India’s squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Singh to lead in Rajgir as Men in Blue aim 2026 FIH World Cup spot

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member senior men’s team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from 29 August to 7 September. India are named in Pool A with China, Kazakhstan and Japan. Pakistan and Oman withdrew from the tournament, with Bangladesh…

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Gut health isn’t just about your gut. It’s about your whole body.

Gut healthy isn’t just about your gut. It’s about your whole body.

The healthy bacteria in your gut help you digest food, produce key nutrients, fight off life-threatening maladies including cancer and heart disease, and are linked to mental health. Scientists are investigating whether gut bacteria may play some role in neurological diseases like Parkinson’s or autism. Research on the gut microbiome has exploded over the past…

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Postmen to get trained as mutual fund distributors in small towns: Report

Postmen to get trained as mutual fund distributors in small towns: Report

Over 2.5 lakh postmen to be trained as mutual fund distributors by undergoing special training programmes and giving NISM (National Institute of Securities Market) exam, reported Business Line. The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has adopted a multi-pronged approach to enhance the count of mutual fund (MF) distributors and improve financial literacy in…

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner withdraws from mixed doubles competition, says ‘I didn’t feel great’

US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner withdraws from mixed doubles competition, says ‘I didn’t feel great’

US Open 2025: World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the mixed doubles event at the US Open 2025, where he had been due to partner Czech player Katerina Siniakova. The decision comes just a day after illness forced Sinner to retire from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, five games into the…

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UP govt to use AI for transparent, error-free welfare schemes

Uttar Pradesh Government to use AI for transparent, error-free welfare schemes

Lucknow, Aug 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make social welfare schemes more effective, transparent and free from irregularities, an official statement said. The Social Welfare Department is moving towards technologically strengthening the monitoring of key welfare schemes such as old age pension, family…

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