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‘Historic achievement’: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens

Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages on Sunday as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays. The metro “meets the growing travel needs of residents and contributes to reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution”, the city’s deputy mayor Bui Xuan Cuong said. Back on the …

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5 days, 4 hours ago

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Deccan Chronicle

While most people are familiar with rice as a staple food in their diets, few realize that it has been used in beauty routines for generations. Dr. Jindal says, “Rice water is rich in antioxidants and has mild exfoliating properties, making it an excellent, gentle alternative for skin brightening.” A 2018 study found that rice water gel, when used consistently …

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‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

The Hindu

A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said on Tuesday. The official didn't provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don't appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number of …

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A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said Tuesday. The official didn’t provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don’t appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Winter blues: Sluggish demand, rising risks cloud Dabur’s outlook

Live Mint

A delayed and milder winter has thrown a wrench in packaged consumer goods major Dabur India Ltd’s seasonal sales plans, putting its shareholders on edge. Read this | Mint Primer | Private consumption returns, boosted by rural demand In the food & beverages segment, Dabur's management expects Badshah masala to do well in H2FY25. Dabur aims to deliver mid-to-high single-digit …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Solid phase alloying can turn metal scrap into high-value alloys

The Hindu

Metal scrap can be directly transformed and upgraded into high-performance, high-value alloys without the need for conventional melting processes, according to a new study published this week in the journal Nature Communications. By converting waste into high-performance aluminum products, the new method, called solid phase alloying, not only enhances material properties but also contributes to environmental sustainability. The innovative solid …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Doomer slang explained: The harm of social media’s perpetuation of impending doom

CNN

CNN — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “The research has been clear in that we’ve seen a tremendous uptick in depression and anxiety, especially in younger people and then coming out of Covid,” Hellman said. For instance, these individuals might say that “everything is doomed to fail” or that it’s “too late.” This pattern …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Launched in 2023, this SUV is already outperforming big names like Venue, Sonet, Bolero

India Today

In order to strengthen its SUV portfolio, Maruti Suzuki India launched the new Fronx in April 2023. In 2024, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx has clocked sales of 145,484 units, while rival Hyundai Venue is at 107,554 units, the Kia Sonet at 103,353 units and the Mahindra Bolero at 91,063 units. The 1.2-litre option contributes almost 80% to the Maruti Suzuki …

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Are you targeting wrong cholesterol goals? From diet to drugs, here's how young adults can protect their heart

Hindustan Times

High cholesterol is a health concern that often goes unnoticed due to its lack of symptoms, allowing it to silently increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. The truth about cholesterol you can’t afford to ignore Additionally, misconceptions related to the management of high LDLC levels impact treatment adherence and overall patient outcomes. For instance, individuals with diabetes and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

India accounts for half of all estimated malaria cases in 2023 in South-East Asia Region

The Hindu

The World Health Organisation’s South East Asia Region contributes about 1.5% of the burden of malaria cases globally and India accounted for about half of all estimated cases in 2023, followed by Indonesia, which carried just under one-third. The report notes that since 2000 the WHO South-East Asia Region has made remarkable progress against malaria and estimated malaria cases in …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Vishal Mega Mart IPO: Is it a mega deal for mega savings?

Live Mint

Vishal Mega Mart, a household name synonymous with affordable fashion, is set to launch its ₹8,000 crore initial public offering on Wednesday. Impressive show Vishal Mega Mart has demonstrated a strong track record of growth and profitability, with revenue rising at a compound annual growth rate of 26.3% between FY22 and FY24. This metric, calculated as store capital expenditure to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Following the scent: Niche perfume companies see a mass-premium market beyond deodorants

Live Mint

From sandalwood to the smell of the first rain, niche home and personal care companies are looking to fill a gap in the mass-premium segment of the fragrances market as consumers across age groups experiment and spend on high-quality Indian products, typically in the ₹1,000-2,000 range. Isak Fragrances, a Lucknow-based company, is expanding its product range across sizes and price …

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Over 1.1 million children out of school in 2024-25: Education ministry

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Over 1.1 million children across India have been identified as ‘Out of School’ for the 2024-25 academic year, said the union education ministry in a written response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Telugu Desam Party lawmaker Sribharat Mathukumilli. Union minister of state for education Jayant Chaudhary said that states like Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and …

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UK's aristocratic lawmakers prepare for life after the Lords

Raw Story

UK hereditary lawmaker Richard Fletcher-Vane, better known as Lord Inglewood, will soon no longer commute the few hundred miles from his country house in northwest England to the House of Lords in London -- and he is not happy about it. It is "out of step with modern Britain," government minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said in September as he introduced the …

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China hailed for crucial role in developing traditional medicine

China Daily

More than 3,500 delegates highlight TCM as key tool in promoting wellness around world Officials and health experts from around the world emphasized the significance of traditional medicine for global health and commended China's achievements in this field at the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine, held in Beijing from Tuesday to Wednesday. With the theme "Diversity, Inheritance, Innovation: Traditional …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eating dark chocolate could reduce your risk of diabetes

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eating dark chocolate has been linked to a lower risk of …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Can this market leader reclaim its past glory in the ₹1 trillion sector?

Live Mint

Once a budget brand, this company is now focusing on premiumization. India’s Footwear Consumption is Even Lower Than Brazil's and Indonesia View Full Image Source: DAM Capital Research Low footwear penetration can act as a tailwind for the sector's growth in terms of value and volume. 40% of Bata’s Sales Come from Products Priced Below ₹ 1,000 View Full Image …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

North Carolina town sues Duke Energy over climate change

Salon

The residents of a small North Carolina town are suing Duke Energy, one of the largest utilities companies in the world, for its role in contributing to climate change. Carbon dioxide is one of the chief anthropogenic greenhouse gases that contributes to climate change; the others are methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases. In a complaint filed Wednesday …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mini-brain discovered in the heart. Yes, you read that right

India Today

New research from the Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: the heart possesses its own nervous system, often referred to as a "mini-brain," which plays a crucial role in controlling heartbeat rhythms. This study, published in Nature Communications, challenges the long-standing belief that the heart is solely regulated by signals from the brain via the autonomic …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Affordable housing expected to drive proptech investments in the country, to touch $16 billion by 2030: Report

Hindustan Times

The affordable housing sector is expected to propel proptech investments in the country. With robust government support and a unified industry effort, India stands poised to spearhead a housing revolution that benefits individuals across all income levels, fostering a strong real estate sector for the future, it said. India is in a sweet demographic spot and this presents immense opportunities …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

These are the most mispronounced words of 2024

CNN

CNN — Messing up pronunciations can be a source of both annoyance and amusement, but language learning platform Babbel has put together a handy guide to stop you putting your foot in it. The company published a list of the most mispronounced words of the year in the United States and the United Kingdom on Wednesday, including foreign words that …

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Nation's study potential unleashed over time

China Daily

Zhao Yimeng When I was researching the figures on China's higher education development over the past 75 years, I was shocked by the great leap in the scale of both universities and students. To develop education in line with national industrial construction, the university's enrollment grew from 851 students in 1950 to 2,194 in 1956, while the number of graduates …

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India’s services sector growth falls marginally in November

Live Mint

New Delhi: India’s services sector growth fell slightly in November from the previous month, owing to a drop in growth of new orders and output, a survey released on Wednesday showed. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 58.4 in November from 58.5 in October, but was higher than the 57.7 figure reported in …

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Sunita Williams takes ‘lettuce’ leap into space farming; all you need to know

Live Mint

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station on an extended eight-month mission, is leading groundbreaking research with a not-so-easy-to-guess ‘lettuce’. Importance of research This research is important for understanding how different amounts of water impact plant growth, which has significant implications for future space missions and agricultural advancements on Earth. Growing plants in space presents unique challenges …

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‘Historic achievement’: Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens

Priceless Beauty Mask

‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

Winter blues: Sluggish demand, rising risks cloud Dabur’s outlook

Solid phase alloying can turn metal scrap into high-value alloys

Doomer slang explained: The harm of social media’s perpetuation of impending doom

Launched in 2023, this SUV is already outperforming big names like Venue, Sonet, Bolero

Are you targeting wrong cholesterol goals? From diet to drugs, here's how young adults can protect their heart

India accounts for half of all estimated malaria cases in 2023 in South-East Asia Region

Vishal Mega Mart IPO: Is it a mega deal for mega savings?

Following the scent: Niche perfume companies see a mass-premium market beyond deodorants

Over 1.1 million children out of school in 2024-25: Education ministry

UK's aristocratic lawmakers prepare for life after the Lords

China hailed for crucial role in developing traditional medicine

Eating dark chocolate could reduce your risk of diabetes

Can this market leader reclaim its past glory in the ₹1 trillion sector?

North Carolina town sues Duke Energy over climate change

Mini-brain discovered in the heart. Yes, you read that right

Affordable housing expected to drive proptech investments in the country, to touch $16 billion by 2030: Report

These are the most mispronounced words of 2024

Nation's study potential unleashed over time

India’s services sector growth falls marginally in November

Sunita Williams takes ‘lettuce’ leap into space farming; all you need to know