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Shiv Sena (UBT) protests against India-Pakistan cricket match in Asia Cup 2025

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) party workers on Sunday protested against the India-Pakistan cricket match in Asia Cup 2025. The Shiv Sena (UBT) had earlier announced that it will protest against the BJP-led government`s permission for the India-Pakistan cricket match despite recent Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The party expressed strong objections for allegedly…

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Study claims artificial sweeteners can lead to faster cognitive decline

Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people with diabetes, can lead to cognitive decline, claimed a study.  Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, analysed 12,000 patients who use common artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, tagatose, and acesulfame K. The results, published in…

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Social media driving negative opinion on contraceptive pills among women: Study

Social media may be driving negative opinion on contraceptive pills, leading to women discontinuing birth control drugs within two years of starting them, according to a study.  Researchers at the University of Sheffield identified a “nocebo effect” in relation to the contraceptive pill, where psychological factors such as negative expectations or anxiety about using a…

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Smartwatch, fitness tracker may help detect abnormalities in pregnancy

A simple wearable device like a smartwatch or a fitness tracker may help revolutionise pregnancy care and easily detect abnormalities.  Scientists at Scripps Research have found preliminary evidence suggesting that common wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Garmin, and Fitbit could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes by tracking physiological patterns — like heart rate…

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Mumbai Diary: Sunday Dossier

Throwing shade A ball boy takes the help of an umbrella to avoid the strong sun at a sports centre in Bandra Big ideas, small ages Kaamya Karthikeyan, Tanvi Jindal Shete and Nandini Rastogi The next generation isn’t waiting for their turn; they are already shaping the world. That message is behind TEDxGateway Youth 2025,…

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When and where to watch Homebound in India?

Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa`s critically acclaimed film Homebound has been making big waves by impressing audiences on the global stage. The film premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 earlier this year, where it received a standing ovation. Following the premiere, it was screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne…

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