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Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with factors such as diet, physical activity, cholesterol, blood pressure and stress all playing a role in cardiovascular health. In an August 22 Instagram post, cardiologist Dr Jack Wolfson argues that heart attack prevention should go beyond cholesterol management, with greater emphasis on everyday habits, mental wellbeing, comprehensive testing and other evidence-based strategies. (Also read: 44-year-old fitness coach shares simple exercises that help her look ‘15 years younger’ )Why heart health involves more than cholesterol“I’m sure you know that heart attacks are the number one killer of people in…

DU Registrar clarifies Class 12-based admissions, says CUET applicants already allotted preferred choicesNew Delhi: Delhi University Registrar Vikas Gupta has clarified the university’s decision to allow admissions based on Class 12 marks in select cases, saying that students who applied through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) have already received their preferred colleges and courses based on merit.Explaining the admission process, Gupta said that CUET-based admissions give priority to students’ choices, where candidates select their preferred colleges and courses from a wide range of available options.He added that allocations are made according to the marks secured by students in the…

Ed Sheeran does not entirely stay away from social media. While he does not have a phone, he provides himself with some leisure time with an iPad. Last year, Taylor Swift revealed to the public that Sheeran, who is one of her closest friends, does not have a phone. While appearing on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ she shared, “He doesn’t have a phone. And this is one thing I love about him. It’s very eccentric. Love it. But when I’m going through saying, ‘Hey, who should we call? Who should we FaceTime?’ I’m going through my texts and…

Campbell Island landscape | Wikimedia Commons Sheep farming collapsed on Campbell Island in 1931, and about 4,000 animals were left behind on one of the most remote islands in New Zealand’s territory. The farm’s final leaseholder, John Warren, had taken over the operation only a few years earlier, but falling prices and severe transport problems made the venture increasingly difficult to sustain. Historical research published by the Australian National University explains that the effects of the Great Depression compounded the problem. Warren and his workers were stranded on the island for two years before being rescued in 1931, and the…

The policy, which came into force in January, suspended the processing of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries including Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Egypt, Thailand, Somalia and Yemen. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A U.S. federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.In a ruling issued on Friday (August 21, 2026) in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette Vargas called the policy “contrary to law” and said Secretary of State…

The breakdown came after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected the latest US trade offer after last-ditch trade talks between the two countries collapsed, warning that Ottawa will retaliate with new tariffs targeting sectors including steel and dairy. Carney said the measures would come into effect on September 8.“We cannot accept what the US has offered and we will not give what they’ve asked,” Carney said.”In the coming days, we’ll release details of these new tariff measures, measures which will come into force…

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Judicial Employees Federation has announced a phased statewide agitation from Sept 16, demanding implementation of the principle of “equal pay for equal work” for secondary court employees.The federation alleged that a proposal seeking salary parity between employees of subordinate courts and those of high court has been pending with the state govt since Jan 31, 2025. Despite repeated representations, no decision has been taken on the issue, prompting judicial employees to intensify their protest.According to the federation, subordinate court employees perform their duties under challenging conditions and form the backbone of the judicial system. However, disparities…

The regulator has cracked down on energy drink and alcoholic beverage makers. NEW DELHI: Food regulator FSSAI on Saturday said it has issued more than 150 notices to food companies, including major brands such as Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India, in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and non-compliance with labelling regulations.In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shared an update on its enforcement action against major brands in recent months, according to news agency PTI.”Over 150 notices issued for misleading advertisements, false claims & labelling non-compliances,” the FSSAI said.The regulator…

Bengaluru: The state govt will hold a meeting with health officials this week to take stock of the H1N1 situation, with Karnataka’s tally crossing 4,000 cases this year, including more than 2,000 reported from Bengaluru alone.Health minister U T Khader said surveillance and preparedness will be among the key issues to be discussed at the meeting, amid concern over the spread of the seasonal flu in Bengaluru.Karnataka recorded 4,583 H1N1 cases during the whole of 2025. This year’s tally has already reached 4,125, with the seasonal peak expected to taper off only in Sept. Udupi has reported 293 cases, followed…

Chennai: India must become a creator of artificial intelligence rather than just a consumer, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) on Saturday.Delivering the 41st convocation address in Vellore, she said the Union govt was investing substantially in the fields of semiconductors, computing infrastructure, defence and robotics through the India AI Mission. “The aim is to move beyond consuming AI technology to producing it. This shift will be one of the greatest contributions graduates can make to their state and country,” she added.The Delhi chief minister further said many of society’s problems could be solved…