From flaky scalps to weak roots: Dermatologist separates hair myths from medical facts

From flaky scalps to weak roots: Dermatologist separates hair myths from medical facts

Spread the love       Social media is full of claims linking everyday hair concerns to deeper health issues. A recent such post by Avnish Chhabria, a wellness entrepreneur, listed “five early signs your hair shows when your body is asking for help.” Chhabria’s list included an oily, flaky scalp, early greying, a wider parting, and weak roots — all of which...

India submits its new climate action pledges to UN body, flags conditions to fulfill promise

Spread the love       <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130558470,imgsize-112482,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/130558470.jpg" alt="India submits its new climate action pledges to the UN body, flags the conditions to fulfill its promise" title=" . ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> NEW DELHI: A month after the Union cabinet approved the country’s climate action goals, called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), for 2031-35 period, India has formally submitted its pledges to the UN climate...

From ’12/10′ summit to silent showdown: China’s subtle economic play against US

Spread the love       The last meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended on a positive note. Trump had rated the summit a “12 out of 10”, and White House said China would “effectively eliminate” rare earth export controls and stop retaliatory actions against American firms.However, recent developments suggest that Beijing has altered its approach.Even though...

0% tariffs, visas, $20 bn investment: How India benefits in trade deal with NZ

Spread the love       India-New Zealand FTA: The India-New Zealand trade deal or Free Trade Agreement signed on Monday has been called a ‘once-in-a-generation’ trade pact. For one, it gives Indian exporters duty-free or zero duty access to all exports. The implementation of the trade deal is now contingent on New Zealand Parliament’s approval, and in the case of India the...

‘I am not a rapist’: Trump erupts in interview as media dinner shooting fallout deepens

Spread the love       TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump lashed out at a journalist who read out excerpts from a purported manifesto written by the suspect in Saturday night’s security scare at a media dinner while angrily asserting that he is not a rapist or a pedophile as the assailant’s screed suggested.In an interview with CBS 60 Minutes...

OpenAI and Microsoft rewrite their $13 billion deal: Here’s what changes

Spread the love       Sam Altman and Satya Nadella For years, OpenAI‘s biggest financial backer was also its biggest constraint. That changed Monday. OpenAI and Microsoft announced a revised partnership that ends Microsoft’s exclusive license to OpenAI’s technology—the same technology Microsoft had been backing since 2019, to the tune of $13 billion. The new deal allows OpenAI to sell its products...

Jhalmuri politics, EVM fears & PM Modi’s letter – Key points from WB phase II campaigning

Spread the love       Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: West Bengal witnessed an intensely polarised and high-decibel campaign in the second phase of assembly elections, marked by massive roadshows, sharp political attacks and allegations of violence.The Election Commission confirmed that Phase 2 campaigning officially ended at 5 pm today. The second phase of campaigning began on April 24 after the conclusion...

Who is Sahil Parakh? Young Maharashtra batter makes debut for DC vs RCB

Spread the love       Sahil Parakh (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Young Maharashtra batter Sahil Parakh is making his debut for Delhi Capitals on Monday, as he comes into the playing XI as an opener alongside KL Rahul in their IPL 2026 match against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.The 18-year-old batter represented India at...

India now 5th largest defence spender! Expenditure rose to $92bn in 2025

Spread the love       <img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130556431,imgsize-63148,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/exercise-harimau-shakti-strengthens-defence-cooperation-between-india-malaysia.jpg" alt="India now 5th largest defence spender! Expenditure rose to $92bn in 2025 amid global arms race" title=" . ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> India has now become the world’s fifth-largest military spender after its defence budget surged by 8.9 per cent. The spike comes amidst a larger rise in the global military expenditure.According to a report released...

DC make three changes as RCB opt to bowl first – check full playing XI

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss, and opted to bowl first against Axar Patel’s inconsistent Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Monday. RCB went into the match with the same side and did not make any changes. However, Delhi Capitals made three changes to their playing XI from the last match. Jamieson and Chameera came...

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