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This Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Is $450 Off Right Now
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This Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Is $450 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you want a tablet and a laptop but can’t justify buying two separate devices, there’s no need to choose—there are plenty of two-in-one designs out there like the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, a lightweight laptop that flips back 360 degrees and combines the perks of both. Right now, the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 laptop and tablet is $1,549.99 (originally $ 1,999.99), bringing it to 23% off and its lowest price ever, according to price-trackers. This laptop-tablet hybrid is a shining example of how versatile a PC can be and is a smart option for students, frequent travelers, or people who only need a keyboard occasionally. In la...
‘Emraan Hashmi is a thorough gentleman’: Taskaree actor Zoya Afroz | Exclusive
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‘Emraan Hashmi is a thorough gentleman’: Taskaree actor Zoya Afroz | Exclusive

Bollywood beauty Zoya Afroz, who recently featured in the Netflix web series Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, had a head start in the film industry courtesy of her stints as a child star. Her most prominent role was baby Radhika in Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999). She later went on to venture into projects like Mann and Kuch Naa Kaho. In an exclusive interview with mid-day, Zoya shares her journey in showbiz, working with the incredibly talented Emraan Hashmi, and more.  Zoya Afroz on her stint as a child actor Zoya believes that, despite having a head start in Bollywood, she only benefited in terms of familiarity, not momentum. Being a child artiste helped her grow and get comfortable in front of the camera since she didn’t come from a film family. “Every opportunity still had to be earned,” s...
Mumbai docs say lifestyle habits are triggering 50 per cent surge in skin health
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Mumbai docs say lifestyle habits are triggering 50 per cent surge in skin health

Skin problems such as acne, pigmentation, premature ageing, and hair fall are increasingly being reported across the 25-65 age group. While many patients invest heavily in skincare products, they often ignore the deeper lifestyle factors that directly influence skin health. Irregular sleep patterns, high stress levels, unhealthy eating habits, prolonged screen exposure, and rising pollution are silently damaging the skin from within. Hence, it is the need of the hour to pay attention to the skin and keep it glowing, healthy, and happy. Skin problems are rapidly rising due to unhealthy lifestyle habits such as poor sleep, high stress, unhealthy diets, and excessive screen time. “These factors disrupt the skin’s natural repair process and weaken its protective barrier. As a result, issues l...
The ‘Natural Cycles’ App Now Has a Smart Band to Track Your Temperature and Fertility
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The ‘Natural Cycles’ App Now Has a Smart Band to Track Your Temperature and Fertility

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Tracking symptoms of your menstrual cycle can be surprisingly effective at identifying when you’re likely to get pregnant. One of the best metrics to track is body temperature, which wearables can pick up on. The Natural Cycles app already works with your Apple Watch or Oura Ring, but now the company is launching its own smart band. As I noted in my CES fitness trends roundup, smart bands are having a moment. Whoop used to be the only major screenless tracking band out there, but we now have Amazfit, Polar, and may soon see Luna and Speediance fitness bands. Garmin has a sleep tracking band. And now, this band from Natural Cycles uses the same form factor for the simpler job of tracking temperature. What the Natural Cy...
Alcohol ban in Bihar led to better proteins, fat intake:  IIT Kanpur
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Alcohol ban in Bihar led to better proteins, fat intake: IIT Kanpur

The prohibition on alcohol in Bihar in 2016 has led to higher intake of calories, protein, and healthy fats from nutritious food sources, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on Saturday.  The study finds that alcohol prohibition enacted under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, by the Nitish Kumar-led government, significantly increased caloric, protein, and fat intake from healthy food sources such as pulses, dairy products, and nut-based oils. Importantly, the move led to a decline in consumption of packaged and processed foods, which are often complementary to alcohol use. “The ban did not just free up household resources; it also triggered positive behavioural spillovers,” said Vinayak Krishnatri, from Department of Economic Scien...
Sunil Grover wins hearts as he makes roti on a chulha like a pro
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Sunil Grover wins hearts as he makes roti on a chulha like a pro

Actor and comedian Sunil Grover has won hearts on social media, this time not because of his fine humour or acting, but by showcasing his grounded nature.  The actor recently shared a video on his social media account, where he was seen sitting on the floor and making rotis (Indian flatbread) on a traditional ‘chulha’ (wood-fired stove or clay stove) like a pro.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sunil Grover (@whosunilgrover) In the video, Sunil Grover is seen kneading the dough, shaping it into perfectly round rotis, and roasting them directly over the open flame of the chulha like a boss. A lot of fans in the comments section mentioned how Sunil aced making rotis, that too on a tr...
Everyone Can Now Use the ‘Live’ Status on Bluesky, and I Couldn’t Be Happier
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Everyone Can Now Use the ‘Live’ Status on Bluesky, and I Couldn’t Be Happier

The user-generated video industry is worth over $4 billion, reflecting how tastes have evolved away from reading articles and watching television punditry and toward scrolling vertical video feeds and watching live streams. As a reader, a writer, and the editor of an article-driven tech site, the rise of user-generated video and streaming can be a tough reality to accept. But as a longtime fan of live streaming, a part of me is thrilled to see the media landscape begin to take it more seriously. For example: On Jan. 16, Bluesky announced the rollout of a feature that more seamlessly connects its users to live streams—a feature that may catch on more broadly. The latest Bluesky update, v1.114, allows streamers to display their "Live Now" status directly on the social network, a feature prev...
Timothy Busfield surrenders to police after accusations of child sex abuse – National
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Timothy Busfield surrenders to police after accusations of child sex abuse – National

West Wing actor Timothy Busfield has surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant was issued for the director to face child sex abuse charges last week by the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). “Timothy Busfield has turned himself in at the Metro Detention Center. He will be booked on his warrant,” an Albuquerque Police Department spokesperson told Global News.In a video obtained by TMZ, Busfield, 68, said, “I did not do anything wrong.”“Hi everybody, it’s Tim,” he began. “I’m sure most of you know, that are watching this, that I was ordered to come to Albuquerque — I’m here now. I got the call Friday night, I had to get a lawyer. Saturday I got the car, drove 2,000 miles to Albuquerque. I’m gonna confront these lies. They’re horrible.”“They’re all lies and I did not do anything to...
Father donates liver giving new lease of life to one-year-old Uzbek baby
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Father donates liver giving new lease of life to one-year-old Uzbek baby

Doctors at a private hospital in Delhi have successfully treated a one-year-old baby boy from Uzbekistan suffering from a rare genetic liver disorder (Alagille Syndrome) by performing a living donor liver transplant, with the child`s father donating a part of his liver. The timely intervention helped save the baby`s life after months of worsening illness. According to the hospital, the baby had developed jaundice soon after birth and required neonatal intensive care. At two months of age, he was misdiagnosed with biliary atresia, a condition that blocks the normal flow of bile from the liver, and underwent a Kasai procedure- a surgery performed in infancy to help restore bile flow from the liver. However, over the following months, his condition continued to worsen. He suffered from persi...
Vaccination and early screening vital to curb cervical cancer deaths: Experts
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Vaccination and early screening vital to curb cervical cancer deaths: Experts

Vaccination, screening and early treatment are crucial to fight cervical cancer, which is causing the death of a woman every eight minutes in India, said health experts on Friday. January is observed globally as Cervical Cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The virus infects the cervix, which is the mouth of the uterus. While HPV infection does not mean cancer, it requires testing or screening to see if it has caused changes in the cervix. “Cervical cancer and breast cancer are the most common cancers affecting women. In India, one woman dies every eight minutes due to cervical cancer. This shows how big the burden is. In many foreign countries, these deaths are much lower because cervical cancer is completely preventable. If screening is ...