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Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock photo Despite smokeless tobacco (SLT) consumption posing several adverse impacts on pregnancy and child health, 45% of pregnant women and 55% of lactating women in slums of Bhubaneswar reported consuming SLT immediately after waking up, says the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) study.The RMRC, an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), found the alarming habit of SLT in a study that was recently released.Researchers warn SLT use during pregnancy heightens the risks, like preterm births, stillbirth, babies with low birth weight, and small for gestational age.The study conducted by senior RMRC scientists Subhendu…

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, on August 26, accused that the arrest of Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha is only the tip of an iceberg | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) accused that the arrest of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jiban Krishna Saha is only the tip of an iceberg, and the corruption runs deep within the ruling party. Mr. Saha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the teacher’s recruitment scam on Monday (August 25, 2025). Mr. Adhikari showed pictures of Mr. Saha with…

A digitally-manipulated Fred Astaire appeared in a Dirt Devil commercial in 1997, a decade after the entertainer died. As researchers raise the alarm about the potential commercial exploitation of AI deadbots, they point out that the deceased have been promoting products on screen for decades. YouTube/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption YouTube/Screenshot by NPR AI avatars of deceased people – or “deadbots” – are showing up in new and unexpected contexts, including ones where they have the power to persuade. They’re giving interviews advocating for tougher gun laws, such as when the family of Joaquin Oliver, a victim of…

If you’ve ever felt like you wanted a little corner of the world to yourself, a place where you can find absolute peace, now’s your chance.  In August, Pathfinder Ranches in Wyoming, one of the largest ranches in the Rocky Mountains, hit the market. The property stretches on for a stunning 916,076 acres, accounting for about 1 percent of the state’s total landmass—larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. “Pathfinder offers a rare combination of scale, water, wildlife, and history. Devil’s Gate and Independence Rock anchor the landscape, while segments of the Oregon, Mormon, California, and Pony Express Trails…

Two U.S. lawmakers, a Republican and a Democrat, visited Syria this weekend say they will push ahead with legislation to lift sanctions. They say their goal is to give Syria’s new president a boost.

Apex exporters body FIEO on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) expressed serious concerns over high U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and said that textiles and apparel manufacturers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have halted production amid worsening cost competitiveness due to these steep duties. The U.S. duties on Indian goods will increase to 50% from August 27. The move will severely disrupt the flow of Indian goods to its largest export market, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said. He described the development as a setback and stated that it can severely impact India’s exports to the…

Wake up, babe, new wedding of the century just dropped.That’s not an exaggeration. The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which Swift announced via Instagram Tuesday, warranted breaking news alerts from outlets ranging from the Washington Post to ESPN, and a live cutaway by Fox News from a presidential Cabinet meeting — after which, reporters promptly asked the president to comment on the engagement.Swift’s post — which included photos of the two cuddling in a cottagecore flower garden, like something out of a Taylor Swift song — racked up over 5 million likes within 40 minutes of dropping. From…

Sleep is one of the most vital functions for maintaining good health, yet many people struggle to understand just how much of it is truly needed.  Recently, Dr Sudhir Kumar, MD DM, a neurologist, shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) outlining the average daily amount of sleep required at different stages of life. According to him, “The average daily amount of sleep needed, by age: 1. Newborns (up to 3 months old): 14 to 17 hours. 2. Infants (4 to 12 months old): 12 to 16 hours, including naptime. 3. Young children (1 to 5 years old): 10 to…

Joshna Chinappa was calm in dealing with the challenge of Unnati Tripathi in the National squash championship in Delhi on August 26, 2025 | Photo Credit: Kamesh Srinivasan The evergreen Joshna Chinappa was in a spot of bother, but shrugged off the lethargy to beat Unnati Tripathi 11-4, 8-11, 11-4, 11-4 in the quarterfinals of the HCL 81st National Squash Championship at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Tuesday (August 26, 2025).The 38-year-old Joshna, who has won a record 18 national titles and was ranked in the top-10 of the world at her prime, will be up against second…

Equal parts moody, modern, and magical, the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest prove that this is one of the best corners of the US—and that’s saying something. While New England stuns with its fall foliage and charming small towns, and the Southwest gets to add the Grand Canyon to its resume, nothing quite compares to the PNW’s vibes. Spanning the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the region showcases incredible nature—we’re talking rainforests, waterfalls, wildlife-filled islands, endless fields of flowers, and some of the country’s best stargazing parks—as well as some hotels and architectural wonders that fight for…