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When customers ask for ORS, pharmacies often offer the sweetened ORSL drink instead of the WHO-recommended rehydration solution. | Photo Credit: Subyendu Ganguly Hyderabad-based paediatrician Sivaranjani Santosh, who has been at the forefront of a nationwide campaign against misleading Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) products, has raised fresh concerns after the Delhi High Court granted interim protection to JNTL Consumer Health (India), the manufacturer of ORSL.The development comes amid an ongoing tussle between the health authorities and the companies marketing sugary beverages reportedly under the guise of medically approved ORS formulations. The Delhi High Court’s interim order allows JNTL to continue…

A more than year-long digital intrusion into cybersecurity company F5, publicised last week and blamed on Chinese spies, has defenders across the industry hunting for signs of compromise among the many corporate networks that use its products.Several worry that more disclosures are coming. So far, little is known about the scope of the hack beyond statements from F5 that its source code and sensitive information about software vulnerabilities were stolen. The company’s website says it serves more than four in five Fortune 500 companies in some capacity, and U.S. officials have said that federal networks were among those targeted in…

 India consumes around 250,000 tonnes of specialty fertilisers annually, with 60-65% used during the rabi season, which runs from October to March. File | Photo Credit: Gopal Nagara India is preparing for higher fertiliser prices ahead of the crucial rabi (winter) crop season after China suspended exports of urea and specialty fertilisers from October 15, 2025, a senior industry official said on Tuesday. China, which had only recently resumed fertiliser exports from May 15 to October 15 with increased inspections, has now suspended the export window until further notice, affecting not just India but global markets as well. The suspension…

Getting enough vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function, and overall wellness. While sunlight exposure and supplements can help, certain everyday foods may actually interfere with your body’s absorption of this crucial nutrient. Understanding these interactions can make a real difference in maintaining adequate vitamin D levels. When we consume foods that hinder vitamin D absorption, even a diet rich in the nutrient or proper supplementation may not be as effective. Factors like fat content, certain minerals, or compounds in some foods can reduce the bioavailability of vitamin D, leaving many unaware that their intake isn’t fully utilised…

As the Bihar Assembly poll battleground heats up, Urdu dailies have stepped up their coverage of the state elections which would have a crucial bearing on national politics. Besides tracking the crisis gripping the Opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance, the dailies also contemplated the future of the 74-year-old nine-time Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar who, grappling with health issues, may be contesting his last elections. Flagging the rumblings within the NDA over its chief ministerial face, the Hyderabad-based Siasat, in its October 19 editorial, says that while the ruling coalition, led by the BJP and the JD(U), have sealed their…

India’s Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia’s Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, on October 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Australia batter Matthew Short believes his team’s pacers will continue to exploit Virat Kohli’s recent weakness outside off stump when India face Australia in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (October 23, 2025). Kohli, who was dismissed for a duck in the series opener in Perth, will be eager to bounce back at the Adelaide Oval, his most successful overseas venue with five international centuries…

OpenAI, on Tuesday, October 21, introduced ChatGPT Atlas – its new browser designed around conversational AI. The browser integrates ChatGPT as its core interface for navigating and interacting with the web.The company described Atlas as a “browser for the next era of the web,” offering a cleaner, more interactive experience where users can chat directly with webpages, perform searches, and even delegate online tasks to an AI agent. Atlas is available starting today for macOS users, with plans to expand to Windows and mobile platforms soon. The agent feature will initially be limited to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. OpenAI…

As someone who grew up in a Colorado mountain town—and still calls one home—I’ve spent a lifetime getting to know my home state, often visiting friends, attending festivals, or skiing in neighboring mountain communities. My ideal Colorado mountain town has a laid-back attitude, an adventurous spirit, and a calendar filled with events that make the most of the their incredible natural setting—from live music in outdoor venues to film festivals that take place beneath the stars. The best mountain towns strike that balance between rugged and refined; the kind of places where you can disappear into the high country without…

The continuation of Mehli Mistry, a trustee of Tata Trusts and a close confidant of Ratan Tata, will be decided later this month as his three-year term comes to an end. Mistry is seeking renomination, which, if approved by other trustees, would make him a life-long trustee of Tata Trusts, the largest shareholder of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group. Meanwhile, Tata Trusts has unanimously reappointed Venu Srinivasan as a trustee for life, the Press Trust of India reported Tuesday, even as Tata Trusts did not officially respond to queries seeking a formal comment on the same.…

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has worked in politics since 1993 and spent many years in the late Shinzo Abe’s administration. Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool/Getty Images Japan’s first-ever female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is an ultraconservative with a traditional view of gender roles and a penchant for heavy metal music. Japan’s parliament elected Takaichi on Tuesday, several weeks after she was chosen to lead the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has spent much of the last seven decades in power. The LDP is seen as shifting further to the right: It was only…