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Carney marches in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade celebration – National
16Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Carney marches in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade celebration – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown core. 2:13 Mark Carney sworn in and scraps consumer carbon pricing on same day ...
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Over 57 per cent of corporate men in India face Vitamin B12 deficiency: Study
16Mar By No Comments
Health

Over 57 per cent of corporate men in India face Vitamin B12 deficiency: Study

The new study conducted among urban Indian corporate employees, has found that vitamin B12 deficiency, crucial for neurological function and energy metabolism, was significantly higher among men, with 57.16 per cent showing insufficient or deficient levels. Meanwhile, 49.9 per cent of women also exhibited deficiencies, emphasising the importance of dietary adjustments and supplementation for overall well-being. The study was released earlier this week by Indian digital healthcare company MediBuddy highlighting nutrient deficiencies among Indian corporate professionals aged 40–50. It analysed data from around 4,400 individuals (3,338 men and 1,059 women) in the age group, brings to the fore the urgent need for targeted health interventions and preventive care strategies, particularly for m...
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Carney won’t improve Canada-U.S. relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns – National
16Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Carney won’t improve Canada-U.S. relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns – National

U.S. President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser is warning Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney not to try and match Trump’s rhetoric in future talks on trade and tariffs, and that doing so could further damage relations between the two countries. John Bolton says relations with Trump under Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, “can’t get much worse” than how they got under Justin Trudeau, but said Carney needs to be careful with the language he uses moving forward.“He can take any approach he wants on substance, but he shouldn’t sound like Donald Trump,” he told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block.“You’re not going to improve things by trying to match Trump’s rhetoric. Number one, no sane person can do it, and number tw...
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Carney wants call with Trump, ‘respects’ his economic goals: Canadian envoy – National
16Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Carney wants call with Trump, ‘respects’ his economic goals: Canadian envoy – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 16, 2025 11:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with President Donald Trump “as soon as possible.” In an interview with Fox News on Sunday morning, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said the Canadian side has reached out to the U.S. since Carney was sworn in as prime minister on Friday and was “looking forward” to connecting with Trump. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up ...
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Neeraj Pandey & Debatma plan to reveal `Kolkata`s best-kept secret` with Khakee
16Mar By No Comments
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Neeraj Pandey & Debatma plan to reveal `Kolkata`s best-kept secret` with Khakee

How do you raise the stakes after success? By biting into an even more sumptuous world. With Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, the standalone sequel to Neeraj Pandey’s Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, that is the attempt. The series explores the crime-infested landscape of early 2000s Bengal, with an IPS officer tearing through a web of political power and law enforcement roadblocks. This crime drama boasts an ensemble cast led by Jeet, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, and Parambrata Chatterjee.  Jeet as IPS Arjun Maitra and director Debatma Mandal While Pandey continues as the showrunner, directorial responsibilities are shared by Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray. The series is set to stream in both Hindi and Bengali, making it Netflix’s first dual-language Indian crime show. Mandal tel...
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Ultra-processed vegan meat, soy milk may help lose weight: Study
16Mar By No Comments
Health

Ultra-processed vegan meat, soy milk may help lose weight: Study

Trying to lose weight? A new study claims replacing animal products with plant-based foods like soy milk and vegan meat that are ultra-processed, can lead to significant weight loss.  The research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine looked at the role of plant-based processed foods in weight loss. High-processed foods -- rich in sugar, salt, and fat -- are known to be unhealthy and contribute to weight gain, obesity, and a host of diseases. “Our research shows that choosing a bagel instead of bacon for breakfast or a veggie burger instead of a hamburger for dinner is the best option if you are looking to lose weight,” said Hana Kahleova, director of clinical research for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. “Filling your plate with plant-based foods -- ev...
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Club Med Serre Chevalier: Why this Southern Alps hidden gem should be on your radar
16Mar By No Comments
Life Style

Club Med Serre Chevalier: Why this Southern Alps hidden gem should be on your radar

The buzz of excitement was palpable when Didier proposed his plan for my final day’s skiing at Serre Chevalier. “Okay, now I think we can go to the summit. Does that sound okay?” the instructor asked our small group who had skied with him through our sunny week in the southern Alps.From Monday, we had assembled outside our Club Med resort each morning and afternoon, ready to hone our technique under Didier’s expert eye while exploring the 410 hectares of marked runs and many more off-piste areas that make up the largest ski area in the region. We had traversed mile after mile of mostly blue and red runs, sometimes having to bus it back to our warm and welcoming accommodation from one of the other villages we skied into – tired but exhilarated – in the valley at the end of the day, before m...
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Diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife linked to cognitive performance later: Study
15Mar By No Comments
Health

Diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife linked to cognitive performance later: Study

The quality of diet and waist-to-hip ratio in midlife are associated with brain connectivity and cognitive performance in later life, according to a study. Researchers from Oxford University and University College London in the UK found that people in midlife engaging in healthy eating had an increased hippocampal functional connectivity to the occipital lobe and cerebellum; as well as a better white matter. These improved working memory, executive function, and overall cognitive performance in middle-aged adults. On the other hand, those with higher waist-to-hip ratio in midlife had a widespread decrease in white matter integrity, leading to implications in memory and executive function. Reduced fractional anisotropy in these regions was linked to poorer cognitive performance. “Healt...
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Carney orders review of U.S. fighter jet purchase amid trade tensions – National
15Mar By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Carney orders review of U.S. fighter jet purchase amid trade tensions – National

By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted March 15, 2025 1:40 pm Updated March 15, 2025 1:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each.A spokesperson for Defence Minister Bill Blair says Carney has asked Blair to look into whether the F-35 contract is the best invest...
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