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Exclusive breastfeeding in first six months influenced by family practices: Govt
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Exclusive breastfeeding in first six months influenced by family practices: Govt

Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life is influenced by multiple socio-cultural factors, including individual preferences, use of pre-lacteal feeds and infant milk substitutes, family practices and breastfeeding frequency, the government told Parliament on Tuesday. Highlighting that steps are being taken to promote the practice, Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha that early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth has improved to 50.1 per cent in National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 (2023-24) from 41.8 per cent in NFHS-5. She was replying to a query on whether the government had taken note of the decline in exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months from 63.7 per cent in NFHS-5 to 55.8 per cent in...
BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added – National
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BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added – National

K-pop group BTS announced Wednesday that it will not submit its music for the 2027 Grammys in co-ordinated Instagram posts shared on each of the seven members’ accounts. “We have decided not to submit our music to the Grammys this year. We hope music can be heard and loved as music itself, rather than being divided by region or language. Thank you to ARMY and everyone who has always been with us,” a translated version of the statement reads, according to The Associated Press. 7:18 Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and more perform at World Cup final halftime show The announcement follows a nearly four-year hiatus while members completed their ma...
Gautami Kapoor seeks Shreya Kalra’s apology on behalf of husband Ram touching her inappropriately
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Gautami Kapoor seeks Shreya Kalra’s apology on behalf of husband Ram touching her inappropriately

The latest episode of Lock Upp witnessed an emotional moment after actress Gautami Kapoor publicly apologised to contestant Shreya Kalra on behalf of her husband, actor Ram Kapoor, following a controversial incident that had sparked widespread criticism online. The controversy began after a task inside the Lock Upp house, during which Ram Kapoor allegedly touched Shreya inappropriately. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with several viewers expressing discomfort and questioning the actor's behaviour. While Ram later clarified that there was no ill intent behind the gesture and apologised for making Shreya uncomfortable, the incident continued to dominate online conversations. Source link
Mumbai Doctors help nearly-blind man see again after rare dual eye surgery
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Mumbai Doctors help nearly-blind man see again after rare dual eye surgery

Subhash Vishnu Chache, a 62-year-old resident of Vashi in Navi Mumbai has regained his vision after Navi Mumbai doctors conduct a rare and complex dual surgical procedure.  He had been living with a mature cataract and a dense corneal scar in his left eye, a rare and challenging combination that had left him nearly blind. A team of specialist ophthalmologists at the hospital's Wadala facility successfully restored his sight by performing Pinhole Pupilloplasty (PPP) along with cataract surgery. For Chache, the loss of vision happened gradually over the years. A dense scar had formed on the cornea, the transparent front layer of his left eye, preventing light from entering the eye properly. At the same time, the natural lens had become completely cloudy due to a mature cataract. His right ...
This Is the Robot Vacuum I Use Every Day, and It’s 47% Off Right Now
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This Is the Robot Vacuum I Use Every Day, and It’s 47% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I live in a 1,600 sf home, and vacuuming and mopping it by hand takes a considerable chunk of time. Passing that labor off to a robot vacuum was a great decision. I decided to go with the Roborock Qrevo CurvX since it seemed like a great fit for my circumstances. If you also have a dog, a mix of different floor types, and a gym with a workout mat, this robot vacuum might work for you as well. Amazon currently has it for $799.99 (originally $1,499.99), a 47% discount and the lowest price it has ever been, according to price tracking tools. One of the main things I was looking for in a robot vacuum was suction power. The Qrevo CurvX ha...
Friendship Day 2026: Why platonic intimacy matters for mental health
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Friendship Day 2026: Why platonic intimacy matters for mental health

Friendship is often treated as something optional in adult life, a pleasant addition if time permits but rarely viewed as essential to health. Yet mental health experts are increasingly challenging that idea. Emerging research and clinical observations suggest that deep, emotionally meaningful friendships are not simply social comforts. They may act as a measurable indicator of long-term mental, physical, and cognitive wellbeing. Strong friendships have been linked with lower stress, improved emotional regulation, healthier ageing, stronger immune responses, and even reduced risk of chronic disease. Experts describe this phenomenon as platonic intimacy: close, emotionally safe, non-romantic relationships built on trust, mutual support, belonging, and consistency. At a time when modern adu...
How to Stop Scammers From Showing You Ads on Your Android After Every Phone Call
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How to Stop Scammers From Showing You Ads on Your Android After Every Phone Call

If you're an Android user who is seeing ads pop up after your phone calls, you need not assume this is some new feature you have to learn to live with. It's actually an ad fraud scam, and you can do something about it. Researchers have identified dozens of apps on the Google Play Store that are able to display ads on top of the Android phone interface, a scheme known as AfterCall. How ads are taking over Android callsThis scam originates with seemingly harmless utility apps downloaded from the Google Play Store, such as calendars, alarm clocks, and notepads. When installed, they request overlay permissions, which allow them to appear on top of other apps—and thus display ads over phone calls. These apps can detect when a call ends and will then launch full-screen ads wrapped in a fake call...
Willie Nelson urges people to ‘fight against data centres invading our land’ – National
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Willie Nelson urges people to ‘fight against data centres invading our land’ – National

Country music legend Willie Nelson is speaking out against building artificial intelligence (AI) data centres across the United States. In a statement shared to X on Tuesday, Nelson, 93, spoke about growing up in Abbott, Texas, and urged the community to “fight against data centers invading our land.”“I grew up in Abbott, and I still have a home there with farmed land where I can still see stars at night,” Nelson wrote. “The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter).” 1:00 Willie Nelson walks off stage during show in North Carolina, cites ‘illness’ as reason “Th...
Kushal Tandon’s sister reacts to Sohail Khan not backing him
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Kushal Tandon’s sister reacts to Sohail Khan not backing him

Kushal Tandon has emerged as one of the most-talked-about contestants of Kunal Kemmu-hosted Alliance. As he continues to gain the limelight for his gameplay, his sister Tina Tandon, in an exclusive chat with mid-day, opened up about his unfiltered personality, him being targeted, his bond with Sohail Khan, and his past relationships. Kushal Tandon’s sister on his personality Responding to the backlash Kushal Tandon has faced on the show, his sister defended him, saying he is often misunderstood because he wears his heart on his sleeve. She said, "He is exactly what you see on screen. He is very real. He is not fake. He is playing the game with no filters. People are targeting him because Kushal is the centrepiece of the show. It's not an Alliance show; it's a Kushal show. Everywhere, peopl...
Mumbai doctors observing rising Hepatitis A, E cases during this monsoon season
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Mumbai doctors observing rising Hepatitis A, E cases during this monsoon season

There is a concerning surge in cases of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E infections during the monsoon. The causes can be attributed to contaminated food and drinking water. Factors such as heavy rainfall, waterlogging, overflowing drains, and poor sanitation create ideal conditions for these viruses to spread, and raise the chances of hepatitis A and E. Mumbai health experts urge everyone to be extra cautious about what they eat and drink and stay healthy during those rainy days. Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E are viral infections that tend to take a toll on the liver. These viruses tend to spread through the faeco-oral route, so the person becomes infected after consuming food or water contaminated with infected stool. Also, eating unhygienic roadside food, drinking untreated water, having raw ...