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Our Habitas Ras Abrouq hotel review: An indulgent solo trip in Qatar was the perfect de-stresser
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Our Habitas Ras Abrouq hotel review: An indulgent solo trip in Qatar was the perfect de-stresser

But first, I head to Qissa, the hotel’s restaurant for breakfast. To get there from the villa, I follow a dusty path, lined with yellow jasmine and pink grasses. Close by, the placid sea of the Arabian gulf merges with the cobalt sky, as if it is one. I try one of the local specialities, labneh eggs with sourdough, and, as a white egret swoops over the sea, I switch off my phone. Source link
The state of mainstream music: They’re not making stars as big as they used to – National
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The state of mainstream music: They’re not making stars as big as they used to – National

Norma Desmond hit on something in the 1950 movie Sunset Boulevard. A silent film stars whose career had been decimated by talking pictures, she refused to change with the times. “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small,” she said. Fast-forward to today and that quote could be applied to the concept of mainstream music. We still have stars, but the mainstream got small.Let’s start by defining “mainstream.” These are the ideas, trends, attitudes and activities considered normal, known far and wide, and something in which virtually everyone partakes on some level. Put another way, if the average person knows about something in society, culture or politics, it is part of the mainstream and binds everyone together with common knowledge and attitudes.Before 2000, mainstream attitude dominated...
Amid Trump tariff threat, Carney leaves for France, U.K. visit – National
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Amid Trump tariff threat, Carney leaves for France, U.K. visit – National

Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday flew to France where he will meet with French President Emanuel Macron. He will then fly to London in the United Kingdom to meet with his British counterpart. Carney flew to Pairs after a brief stopover in Montreal, where he attended the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and marched in the parade.As the Canada-U.S. relationship goes through a rough patch with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs forcing economic pain Ottawa is looking across the Atlantic.Carney will also be travelling to Iqaluit, Nunavut, his office said.While in Europe, trade and security ties will be top of the agenda for both leaders, “with the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement as the foundation,” Carney’s office said.In addition to ec...
Carney marches in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade celebration – National
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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 ...
Over 57 per cent of corporate men in India face Vitamin B12 deficiency: Study
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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...
Carney won’t improve Canada-U.S. relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns – National
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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...
Carney wants call with Trump, ‘respects’ his economic goals: Canadian envoy – National
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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 ...
Neeraj Pandey & Debatma plan to reveal `Kolkata`s best-kept secret` with Khakee
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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...
Ultra-processed vegan meat, soy milk may help lose weight: Study
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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...