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A study by Osaka University found that dental health influences lifespan. Researchers studied over 190,000 people aged 75+, classifying teeth as healthy, filled, decayed, or missing. Healthy and professionally filled teeth correlated with longer life, while decayed or missing teeth reduced longevity. Regular dental care and timely repairs support may extend life.
Winter increases Kapha, slowing metabolism and causing weight gain, fatigue, and water retention. Ayurveda advises warming, light, spiced foods, regular movement like walking or yoga, and therapies like Udvartana to stimulate digestion and circulation. Maintaining daily routines, early rising, and avoiding naps help balance Kapha.
If you feel tired and sluggish in the morning, it may indicate health issues like poor sleep, dehydration, vitamin D deficiency, or stress. This is more common in winter. Taking proper sleep, exercising, getting sunlight, and drinking warm water can help. If symptoms persist, experts advise consulting a doctor for guidance.
In Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh border villages, people are receiving signals from Nepalese telecom networks because Indian towers are missing. This is causing problems with video calls, gas bookings, and online studies for students. The district collector, Ashish, said discussions are underway with mobile companies to fix the network issues.
LeT commander Hafiz Abdur Rauf admitted that India’s Operation Sindoor, in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, demolished LeT’s Muridke headquarters, baffling Pakistan. The strikes targeted terror infrastructure only, killing none of the children present. India warned Pakistan against provocations, with recent drone activity prompting military talks.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board dismissed Najmul Islam as Finance Committee chairman following a player-led protest and BPL boycott over his controversial remarks. Exercising constitutional authority, the BCB president took charge as acting chairman. The board emphasized prioritizing players’ interests, urging continued participation in domestic cricket.
HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath said the main goal is to protect government land worth ₹1 lakh crore. He said land worth around ₹65,000 crore has already been recovered from illegal encroachments. Authorities are focusing on lakes, drains, and public lands, and said there will be no compromise in safeguarding public property.
YouTube will have new parental control features to protect children starting January 2026. Parents can limit the time kids spend on Shorts videos or block them entirely by setting the limit to zero. At the same time, WhatsApp is developing a secondary account feature specifically for children to improve online safety.
After a temple was vandalised in Hyderabad’s Puranapul Darwaza on January 14, MLA T Raja Singh warned of retaliation for such incidents. The attack injured five, damaged a shrine and vehicles, and led to local protests. Police filed cases against the vandal and a mob, restored the idol, and deployed heavy security in the area.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against BRS MLAs Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Kale Yadaiah, ruling there’s no proof they defected to Congress. With this, seven of ten contested MLAs retain their BRS status. The Speaker is yet to decide on remaining cases, following prior Supreme Court directions to resolve the matter.
Reliance Digital has announced its latest sale called ‘Digital India Sale,’ which runs from January 17 to January 26. It is offering huge discounts on iPhones and electronics. The iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) is priced at ₹130,900. Double-door refrigerators start from ₹18,490. The MacBook Air M2 available is priced at ₹64,990.
In Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, a government office was vandalised on January 15 amid protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Residents blocked the Kahata area highway after receiving SIR notices. Police quickly intervened, restoring order, and a high alert was issued across the Islampur police district to prevent further unrest.
Tirumala will witness grand celebrations of Srivari Parveta Utsavam on Kanuma, Jan 16, alongside the sacred Godadevi Parinayotsavam. Goddess Andal will take her garlands in a ceremonial procession from Peddajiyar Math to Srivari temple early in the morning. Later at 1 pm, Malayappa Swamy and Sri Krishna Swamy will grace the Parveta Mandapam for festivities.
Balagam fame director Venu Yeldandi is coming up with a new film, ‘Yellama.’ Movie makers released a glimpse of the film on the occasion of the Sankranthi festival. Rock star DSP is debuting in a lead role in the film and also composing music. The movie was produced by Dilraju and Sirish under the banner […]
A viral Instagram video shows a street vendor making strawberry-infused sugarcane juice by juicing strawberries inside a sugarcane stalk. The pink fusion drink has crossed 20 million views, earning praise for its taste and creativity. Social media users applauded the unique twist, calling it refreshing, innovative and surprisingly delicious.