Toenails that split, break easily, or develop strange ridges often mirror nutritional gaps. Low zinc, biotin, or iron can make nails thin, soft, or brittle. Research in dermatology also links deficiencies of Vitamins A, D, and the B-complex to various nail abnormalities. Because nails grow slowly, these changes may surface before other more obvious symptoms….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated BJP workers and thanked the people of Maharashtra after the BJP-led NDA and Mahayuti registered a sweeping victory in the state’s municipal corporation elections.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people…
The United States and Bangladesh on Monday reached an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade as both sides seek to deepen their “bilateral economic relationship”. Under the arrangement, Bangladesh’s exports to the American market will face a 19% tariff, slightly below the earlier rate of 20%. The signing brought together US trade representative Jamieson Greer and Bangladesh’s…
Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma retained his position at the top of the ICC T20I batter rankings despite recent struggles, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan broke into the top 10 in the latest update.Abhishek has endured a difficult T20 World Cup campaign so far. He began with a golden duck against…
Ireland’s Orla Prendergast (AP Photo) Ireland finally brought an end to their long wait for a victory at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating the West Indies by six wickets in Bristol on Saturday to register their first-ever win in the tournament after a 21-match losing streak spanning 12 years.The result not only marked…
Congess leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday led the opposition charge and uproar over the tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill. During his speech in the lower house, he repeatedly referred to the “number 16” in a cryptic manner, without clearly explaining its meaning.Amid frequent interruptions from…
Introducing solids is a milestone filled with excitement, tiny messes and endless questions. One of the most common doubts parents have is when to introduce spice to a baby, especially in households where food is naturally seasoned. You want your child to enjoy the flavours you grew up with, yet you also want to protect…
A 12-year-old chess prodigy, Sergey Sklokin, stunned the chess world by defeating reigning world champion D. Gukesh at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025. Despite a significant rating difference, Sklokin displayed remarkable composure and strategic skill, outlasting the champion in a tense battle. This victory, coupled with his prior achievements, signals the emergence of a…
NEW DELHI: Giving a push to science education among girls from disadvantaged groups, Delhi government set up a model astronomy laboratory at one of its schools in southeast Delhi’s Badarpur.A senior Delhi government official said the lab aims to help students grasp complex concepts of astronomy and space science through interactive and visual tools, including…
India’s exports to the US also fell by 21.77% to $6.6 billion in January, largely due to the 50% tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration. (AI image) India’s merchandise exports grew marginally in January to $36.56 billion, up 0.61%. On the other hand, imports rose sharply by 19.2% to $71.24 billion, compared to $59.77…