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Kerala CM urges people to safeguard secular values in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 30 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s “steadfast commitment to democracy and secularism” on Tuesday and urged everyone to safeguard the country’s secular social fabric from the “clutches of religious fanaticism.” On the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom, Vijayan in a post on ‘X’, said his message of peace and harmony is more crucial than ever. “As communal forces attempt to undermine these values, let’s heed Gandhi’s warning against division and stand united for inclusivity and equality. On the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's martyrdom, we remember his steadfast commitment to democracy and secularism. As communal

Drinking a cup of tea that can help to boost your brain power

London, Jan 29 (Mirror) Scientists have discovered the humble cup of tea contains a key ingredient that helps protect a vital human organ as we age. Flavanols are a natural compound commonly found in foods and drinks such as cocoa, grapes, and teas. Research suggests they may have several beneficial health effects and boost brain power – in turn helping with memory and recall. This is because naturally occurring flavanols are rife in tea – and the effect is the same, no matter if you prefer your cuppa black or white. The experts arrived at the conclusion after studying how

‘He Nitished me’ to ‘Paltu Chacha’ Nitish Kumar’s ‘swing politics’ sparks humour fest

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) Nitish Kumar was the subject, social media the platform and levity the mood for many who used wordplay, snappy one-liners and cartoons to lampoon the Bihar chief minister for forming a new government with the BJP in another political somersault. ‘Paltu Chacha’, ‘Paltu Putra’ and ‘Paltu Ram’… the names were many. As political pundits analysed the JD-U chief’s latest move, humour in its many shades rolled out on Whatsapp, X, Facebook and Instagram with netizens putting on their comic caps, referencing the corporate world, cinema and cricket to make their points. “He Nitished me” went

India’s Modi to bet on popularity over populism in budget ahead of polls

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to buck a trend of spending big on new welfare programmes in a budget before a general election to instead focus on infrastructure to keep the economy humming while narrowing the budget gap. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce the budget for 2024/25 on Feb. 1, which economists say will be heavy on political messaging, drumming up the Modi government’s pitch of inclusive growth, but conservative in its approach to spending. “The government will likely aim to strike a balance between pre-election political messaging, fiscal consolidation needs

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