8 vegetarian foods Indians used before protein powder existed

Before protein powders came neatly packed in tubs and measured out by scoops, Indian kitchens were already doing the heavy lifting. Long before fitness marketing turned protein into a trend, families relied on everyday foods that were affordable, filling, and deeply familiar. These were not “superfoods” in the modern sense. They were simply part of…

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Gen Z hates 9 to5 jobs? Why young graduates are ditching hiring queues for self-employment and startups: Report

For many people, there is a growing perception that Gen Z professionals are less interested in traditional corporate jobs and the regular 9-to-5 work culture. Whether that is true or not, in a job market where hiring is slowing down and entry-level opportunities are becoming harder to secure, more young graduates are either struggling to…

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Berkshire father shares pain after son dies in meningitis outbreak

The father of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis has paid an emotional tribute to his “funny, sociable and kind-hearted” son, describing how the 17-year-old developed sepsis within hours of first feeling unwell.Lewis Waters, a sixth-form student at The Henley College, died earlier this week after being rushed to intensive care.In a heartbreaking message…

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Quantum of solace

Oil’s up, finally. Not by much, happily Petrol, diesel and CNG became pricier yesterday. The hike was anticipated from the time war started in Iran, and Hormuz Strait shut down, cutting off roughly 20% of world’s oil and gas supplies. PM’s call for judicious use of these fuels, last Sunday, signalled a hike was imminent….

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SP leader Azam Khan sentenced to 2 years in jail over 2019 ‘tankhaiyya’ remarks; fined Rs 5,000

RAMPUR: A court in Rampur sentenced Azam Khan to two years’ simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 in a 2019 case related to his alleged derogatory “tankhaiyya” remarks against district administration officials during the Lok Sabha election campaign.Advocate Swadesh Sharma said the conviction was based on documentary and oral evidence presented before…

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PM SHRI schools enter Bengal after BJP win ends TMC’s long standoff with Centre

West Bengal signs MoU with Centre to implement PM-SHRI Schools scheme After years of resistance under the Trinamool Congress government, West Bengal has finally signed up for the Centre’s PM SHRI schools scheme following the BJP’s victory in the state.The earlier Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government had refused to join the scheme, arguing that education was…

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