China kindergarten crisis: How lead in food hospitalised 230 children; understand the dangers, causes and prevention |

In a disturbing case of food contamination, more than 230 children in Tianshui City, Gansu Province, China, have been hospitalized with lead poisoning. The incident occurred after kindergarten kitchen staff used industrial, non-edible paint to decorate food, including steamed red date cakes and sausage corn buns. Tests revealed lead levels thousands of times above the…

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Bharat Bandh update: Bengaluru braces for traffic snarls as protests erupt at Freedom Park; routes to avoid |

Bengaluru is expected to witness widespread traffic disruptions today as thousands of protestors gather at Freedom Park for the Bharat Bandh called by a coalition of ten central trade unions. The city police have issued a traffic advisory warning commuters to avoid the Freedom Park area and opt for alternative routes, anticipating congestion due to…

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The myth of ‘this meeting could’ve been an email’ |

You’ve heard the joke. Maybe you’ve even said it.“That meeting could’ve been an email.”It’s become a universal workplace eye-roll, a punchline muttered under people’s breath as they leave another hour-long video call that felt… unnecessary. And for good reason.The modern workplace is flooded with meetings, daily standups, weekly check-ins, strategy syncs, alignment calls, and the…

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Do women gain weight when they are in a healthy relationship?

Dr. Rohini Patil explains that weight gain in happy relationships is often due to biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors. The ‘nesting syndrome’ prepares the body for potential pregnancy, increasing appetite and calorie retention. Shared meals, relaxed eating habits, hormonal changes from birth control, and reduced pressure to maintain appearance also contribute to this common phenomenon,…

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