Minar (premises) without realising our demand (for the July Charter).” “Almost a year has passed, yet the interim government has failed to prepare the July Charter. Now,…

ENG vs IND: The 4th Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester, ended in a dramatic draw, thanks to resilient centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. On a final day where England eyed a series-clinching win, the Indian duo held firm and denied the hosts a 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Stokes Offers Early Draw, India Decline With India comfortably navigating the final session and both batters closing in on their centuries, England captain Ben Stokes reportedly offered an early handshake to draw the match. However, the Indian camp declined, keen to let Jadeja and Sundar…

Brussels, July 28 (IANS) A senior European lawmaker has sharply criticised a draft trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United States, warning that it could undermine the bloc’s economic stability and job security. Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, described the proposed framework, which includes a 15 per cent tariff on all EU exports to the United States, as “unsatisfactory” and “significantly imbalanced.” The tariff rate, he noted, would represent a fourfold increase over current average levels, while the EU would commit to zero tariffs on US goods. “This is a deal…

ARICA, Chile (AP) — The Venezuelan gang members wrote out even their most minute purchases in blue pen: $15 for a drug trafficker’s Uber; $9 for instant coffee during a lookout shift; $34 for supplies to clean what investigators learned were torture chambers.The meticulous spreadsheets seized during police raids in Chile’s northern town of Arica, and shared with The Associated Press, suggest the accounting structure of a multinational. They amount to the most comprehensive documentation to date of the inner workings of Tren de Aragua, Latin America’s notorious criminal organization designated by President Donald Trump as a foreign terrorist group.An…

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — President Donald Trump once suggested his golf course in Scotland “furthers” the U.S.-U.K. relationship. Now he’s getting the chance to prove it.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting Monday with Trump at a golf property owned by the president’s family near Turnberry in southwestern Scotland — then later traveling to Abderdeen, on the country’s northeast coast, where there’s another Trump golf course and a third is opening soon. During his first term in 2019, Trump posted of his Turnberry property, “Very proud of perhaps the greatest golf course anywhere in the world. Also, furthers U.K. relationship!”…

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about bleeding; it’s a 28-32-day hormonal orchestra where estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones rise and fall, impacting your mood, energy, digestion, and cravings. What you eat can either support your body’s needs or worsen your symptoms. Let’s break down exactly what to eat during your period and how to soothe your body, heal your hormones, and satisfy those cravings without guilt, all through vegetarian foods. Day 1–5: Menstrual Phase (Bleeding Days) What’s Happening: Hormone levels (estrogen and progesterone) are at their lowest. This causes fatigue, cramps, bloating, and low mood. Your Body Needs: Iron-rich, anti-inflammatory,…

In a dramatic turn of events at Old Trafford, Manchester, Team India scripted a remarkable comeback to draw the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England. Trailing by 311 runs in the second innings and reduced to 0/2 early on, the Shubman Gill-led side delivered a stunning rearguard action that not only denied England a third win in the series but also preserved India’s hopes in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The match ended with India at 425/4 in 143 overs—an effort built on remarkable centuries from Gill (103), Ravindra Jadeja (107*), and Washington Sundar (101*).…