​Colorectal surgeon shares 5 things she avoids to lower colon cancer risk

Many commercial mouthwashes contain ethanol (alcohol), sometimes as much as 20–27%. On Dr. Karen’s list, alcohol mouth washes are at fifth position. A 2024 study found that daily use of an alcohol‑based mouthwash for three months significantly altered the oral microbiome: it increased levels of certain opportunistic bacteria which, according to authors, are “previously reported…

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‘Not a major scandal’: Uncle of accused in TCS Nashik case says ‘scripted conspiracy by Bajrang Dal’ | Nashik News

Amid growing scrutiny over allegations of sexual harassment and religious coercion at a unit of Tata Consultancy Services in Nashik, a relative of one of the accused has claimed the case is “scripted” and part of a conspiracy hatched by Bajrang Dal. NASHIK: Amid growing scrutiny over allegations of sexual harassment and religious coercion at…

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Singapore travel gets a new pre-departure check: What Indian travellers need to know |

International travel has never been easier. Weekend getaways, short-haul holidays, and last-minute plans now feel as effortless as booking a domestic trip. For Indian travellers, few destinations capture this spontaneity better than Singapore, often described as the ‘City in a Garden.’ Efficient, compact, and endlessly appealing, Singapore continues to sit high on travel wish lists….

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US Civil Rights Commission to hear Columbia students in antisemitism probe: Experts and campus representatives to testify

US Civil Rights Commission to Hear Columbia Students in Antisemitism Investigation Students from Columbia University are set to share their experiences with on-campus antisemitism on February 20 as part of a listening session hosted by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The development was first reported by The Columbia Spectator, citing a commission spokesperson.The listening…

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India women’s team qualifies for Hockey World Cup despite runners-up finish in qualifiers | Hockey News

India women’s hockey team (Photo by @TheHockeyIndia) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s hockey team finished runners-up in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers after losing 0–2 to England on Saturday. Despite the defeat, India still secured qualification for this year’s Women’s Hockey World Cup. England, ranked sixth in the world, showed their quality by scoring once…

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Trump withdraws support for Chagos deal as four Chagossians land on disputed archipelago saying they plan to settle there

US President Donald Trump (AP) LONDON: US President Donald Trump has, in a U-turn, withdrawn US support for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s deal to hand the Chagos Islands over to Mauritius, calling it a “big mistake” and saying the claims made on the island “are fictitious”.In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump…

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