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FSSAI directs Sun Organic Industries to recall ‘Wonderland Raisins’New Delhi, The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a recall order for a batch of ‘Wonderland Raisins’ manufactured by Sun Organic Industries Private Limited after regulatory testing found pesticide residues exceeding the prescribed safety limits.In a post on social media platform X, the food regulator said the recall was ordered after samples of the product were found unsafe under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006.According to the FSSAI, a regulatory sample of ‘Raisins’ (Brand Name: Wonderland Raisins), collected by the Central Food…

New Delhi , July 30: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday urged the Pakistan government to be more humane, expressing deep anguish over the escalating Rawalkot-PoJK violence and heavy-handed response against civilian demonstrators across the Line of Control (LoC).In an X post, Mufti denounced the suppression, stating that peaceful voices are being met with bullets instead of hearing legitimate grievances.”The visuals emerging from across the LoC in the other part of Kashmir are deeply heartbreaking. It is painful to see peaceful protesters being met with brute force,” she said.She appealed that the Pakistan government should stop the…

* Denmark’s Noma restaurant reopens August 5 with new managers* Long rated ‘world’s best’, Noma Copenhagen closed in January* Founder Rene Redzepi has acknowledged harmful treatment of staff* New executive head chef says Redzepi stays out of daily decisions* Set menu costs about $1,000 with wine pairingBy Stine Jacobsen and Tom LittleCOPENHAGEN, – Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant is betting on a rapidly shifting seasonal menu to drive its next chapter when it reopens in the Danish capital under new leadership next week.Gone from the kitchen is co-founder and long-time executive head chef Rene Redzepi, who has promised to step back…

A few years ago, data science felt like a field reserved for software engineers and programmers. That’s changing.Start your data science career with flexible online learning and practical projects.Today, you’ll find people from finance, marketing, economics, psychology, commerce and even the humanities moving into data-focused roles. The work itself has evolved. Companies still need people who can write code, but they also need professionals who understand business problems, ask the right questions and know how to interpret data in context.That shift has encouraged many working professionals to consider a master’s degree in data science. The hesitation usually isn’t about interest.…

Image credit: Hockey India NEW DELHI: Hockey India (HI) on Thursday explained why the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying the decision was taken for both technical reasons and the colour’s national significance.The move drew criticism from former India captain Viren Rasquinha, who questioned the decision and said the team’s identity has always been linked to the blue jersey.However, Hockey India said the change was made after discussions with coaches and players, who felt the blue jersey reduced visibility on modern blue…

Pune: Maharashtra minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Thursday said the merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions will happen when it has to happen, and a decision about it will be taken under the guidance of his party chief Sunetra Pawar.His statement comes two days after NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar dismissed speculation over a possible merger of the two factions.Also read: ‘Not the subject to talk about: Sharad Pawar stays tight-lipped amidst reports of possible NCP-SP splitResponding to a reporter’s question about the merger buzz, Pawar said on Tuesday, “It has no relevance.” Bhujbal, who…

After waking up, many of us stay in bed, scrolling through our phones, texting our loved ones, and even lazing a bit to prepare ourselves for the day ahead. However, according to Dr Alok Chopra, a cardiologist and functional medicine expert, if you want to optimise physical and mental health through a structured morning routine, the first thing you should do after waking up is get out of bed.Also Read | Scrolling before sleep? Neurosurgeon Dr Anurup Saha reveals what it does to your brain and how to break the habitHow to wake up rightAccording to Dr Chopra, your mornings…

Former UGC Chairman Prof Sukhadeo ThoratBy Prof Sukhadeo ThoratIndia’s higher education system has witnessed one of the world’s largest expansions since Independence. From a small, elite-oriented system in the 1950s, it has evolved into a vast and diversified network aimed at mass participation, including historically underrepresented groups. Around 1950, India had nearly 20 universities and about 500 colleges. By 2022–23, the system had expanded to over 1,200 universities and more than 53,000 colleges, along with growth in institutions such as IITs, IIMs, and medical colleges. Higher education has also diversified from traditional arts, science, and commerce streams to professional and…

Ranbir Kapoor’s double role as Lord Parshuram in ‘Ramayana Part 1’ confirmed after eagle-eyed fans decode viral trailer scene? See what internet is saying The trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana Part 1’ has taken social media by storm, with audiences praising its visual grandeur, stellar cast, and faithful adaptation of the epic. However, beyond the impressive VFX and action sequences, a brief moment involving Ranbir Kapoor has become the biggest talking point online. Fans were quick to notice what appeared to be the actor in two different avatars, leading to widespread speculation about a possible double role. The surprising detail…

NEW DELHI: Smartphone exports rose 23.4% to $9.8 billion during the June quarter, with the segment accounting for nearly two-thirds of electronic shipments of about $15.2 billion during April-June.This was the highest-ever first-quarter smartphone exports by value and was driven by strong iPhone shipments to the US, reinforcing the country’s emergence as a key global manufacturing hub for Apple.However, industry executives and analysts cautioned that sustaining the momentum through the rest of the year may become more challenging amid slowing global demand, rising component costs and the absence of Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone from Indian production.The US remained the dominant…