Yes, that’s right. Protein not only helps to build muscles and tissue repair, they play a vital role in brain health. Lack of protein can also lead to changes in mood or trouble thinking. Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These…
Donald Trump is en route to Alaska for a highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Raising the expectations from the meeting, Trump commented “high stakes” before boarding the plane.The US president has, however, put the chances of the summit failing at around 25 per cent, while suggesting that a successful outcome…
A man walks past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) as steady U.S. inflation data propelled a sharp rally in global markets. Besides, retail inflation slowing to an 8-year low of 1.55% in…
A flag-hoisting ceremony at the Indian consulate in Melbourne took a tense turn when a small group of Khalistanis interrupted the 79th Independence Day celebrations.The disruption was quickly countered by attendees, who sang patriotic songs to drown out the protest.“Disturbance outside the Consul General of India in Melbourne! Khalistani ‘goons’ reportedly created a ruckus, disrupting…
At Avartana, drumsticks — wrapped in a crunchy gram flour coat — look like they hopped off the Met Gala red carpet. Buttermilk — spiked with pepper, jaggery, beans, asparagus and toasted almonds — resembles an embroidered sari with pink-yellow petals and green leaves. The award-winning restaurant, launched in Chennai in 2017, is known for…
India will meet Pakistan on September 14 in the group stage of the Asia Cup 2025. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on August 15 for prioritising financial gains over national sentiment by agreeing to play against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup, following the…
As India prepares for Janmashtami, a concise home practice dubbed the “Power-Shift Mandala” is drawing attention for its clarity and symbolic punch. Timed to the sacred Nishita window around midnight (12:04–12:47 AM local time on August 16, 2025), the ritual is designed to help devotees end a negative habit, relationship, or situation—and redirect that energy…
You do not (always) have to get an invasive test done to gauge the health of your brain. If you are otherwise healthy, some really simple home tests can also tell you if all is okay in the brain. Wondering how? Let’s take a look…The RAM testThe Rapid Alternate Movement (RAM) test is a basic…
This year, Janmashtami will be observed over two days August 15 and 16 as the lunar Ashtami tithi overlaps. Though the big festive moments are expected on both days, the birth celebration at midnight remains central.India’s heartlands like Mathura and Vrindavan will glow with festivity. Over three million devotees are expected in Mathura, where Krishna’s…
A man speaks on his mobile phone next to an installation of the Rupee logo and Indian currency coins outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai, India, August 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee traded in a tight range and slipped 6 paise to 87.69 against the U.S. dollar in…
