- Saturday, March 01, 2025
Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, has been used for its stimulating and sedative effects for centuries. It has gained immense popularity over the years, and its use is not only limited to traditional Southeast Asian cultures but has also made its way to Western countries, where it’s…
Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning Wimbledon after claiming his first title on grass on Sunday by beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 in the final at Queen’s Club. The Spaniard’s fifth title of the season also takes him back to the top of the world rankings, but…
The Indian manufacturer of cough syrups, which Uzbekistan accused of poisoning 19 children last year, allegedly utilised a toxic industrial-grade ingredient instead of the authorised pharmaceutical variant, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The sources disclosed that Marion Biotech, the company in question, procured the ingredient, propylene glycol…
PAKISTAN hopes a bailout decision from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will come in a day or two, its prime minister said on Tuesday (27), as the global lender said it was holding talks with the aim of “quickly reaching an agreement”. Islamabad has been waiting for a deal after…
AN international accord on recycling ships is set to begin within 24 months after Bangladesh and Liberia became the latest countries to ratify the accord, officials said on Monday (26). The Hong Kong convention, a treaty set up by the UN shipping agency the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is aimed…
Pakistan’s national assembly has passed legislation limiting how long lawmakers can be disqualified from office, a state spokesman said on Tuesday (27), paving the way for exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s return to politics. Sharif served as Pakistan’s prime minister three times – the last before being ousted over…
A team of scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in the US have conducted research demonstrating how trisomy 21, the presence of an additional copy of chromosome 21 causing Down syndrome, affects the development of the heart during embryonic stages. They discovered that this genetic condition hinders…
Reliance, led by Mukesh Ambani and his daughter Isha Ambani Piramal, has introduced the renowned British restaurant chain, Pret A Manger, to India, aiming to compete with Starbucks India, led by Ratan Tata. Through a multi-crore deal, Reliance has secured an exclusive partnership with Pret A Manger, the well-known UK-based…
M Night Shyamalan, who is known for making original films with contemporary supernatural plots and twist endings, is presently keeping busy with his next directorial venture, Trap. The much-anticipated film marks his reunion with Warner Bros. since 2006’s Lady In The Water. The filmmaker recently participated in Warner Bros.’ presentation at CineEurope…
Zayn Malik is gearing up for a fresh start. The former One Direction star, who released his third album, Nobody Is Listening, more than two years ago, has teased fans with a small teaser of his new studio album, after deleting all his previous social media posts on Instagram. Hours after the…
