Applying perfume on the neck, a practice many people follow daily, could carry serious health risks due to synthetic chemicals commonly found in fragrances. Dietitian Manpreet Kalra highlights that many perfumes contain phthalates, parabens, and synthetic musks, which are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) capable of interfering with natural hormone function. Regular exposure on the neck, where…
Mumbai: City police have registered an FIR against three persons for allegedly defrauding a 52-year-old Parsi priest from Jogeshwari by forging documents to transfer high-value company shares worth Rs 16.9 crore from his joint demat account to themselves.In his complaint lodged recently with Azad Maidan police, the priest, Framroze Dadi Vaccha, said that his late…
New Delhi: What was being discreetly sold under the table just two days ago is now out in the open. With the Supreme Court permitting the sale of green crackers, hundreds of shoppers poured into the narrow lanes of Old Delhi on Wednesday in anticipation of purchasing firecrackers. However, as per the apex court’s order,…
Gold ETFs are emerging as the preferred choice for investors navigating a volatile global environment. In September 2025, inflows into these funds jumped six-fold to Rs 8,363.13 crore, compared with Rs 1,232.99 crore in the same month last year, reflecting growing appetite for liquid, secure investments. Over the past five years, Gold ETF inflows have…
Pune: Frustrated by a 27-year wait for judgment in a civil suit, a 61-year-old man jumped to his death from the new building of the Shivajinagar court on Wednesday, police said.Namdev Yashwant Jadhav was a resident of Wadki on Pune-Saswad road, some 30km from Pune. Senior inspector Mahesh Bolkotgi of the Shivajinagar police told TOI…
Ripple’s global custody network now spans multiple continents, with Absa becoming its first major institutional partner in Africa. Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with South Africa’s Absa Bank. Under the agreement, Absa will integrate Ripple’s custody technology to manage tokenized assets, including cryptocurrencies. With this partnership, Absa gains access to Ripple’s institutional-grade technology,…
Mary Ann Alexander’s journey through music is marked by cultural fusion. A Malayali from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, she hails from a land steeped in classical arts. Yet her musical ventures extend far beyond the borders of her home State, drawing from R&B, jazz, and Afrobeat. Her latest track, ‘Commitment’, is a confluence of these worlds, where…
A viral optical illusion challenges readers to find the hidden number “7103” amidst a grid of “7105.” The speed at which you spot it reveals insights into your visual IQ and cognitive processing. This illusion highlights how subtle differences can be overlooked and tests attention to detail and pattern recognition skills. At first, this challenge…
Mumbai: Mumbai Fire Brigade has appealed to citizens to celebrate Diwali responsibly by following safety norms and avoiding activities that cause air or noise pollution.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the civic body urged Mumbaikars to be conscious of the environment while celebrating the festival of lights and to take special care of children when…
New Delhi: A Delhi court has directed a case of a Delhi Police officer allegedly demanding a bribe to be placed before a special court. The complainant, once an accused in a POCSO Act case from which he was cleared, told the judicial magistrate, first class, Bharti Beniwal, that he was threatened by the investigating…
