One of the most common explanations for geophagy is deficiency. The body may crave minerals, especially iron or calcium, and respond in ways that seem unusual. Scientists have not fully settled the question, but there is a long-standing link between dirt-eating and anemia, pregnancy, and nutritional stress. In some cases, people who eat clay may…
State-run oil marketing companies are facing a major hit to their finances, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri flagged on Tuesday. Puri said that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are collectively losing around Rs 1,000 crore every day as they continue to sell petrol, diesel and LPG below cost. He added that the…
Canada’s Bill C-22, also called the Lawful Access Act, 2026, is a proposed law that would give law enforcement and spy agency CSIS sweeping powers to access private digital data. Apple and Meta say it could force companies to break encryption and build government backdoors—making Canadians less safe. The bill is currently being debated in…
Raj Singh, arrested in a murder case, made inflammatory remarks in a viral video. LUCKNOW: A purported video of Ballia resident Raj Singh, described by cops as an alleged sharpshooter arrested in connection with the murder probe of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, surfaced on social media a day…
Skoda Auto India has just launched the new 2026 Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The 2026 model features revisions aimed at enhancing the ownership experience, and Skoda has also significantly revised the Kodiaq’s pricing structure. Interested customers can book the new Kodiaq online or by visiting their nearest Skoda dealership. Deliveries are expected…
IDF shares footage of Hezbollah living quarters in underground tunnels in south Lebanon The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday released what it described as “exclusive footage” showing living quarters allegedly used by Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, as tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed group continue despite a fragile ceasefire.Sharing the video on X, the…
The India Basketball League (IBL) will take place in the beginning of 2027. New Delhi: Indian sport has seen this script before. A new league arrives with ambition, big money, overseas faces, big promises, a multi-city approach and the inevitable question: can it survive in a country where cricket consumes much of the oxygen?Melburnian Jeremy…
India’s jewellery industry urges against curbing gold purchases, emphasizing its cultural significance as savings and tradition. Instead, they propose enhanced gold recycling and domestic mobilization to ease foreign exchange pressure. This approach aims to protect millions of livelihoods tied to the sector, from artisans to small businesses, by circulating existing gold rather than stifling demand….
We’ve all heard the cliché that “it’s easy to hate but hard to love.” It sounds deep on a coffee mug, but let’s be honest—it’s not exactly a mantra for winning at life. If you want a reality check on why things go sideways, we have to look back a couple of thousand years to…
Additional Sessions Judge Ashu Sanjeev Tinjan, after considering the evidence and statements of the victim and her family, awarded 20 years of rigorous imprisonment to the accused and imposed a fine of Rs 40,000. GURGAON: A Fast Track Special Court in Nuh has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a…