Everyday habits, often dismissed as harmless or routine, can quietly accumulate and have a profound impact on long-term health. According to a senior cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, it is these repeated daily behaviours not occasional indulgences that most strongly influence the risk of chronic…
Month: January 2026
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US Drops Canada Invite Over Trump–Carney Clash
Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Canada escalated sharply this week after US President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his self-styled “Board of Peace,” following a public war of words with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The move came just days after Carney delivered a…
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Delhi Rains Lift AQI, Flights Hit, North Snowfall
Non-stop rain lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, bringing a sharp drop in temperature and a noticeable improvement in air quality, even as flight operations were disrupted and weather alerts remained in place. The rain, driven by the season’s first intense western disturbance, also brought snowfall to…
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Stem Cell Eye Drops Show Promise for Sjögren’s Dry Eye
A new clinical study has raised cautious optimism for millions suffering from severe dry eye disease, particularly patients with Sjögren’s syndrome who often see limited relief from conventional treatments. Researchers have reported encouraging early results using eye drops derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, marking a significant step forward…
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Spotify Rolls Out AI Prompted Playlists to Take on YouTube
Spotify has begun rolling out a new artificial intelligence-powered feature called “Prompted Playlist” in the United States and Canada, marking a major shift in how users discover and consume music on the platform. The feature allows Premium subscribers to generate customised playlists by simply describing what they want to hear…
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Inclusive Education Summit 2026 Strengthens CwSN Pathways
Davos, Switzerland: Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw underscored growing global trust in India’s growth and emerging role as a reliable value-chain partner during engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos. Global Leaders Show Strong Interest in India Shri Vaishnaw highlighted sustained international interest in collaborating with India…
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India Achieves 5 Lakh Circuit Km in Power Transmission
India’s national power transmission network has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 5 lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) of high-voltage transmission lines (220 kV and above) and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity. The achievement was realized on 14 January 2026 with the commissioning of a 628 ckm 765 kV transmission line from…
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Carbon Market Expanded to 208 Polluting Sectors
New Delhi: The Government of India has expanded the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by notifying Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for 208 additional carbon-intensive sectors, including Petroleum Refineries, Petrochemicals, Textiles, and Secondary Aluminium. Expanding the Compliance Mechanism Issued on January 13, 2026, this notification brings a total of 490…
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PM Modi, Brazil President Lula Reaffirm India–Brazil Partnership
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership. The discussion reflected the growing momentum…
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Trucks-on-Trains: Railways Boost Freight Shift
Indian Railways’ innovative Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) service is redefining freight transport in India by combining road flexibility with rail efficiency. Designed under the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) program, this multimodal solution reduces logistics costs, congestion, emissions, and transit times for long-haul freight. Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings The ToT service currently…