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Bigl je živio u laboratoriju, a onda je spašen. Evo kako je reagirao na prvu igračku

ZA VEĆINU pasa aktivnosti poput igranja s igračkama i odlaska u šetnje su prirodne, no psima koji su svoje živote proveli u laboratorijima ili kavezima, to su nepoznanice. Kada je Yvonne Horan udomila svog bigla Barkleyja, on nije znao kako uživati u stvarima koje pse obično čine sretnima.

Barkley je proveo pet godina svog života u laboratoriju za testiranje na životinjama. Kad je “umirovljen”, Horan ga je udomila iz Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary, jedinog utočišta za životinje u SAD-u koje spašava bivše istraživačke životinje.

Horan nije sigurna što je točno Barkley prošao u laboratoriju, ali sigurno mu nije bilo lako.

“On nije znao što su poslastice… Nije znao kako se igrati s naša dva druga psa,” rekla je Horan za portal The Dodo.

U dva mjeseca otkako je Horan udomila Barkleyja, polako ga je navikavala na stvari poput hodanja na povodcu. Horan kaže da su njezina druga dva psa Barkleyju bili odlični uzori. Barkleyjevi novi braća i sestre posebno su mu pomogli u učenju važnih stvari za svakog psa – igranju s igračkama.

Naime, Horanin drugi bigl, Arthur, voli nositi igračke iz kuće u dvorište za igru. Neko vrijeme Barkley je samo promatrao Arthurovu rutinu. Polako se navikavao na miris igračaka, a konačno, jednog dana, iznenada se odlučio početi igrati s jednom.

Srećom za Barkleyja, sada je u domu punom ljubavi i brzo je postao pravi stručnjak za igranje s igračkama. Može se reći da je Barkley imao sreće što je završio s tako strpljivom i podržavajućom obitelji.

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Nicole Kidman zablistala u bijelom setu u stilu šik Francuskinje

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Malayalam actor Harisree Ashokan wins Rs 17.83 Lakh compensation for defective tiles in ‘Punjabi House’

KOCHI: Consumer Court orders tiles supplier and two others to pay a Rs 17.83 lakh to Malayalam actor Harisree Ashokan for defect in his ‘Punjabi House’ home.

The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a compensation of nearly Rs 17.84 lakh for the serious mistake made in the construction of his home at ‘Punjabi House’ owned by film actor Harishree Ashokan.

For the purpose of the house ‘Punjabi House’, named after his hit 1998-movie in the same name, Ashokan had purchased 2,500 sq, ft floor tiles, imported by Kerala AGL World, Edappally Kochi, the third opposite party, from the first opposite party Peekay Tiles Centre, Edappally, Kochi for Rs 2.75 lakhs and paved them on the floor. The work of laying tiles was done under the owner of NS Marble Works, K.A. Pius, the second opposite party.

Before the construction of the house was completed, the colour of the floors began to fade, and water and soil began to enter the surface through the gaps. The opposite parties were approached many times but there was no solution. Ashokan then approached the consumer court.

The opposite parties have taken positions in the court that the complainant could not produce the documents for the purchase of the product, there is no evidence regarding the defect of the product and there are no documents related to the warranty. They also maintained that they were not the ones who laid the tiles.

The court considered that the action of the opposite parties, who cheated the customer by not providing the invoice, warranty documents and test report and violated the basic right to know as stipulated by the Consumer Protection Act, is a clear picture of unethical business practice and deficiency in service.

The commission comprising its president DB Binu and members Vaikom Ramachandran and TN Srividhia observed that the action of the opposite parties to compel the consumer to litigate is in no way acceptable.

The judgment said, “In our observation, this case exemplifies the profound impact that consumer grievances can have on an individual’s life.” It further added that “The frustration and mental agony he endured while navigating the labyrinth of broken promises and unfulfilled commitments serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of consumers in the face of negligence”.

The commission directed the second opposite party to pay a sum of Rs 16,58,641 for the losses suffered by the complainant. Further, the court directed the opposite parties to pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation and Rs 25,000 as cost of proceedings within one month.

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Zomato shares hit fresh high; trades 12% higher

Shares of Zomato surged more than 12 per cent on Friday after the food delivery aggregator reported a multi-fold jump in consolidated net profit to ₹253 crore for the June quarter.

The stock of Zomato zoomed 12.14 per cent to trade at ₹262.50 apiece on the NSE.

On the BSE, it jumped 12.13 per cent to ₹262.50 per piece.

In the intra-day trade, shares of Zomato advanced up to 19 per cent to hit a 52-week high of ₹278.70 and ₹278.45 apiece on the NSE and BSE.

The 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark 623.02 points or 0.76 per cent to 81,244.53 while NSE Nifty declined 203.15 points to 24,807.75.

Zomato Q1 results

Food delivery aggregator Zomato on Thursday reported a multi-fold jump in consolidated net profit to ₹253 crore for the April-June period of FY25 compared to ₹2 crore in the year-ago period.

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The company’s revenue from operations jumped more than 74 per cent to ₹4,206 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal from ₹2,416 crore in the April-June period of last year, according to a regulatory filing by Zomato.

Its total expenses also rose to ₹4,203 crore during the quarter under review, from ₹2,612 crore a year ago.

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Iznenađujući nutrijent kojeg biste trebali jesti više, prema kardiologu

KAD POMISLIMO na hranu zdravu za srce, vjerojatno nam prvo na pamet padne riba bogata omega-3 masnim kiselinama ili voće i povrće puno antioksidansa. Te su hranjive tvari definitivno važne za zdravo srce i za naše cjelokupno zdravlje, ali postoje i druge hranjive tvari koje bismo trebali uključiti u svoju prehranu.

Kardiolog dr. David Sabgir otkrio je jedan nutrijent za koji tvrdi da bismo ga svi trebali češće jesti. Riječ je o nezasićenim mastima.

“Dobre nezasićene masti, poput mononezasićenih masti, mogu pomoći u snižavanju lošeg kolesterola (LDL), povećanju dobrog kolesterola (HDL), snižavanju triglicerida i krvnog tlaka”, kaže kardiolog za EatingWell.

Kad pomislimo na “masnoće”, mogu nam pasti na pamet negativne konotacije. No, kardiolog nas podsjeća da zdrave masti mogu podržati zdravlje našeg srca, smanjiti rizik od raka i pomoći nam da se osjećamo zadovoljnije nakon jela.

Nezasićene masti važan su dio zdrave prehrane

Dr. Sabgir objašnjava da su zdrave masnoće važan dio naše prehrane jer pomažu tijelu da apsorbira hranjive tvari, poput vitamina A, D, E i K. Zbog toga, ako ne jedemo dovoljno masnoća, možemo osjetiti simptome poput umora i oslabljenog imuniteta.

Razumijevanje vrsta prehrambenih masti također je važno. Zasićene masti su čvrste na sobnoj temperaturi, a nezasićene tekuće. Nezasićene masti, poput mononezasićenih, važan su dio zdrave prehrane i mogu smanjiti LDL kolesterol, dok zasićene mogu povećati LDL. No umjereni unos zasićenih masti može biti dio zdrave prehrane.

“Neki uobičajeni i ukusni primjeri hrane s dobrim masnoćama uključuju orašaste plodove, maslinovo ulje, sjemenke, avokado i jaja”, istaknuo je kardiolog.

Dakle, nisu sve masti jednake. Nezasićene masti su nutrijenti koje naše tijelo treba i na kojima će nam srce biti zahvalno.

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Britanski veterinari objavili: “Pse je moguće hraniti biljnom hranom”

BRITANSKA veterinarska udruga (British Veterinary Association) godinama se protivila veganskoj prehrani pasa, a o svom su stajalištu naširoko izvještavali. Međutim, 2023. odlučili su se prestati javno protiviti veganskoj hrani za kućne životinje te su uspostavili radnu skupinu koja će preispitati stajalište o prehrani. To je dovelo do toga da potvrde da je “pse moguće hraniti biljnom hranom”.

Kako navode u objavi od 24. srpnja 2024., “njihov fokus sada je na pružanju potpore vlasnicima kućnih ljubimaca u ispunjavanju prehrambenih potreba njihovih ljubimaca uz poštovanje njihovog načina života, bez pokušaja diktiranja ‘najbolje’ prehrane za pojedine ljubimce”.

Podsjećamo, istraživanje objavljeno u znanstvenom časopisu PLOS One otkrilo je da psi hranjeni veganskom prehranom pokazuju manje znakova lošeg zdravlja, odnosno manje pate od uobičajenih bolesti te samim time manje odlaze veterinaru.

Istraživanje su proveli istraživači sa Sveučilišta Winchester u Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu kako bi razjasnili potencijalne zdravstvene učinke različitih prehrana za pse, budući da trenutno postoji ograničeno istraživanje na tom području. Za potrebe studije, znanstvenici su analizirali podatke skrbnika 2536 pasa hranjenih konvencionalnom prehranom, sirovim mesom i veganskom prehranom.

Anketa je uključivala pitanja o zdravlju pasa, uključujući broj posjeta veterinaru, korištenje lijekova i specifične zdravstvene poremećaje pasa. Podatci istraživanja potvrdili su da bi nutritivno ispravna veganska prehrana zapravo mogla biti najzdraviji i najmanje opasan izbor za pse.

Iako se možda neki vlasnici ne slažu s veganskom prehranom, postoje psi koji jednostavno ne žele jesti meso i odgovara im ovakva vrsta hrane. Ono što je najbitnije je prihvatiti činjenicu koja ukazuje na to da, iako su psi svejedi, neki od njih će se zadovoljiti voćem i povrćem prije nego sočnim komadom mesa. 

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Za samo dva eura možete riješiti jedan od najvećih nedostataka Dyson usisavača

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Danny Boyle’s ’28 Years Later’ wraps production, sets June 2025 release date

Director Danny Boyle’s upcoming horror flick 28 Years Later has officially wrapped production. The upcoming film, directed by Boyle and scripted by Alex Garland, will be a follow-up to 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). Boyle and Garland are reuniting for 28 Years Later after 17 years.

Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell and Erin Kellyman in the lead roles, the film is set to hit theatres on June 20, 2025.

Although the plot of the upcoming film is under wraps, the original 2002 film centred on a bicycle courier guy (played by Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to discover the world had been overrun with zombies following the outbreak of a virus. The film was a massive box office success, leading to a standalone sequel, on which Boyle and Garland served solely as executive producers.

28 Years Later is the first in a planned trilogy of sequels. Candyman director Nia DiCosta is all set to helm the second instalment in this franchise. Apart from helming the film, Boyle and Garland are also producing 28 Years Later, along with Andrew Macdonald and Peter Rice. Murphy is also returning as an executive producer.

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Akums Drugs IPO subscribed 63.5 times

The initial public offering of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals saw a robust response from all category investors, especially from institutions. The IPO that opened on Tuesday and closed on Thursday was subscribed 63.56 times, overall.

The ₹1,856.74-crore IPO in a price band of ₹646-679, was a mix of fresh issue worth ₹680 crore and an offer-for-sale of ₹1,176.74 crore by the existing shareholders. While retail investors portion was subscribed 21.30 times, HNIs window received bid for 42.21 times and that of employees 4.27 times. The QIB was subscribed 90 times, as most institutions bid on the last day

A discount of ₹64 a share was offered to eligible employees.

Anchor investors

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has raised ₹828.8 crore from several anchor investors as part of the IPO. Prominent global investors such as Blackrock, Smallcap World Fund, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, HSBC Global, Florida Retirement System, Carmignac Portfolio and Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Equity Fund bought 33.5 lakh equity shares worth ₹227.5 crore in the anchor window.

Domestic MFs and institutions such as SBI Mutual Fund, International Growth Fund and Income Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Trustee, Franklin India, Templeton India, DSP India Fund, IIFL Asset Management, Tata Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Bandhan Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Trusteeship, PGIM India and JM Financial Mutual Fund also participated in the anchor book.

The company proposes to utilise net proceeds from the fresh issue towards repayment/prepayment of indebtedness of the company; repayment/prepayment of indebtedness of its subsidiaries namely, Maxcure Nutravedics Ltd and Pure and Cure Healthcare Pvt Ltd; funding incremental working capital requirements of the company; pursuing inorganic growth initiatives through acquisitions; and general corporate purposes. 

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Turska, kava s mlijekom ili filter kava? Evo koja je najzdravija

PROVEDENA su mnoga istraživanja o utjecaju kave na ljudski organizam, i pokazalo se da način pripreme kave itekako utječe na to koliko je popularni topli napitak štetan ili koristan za organizam.

Prema riječima stručnjaka, za ljudski organizam najopasnije su turska kava i espresso.

“Takve kave sadrže veće količine kemikalija cafestola i kahweola, koji negativno utječu na kardiovaskularni sustav, a također povećavaju razinu nezdravog (LDL) kolesterola i triglicerida u krvi”, rekla je za CNN dijetetičarka Lisa Drayer.

Kava s mlijekom i cappuccino su na drugom mjestu. Tako pripremljene kave sadrže više kalorija jer u svom sastavu imaju mlijeko, stoga sustavna konzumacija kave s mlijekom može negativno utjecati na figuru.

Najkorisnijom se pokazala filter kava. Kava pripremljena na ovaj način sadrži najmanje štetnih tvari, prema istraživanju objavljenom u European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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Evo koje četiri bolesti psi mogu nanjušiti kod čovjeka

RAĐENA su brojna istraživanja u kojima je dokazano da psi mogu namirisati bolesti kod ljudi. Donosimo vam listu onih bolesti kod kojih gotovo nikada ne griješe.

Malarija 

Znanstvenici su dokazali da je psu dovoljno pomirisati nečije čarape kako bi znao ima li on malariju. Nakon samo nekoliko mjeseci treninga, labradori i retriveri iz mase djece mogli su izdvojiti onu bolesnu. 

Rak prostate

Još 2015. godine jedno talijansko istraživanje pokazalo je da ako trenirate psa da osjeti određenu kemikaliju, on može predvidjeti rak prostate. Naime, za vrijeme tog eksperimenta dresirana su dva njemačka ovčara kako bi nanjušili tu kemikaliju, a kada su ih doveli u prostoriju sa zdravim i oboljelim ispitanicima, psi su bili u pravu u 90 posto slučajeva. 

Dijabetes

Psi su se pokazali kao sjajni detektori niskog ili visokog šećera u krvi svojih vlasnika i to samo na temelju njušenja daha ili znoja vlasnika. Životinje mogu ustanoviti poremećaj prije nego ih prikažu klinički testovi te mogu vlasnike upozoriti ako osjete da s njihovim šećerom nešto nije u redu. 

Parkinsonova bolest

Istraživanje u Manchesteru pokazalo je da psi mogu predosjetiti Parkinsonovu bolest, i to čak godinama unaprijed, prije nego što se pokažu bilo kakvi simptomi. Pse su počeli trenirati za ovo nakon što je jedna žena nevjerojatnog njuha otkrila promjenu u mirisu tijela svog muža, i to šest godina prije nego mu je dijagnosticiran Parkinsonova bolest.

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Usporedio cijene proizvoda u trgovinama na Hvaru i u Osijeku. Pogledajte video

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PAUL BRADBURY, Britanac koji već 20 godina živi u Hrvatskoj, a čija je prva adresa u zemlji bila Hvar, odlučio je usporediti cijene u trgovinama na tom hrvatskom otoku s cijenama u Osijeku i Vukovaru.

“Cijene su popularna tema razgovora u Hrvatskoj ovog ljeta, i istina je da su porasle otkako je prošle godine uveden euro”, započeo je Paul u svom TikTok videu. Dodao je da je grad Hvar jedno od najskupljih mjesta te je odlučio napraviti malu usporedbu cijena osnovnih ljetnih potrepština između trgovina u Hvaru i onih u manje turističkim mjestima, kao što je područje Slavonije.

Za usporedbu je uzeo pet proizvoda: pivo, kremu za sunčanje, rajčice, jaja i sladoled. Obišao je iste trgovine u Osijeku, Vukovaru i gradu Hvaru. 

U gradu Hvaru cijena Ožujskog piva u limenci od 0.5 l je 1.65 eura, dok je u Osijeku 1.45 eura. “Razlika je oko 15%”, rekao je Paul. Što se tiče cijena krema za sunčanje, naveo je Niveu, ali je dodao da postoji pregršt brendova i raznih vrsta ovih krema za biranje u trgovinama na Hvaru. Tamo im se cijene kreću od 12 do 24 eura.

“Očekivao sam veće razlike u cijenama”

Paul je istaknuo da u Osijeku nije mogao pronaći kreme za sunčanje u trgovinama koje je obišao. Stoga se zaputio u Vukovar, gdje se cijene krema za sunčanje kreću od 6.29 eura naviše. “Cijene su ovdje nešto niže”, istaknuo je.

Rajčice su bile nešto jeftinije u Osijeku. Na Hvaru kilogram rajčica Grapolo košta 2.19 eura, dok je u Osijeku cijena 1.99 eura. “Nije ogromna razlika sveukupno”, dodao je. Što se tiče jaja, istaknuo je da su cijene bile slične na Hvaru i u Osijeku, s time da su u Osijeku bile nešto niže.

Najveća razlika u cijeni, osim kada je riječ o kremama za sunčanje, bila je kod sladoleda. Ledo Quattro je bio znatno skuplji na Hvaru nego u Slavoniji. “Cijene su definitivno više na Hvaru, ali ne bih se složio da su značajno više. Iskreno, očekivao sam veće razlike u cijenama”, zaključio je Paul.

“Nisu cijene rasle zbog uvođenja eura”

Njegov video prikupio je razne komentare. “Uvijek sam mislio da je na otocima skuplje zbog dodatnih troškova prijevoza robe”, “Nisu cijene rasle zbog uvođenja eura, nego primarno zbog inflacije”, “Hvar je otok, logično da je sve skuplje na otoku u usporedbi s gradovima u unutrašnjosti”, neki su od njih. 

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Donal Finn cast as Moriarty in Prime Video’s ‘Young Sherlock’

Donal Finn has been added to the cast of Prime Video’s upcoming series Young Sherlock. Based on Andy Lane’s Young Sherlock Holmes novels, the series will see Finn take on the iconic role of James Moriarty, the archrival of Sherlock Holmes. As announced earlier, Hero Fiennes Tiffin will play Sherlock Holmes in the show.

Matthew Parkhill serves as the executive producer, writer, and showrunner of Young Sherlock.

Guy Ritchie, the maker of the two Sherlock Holmes films starring Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law, is directing and executive producing the show.

The synopsis of the upcoming series reads, “At age 19, Sherlock Holmes is disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed, when he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University which threatens his freedom. Diving into his first-ever case with a wild lack of discipline, Sherlock manages to unravel a globe-trotting conspiracy that will change his life forever.”

Young Sherlock’s star-studded cast also includes Natascha McElhone, Joseph Fiennes, Colin Firth, and Zine Tseng.

This marks Finn’s second Prime Video series, following his role as Mat Cauthon in the fantasy epic The Wheel of Time. His resume also includes appearances in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, The Witcher and How to Build a Girl.

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Akums Drugs IPO: Issue closes today, subscribed 4.43 times

The initial public offering of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals will close for public subscription today.

The IPO that opened on Tuesday, received a robust response from retail and non-institutions (HNIs), with the issue being subscribed over 4.43 times.

The ₹1,856.74-crore IPO in a price band of ₹646-679, is a mix of fresh issue worth ₹680 crore and an offer-for-sale of 1.73 crore shares worth ₹1,176.74 crore by the existing shareholders. Promoters Sanjeev and Sandeep Jain would sell 15.12 lakh equity shares each, while investors Ruby QC Investment Holdings Pte Ltd will offload 1.43 crore shares in the OFS.

The lot size is 22 equity shares and in multiples of 22 equity shares thereafter, and IPO closes on August 1. 

As against an issue size of about 1.52 crore shares (net of anchor portion), the IPO received bids for 6.72 crore shares.

The company has reserved not more than 75 per cent of the shares in the public issue for qualified institutional buyers (QIB), not less than 15 per cent for Non-institutional Institutional Investors (NII), and not less than 10 per cent of the offer is reserved for retail investors.

Retail investors were more aggressive, as their portion was subscribed 8.98 times, followed by HNIs was subscribed 8.48 times and that of employees by 2.23 times. The QIB or institutions portion was almost covered fully (subscribed 0.96 times or 96 per cent).

Employee discount

A discount of ₹64 per equity share is being offered to eligible employees bidding in the employee reservation portion (about 2.44 lakh shares).

The New Delhi-based pharma company has raised ₹828.8 crore from several anchor investors as part of the IPO. Prominent global investors such as Blackrock, Smallcap World Fund, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, HSBC Global, Florida Retirement System, Carmignac Portfolio and Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Equity Fund bought 33.5 lakh equity shares worth ₹227.5 crore in the anchor window.

Domestic MFs and institutions such as SBI Mutual Fund, International Growth Fund and Income Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Trustee, Franklin India, Templeton India, DSP India Fund, IIFL Asset Management, Tata Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Bandhan Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Trusteeship, PGIM India and JM Financial Mutual Fund also participated in the anchor book.

Akums Drugs informed exchanges that it has finalised allocation of 1,22,05,912 equity shares to anchor investors at the upper price band of ₹679 a share.

The Company proposes to utilise net proceeds from the fresh issue towards repayment/ prepayment of indebtedness of the company; repayment/ prepayment of indebtedness of its subsidiaries namely, Maxcure Nutravedics Ltd and Pure and Cure Healthcare Pvt Ltd; funding incremental working capital requirements of the company; pursuing inorganic growth initiatives through acquisitions; and general corporate purposes. 

Established in 2004, Akums is one of the country’s leading CDMOs and owns the intellectual property for the manufacturing processes of several of its formulations and the core business is focused on providing end-to-end product development and manufacturing solutions to its clients. Akums manufacturing capacity stands at 49.2 billion units. 

Akums has 30.2 per cent market share in the Indian domestic CDMO market by value. The company has 10 manufacturing facilities with 2 more facilities expected to be added, along worth four R&D centres. Their portfolio comprises of 4000+ formulations, 60+ dosage forms and 18500+ SKUs manufactured in FY24. The company has size and scale benefits over its peers in terms of number of manufacturing facilities, customer relationships and R&D strength.

ICICI Securities Ltd, Axis Bank Ltd, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Ltd, and Ambit Private Ltd are the book-running lead managers for the Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals IPO. Link Intime India Private Ltd is the offering’s registrar.

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Osobna trenerica: Želite izgubiti salo na trbuhu? U prehranu uvedite tri promjene

GUBLJENJE sala u području trbuha može biti izazovno. No, često se ne radi samo o treninzima već i o tome što jedemo. Uvođenje nekih pametnih, ali jednostavnih promjena u prehrani, zapravo može pomoći u skidanju masnog tkiva u donjem dijelu trbuha.

Osobna trenerica, Noelle McKenzie, otkrila je tri prilagodbe prehrane na koje bismo se trebali usredotočiti ako želimo izgubiti nekoliko kilograma, osobito u području trbuha.

1. Jedite više proteina

Proteini imaju veći termički učinak u usporedbi s mastima i ugljikohidratima, što znači da tijelo sagorijeva više kalorija probavljajući proteine. To može pomoći povećanju ukupne potrošnje kalorija i podržati gubitak masnoće.

“Proteini vam pomažu da se dulje osjećate sitima kako biste izbjegli unos previše ugljikohidrata i kalorija. Također imaju pozitivan učinak na vaš metabolizam zbog toplinskog učinka proteina – tijekom probave sagorijevate otprilike 30 posto kalorija koje unosite iz proteina. Proteini vam pomažu da dobijete više mišića kako biste izgradili snažnu jezgru”, kaže McKenzie za SheFinds.

2. Smanjite rafinirane šećere i prerađenu hranu

Rafinirani šećeri i prerađena hrana često su bogati kalorijama te su nutritivno loši. Pretjerana konzumacija rafiniranih šećera može uzrokovati skokove i padove razine šećera u krvi, što dovodi do povećane gladi i žudnje za hranom.

“Smanjenje rafiniranih šećera i prerađene hrane pomaže smanjiti nadutost i povećati pohranu masti. Kada imate previše ugljikohidrata, vaše tijelo mora pribjeći pohranjivanju šećera u masnim stanicama”, objašnjava trenerica.

3. Konzumirajte više hrane bogate vlaknima

Vlakna upijaju vodu i šire se u želucu, pomažući nam da se dulje osjećamo sitima. Također, usporavaju apsorpciju šećera u krvotok, što pomaže u održavanju stabilne razine šećera u krvi. Stabilne razine šećera u krvi mogu spriječiti skokove inzulina, smanjujući nakupljanje masti oko područja trbuha.

Neke namirnice bogate vlaknima uključuju jabuke, bobičasto voće, brokulu, mrkvu, prokulicu, zob, kvinoju i chia sjemenke.

“Hrana bogata vlaknima pomaže vam da se dulje osjećate siti, čime izbjegavate prekomjerno konzumiranje prerađene hrane i ugljikohidrata te ostajete u kalorijskom deficitu, što pomaže pri mršavljenju. Također poboljšava probavu i smanjuje nadutost”, zaključila je McKenzie.

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Home Kitchen

Are there mid-century styles in Dallas event furniture rentals?

mid-century styles in Dallas event furniture rentals

When planning a memorable event, having the right furniture is critical to create a comfortable space that will appeal to your audience. With a wide selection of stylish options, DFW Lounge Rental is the Dallas leader in event furniture rental.

The team of seasoned professionals has a deep understanding of the event industry, and can help you transform your venue with contemporary lounge seating, modern tables, and elegant accents. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, wedding reception, photo booth, or trade show, their extensive inventory can help make your event stand out from the crowd.

As the event industry continues to evolve, keeping up with the latest trends is key for planners and hosts alike. This year, there are a few trends that are sure to elevate your next big event.

Are there mid-century styles in Dallas event furniture rentals?

Vintage and retro styles are making a comeback in 2024, with more and more events incorporating pieces from this era into their designs. Whether it’s art deco or 1970s-inspired, this trend adds a touch of nostalgia and unique character to any event.

Elevate your event with high-end materials that add a sense of elegance and exclusivity to your space. Using velvet, leather, and other luxurious fabrics elevates the look of your furniture and enhances the tactile experience for guests.

Providing tech-integrated Dallas event furniture rental is an excellent way to keep your guests connected and engaged with your event. This furniture trend allows you to add charging stations, LED lighting, and other technology to your event design.

Creating a modern space with classic lines and natural colors is a popular choice for many events. With a combination of organic shapes, bold color choices, and sleek finishes, this style is perfect for both casual and formal events.

For real estate agents, home stagers, and homeowners, renting furniture is a great way to add style and functionality to any room. CORT offers a variety of home staging furniture that can be rented to fit any space and budget. Whether you’re looking for accent pieces or full room sets, their selection can help you sell your home faster.

The Room on Main is a banquet hall and event venue in Dallas, Texas that can be rented for weddings, corporate events, community events, BBQs, tailgate parties, and retirement celebrations. Its amenities include photo booth, DJ services, lighting, valet parking, audio-visual equipment, and more.

When choosing an event rental company, it’s important to read reviews and testimonials from past clients. A high number of positive reviews and a professionally designed website that clearly defines their privacy policy are signs of a reputable event rental company. Having a clear policy is essential to ensure the safety of your guests and protect your brand reputation. A well-known event rental company will also have a dedicated account manager who can assist you with your event needs.

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Pets

Pozvali smo vas da nam pokažete svoje mješance. Predivni su

DANAS je Svjetski dan mješanaca, pa smo vas pozvali da nam pokažete svoje ljubimce. Fifi je mješanac Shih Tzua i Bichona. Ima pet godina, u Sisak je stigao iz Krapine, gdje je kao štene odbačen u dvorište djevojke koja ga je spasila. Teški dani su iza njega, i danas maksimalno uživa sa svojom obitelji.

Donna je udomljena 21. prosinca prošle godine iz azila u Bjelovaru. Tada je imala dva i pol mjeseca, a sada je sretan pas koji uživa u društvu vlasnice, njezinog supruga i njihove djece. Ove godine prvi put je otputovala i na ljetovanje.

“Uživa u kupanju. Pravi je plivač i obožava vodu, ipak je ona mješanka labradora i hrvatskog ovčara. Jako volimo našu Donnu i presretni smo što smo baš nju udomili”, rekla je za Index Donnina vlasnica.

Preslatka Maša ima šest godina i kao mala je živjela u skloništu Noina arka. Njezini vlasnici zapravo su došli udomiti njezinu sestru, koja je bila malo veća.

“Maša je sestru gricnula za stražnjicu tako da se malo pomaknula i tada smo je ugledali. To je bilo presudilo da ipak udomimo nju. Tada je imala šest mjeseci”, govori na Mašina vlasnica.

Maša je od tog dana voljena, mažena i pažena. Obožava ići u trgovinu s potrepštinama za ljubimce, gdje se namiriše raznim štapićima predivnog mirisa, a nerijetko dobije i keksić kao nagradu jer je dobra i poslušna. Njezina vlasnica nada se da će i drugi psi imati sreće kao Maša.

Još nekoliko vlasnika pohvalilo se svojim ljubimcima. Njihove fotografije možete pogledati u nastavku.

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Shopping Product Reviews

Cijene u trgovinama pale i do 65%

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

DOK smo listali kataloge i pretraživali ponudu za Indexovu prehrambenu šoping-listu, primijetili smo odlična sniženja na proizvode za čišćenje, njegu i higijenu, kao i na kućanske artikle i aparate, ili smo ih pronašli po povoljnim cijenama.

Izdvojili smo najpovoljnije ponude i proizvode s odličnim cijenama u svakoj trgovini. Lidl, Kaufland, Konzum, Plodine, Eurospin, Tommy, Spar i Interspar dostupni su u svim većim mjestima diljem Hrvatske, a ispod možete vidjeti našu šoping-listu za ovaj tjedan.

Kaufland

Kauflandov katalog vrijedi od srijede, 31.7., do utorka, 6.8. ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih dodatnih popusta potrebna vam je Kauflandova kartica.


Lidl

Lidlov katalog vrijedi od ponedjeljka, 29.7., do nedjelje, 4.8. ili do prodaje zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Katalog možete prolistati ovdje, a za ostvarenje pojedinih popusta potrebna vam je mobilna aplikacija Lidl Plus.


Eurospin

Katalog Eurospina vrijedi od četvrtka, 1.8., do srijede, 7.8. ili do isteka zaliha. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 


Plodine

Katalog Plodina vrijedi od srijede, 31.7., do utorka, 6.8. ili do isteka zaliha, a pojedini popusti vrijede samo na odabrane datume u tom periodu. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje.


Konzum

Konzumov katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 1.8., do srijede, 7.8. ili do prodaje zaliha. Za pojedine popuste potrebna je MultiPlus kartica. Aktualni katalog možete prolistati ovdje. 


Spar

Novi katalozi Spara i Interspara vrijede od srijede, 31.7., do utorka, 6.8. ili do prodaje zaliha za prehrambene namirnice, kozmetiku, proizvode za osobnu higijenu i sredstva za čišćenje. Pojedini popusti vrijede samo u trgovinama Spar i Interspar, ovisno o dostupnosti proizvoda na akciji u tim trgovinama. Aktualne kataloge možete prolistati ovdje.


Tommy

Tommyjev akcijski katalog vrijedi od četvrtka, 1.8., do srijede, 7.8. Možete ga prolistati ovdje. 

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Arts Entertainments

Charan Raj’s melodious track ‘Helu Gelati’ released for upcoming film ‘Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali’

Music director Charan Raj, celebrated for his compositions, occasionally strikes a chord as a singer, as he has lent his voice to the melodious track ‘Helu Gelati’ from the upcoming film Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali.

Directed by Chandjith Belliyappa, this romantic number stars Vihan and Ankita Amar, and the picturisation against a backdrop of vintage charm evokes a sense of nostalgia. The song, composed by Gagan Baderiya, was the latest to be released following the success of earlier hits like Oh Anahita and Sadaa Neene.

Chandrajith, who has contributed as a writer to hit films such as Kirik Party and Srimannarayana, marks his directorial debut with Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali, which also features actors such as Mayuri Nataraj, Aniruddh Bhatt, and Damini Dhanraj, among others.

Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali, a production venture of Rakshit Shetty’s Paramvah Studios, is currently in its final stages of post-production and has cinematography by Srivatsan Selvarajan and collaborative efforts in VFX by Pinaca Studios. With everything going as per plan, the makers are looking for a September release.

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Auto

This resto-modded G-Wagon will soon be available as an EV

Electrifying classic cars is one of the most polarizing topics in the automotive world right now, with some feeling that it’s a great way to keep older models on the road and others angered that people are ditching classic gas powertrains for electric power. British-based Arcade Cars is walking the fine line between those factions with the Sojourn, a resto-modded Mercedes-Benz GE 230 with both electric and modern gas propulsion options.

Arcade starts with a classic G-Class in the GE 230 (also called the 230 GE), which originally came with a 2.3-liter inline-four. The company retained that option for the most basic configuration, where it produces 125 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque. An uprated 2.8-liter gas engine is available with 149 horsepower and 175 pounds of torque.

Where things get interesting with the Sojourn is Arcade’s plan to electrify the off-roader. The firm is working with Everrati, a company known for sourcing and electrifying classic cars like the Porsche 911, Land Rover Defender, and (gasp) the Superformance GT40. We don’t know the specs for the electric Sojourn project yet, but it’s sure to ruffle some feathers.

Regardless of what’s powering it, the revived G-Wagon’s interior is far more luxurious than the original model’s utilitarian accommodations. Arcade offers Alcantara and a range of premium leathers, and buyers can customize nearly every other aspect of the cabin, including the steering wheel. The company also fits modern electronics, like the Apple CarPlay-enabled touchscreen and a variety of speaker and subwoofer options.

None of this extravagance comes cheap — Arcade set pricing to start at $130,000. Of course, this will pale in comparison to the prices of other vehicles at the company’s chosen debut venue, the Pebble Beach Concours. Deliveries start later this year, but Arcade has a few gas-powered models for sale on its site if you’re anxious to get behind the wheel.

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Cryptocurrency

Ashok Leyland stock climbs to new peak

Shares of Ashok Leyland have been on the fast lane of late. As analysts remained bullish on the company, post its Q1 financial performance, the stock hit an all-time high of ₹258.95.

In fact, from ₹184 on July 31, 2023, the stock rose to ₹257.10, up about 40 per cent in the last one year. The rise of 13 per cent was so sharp in the last six days, as analysts turned more bullish on the stock after its Q1 performance. “One of the reasons for the rally in stock price is that the company managed to maintain healthy EBITDA margin and the commentary from the management was positive. The outlook, according to them, is encouraging,” Bhavik Patel, Senior Research Analyst at Tradebulls Securities, told businessline.

The company reported a net profit of ₹526 crore for Q1 compared with ₹576 crore in the year-ago quarter. However, in Q1 FY24, under the new tax structure, the company restated the deferred tax liability from 35 per cent to 25 per cent, resulting in a one-time gain of ₹172 crore. Excluding that, Ashok Leyland’s Q1 profits for the current year would be about 30 per cent higher than last year Q1.

Experienced headwinds

Interestingly, the commercial vehicle (CV) segment, in general, experienced headwinds during the first quarter of FY25 due to the high base effect, general elections and high inventory. But analysts believe that there are no structural hindrances to the growth of the CV sector in H2-FY25. Besides, the Ashok Leyland management commentary has been positive on the future prospects.

“The company maintained its market share in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle or MHCV business and gained 1 per cent market share in light commercial vehicles or LCVs led by new launches,” said an InCred Research report, pointing out that the management has given guidance of ₹500-700 crore capex for FY25F, another positive.

The stock has also caught investors’ imagination on the back of the company’s prospects in the domestic market. “Demand momentum in the domestic market continues to remain healthy, led by pick-up in replacement demand,” said a note from advisory firm JM Financial. According to the report, medium-term demand drivers (higher infra spends, scrappage policy, etc.) remain intact and Ashok Leyland aims for higher share in the MHCV segment (to c.35 per cent) and LCV segment, led by network expansion and addressing product gaps. “Focus on higher net realisation and cost control initiatives are expected to support profitability,” it said, adding that it estimated 7 per cent/16 per cent revenue/EPS CAGR over FY24-27E. The firm maintained a BUY rating with a target price of ₹275 (20x forward EPS).

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Capex boost

Growth in the CV segment for the industry and Ashok Leyland in particular is what analysts are bullish about. “We expect Ashok Leyland’s market share to reach about 35 per cent in FY2026E with new launches. With robust bus segment growth and capex cycle boost expected to support growth in the MHCVs in mid to long term, we expect Ashok Leyland to outperform the industry, post a slow growth expected to continue in Q2 and Q3,” LKP Securities said in its report, adding, “On the back of improving margin profile, we maintain BUY with a raised target price of ₹284 (valuing at 21X times FY 26E earnings).”

Axis Securities said that the company aims to expand its “addressable footprint from 50 per cent to 80 per cent of the domestic market. The company has launched two models in Q1FY25 and is expected to launch four more by March 2025.” Besides, it pointed out that Switch Mobility has started delivery of e-LCV in Q4-FY24 and will further launch new products/platforms over the next few quarters, which works well for the stock.

UBS Research in its report said, “We upgrade Ashok Leyland from Neutral to Buy considering the resilience in MHCV demand, a strong pricing environment and favourable valuation, as it is trading in line with the past five-year mean.” 

Advising caution

However, some analysts advise caution in equal measure. As Patel pointed out, “We do exercise caution as the stock seems overvalued and the results are not encouraging despite positive outlook from the management.” LKP Securities expected volume growth in MHCVs to remain subdued in mid term. For Axis Securities, the CV industry has grown at a CAGR of about 19 per cent over FY21-24.

“After a strong upcycle, we factor stability in tonnage capacity within the industry over the next few quarters because of a high base. Thus, we maintain our Hold rating on the stock with a limited upside potential.” However, it marginally revised its TP to ₹230 from ₹222 earlier.

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Health Fitness

Studija otkrila idealan obrok za prevenciju raka

POSTOJI mnogo čimbenika koji utječu na rizik od raka, od kojih su neki izvan naše kontrole. Međutim, svjesno odabiranje hrane može biti korisno. Izreka “Ono si što jedeš” naglašava važnost prehrane za naše zdravlje. Dokazano je da određene namirnice mogu povećati rizik za neka stanja, dok druge mogu pomoći u njihovom smanjenju. Pravilna prehrana, koja uključuje važne vitamine i minerale, može pomoći našem tijelu da bolje funkcionira.

Studija objavljena prošle godine pokazuje da prehrana može igrati ulogu u smanjenju rizika od raka, izvještava Daily Express. Istraživači iz Indije analizirali su kako hrana utječe na rizik od raka i otkrili da, iako ne postoji čarobni lijek, određene namirnice mogu smanjiti vjerojatnost razvoja raka. Evo koje su namirnice istaknuli.

  1. Voće i povrće: Studija je istaknula važnost prehrane bogate voćem i povrćem. Prema autorima studije, ova hrana je bogata antioksidansima, vitaminima i mineralima koji mogu pomoći u zaštiti od raka.
  2. Cjelovite žitarice: To uključuje namirnice poput smeđe riže, zobi i kruha od cjelovitog zrna pšenice, za koje je studija pokazala da mogu biti korisne protiv raka.
  3. Masna riba: Ribe poput lososa, skuše i sardina mogu pomoći u smanjenju rizika od određenih vrsta raka, osobito raka crijeva, zbog visoke razine omega-3 masnih kiselina.
  4. Mahunarke: Autori studije spomenuli su da bi grah, leća i druge mahunarke mogle biti važan dio prehrane za prevenciju raka.
  5. Povrće iz skupine krstašica: Ovo povrće sadrži spojeve zvane izotiocijanati koji mogu imati svojstva u borbi protiv raka. Krstašice uključuju brokulu, cvjetaču, kupus, rotkvicu i prokulice.

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Poskupjelo čipiranje i cijepljenje pasa

NEKI građani ostali su neugodno iznenađeni kad su ovih dana doznali da je poskupjelo cijepljenje protiv bjesnoće. Naime, 1. srpnja na snagu su stupile nove cijene veterinarskih usluga: mikročipiranja, izdavanja putovnica, promjene vlasništva te cijepljenja protiv bjesnoće, uz dehelmintizaciju kućnih ljubimaca.

Poskupljenje zakonski obveznih usluga dio građana itekako će osjetiti. Primjerice, mikročipiranje pasa do kraja lipnja plaćalo se 11.94 eura, a od 1. srpnja košta 16.12 eura. Putovnica za kućnog ljubimca, koja je do prije 30 dana koštala 1.33 eura, sada se plaća 12.80 eura.

Cijepljenje protiv bjesnoće, dehelmintizacija i upis u registar te u putovnicu plaćali su se 19.91 eura, a nova cijena je 31.25 eura.

Promjena vlasnika i odjava u računalnoj aplikaciji Središnji upisnik kućnih ljubimaca i putovnici prije je bila 4.15 eura, a sada će vas koštati 5.60 eura. I na kraju, evidentiranje u računalnoj aplikaciji Središnji upisnik kućnih ljubimaca prilikom uvoza iz trećih zemalja i zemalja članica EU-a i/ili evidentiranje cijepljenja psa izvan RH plaćalo se 11.61 eura, a po novom će koštati 21.26 eura.

Iako su cijene znatno poskupjele, dobro je znati da se pas mikročipira jednom, putovnica se izdaje jednom, a cijepljenje protiv bjesnoće i dehelmintizacija ponavljaju se tek za dvije ili tri godine nakon prvog cijepljenja, ovisno o vrsti cjepiva. 

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Doznali smo čije fotke Hrvatice nose kada idu na estetske zahvate

“NA ULICI ćete primijetiti samo loš primjer. Dobre primjere vidite kao – gdje si bila, što si radila, super izgledaš – ma samo sam se dobro naspavala”, našalio se doktor Dinko Tončić, jedan od kirurga s kojima smo razgovarali o estetskim zahvatima i trendovima među Hrvatima.

Hrvati sve više pribjegavaju estetskim zahvatima. Većina teži što boljem izgledu, a, razvojem medicine, jedino što vam sada treba da to postignete je – novac. 

Razgovarali smo s tri plastična kirurga s područja Zagreba, s ranije spomenutim dr. Tončićem, kirurgom glave i vrata te specijalistom otorinolaringologije koji, zajedno s ocem, vodi Polikliniku dr. Tončić.

Iz specijalne bolnice Primamed, koja je nova na tržištu, odgovore nam je dao dr. Božo Gorjanac, specijalist plastične, rekonstrukcijske i estetske kirurgije. Iz Poliklinike Bagatin razgovarali smo s jednim od osnivača, a to je dr. Tomica Bagatin, maksilofacijalni kirurg. Svi oni već se dugi niz godina bave estetskim zahvatima. Evo što smo saznali.

Hrvati najčešće operiraju nos

“Od kirurških zahvata, među najpopularnijima je definitivno korekcija nosa, odnosno rinoplastika. To je možda najizvođeniji zahvat u svijetu općenito”, tvrdi dr. Tončić. Dr. Bagatin također smatra da, bez obzira na mijenjanje trendova, rinoplastika ostaje broj jedan. 

Na listi su još i blefaroplastika, odnosno operacija kapaka, korekcija grudi, abdominoplastika, odnosno uklanjanje viška kože i masnog tkiva s trbuha, te liposukcija. “Od minimalno invazivnih zahvata najpopularniji su fileri i botoks”, dodao je dr. Gorjanac.

Evo koje zahvate rade žene, a koje muškarci

Sva tri kirurga složila su se da je kod žena jedan od najpopularnijih zahvata korekcija grudi. “Što se tiče tretmana botoksom i dermalnim filerima, tu prevladavaju pacijentice, no ipak možemo primijetiti kako je u posljednjih nekoliko godina narastao trend muškaraca koji se sve više odlučuju za ove zahvate”, smatra dr. Bagatin.

Dr. Gorjanac tvrdi da je kod žena, uz navedeno, popularna i abdominoplastika. “Oboje često operiraju nos”, zaključio je. Dr. Bagatin smatra da je kod muškaraca najpopularnija liposukcija. Iz iskustva dr. Tončića, muškarci se uglavnom odlučuju za operaciju gornjih kapaka. “Najčešće u srednjoj životnoj dobi”, dodao je.

Tvrde da je teško kategorizirati koja dobno-spolna skupina najviše prakticira estetske zahvate i da ne postoji neko pravilo. “Sve naravno ovisi o tome koji se zahvat radi”, rekao je dr. Bagatin. “Radimo s maloljetnicima, korekcija ušiju i nosa moguća je u ranoj dobi iz psihosocijalnih razloga, sve do iza 70 godina”, podijelio je dr. Tončić.

“Mlađi češće dolaze na povećanje grudi, operaciju nosa ili aplikaciju filera, stariji na zatezanje lica, operaciju vjeđa, podizanje grudi, a na liposukciju sve dobne skupine”, smatra dr. Gorjanac. Prema njegovu mišljenju, još uvijek žene dolaze češće na estetske korekcije, no muškarci sve više koriste usluge plastičnog kirurga.

“Imamo žene i muškarce svih dobnih skupina koji dolaze na zahvate korekcije nosa ili korekcije grudi, dok, na primjer, nešto starija populacija, od 45 godina pa nadalje, dolazi na zahvate korekcije očnih kapaka ili face liftinga”, smatra dr. Bagatin. 

Ovako se kreću cijene popularnih zahvata

Za operaciju nosa potrebno je izdvojiti minimalno 3500 eura. Operacija gornjih očnih kapaka kreće od 1200 eura. Povećati grudi možete od 4000 eura, a ovisi o preferencijama te cijena može biti i gotovo 6000 eura. Abdominoplastika je kojih 5000 eura, a liposukcija ovisi o kojem dijelu tijela se radi, pa može biti od 1200 do 3700 eura.

Poliklinika Bagatin na svojoj web stranici ima istaknute cijene, dok specijalna bolnica Primamed i Poliklinika dr. Tončić cijene daju na upit. 

“Botoks je top 1 što se tiče nekirurških tretmana”

Zanimalo nas je kada krenuti s botoksom i je li uopće zdravo. “Možemo reći kako su rane 30-e idealno vrijeme da se krene s tretmanom botoksa, opet, naravno, sve ovisi o individualnim problematikama klijenata. Netko će primijetiti nešto izraženije bore već u kasnim dvadesetima, dok će drugima bore početi smetati sredinom tridesetih”, tvrdi dr. Bagatin.

“Postoji razmišljanje o tome kako botoks daje zaleđeni izgled, no uvjeravam vas u to, ako je ispravno apliciran, da će prvenstveno i isključivo dati odmoran, svjež i mladenački izgled lica. Mnoge mi klijentice i klijenti govore da im prijatelji i poznanici prilaze te im govore da izgledaju kao da su bili na godišnjem odmoru”, podijelio je.

“Što se tiče botoksa, to mogu kao liječnik, kao čovjek, odgovorno reći da je to tretman koji je, po mom iskustvu i mišljenju, vrlo efektan i ima izuzetno nizak rizik od komplikacija i pacijenti su zadovoljni. Botoks je top 1 što se tiče nekirurških tretmana”, složio se  dr. Tončić.

“Sve je popularniji trend korištenja malih doza u mladenačkoj dobi ne bi li se prevenirao nastanak bora. Kao u svakoj stvari u životu, i s botoksom i drugim estetskim zahvatima bitna je dobra mjera odnosno umjerenost i dugoročni plan s vizijom što se želi postići”, zaključuje dr. Gorjanac.

“Nekada je obitelj Kardashian bila pojam oblina i naglašenih usnica”

Trendovi se, naravno, mijenjaju. Dr. Tončić kaže da se uvijek barata s nekim imenima. “Neko vrijeme je David Beckham bio ideal muške ljepote. Kim Kardashian što se tiče figure”, naveo je. Tvrdi da su i Angelina Jolie i Jennifer Loper i dalje vrlo atraktivne. 

“Nekada je obitelj Kardashian bila pojam oblina i naglašenih usnica, dok se sada sve više trendovi usmjeravaju na prirodan izgled. Bella Hadid je dosta popularna kod mlađe publike, dok je kod starijih pacijentica i dalje visoko na popisu Cindy Crawford”, prema iskustvu dr. Bagatina.

Dr. Gorjanac naglašava da je cilj dobro napravljenog zahvata poboljšati atribute koje čine osobu jedinstvenom, odnosno poboljšati tu osobu na način da ne izgubi osobnost, a ne potpuno je promijeniti. “Osim u iznimnim slučajevima”, dodao je. 

Što se tiče željene veličine grudi, dr. Tončić otkriva da je to C ili D veličina. “3-4, to su popularne veličine. Prije je to bilo manje, a danas se nekako teži većim dimenzijama”, smatra.

Dr. Gorjanac kaže da postoje dva tipa pacijentica koje žele povećanje grudi. “One koje žele poboljšati izgled na prirodan način, da izgledaju bolje, ali prirodno i one koje žele atraktivne grudi koje plijene pažnju”, otkriva.

Evo kako konzultacije izgledaju u praksi

Otišla sam doktoru Tončiću na savjetovanje kao potencijalna pacijentica kako bih vidjela kako proces konzultacija za pojedine zahvate izgleda u praksi. “Krećemo od pacijenta i njega stavljamo u centar zbivanja”, rekao je Tončić, koji uvijek naglašava da su dobrobit pacijenta i njegova sreća na prvom mjestu. “Zbog čega ste došli i što vam smeta?” pitao me je.

Rekla sam da mi za početak smeta horizontalna bora na čelu. “Koliko godina imate?” pitao me je. Rekla sam da imam 27 godina, na što je doktor rekao da sam još mlada, ali prihvatio je moju žalbu. “Dignite obrve, namrštite se…”, govori promatrajući me. 

“Za čelo bi botoks dobro došao, naročito za mimičke bore, za gornju trećinu lica. Možemo fino korigirati botoksom i ublažiti tu mimiku”, rekao mi je. Objasnio mi je da efekt botoksa traje tri mjeseca, no da to ne znači da se svaka tri mjeseca mora dolaziti. “Moji najredovitiji pacijenti dolaze 2-3 puta godišnje”, podijelio je. Standardna doza botoksa je 300 eura.

Pitala sam postoji li alternativa botoksu. Rekao mi je da su tu i tretmani hijaluronskom kiselinom, fileri, PRP s korištenjem vlastite plazme i drugi, no preporučuje botoks za čelo, bore mrštilice među obrvama, horizontalnu na čelu te bore smijalice oko očiju. “Za to je botoks zakon, za te bore botoks je penicilin”, tvrdi.

Iskazala sam nezadovoljstvo izgledom svoga nosa i zamolila da mi kaže kako bismo ga mogli poboljšati. Promatrao me, zamolio da mu pokažem profil, promatrao još malo. “Nema se tu što puno raditi. On je pravilan i ravan. Vršak je tamo gdje treba biti”, rekao je.

“Ovo je dobar primjer što ne operirati. Da mi stvarno dođe pacijentica koja ima nos kao vaš, sigurno ga ne bi operirao”, rekao je. Kaže da bi pacijentici objasnili da zapravo ona po svim kriterijima ima estetski lijep nos. 

I za kraj, rekla sam da mi je kao maloj uvijek smetao trag puknute kapilare na nosu. “Uklanjamo radiofrekvencijskom elektrodom, trajno. Cijena je stotinjak eura”, rekao je doktor i time smo završili naše konzultacije.

Operacijom do prirodnog izgleda

Svi kirurzi s kojima sam razgovarala tvrde da zagovaraju prirodni izgled prije svega. “Radimo selekciju strogo i striktno, nisu svi ljudi kandidati”, govori dr. Tončić.  “Zagovaramo prirodan izgled prije svega, moram priznati da postoje pacijenti koje smo odbili. Takvim pacijentima zahvati nisu bili potrebni”, objasnio je dr. Bagatin.

Naglasak je, tvrde, uvijek na individualnosti pacijenata. Bez obzira na to što su ljudi spremni platiti, u redu je ne udovoljiti baš svakom hiru jer estetske operacije imaju negativan prizvuk upravo zbog ekstremnih primjera. 

Cjelokupno iskustvo

Ustanove su lijepo uređene te imaju profesionalnu i ugodnu atmosferu. Djelatnici su ljubazni i pristupačni, što je zaista važno kod ovako delikatnih situacija i odluka koje ljudi donose godinama kako bi izliječili neke komplekse i vratili samopouzdanje. 

Bombardirani smo na internetu savršenim stražnjicama, perfektnim izgledom, blistavim osmijehom, zategnutim trbuhom. Utjecaj medija odradio je svoje i ljudi imaju sve više nesigurnosti, a rješenja su postala lako dostupna. Jasno je da sve više ljudi te mogućnosti i iskorištava. 

Osobno ne bih još uvijek podlijegala nikakvim zahvatima jer kod estetskih zahvata ne postoji uno reverse. Iako si i sama uvijek nađem stotine mana, shvatila sam da sam zahvalna na onome što mi je priroda dala. Stvar je perspektive. Dok je nekome grbav nos najljepši modni dodatak, drugome je najveća noćna mora. Ako ne možeš promijeniti perspektivu, promijeni nos.  

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Arts Entertainments

Nava Mau joins cast of ‘You’ Season 5 as Detective Marquez

Actor Nava Mau, who recently landed in the spotlight after playing Teri in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, has joined the cast of You season 5. The final season of the hit series will see Mau playing a guest role as Detective Marquez. She will join Penn Badgley alongside previously announced cast members Charlotte Richie, Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp, Griffin Matthews, Natasha Behnam, Pete Ploszek, and Tom Francis in the upcoming season. Mau recently made history, becoming the first transgender woman in Emmy history to be nominated for supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie.

You is developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble and is based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name. The fifth season has Michael Foley and Justin W Lo serving as showrunners.

The series follows Joe Goldberg, a man who will do just about anything when love is at stake. The fourth season of You showed Penn Badgley’s Joe Goldberg living in London with a different identity by the name of Jonathan Moore.

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Auto

RTR brings color-shifting Mystichrome paint back to the Ford Mustang

North Carolina-based tuner RTR Vehicles is re-releasing one of the Ford Mustang’s most striking paint colors: Mystichrome. Part of the company’s newly-announced Premium Paint Options palette, Mystichrome completely changes color depending on the light hitting it.

Mystichrome was called Mystic when it made its debut on the 1996 Mustang Cobra. It was short-lived, and it later appeared on the 2004 Mustang SVT Cobra as Mystichrome. Its color is difficult to pin down; it’s either blue, green, gold, purple, or brown depending on lighting conditions. It’s cool, but it was also seriously expensive. Ford charged $3,650 for this option in 2004, which represents around $6,100 in 2024. This partially explains why most historians agree that only about 1,010 units of the Mustang SVT Cobra were painted in Mystichrome.

Ford hasn’t offered it since, but RTR is bringing it back for 2024 on the new Mustang. Not much has changed in the past 20 years, and the color remains mind-bogglingly different depending on how you look at it. What has changed is the price: Mystichrome now costs $15,995.

Buyers who don’t want to settle for a factory paint color but also don’t want to pay nearly the price of a new Nissan Versa for Mystichrome have several other options to choose from. RTR’s new Extended Color Palette includes Leadfoot Gray, Azure Blue, Rosso Scuderia, NATO Olive, and Signal Green. These colors are priced at $8,995. Alternatively, the company can also apply a matte clearcoat to the factory color.

Paint-to-sample, a service that has become hugely popular in the upper echelons of the industry, is newly available as well. Put simply, RTR can create a one-of-a-kind paint color using a sample, which can be anything from the color of your 1965 Mustang, the color of your favorite sweatshirt, or the color of the cereal bowl you ate breakfast in as a kid. Selecting paint-to-sample adds $5,000 to the aforementioned sums.

RTR’s started taking orders for its new paint colors in July 2024.

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Cryptocurrency

Suzlon Energy Share Price Updates 31 July 2024: Suzlon share price rises 2%; hits ₹70 mark

uzlon Energy Share Price Updates July 31, 2024: Suzlon shares traded higher by 2% on Wednesday. The company had recorded a 200% surge in its profit after tax (PAT) to ₹302 crore in the June quarter on the back of higher revenues as against PAT of ₹101 crore in the year-ago period. 

Suzlon recently received a warning letter from the NSE for non-compliance with disclosure rules.

ALL UPDATES

  • July 31, 2024 15:05

    Suzlon shares were up 2.13% on the NSE to trade at ₹69.67 as at 3.04 pm.

  • July 31, 2024 14:40

    Suzlon Energy shares in focus

    Suzlon Energy shares were up 2.27% to trade at ₹69.77 as at 2.38 pm.

  • July 31, 2024 14:01

    Suzlon shares rose 2.07% on the NSE, trading at ₹69.63 as at 2 pm.

  • July 31, 2024 13:27

    Suzlon shares were up 1.85% on the NSE, trading at ₹69.48 as at 1.25 pm.

  • July 31, 2024 12:58

    Suzlon Energy stock in focus

    Shares of Suzlon Energy traded at ₹69.50 on the NSE, up 1.88% as at 12.55 pm.

    On the BSE, the stock rose 1.77% to trade at ₹69.46.

  • July 31, 2024 12:05

    Suzlon shares traded at 69.42 on the NSE, up 1.76% as at 12.03 pm.

  • July 31, 2024 11:26

    Major stocks that hit a 52-week high on the NSE today include Suzlon

    Torrent Power (16.22%), NCC (5.23%), GAIL(4.27%), TTK Prestige (3.94%), Persistent Systems (3.41%), Suzlon (2.45%), TVS Motor (2.09%), Sun TV (1.89%)

  • July 31, 2024 11:15

    Suzlon Energy share price update

    Suzlon Energy stock climbed 2.23% on the NSE, trading at ₹69.74 as at 11.13 am. The stock has hit a new high at ₹70.89.

  • July 31, 2024 10:36

    Sensex, Nifty open in green

    Track bl’s stock market live updates here

  • July 31, 2024 10:19

    Suzlon Energy shares rose about 2% 

    Suzlon Energy stock rose 1.74% on the NSE to trade at ₹69.41 as at 10.05 am.

  • July 31, 2024 10:19

    NSE issued warning letter to Suzlon for disclosure lapses

    The NSE has issued a warning letter to Suzlon Energy Ltd for non-compliance with disclosure rules.

    In its letter to Suzlon, NSE observed that a disclosure of an analyst’s call of the company held on November 6, 2023, was submitted to the exchange on the same day.

    The disclosure seems to be at shorter notice as required under the Sebi’s LODR (listing obligations and disclosure requirements) rule, the letter dated July 29 said.

    The LODR rule requires a listed entity to inform the schedule of analysts or institutional investors to meet at least two working days in advance (excluding the date of intimation and date of meet).

    “The aforesaid non-compliance on your part is viewed seriously. You are, hereby, warned and advised to be careful in future, exercise due caution and initiate corrective steps to avoid the recurrence of such lapses so as to ensure due compliance with the applicable provisions of SEBI LODR,” the NSE said.

    It further said that any aberration in future on the part of the company would be viewed seriously, and appropriate action would be initiated.

    (PTI)

  • July 31, 2024 10:17

    Suzlon Energy stock traded in the upper circuit on Tuesday’s trade.

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Health Fitness

Imate astmu, a stariji ste od 50? Pulmolozi žele da ovo prestanete raditi

ČAK I AKO godinama imate astmu, ona se, kao i druga stanja, može promijeniti kako starite.

Astma se definira kao doživotno, ali podnošljivo stanje koje može otežati disanje. Naime, astma uzrokuje upalu i stezanje dišnih puteva i pluća. Natečeni, uski dišni putevi pluća mogu dovesti do prekomjerne proizvodnje sluzi, što može utjecati na disanje.

Prema pulmologu Benjaminu Silvermanu, astmu mogu potaknuti alergeni poput kućne prašine, peludi, trava i životinjske dlake, kao i nealergijski iritanti poput dima, pare ili zagađenja. Astma se često javlja u obiteljima i češća je kod ljudi s alergijama, a simptomi uključuju otežano disanje, kašalj, stvaranje sluzi i zvuk nalik zviždanju pri disanju.

Astma je uobičajena kod odraslih osoba starijih od 65 godina, a njih više od 7.8 posto žali se na simptome, prema Američkoj zakladi za astmu i alergije. Pulmolozi se slažu da je važno da svi stariji od 50 godina s dijagnozom astme prestanu raditi jednu stvar.

Simptomi astme s godinama mogu postati teži

“Kao pulmolozi, molimo starije od 50 da prestanu pušiti. To je navika koja pojačava upalu u dišnim putovima i može izazvati napadaje astme, pojačati simptome astme i trajno oštetiti pluća. Rezultat je KOPB ili kronična opstruktivna plućna bolest”, rekao je dr. Silverman.

Pušenje je navika koja bi trebala biti zabranjena u svim dobnim skupinama.

“Kako starite, simptomi astme mogu postati teži. Starije odrasle osobe izložene su većem riziku od komplikacija uzrokovanih uobičajenim respiratornim infekcijama, uključujući covid-19, gripu i respiratorni sincicijski virus”, dodao je dr. Silverman.

Ako se astma razvije kasnije u životu, može nalikovati astmi iz djetinjstva te imati slične simptome, ali često s drugačijim uzrocima ili okidačima. Prema pulmolozima, češća je kod žena i može se pojaviti uslijed promjena u razinama hormona.

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Pets

Žena htjela provjeriti što njezine mačke rade dok je nema, iznenadila se

KORISNICA TikToka Kassandra Di Cosola nedavno je podijelila video koji prikazuje što njezine mačke rade dok je nema kod kuće.

Di Cosola je u intervjuu za Newsweek otkrila da svakodnevno špijunira svoje mačke preko sigurnosnih kamera jer ju nasmijavaju njihove avanture. Prije nešto više od dva tjedna, ona i njezin zaručnik otišli su na koktele, a kada je upalila aplikaciju koja je povezana sa sigurnosnom kamerom, dočekalo ju je iznenađenje.

Osmogodišnji mačak Louie gledao je ravno u kameru, a ubrzo mu se pridružio i devetomjesečni Francois. “Ovo je istovremeno tužno i smiješno”, napisala je Di Cosola u objavi.

Viralna objava skupila je više od dva milijuna pregleda i brojne komentare.

“Što si učinila? Izgleda kao da se naljutio”, “Kako su pametni”, “Njegov izraz lica je sve”, “Ovo mi je uljepšalo jutro”, “Obožavam ovaj video”, samo su neki od komentara.

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Uskoro stiže “glupi” preklopni Barbie telefon – mišljenja su podijeljena

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Arts Entertainments

Makers defer new update on Tovino Thomas’ ARM over Wayanad tragedy

We had earlier reported that the next major update regarding Tovino Thomas’ ARM: Ajayante Randam Moshanam would be out on Tuesday. As the state mourns the consecutive landslides causing massive damage and loss of lives in the Wayanad district of Kerala in the early hours of Tuesday, the makers have deferred the update to another day.

Directed by debutant Jithin Laal, ARM is a period epic spanning multiple timelines. The director announced the delay through a social media post stating, “In the context of the great disaster that occurred in Wayanad, as a mark of mourning, the announcement of our movie update, which was scheduled for today at 5:00 PM, has been postponed to another day. #InSolidarityWithThePeopleOfWayanad.”

ARM is penned by Sujith Nambiar with an additional screenplay by Deepu Pradeep. Telugu actor Krithi Shetty is making her Malayalam debut with this film. It also stars Aishwarya Rajesh, Surabhi Lakshmi, Rohini, Basil Joseph, Jagadish, and Harish Uthaman, among others.

ARM has cinematographer Jomon T John, composer Dhibu Ninan Thomas, and editor Shameer Muhammed as part of its core technical team. The film, presented by UGM Productions in association with Magic Frames, has been planned to be released in 3D in multiple languages.

Earlier, we had reported that the release of ARM was suspended following a stay order issued by the Ernakulam Principal Sub Court due to allegations of financial fraud.

(This story originally appeared on cinemaexpress.com)

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Auto

Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy

Recaro, a German brand best known for supplying seats to sports car manufacturers and racing teams, has filed for bankruptcy.

The company declared bankruptcy in a German court on July 29, 2024, and officials appointed a Stuttgart-based lawyer named Holger Blümle to oversee the process. Note that not every company named Recaro is bankrupt; it’s just Recaro Automotive Seating, which makes car seats. Recaro Holding, which designs and manufactures airplane seats and gaming chairs, is not involved in the bankruptcy process.

Recaro’s car seat-making division has bounced from owner to owner over the past few years. It was purchased by Johnson Controls in 2011, according to The Drive, and sold to a Detroit-based private investment firm called Raven Acquisitions in January 2020. The statement released to announce the sale claimed that Recaro Automotive generated about $150 million in revenues during the 2019 fiscal year.

What this means for Recaro’s future isn’t clear. There’s no word on whether it will be sold, closed, or parted out. It’s also too early to tell what will happen to its 215 German employees. German magazine Auto Bild notes these men and women have “contributed to the economic stabilization of the company by waiving and postponing wages” for years, which suggests the firm’s financial problems are deeply rooted.

Alarmingly, most of these workers reportedly weren’t aware that their employer had filed for bankruptcy until the last minute, so they weren’t granted the luxury of planning their exit — and figuring out what’s next — ahead of time. IG Metall, the trade union that represents Recaro workers, has asked members of the management team and the court in charge of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings for transparency.

On a secondary level, the bankruptcy filing could affect what your next sports car looks like inside. Although founded as a coachbuilder in 1906, Recaro has specialized in sport seats since the 1960s. It has supplied seats for a long list of models including numerous new and old BMW and Porsche models, the Alfa Romeo Milano Verde, the Cadillac ATS-V, the Ford Fiesta ST, the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and the Audi R8.

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Cryptocurrency

Cannot allow Paytm-type contamination in stock markets: SEBI chief

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, said on Tuesday that the KYC Registration Authority (KRA) system is required to keep the financial services sector safe.

Responding to a query on simplifying KYC for mutual fund investors and the possibility of centralised KYC becoming a reality, Buch said a Paytm-type situation cannot be allowed to happen in the Indian stock market.

“We have the KRA system and that is very robust,” she said. “We will not allow a Paytm-type of contamination in our market. In the banking system, there is no KRA-type system, so a problem with Paytm stays with Paytm. It does not contaminate other banks. But if we allow someone like Paytm to come into our system with no KRA and it contaminate the whole system… we cannot allow that,” Puri said at an event organised by NSE in Mumbai.

  • Also read: SEBI plans to bring more ‘connected persons’ within insider norms 

The SEBI chairperson said that measures to curb F&O trading are a prudent move from a long-term perspective and will not be detrimental to the health of exchanges. “Market infrastructure institutions need to function as a commercial entity, a public utility, as well as a first-level regulator. If your clients repeatedly lose money, then they will never come back,” said Buch.

Buch said that qualified brokers will soon introduce half a dozen additional risk pop-up parameters to guide investors at the point of trade. The MF industry would launch the ₹250 SIP very soon as well. “The scale of the industry will allow players to make money from small sachet-size investments,” she said.

The new website for passive funds (launched by NSE) will help investors. “How can we help investors to benchmark, compare, and make an informed decision, and how can it be made simpler and quicker? There will be other important participants in the market ecosystem who will be soon be announcing similar kinds of benchmarking data sites to make things easier for investors, particularly for the newer asset classes,” said Buch.

NSE’s website for passive funds provides in-depth information on aggregate industry data, fund-wise data, screeners for selecting funds based on various parameters such as the underlying index, AUM, tracking error, tracking difference, trading volume, TER, and comparison of funds.

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Health Fitness

Jedno voće ima tri puta više kalija od banana, može sniziti krvni tlak

VISOKI krvni tlak ili hipertenzija često je medicinsko stanje koje pogađa oko 45 posto stanovnika Hrvatske. Iako je broj oboljelih od hipertenzije u Hrvatskoj visok, mnogi građani ne znaju da boluju s obzirom na to da ona nema simptome.

Visok krvni tlak dijagnosticira se onima koji imaju vrijednosti krvnoga tlaka veće od 140/90 mmHg. Njihovo srce mora više raditi kako bi pumpalo krv po tijelu, a s vremenom to uzrokuje opterećenje i za srce, ali i za druge organe, krvne žile te može uzrokovati nepopravljivu štetu. Hipertenzija je i faktor u mnogim ozbiljnim zdravstvenim stanjima i bolestima, uključujući bolesti srca, bolesti bubrega, moždani udar, zatajenje srca i srčani udar.

Jedan od uzroka visokog krvnog tlaka je prehrana, osobito hrana s visokim udjelom soli. Međutim, kao što sol može povisiti krvni tlak, postoje i namirnice koje ga mogu sniziti. Kalij je mineral koji se nalazi u određenoj hrani, a može ublažiti neke od problema uzrokovanih prekomjernim unosom natrija. Stoga se kaže da konzumacija hrane s visokim udjelom kalija može pomoći oboljelima od hipertenzije.

“Hrana koja je bogata kalijem važna je u kontroli visokog krvnog tlaka jer kalij smanjuje učinke natrija. Što više kalija jedete, više natrija gubite urinom. Kalij također pomaže u smanjenju napetosti u stijenkama krvnih žila, što dodatno pomaže u snižavanju krvnog tlaka”, kaže American Heart Association (AHA).

Banane se često smatraju glavnim izvorom kalija. Svakih 100 grama banane unosi se 330 mg kalija. Međutim, postoji još jedno voće koje sadrži još više kalija. To su sušene marelice koje na 100 grama proizvoda imaju oko 1162 mg kalija.

“Budući da sušene marelice sadrže kalij, mogle bi smanjiti razinu krvnog tlaka. Istraživanja su pokazala da kalij može smanjiti visoki krvni tlak kod pacijenata s hipertenzijom”, dodaje AHA.

Sušene marelice također se povezuju s poboljšanjem zdravlja srca, očiju, imunološkog sustava te smanjenjem rizika od dijabetesa.

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Netko je snimio igru dva laneta. Video će vam uljepšati dan

VIDEO u kojem se dva mlada laneta bezbrižno igraju u travi, skačući i trčeći pod zrakama toplog sunca, topi srca. Njihova energija i radost zrače kroz ekran, donoseći osmijeh na lica svih koji su ga pogledali. Ovaj jednostavan, ali predivan prizor, podsjeća na čistu sreću koju donosi igra i sloboda u prirodi.

Snimka ima više od pola milijuna pregleda i kada ga pogledate, shvatit ćete da je ponekad potrebno zastati, pogledati oko sebe i cijeniti male stvari.

Video je brzo stekao popularnost na društvenim mrežama, a mnogi su napisali kako ih je video podsjetio na djetinjstvo i bezbrižne dane provedene u igri na otvorenom. Slažete se?

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Upravo je počeo Lidlov grčki tjedan, zavladao je velik interes za ovim proizvodima

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

Sadržaj je nastao u suradnji s: Lidl 

U LIDLOVE trgovine upravo je stigao grčki tjedan, koji donosi posebnu ponudu autentičnih grčkih proizvoda po povoljnim cijenama. Od grčkih jogurta i feta sira do gyrosa, pita i maslinovog ulja, tu je sve što vam treba kako biste unijeli dašak Grčke u svoju kuhinju.

Posjetili smo obližnji Lidl u jutarnjim satima i zatekli police pune grčkih proizvoda. Međutim, zbog velike gužve koja se stvorila oko ove ponude, ne sumnjamo da će se zalihe brzo isprazniti. Dok smo punili košaricu proizvodima poput motane pite sa špinatom i pita breada, nekoliko kupaca nas je upitalo gdje smo ih pronašli. Očito su mnogima privukli pažnju, kao i nama. 

U nastavku možete vidjeti sve proizvode koje smo odabrali i stavili u svoju košaricu, a kompletnu ponudu Lidlovog grčkog tjedna možete vidjeti ovdje. 

Tzatziki

Prva stvar koju smo uzeli je grčki umak Tzatziki, i to veliko pakiranje od 500 grama koje trenutno košta samo 1.69 eura. On se izvrsno slaže s mesom s roštilja, gyrosom ili kao osvježavajući dodatak uz povrće i pita kruh.

Grčki jogurt

Zatim smo u košaricu dodali grčki jogurt, koji uvijek kupujemo tijekom grčkog tjedna u Lidlu. Idealan je za doručak, a ponekad ga koristimo i kao preljev za salatu. Kanticu od 1 kg platili smo 3.19 eura.

Grčki namaz

Dok smo pregledavali jogurte i umake, zapeli su nam za oko grčki namazi. Odabrali smo ovaj s feta sirom i krastavcima, koji se čini savršenim za ljetne dane – bilo kao dip uz svježe povrće ili kao namaz na pita kruhu. Pakiranje od 125 grama košta 1.99 eura.

Motana pita sa špinatom i sirom

Kao što smo spomenuli u uvodu, u košaricu smo stavili i pitu sa špinatom i sirom. Pite su nam jedan od nezaobilaznih proizvoda koje gotovo uvijek kupujemo tijekom Lidlovog grčkog tjedna. Pakiranje od 1 kg platili smo 4.19 eura, osiguravajući brz i ukusan ljetni ručak.

Pita bread

Osim pite sa špinatom, u košaricu smo dodali i pita kruh – mekan i ukusan, savršen uz Tzatziki i namaz koji smo kupili, ali i kao baza za sendviče. Pakiranje od 650 grama košta 2.39 eura.

Ekstra djevičansko maslinovo ulje

Ekstra djevičansko maslinovo ulje s Krete u staklenoj boci također je završilo u našoj košarici. Bocu od 750 ml platili smo 8.19 eura. Veselimo se koristiti ga u raznim ljetnim salatama i drugim jelima.

Kritharaki tjestenina

Kritharaki, mala tjestenina u obliku riže, odlična je za juhe i salate, ali i kao prilog raznim jelima. Pakiranje od 500 grama platili smo 0.99 eura.

Za ukupno 22.78 eura napunili smo košaricu ukusnim proizvodima u kojima ćemo uživati narednih dana. Ako planirate nešto kupiti tijekom grčkog tjedna u Lidlu, savjetujemo vam da se požurite jer je interes velik.

Sponzorirani sadržaj donose Index i Lidl Hrvatska u skladu s najvišim profesionalnim standardima. 

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Madhumitha talks about her experience shooting for ‘Boat’

While shooting for director Chimbudeven’s Yogi Babu-starrer Boat, actor Madhumitha had to shoot a major portion of the film on a boat with the ensemble cast. “When we travelled to the location, which was near Thoothukudi, none of us knew that we would be shooting inside an actual boat stationed somewhere in the middle of the sea,” says Madhumitha.

She then adds, “The whole time the boat would keep rocking, sometimes violently, sometimes gently, depending on the tides. The sun beat down on us relentlessly and there was no cover. Our skins were dry and sunburnt. To top it all, we had to emote without narrowing our eyes, despite the harsh sunlight. There was no space for us to move around. Moreover, we couldn’t go for bathroom breaks, as the shore was far away. Each session in the boat lasted for three hours. Only after that could we take a break for meals, before returning to the sea again. For the first three days, it was really tough.”

Even at night, all the actors felt that their bed was rocking, due to being on a moving boat all day. For Madhumitha the shoot was tougher since she was nursing her five-month-old baby at the time. “Being away from the baby for long periods of time was very tough. But I managed somehow. Leaving the baby with my trusted help and a caring production team helped as well,” she says.

Sometimes the shoot was at night, which gave the actors respite from the sun. However, the makers had also arranged for provisions to make things safer for the actors. Madhumitha says, “The production and director Chimbudeven had arranged for a team of local fishermen to be near us always in case of any mishaps.”

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Cryptocurrency

NTPC Share Price / Stock Updates 30 July 2024: NTPC stock hits fresh high as Q1 profit rose 12%

Jefferies on NTPC

Buy Call, Target Raised To Rs 485

Q1FY25 Profit Was 11% Above Expectations

Fixed Cost Under Recovery Was `200 Cr Vs `100 Cr YoY, Impact Was Offset By Higher Coal/Gas PLFs

Q1 Capacity Addition Was Muted At 90 MW

Management Guides For 23 GW Addition Over FY25E-27 Led By Renewables

Renewable Energy Capacity Ramp-Up Remain Re-Rating Drivers

Pilot Initiatives On Green Hydrogen Remain Re-Rating Drivers

CLSA on NTPC

O-P, TP Rs 441

1Q rec. PAT up 23% YoY(5% ahead of est.)

on 13% regulated equity growth & favourable regulations FY24-29

Core execution robust but renewable disappointed

Co claimed it had pipeline of 26GW of regulated projects & 24GW in non-fossil projects

HSBC on NTPC

Hold, TP Rs 355

NTPC’s analyst meeting was all about thermal; management did not comment on renewable plan, citing upcoming IPO

Intends to order out 15GW over next two fiscal years, install 60GW by 2032, & progress nuclear capacity

BOFA Sec on NTPC

U-P, TP Rs 271

Earnings in line; capacity additions guidance upgrade; see delays

Thermal ordering guidance maintained: 15.2GW by FY27

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Health Fitness

Žena završila u bolnici nakon što je spavala s uključenom klimom

SPAVANJE s uključenom klimom moglo bi uzrokovati upalu krajnika, tvrdi mlada Britanka koja je hospitalizirana u Turskoj. Liana Foster iz Londona otputovala je u Antaliju, u Turskoj, na obiteljski odmor početkom ovog mjeseca. No, samo dva dana kasnije, probudila se bolesna.

Nakon što je primijetila bijele točkice na krajnicima, uputila se u bolnicu gdje joj je dijagnosticiran teški tonzilitis, odnosno upala krajnika.

“Doktori su mi rekli da je moje stanje vjerojatno izazvano pljesnivim zrakom iz klima-uređaja u sobi. Osjećala sam se baš loše, nisam mogla ni jesti ni piti. Mislila sam da opet imam koronu”, rekla je Foster.

Nakon što je tri dana primala injekcije dva puta dnevno, stanje joj se poboljšalo.

Krajnici su nakupine tkiva u stražnjem dijelu usta i čine dio prve linije obrane imunološkog sustava protiv bakterija i virusa koji ulaze kroz usta. Tonzilitis nije sam po sebi zarazan, ali infekcije koje ga uzrokuju, jesu. U većini slučajeva nestane sam od sebe ili uz kratku terapiju antibioticima, ali za ponavljajuće ili teške slučajeve savjetuje se operacija uklanjanja krajnika.

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Ovo su tri najopasnije zarazne bolesti kod mačaka

MAČKE su, kao i ljudi, izložene raznim mikroorganizmima, virusima i bakterijama. Zbog toga se i one često mogu razboljeti. Ovo su tri najopasnije zarazne bolesti kod mačaka.

Mačja sida

Uzročnik ove bolesti je lentivirus koji polagano napada i narušava imunitet mačke. Glavnu opasnost ne predstavlja sama sida, već sekundarne infekcije mačke protiv kojih ona nije u stanju boriti se zbog oslabljenog imuniteta. Mačju sidu ili FIV možemo nazvati bolest “agresivnih” mačaka, budući da je najčešći prijenos putem krvi i sline, tj. ugriznih rana. Iako rijetko, moguć je prijenos virusa s majke na mačiće tijekom poroda ili putem mlijeka.

FIV se dijagnosticira krvnim testom, te je potrebno svega nekoliko kapi krvi. Mačke su često asimptomatski nosioci virusa, pa tako prve simptome bolesti mogu pokazati kasnije u životu. Najčešće klinička slika bolesti je loša kvaliteta dlake i upala kože (dermatitis), gubitak apetita (inapetenca), povišena tjelesna temperatura (hipertermija), upala zubnog mesa (gingivitis) i usne šupljine (stomatitis), kronične infekcije različitih organskih sustava koje se ponavljaju, konstantan proljev (dijareja), polagan gubitak na težini i sl.

Iako je mačja sida neizlječiva bolest, FIV pozitivne mačke mogu živjeti dug i kvalitetan život ako se vlasnik pridržava osnovnih pravila.

Mačja leukemija 

Pod zarazne bolesti kod mačaka spada i virus mačje leukemije (FeLV), vrlo zarazan retrovirus koji uzrokuje imunosupresiju (pad imuniteta), sekundarne infekcije različitih organskih sustava i brojne neoplastične (tumorske) i krvne abnormalnosti. FeLV je vodeći uzrok smrti u mačaka, a uzročnik se prenosi putem sline i krvi. Kako je FIV bolest “agresivnih”, tako je FeLV bolest “dobroćudnih” mačaka.

Zaraza se širi međusobnim druženjem mačaka koje se međusobno čiste, igraju i dijele posudice za hranu i vodu. U najvećoj su opasnosti mačići do četiri mjeseca starosti jer se mogu zaraziti preko majke – još u maternici, tijekom poroda, putem mlijeka, dok ih majka čisti.

Virusni peritonitis mačaka 

Virusni peritonitis mačaka (FIP) neizlječiva je bolest koju uzrokuje mačji koronavirus. Postoje dva tipa ovog virusa: prvi, “crijevni” (FCoV), ponekad dovodi do blage upale crijeva (enteritis) s prolaznim proljevom, a drugi (FIPV) uzrokuje FIP. Laboratorijsko ih razlikovanje predstavlja izazov u dijagnosticiranju FIP-a.

Infekcija koronavirusom najčešće nastaje preko fecesa zaražene mačke, rjeđe putem sline i urina. Mačka može biti nositelj ovog virusa godinama bez ikakvih simptoma. Prema posljednjim istraživanjima, crijevni koronavirus (FCoV) mutira u virus (FIPV) koji se umnaža i širi po cijelom tijelu te dovodi do pojave virusnog peritonitisa.

Održavanjem zdravlja i higijene vaših kućnih ljubimaca možete značajno smanjiti rizik od prijenosa zaraznih bolesti na ljude. Ako primijetite neobične simptome kod vašeg ljubimca ili sebe, odmah se obratite veterinaru ili liječniku.

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HOKA vraća svoje “klaunovske cipele”. Evo detalja

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PRIJE nego što su supermodeli, kao i mnogi drugi, počeli nositi HOKA tenisice, i prije nego što je brend privukao zvučna imena iz svijeta visoke mode, Stinson EVO bio je HOKA-in vodeći model tenisica za trčanje po stazama. Također, imao je značajan utjecaj na tržište obuće za aktivnosti na otvorenom.

U jednoj recenziji Stinson EVO modela iz 2013. godine spominje se anegdota u kojoj je Scott Jurek, legenda ultramaratona, iznenadio skupinu trkača rekavši da je HOKA budućnost ultramaratonskih tenisica, piše Highsnobiety.

U to vrijeme HOKA je bila nova marka, osnovana 2009. godine, a Jurekova predviđanja su se pokazala točnima. HOKA je postala vodeći brend tenisica za trčanje i 2022. godine prihodi su joj premašili milijardu dolara.

Model je bio popularan 2010-ih

Vratimo se na model Stinson EVO. Taj model, koji je bio popularan početkom 2010-ih, zamijenjen je novijim, ali jednako robusnim modelima tenisica. No, nedavno se tiho vratio na scenu. Konkretno, HOKA Stinson EVO OG ponovno je lansiran u nekim trgovinama u Australiji, poput Above The Clouds i Up There, po cijeni od 178.95 eura, odnosno 197.95 eura. 

Ove tenisice stižu u dvije verzije: živopisnoj crveno-crnoj kombinaciji poznatoj kao Habanero Red/Black i u klasičnoj sivoj boji Cosmic Grey. Iako su od 2012. godine glomazne tenisice postale uobičajeni trend, ovaj model i dalje se ističe svojom veličinom. 

Međutim, iako ove tenisice imaju debeli EVA međupotplat i laganu gumu otpornu na habanje, više nisu na čelu inovacija u svijetu trkaćih tenisica. Dvanaest godina nakon prvog izdanja, vraćaju se kao udobne svakodnevne tenisice, savršene za one koji vole velike i upadljive modele.

Veliki povratak “klaunovskih cipela”

Ove tenisice također pokazuju kako je HOKA, možda i nesvjesno, bila ispred svog vremena u modnim trendovima. Iako su mnogi u recenzijama hvalili njihove performanse, nisu izostale ni kritike zbog njihovog neobičnog, klaunovskog izgleda. Ironično, upravo te “klaunovske cipele” sada se vraćaju na modnu scenu i bit će dostupne u nekim od najmodernijih modnih trgovina.

Kako Highsnobiety izvještava, šira distribucija ovog modela planirana je za 2. kolovoza u odabranim trgovinama, uključujući i njihovu koja dostavlja i u Hrvatsku.

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A beautiful blend of light, dark, humour, pathos, love, and crime

Prasanna (Mahadev Hadapad), anchors the narrative with a poignant portrayal of the alcoholic patriarch of the family, a man trying to hold his fractured family together. His sudden demise sets off a chain of events that unravels long-hidden secrets, including the shocking revelation of a contract to eliminate a notorious gangster, Prakasha (Poornachandra Mysore), which brings in the crime angle. Who will take up the contract to eliminate Prakasha, and will they succeed?

Akarsh’s direction deftly navigates the complex intersection of familial bonds and criminal intrigue, crafting a narrative that is both darkly humorous and poignantly dramatic. The narrative blends the gritty realism of everyday life with the intimate struggles of a family teetering on the brink of collapse. Siddharth Sunil’s evocative cinematography immerses the audience in the unvarnished truth of existence, while Chethan Ammaiah’s haunting melodies punctuate the emotional landscape with depth and nuance.

The screenplay oscillates between moments of laughter and introspection with ease. The three lead actors—Abhay, Sindhu, and Rekha—engage in a delightful game of one-upmanship, each trying to outdo the others in their performances. The supporting cast, including Mahadev Hadapad, Poornachandra Mysore, and Ashith who plays Toby, Suraj Kiran as Joseph Joji add depth and complexity to the narrative.

On the one hand, Family Drama is a hilarious and entertaining ride, full of scenarios and lovable characters that will have you in stitches. On the other hand, it emerges as a compelling exploration of human frailty and resilience, challenging societal norms and delivering a gripping narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.

It is also a reminder that life is a beautiful mess of contradictions—a delicate balance of light and dark, humour and pathos, and love and strife. It is a reflection of the human spirit’s capacity to find joy in the mundane, to laugh in the face of adversity, and to persevere in the midst of chaos. As the curtain falls, we are left with a sense of hope and renewal—a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of light to guide us forward and offering laughter amidst difficulties.

Family Drama

Director: Akarsh HP

Cast: Abhay, Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy, Poornachandra Mysore, Ananya Amar, Rekha Kudligi, Aashith, Mahadev Hadapad, Malathesha, Veeresh, Arun Murthy, Suraj Ravikiran

Rating : 3/5

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Cryptocurrency

MoD and NSE collaborate to empower MSMEs in defence sector with capital market access

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate capital market access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for fund raising.

The move comes after the stocks of major defence companies, whether government-owned or private, have been trading well on the bourses in the last couple of years since the government’s aatmanirbharta push in the military sector.

“The MoU intends to facilitate MSMEs in the defence sector to raise productive capital for their growth plan in an efficient and transparent manner through NSE platform ‘NSE Emerge’. The platform offers new and viable options for raising equity capital from diversified set of investors,” the MoD said in a statement.

It was signed by Anurag Bajpai, Additional Secretary, Department of Defence Production (DDP), and Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director, NSE, in the presence of Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.

The MoU will be in force for five years, during which time DDP and NSE will conduct an extensive awareness drive through seminars, MSME camps, knowledge sessions, road shows, and workshops to guide corporates engaged with the MoD in fund-raising on the NSE Emerge platform.

The Ministry said the NSE will also assist MSMEs in connecting with intermediaries like merchant bankers, registrars, transfer agents, depositories, etc., and guide them regarding capital markets, capital raising mechanisms, and regulatory compliance and requirements.

The Ministry remarked that this MoU will help MSMEs and emerging companies in the defence sector scale up their business operations, explore new markets, and fund their R&D activities.

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Health Fitness

Ovo su najčešći simptomi tihog infarkta koje nikada ne smijete zanemariti

LIJEČNICI upozoravaju ljude diljem svijeta da obrate pozornost na simptome tihog srčanog udara. Za razliku od klasičnog srčanog zastoja, tihi srčani udar često ne rezultira smrću, a mnogi ga pretrpe, a da toga nisu ni svjesni.

Dok srčani udar uključuje simptome poput bolova u prsima, bolova u trbuhu i nedostatka zraka, osobe koje pretrpe tihi infarkt uglavnom se žale na drugačije i često dugotrajnije simptome.

Oba stanja uzrokuju blokade protoka krvi u dijelu srca, što uzrokuje stvaranje ožiljaka i oštećenje srčanog mišića. Znakovi i simptomi tihog srčanog udara obično uključuju četiri stvari. 

Blaga nelagoda u prsima

Kod tihog srčanog udara, bol je blaga ili neugodna te se javlja u središtu prsa. Prema liječnicima sa Sveučilišta Pennsylvania, najčešće se očituje kao lagani pritisak.

Bol u drugim dijelovima tijela

Tijekom tihog srčanog udara bol se može javiti i u drugim dijelovima tijela, kao što su ruke, leđa, čeljust, trbuh i vrat.

Mučnina i hladan znoj

Mnogi uobičajeni simptomi slični gripi, uključujući jaku mučninu, povraćanje i znojenje, često se mogu povezati s tihim srčanim udarom. 

Vrtoglavica i gubitak daha

Vrtoglavica je, također, prilično očit pokazatelj da ste doživjeli srčani udar. Ako se zbog svakodnevnih zadataka osjećate iscrpljeno, najbolje je da što prije posjetite svog liječnika opće prakse.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Betting Games in Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Review by 1xCasino

Bangladesh is a country where punters can find lots of online casino options. However, none of them is as solid, entertaining and has grown so much since its establishment as 1xCasino.

There are many reasons that make 1xCasino so attractive. One of them corresponds to the extraordinary application they have developed, which is available for both Android and iOS devices. There are many reasons that make it so popular among punters who want to take their entertainment everywhere they go, which include:

  • its sleek design;
  • its intuitive interface;
  • and the availability of all the games and forms of entertainment that users would normally encounter on the desktop website.

Now, let’s talk about what can be found when visiting the 1xCasino platform. The first aspect to highlight is the availability of games on the platform. There are hundreds of games in total, which range from slots to live casino options. Of course, there are many things in between, such as table games, craps, keno and much more. Also, these games have been designed by renowned software developers. Some examples of them include NetEnt, Microgaming, and Evolution Gaming.

Let’s now talk about the live casino. This section of the platform features an immersive experience with high-definition streaming and professional dealers. Players can enjoy a wide range of games, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and poker, from top providers like the aforementioned ones. Interactive features like chat options enhance engagement when trying 1xGames, creating a real casino atmosphere.

The variety of tables with different stakes caters to both casual players and high rollers, ensuring a tailored and exciting live gaming experience. Needless to say, everything we have mentioned so far is available on the 1xCasino mobile app too.

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Medicine

Pharma company partners with UK firm to manufacture Lithium Carbonate in India

Pharma company Remedium Lifecare has entered into a strategic agreement with Angel Partners, Ltd., UK, to acquire technology for manufacturing lithium carbonate in India.

The company has also signed an annual supply agreement with Alfa Chemicals and Solvents Ltd., Turkey.

“We are pleased to announce that Remedium Lifecare Ltd. has entered into a strategic agreement with Angel Partners, Ltd., UK, effective July 29, 2024, to acquire technology for manufacturing lithium carbonate in India. We have also signed an annual Supply Agreement with Alfa Chemicals and Solvents Ltd., Turkey, effective the same date. Supplies of technical-grade lithium carbonate will commence in the January-March 2025 quarter. The supplies for CY 2025 are valued at USD 20-25 million. Technical-grade lithium carbonate is used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics,” the company said.
 
Remedium has partnered with various contract manufacturers to produce technical-grade lithium carbonate using the technology from Angel Partners, Ltd.

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Za vrijeme ljetnih vrućina morate prilagoditi prehranu psa, kaže veterinar

TOPLINSKI valovi u Europi sve dulje traju, a ovo ljeto dokaz je velikih klimatskih promjena koje su nas zatekle. Nekadašnja upozorenja da će doći do velikog porasta temperatura obistinila su se pa se ovih dana nerijetko “kuhamo” na visokim stupnjevima. No, u opasnosti nismo samo mi, već i naši četveronožni ljubimci.

Veterinar Sean McCormack i trenerica pasa Carolyn Menteith ponudili su neke savjete koji bi vlasnicima pasa mogli pomoći da psi lakše podnesu visoke temperature, prenosi The Mirror.

Prvi znak koji ukazuje na to da nešto nije u redu jest kada pas ne dovrši svoj obrok

Ako znate da vaš pas inače slisti sve što mu stavite u zdjelicu u rekordnom roku, a sada ste počeli primjećivati da hrana ostaje u zdjelici, moguće je da se s njim nešto događa. Carolyn Menteith napomenula je da psi, kao i ljudi, neće pojesti hranu koja im u tom trenutku ne odgovara. Svoje nezadovoljstvo mogu pokazivati ostavljanjem hrane u zdjelici ili izostankom veselja kada im je servirate.

„Možda ćete čak primijetiti da pojačano mole da im date svoju ljudsku hranu“, spomenula je. Osvrnula se na to da je ovo nešto na što pažnju osobito moraju obratiti vlasnici koji pse hrane jednom na dan.

Objasnila je da velike vrućine mogu utjecati na apetit pasa pa je hranjenje psa jednim velikim obrokom zapravo pogrešno. Mnogo bi učinkovitije bilo hraniti ih nekoliko puta u manjim količinama. Iako vaš pas i ljeti ima iste nutritivne potrebe, sasvim je jasno da vrućine mogu utjecati na to koliko će hrane moći pojesti u jednom obroku. Ljudi se ne vole “pretrpati” hranom kada im je vruće, pa tako ni psi, završila je.

Veterinar je podijelio nekoliko savjeta na koji način hraniti psa

Veterinar McCormack objasnio je kako osigurati da pas ostane sretan i dobro nahranjen unatoč velikim vrućinama. Prva i osnovna stvar jest pobrinuti se da vašem ljubimcu svježa voda uvijek bude dostupna.

U tu svrhu preporučuje se da oko kuće i u kući imate više zdjelica s vodom koje se redovito dopunjavaju te da psa šećete samo rano ujutro i kasno navečer. Kada je riječ o promjeni prehrane psa, predloženo je da ga hranite u hladnijem prostoru i/ili prebacite na mokru hranu.

„Mokra hrana ili smrznute poslastice također mogu pomoći u snižavanju tjelesne temperature vašeg psa i pružiti olakšanje od vrućine. Zamrznute poslastice možete lako napraviti kod kuće, koristeći sastojke koji su sigurni za pse, kao što su jogurt, voće i povrće. Zamrznite ih u posudama za led za lagane, osvježavajuće zalogaje“, poručio je.

Spomenuo je da uključivanje novih namirnica i sastojaka u prehranu psa nije loša ideja, dok god se to čini postupno. Najbolji je način da nove sastojke miješate sa starom hranom, a onda postupno mijenjate omjere ovisno o vremenu koje prođe i reakciji psa na nove okuse.

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Parkside alatima cijene su pale i do 42%, evo što se isplati kupiti

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

Sadržaj je nastao u suradnji s: Kaufland

U DANAŠNJE vrijeme alati su ključni za održavanje doma, uređenje vrta i razne projekte “uradi sam”. Bez obzira na to jeste li iskusni majstor ili entuzijastični amater, kvalitetan alat može napraviti veliku razliku. Među mnogim markama na tržištu, Parkside alat se ističe kao povoljna, ali pouzdana opcija koja zadovoljava potrebe mnogih korisnika.

Širok asortiman proizvoda

Jedna od glavnih prednosti Parkside alata je njihov široki asortiman, od osnovnih ručnih alata poput odvijača, ključeva i čekića, do naprednijih električnih alata kao što su bušilice, brusilice i pile. Parkside nudi rješenja za gotovo svaki zadatak u kući i oko nje. Hobi vrtlari također mogu pronaći sve što im treba, uključujući kosilice, trimere i vrtne škare.

Parkside alati su poznati po svojoj robusnoj izradi i pouzdanosti te su dizajnirani da izdrže većinu kućnih i hobi projekata. Osim toga, prate najnovije trendove u tehnologiji. Bežični alati s litij-ionskim baterijama omogućuju veću mobilnost i fleksibilnost tijekom rada, dok napredne funkcije poput elektroničkog podešavanja brzine i snage olakšavaju upotrebu i povećavaju preciznost.

Jedan od najprivlačnijih aspekata Parkside alata svakako je njihova pristupačnost. Povoljne cijene omogućuju mnogima da opreme svoj alatni arsenal bez velikih financijskih izdataka.

“Odlična kvaliteta za novac”

Mnogi korisnici Parkside alata hvale njihovu jednostavnost i učinkovitost. Na internetskim stranicama i forumima može se pronaći mnoštvo pozitivnih recenzija ovog alata, a na društvenim mrežama postoje čak i fan profili. Mnogi u recenzijama ističu odličan omjer cijene i kvalitete.

“Obavi posao za vrlo malo novca”, “Najbolji alat za tu cijenu”, “Parkside alat je odličan za tu cijenu, s odličnom garancijom”, “Savršen za DIY i kućnu upotrebu, također ima odlično jamstvo”, “Parkside je top”, “Odlična kvaliteta za novac”, neki su od komentara. 

Velik izbor Parkside alata u trgovinama Kauflanda

Parkside alat je sjajan izbor za sve koji traže pouzdane i povoljne alate za svoje domove, a najbolje od svega je što se trenutno u Kauflandu može pronaći širok asortiman ovog alata na dobroj akciji.

Ako ste poželjeli neki Parkside alat, preporučujemo da požurite jer se uglavnom vrlo brzo rasproda kada je na akciji. Ispod smo izdvojili neke od najprimamljivijih ponuda, a vi nam recite koji od izdvojenih alata je po vama must-have ove marke.

Sponzorirani sadržaj donose Index i Kaufland Hrvatska u skladu s najvišim profesionalnim standardima. 

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‘I feel pressured to create feel-good films’

Cognizant of the evolution of storytelling in the last few decades, Radha Mohan notes, “It is important to be observant of what is happening around us and how the youth are expressing their emotions, which adds another layer of challenge. If you hold onto your ego on working in the industry for several years and don’t learn through the years, your career will become stagnant.”

His actors Myna Nandhini and Chandran both agree with this sentiment. The Kayal actor mentions that his learning experience with director Prabhu Solomon was significant in his career. “I am grateful to have worked with him. I see every film that I am working on as an evolution. It might either be with a very senior filmmaker, a new production house or a technical team. It is all about how you adapt to it.”

Chutney Sambar is set in Ooty and holds a family drama at its core. This gives it an edge over other series, says Myna Nandhini. “When we think of a web series set in Ooty, the audience automatically believes that it would be grim or violent, but that is not the case in this series,” she says and adds,

“During a very serious scene, you would notice that there is a comedy or two placed in between seamlessly.” Chandran pitches in and says, “To express comedy on screen is the hardest task. Today’s generation can be aptly called ‘Gen-D’ as they cannot be separated from their digital screens and it is tough to cater to them.”

In the series, Yogi Babu plays Sachu, an orphaned food cart vendor who realises he has a family when his rich stepbrother comes in search of him. “Only Yogi Babu could have played the lead in the project. There was no other option. The project was initially a film before it was converted into a series,” Radha Mohan reveals. The filmmaker’s casting choices have always stood out in his career—particularly for his memorable supporting characters.

“Even if they don’t have the screen time, they should create an impact. I focus on giving them a backstory and making them important. It is the reason why people still remember Elango Kumaravel’s character as Ravi Shastri in Abhiyum Naanum.” Nandhini, who also plays a key role as Amudha in the series, observes that while there is ample space for female comedians to grow and become iconic actors in the industry, securing the right script is crucial.

“The industry decides that these actors would only play such roles, but I can only show that I am truly capable of playing various characters when the right opportunity comes. In November Story, I would not have even smiled in any scene. Vikram (2022) and Viruman (2022) too were on similar lines. The truth is, women have lesser roles in comedy than men,” she elaborates.

Despite having a fair share of hits and misses in his career, director Radha Mohan credits his sense of humour for helping him sail through difficult times. Both Nandhini and Chandran acknowledge his ability to create a lively atmosphere on set. “It is from those life experiences, on top of the interesting people I meet along the way, that I learnt to create comedy,” he signs off with a smile.

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Cryptocurrency

India Cements to remain listed entity, says UltraTech

India Cement Ltd (ICL) would remain a listed entity as the acquirer, UltraTech, has no “intention to delist” the South-based rival cement company, the Aditya Birla group firm said in a regulatory filing.

The ownership of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), controlled by India Cements promoters N Srinivasan and his family, will remain unchanged.

Axis Capital, managing the open offer for UltraTech, in a copy of a public announcement, submitted to exchanges on Monday said, the leading cement player intends to acquire 8.05 crore shares of ICL, which is 26 per cent of the shareholding of the Chennai-based cement manufacturer.

“The acquirer does not have an intention to delist the target company (ICL) pursuant to this open offer,” it said.

The open offer is “at a price of Rs 390 per offer share aggregating to a total consideration of up to Rs 3,142.35 crore”, which will be subject to the receipt of the required statutory approval from fair trade regulator CCI.

The offer price is 3.53 per cent higher as the shares of ICL were trading at Rs 376.70 apiece on the BSE, up 0.56 per cent from the previous close.

On Sunday, Aditya Birla Group flagship company UltraTech Cement announced to acquire a 32.72 per cent stake in India Cements from promoters and their associates for Rs 3,954 crore, which will allow it to expand its footprint in the highly competitive and fast-growing Southern cement market, particularly Tamil Nadu.

“Further, pursuant to the consummation of the underlying transaction, the sellers forming part of promoter and promoter group of the target (ICL) intend to be reclassified as public shareholders in accordance with the procedures contained in the SEBI (LODR), Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements, Regulations,” said.

“In addition, Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (being a member of the promoter group of target) also intends to be reclassified as public shareholders in accordance with the procedures contained in the SEBI (LODR) Regulations,” it said.

The proposed shareholding of UltraTech after the acquisition of a 32.72 per cent stake in India Cements from promoters and their associates, will be 55.49 per cent.

In case of full acceptance of the IPO (Initial Public Offer), UltraTech’s proposed shareholding in ICL would “constitute up to 81.49 per cent of the equity share capital” of the company.

A Detailed Public Statement (DPS) “would be published on or before August 2, 2024, i.e., within five working days of this public announcement, in accordance with the SEBI (SAST), Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers, Regulations,” it said.

“The DPS shall contain details of the open offer, including information on the offer price, the acquirer, the target company, the background to the offer, the statutory approvals required for the open offer, relevant conditions (including conditions precedent) as specified under the SPAs (share purchase agreements) and details of financial arrangements and other terms of the open offer,” it said.

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Health Fitness

Studija: Trećina smrti od raka može se pripisati jednom faktoru načina života

MEĐU glavnim zdravstvenim vijestima, Američko društvo za borbu protiv raka nedavno je objavilo novu studiju koja je otkrila da se polovica smrti od raka i 40 posto novih slučajeva raka među odraslim osobama u dobi od 30 i više godina u SAD-u može pripisati čimbenicima rizika koji se mogu spriječiti.

Najveći faktor rizika za rak nešto je još gore za zdravlje od pijenja alkohola ili sjedilačkog načina života – pušenje. Najnovije istraživanje kaže da je ova navika vodeći čimbenik rizika koji pridonosi obolijevanju od raka i smrti povezanim s rakom.

Ako osoba puši već desetljećima, može se zapitati vrijedi li još uvijek prestati. Osim toga, mnogi se pitaju računa li se i pušenje električnih cigareta. Stručnjaci su za Parade podijelili odgovore na ova pitanja.

Dim cigarete sadrži više od 5000 kemikalija, uključujući 60 poznatih karcinogena koji mogu oštetiti DNK

Većina ljudi vjerojatno zna da pušenje može uzrokovati rak pluća. No, možda ćemo se iznenaditi kada saznamo da se pušenju pripisuje i 15 drugih vrsta raka. Specijalistica za istraživanje i sprječavanje raka, dr. Tracy Crane, kaže da to uključuje rak usta, dojke, jetre, želuca, bubrega, gušterače, crijeva, jajnika, mjehura i grlića maternice, kao i neke vrste leukemije.

Umirovljeni onkolog s Klinike Mayo, dr. Edward Creagan, objašnjava da je razlog zašto pušenje može uzrokovati toliko različitih vrsta raka, taj što uzrokuje mutaciju DNK stanica. Cigaretni dim sadrži više od 5000 kemikalija, uključujući 60 poznatih karcinogena koji mogu oštetiti DNK. Kada je DNK oštećena, stanice mogu rasti, razmnožavati se i postati kancerogene.

“Kada pušite, udišete sve te kemikalije u svoja pluća i, iako je neposredni utjecaj na vaša usta, grlo i plućno tkivo, budući da pluća opskrbljuju tijelo kisikom, ti kancerogeni se prenose po cijelom tijelu. Pri tome su neka tkiva osjetljivija na oštećenje DNK, čime se povećava rizik od raka,” objašnjava dr. Crane.

No, što je s “vapingom”, odnosno pušenjem e-cigareta? Oba stručnjaka kažu da, iako je prerano za znati dugoročni učinak vapinga, preliminarna istraživanja pokazuju da je iznimno štetan za zdravlje.

“Sastojci za e-cigarete uključuju hlapljive organske spojeve, propilen glikol, biljni glicerin, kemikalije za okus i formaldehid koji se povezuju s bolestima srca i pluća, kao i s rakom. Osim toga, nekoliko studija pokazuje da pušenje e-cigareta može uzrokovati promjene u genima koje su povezane s rakom”, zaključila je dr. Crane.

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Dva milijuna lajkova: Spašeno štene spava na zlatnom retriveru

OSOBE koje udomljavaju zanemarene pse često se susreću s različitim, često vrlo tužnim, sudbinama životinja. Psi koje dovedu u svoj dom mogu biti uplašeni, nepovjerljivi i pothranjeni. Vidjeti takvog psa teško je bez obzira na to koje je vrste ili koliko je star, ali ima nešto posebno tužno u tome kada vam kući dođe izgladnjeli štenac.

Jedna korisnica TikToka na svom je profilu podijelila priču upravo o takvom pothranjenom štencu koji je u njezinoj obitelji pronašao spas. Ono po čemu je video poseban jest to što je štenac vrlo brzo odabrao omiljenu osobu u obitelji kojoj u potpunosti vjeruje – njihovog zlatnog retrivera Darwina.

Video koji je skupio preko dva milijuna lajkova prikazuje udomljenog štenca koji neprestano ide za zlatnim retriverom, a kada je vrijeme za spavanje, obavezno se sklupča u njegovoj blizini ili, ako je to moguće, zaspi na njegovom krznu.

U opisu videa vlasnica je objasnila da često daje privremeni dom spašenim psima, a ova malena kujica najnoviji je član njihove proširene obitelji. Napisala je da se svi psi koji prođu kroz njihov dom žele dobro slagati s Darwinom, ali da je ova kujica posebno vezana za njega.

„I ja bih se voljela sklupčati u moru kovrča zlatnog retrivera“, „Prijatelji zauvijek“, „Mali psić je trebao mekano mjesto i čuvara. Hvala Darwinu“, neki su od komentara gledatelja.

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Arts Entertainments

‘Deadpool' swallows my whole life, says Ryan Reynolds

What made you want to bring ‘Deadpool’ back for this showdown with ‘Wolverine’?

Shawn Levy (writer/director), Hugh and I had a very specific North Star—to deliver unbridled joy and audacity. That is what we did here. Hugh and I have been friends for 17 years. It was a dream come true for us to finally work together. Shawn and I have known each other for a decade. That enthusiasm and joy translates onto the screen.

Tell us about the first time you met Hugh.

It was on the set of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. I was invited to play Wade Wilson. Right from the beginning, he was so kind to me. He showed me what it is like to lead a film set. He was a guy who showed up and worked as hard as anyone, but he also made sure that everyone felt seen so they could do their best. I remember wondering that if I was ever lucky enough to be in the position as that guy, I hope I can be half as dedicated, kind and compassionate a leader. Since then he has become my closest friend. He’s the dad that my children wish they had (laughs). Hugh is everything and so this is a big moment for me.

Hugh jokes about you not being a good father. What is the story behind that?

It’s not a joke. My nine-year-old daughter James said she was going to divorce me if I ever do a Deadpool movie again (laughs). That is why I haven’t done one in six years. I am not complaining because I have the best job on Earth, but some of the sacrifices are that I am not home with my family as much as I want. Deadpool swallows my life whole because it’s such a huge, daunting task to make these movies. So now my daughter is like, ‘You are cut off. No more Deadpool!’”

Poster of Deadpool & Wolverine

Is it right that this movie may never have happened had it not been for Hugh calling you to say he wanted to return as ‘Wolverine’?

That’s true. He called me and I almost hung up. I thought he was a telemarketer trying to sell me a new long-distance plan or something. You only call these days if someone is dying or there is a serious emergency. So when he called I was kind of worried. Then I realised it was an emergency and that he had a full-blown case of, I need to play Wolverine. I am the lucky beneficiary because this is one of the most iconic characters in film.

Where does the ‘Deadpool’ story pick up from?

At the beginning of this movie, it’s Wade Wilson retired as Deadpool and trying to live a normal life. But then he has a visit from the Time Variance Authority that sends him on a mission to save his own reality with Wolverine. It’s kind of like a weird road-trip adventure. It’s the best movie I have ever done.

Are you feeling the pressure that comes with the film, which is expected to save Marvel from a rough patch?

Shawn Levy and I wrote the Marvel Jesus gif as more of a way to illustrate Deadpool’s own self-delusion. It certainly wasn’t meant to be a commentary on the film industry, Marvel, comic books or any of that stuff. Yeah, Marvel hit a bit of a rougher patch than normal. They required a little bit of a reset and then suddenly that storyline became ultra-relevant. My wife said to me, ‘Did you somehow orchestrate this? Did you try to make it so that line was relevant?’ I am not that smart, I promise.

The first two ‘Deadpool’ films are R-rated. How does that fit in now that you are part of the Disney family?

It’s always been about the story and to tell it authentically. There is nothing in Deadpool & Wolverine that is there explicitly to shock. My nine-year-old has seen this movie. So has my 79-year-old mother. And, it killed her (laughs). I have a friend, a diehard Deadpool fan. who loved it.

Is the ‘Deadpool’ costume like a second skin for you now?

I wouldn’t say that. It’s not uncomfortable, but it’s not like I miss wearing it around the house (laughs). Actually, what I do miss when I’m not in the Deadpool suit is the freedom that it gives you. You become a different person and I feel really free in it. So yeah, it’s a privilege to wear it, but it’s nice to take it off when we’re done.

Your Deadpool brand of humour is loved by the audience. Where does your love of comedy come from?

I have always had it. Growing up as the youngest of four brothers, being funny was my self-defence mechanism from being a target. I actually first left Canada to join a comedy troupe in LA called the Groundlings when I was 19-years-old. Sadly, I didn’t get in but I got an agent and started working from there. But I have always loved comedy and it has been a part of everything I have done in my career.

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SJVN Share Price Updates 26 July 2024: SJVN shares zoom on bagging project from Mizoram Govt

JVN Share Price Updates 26 July 2024: SJVN stock jumped over 8% in early trade on Friday after the company received a letter of intent for allotment of Darzo Lui Pumped Storage Project from the Government of Mizoram. The estimated cost of the project on completion is ₹13,947.50 crore.

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  • July 26, 2024 15:39

    SJVN shares closing figure:

    SJVN shares closed higher by 5.07% on the BSE at ₹148.10. 

    Meanwhile, the stock closed at ₹148 on the NSE, higher by 4.93%.

  • July 26, 2024 14:57

    SJVN share price in focus

    SJVN shares were up 5.58% on the NSE, trading at ₹148.91 as at 2.55 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 14:15

    SJVN stock trades at ₹150.81 on the NSE, higher by 6.93% as at 2.14 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 13:04

    SJVN shares rise 7.53% on the NSE, trading at ₹151.66 as at 1.02 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 12:07

    SJVN stock trades at ₹152.03 on the NSE, higher by 7.79% as at 12.05 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 11:43

    Top gainers on the BSE as at 11.39 am:

    Infibeam (11.26%), Ion Exchange (10.46%), SJVN (8.66%), Network 18 (7.87%), Mphasis (7.23%)

  • July 26, 2024 11:16

    SJVN stock in focus

    Shares of SJVN traded at ₹152.90 on the NSE, up 8.41% as at 11.13 am.

  • July 26, 2024 10:18

    Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early trade on Friday

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  • July 26, 2024 10:17

    SJVN secures first project in Mizoram

    SJVN has received a letter of intent for allotment of Darzo Lui pumped storage project from the Government of Mizoram. 

    With an installed capacity of 2,400 MW, the project has been proposed across Darzo Nallah, a tributary of Tuipui river. 

    The estimated cost of project on completion is ₹13,947.50 crore including IDC & Financing costs at April 2023 Price Level. 

    Darzo Lui Pumped Storage Project is an On-stream Closed Loop Type pumped storage project. The project comprises of eight units of 300 MW each. The annual energy generation with 95% plant availability shall be 4,993.20 MU. The annual input energy required for pumping water to upper reservoir has been estimated to be 6,331.66 MU with 95% plant availability. The project is proposed to be complete within a period of 72 months.

  • July 26, 2024 10:11

    SJVN stock in focus

    SJVN shares jumped 8.52% on the NSE to trade at ₹153.05 as at 9.57 am.

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Health Fitness

Liječnik generaciji X: Stari ste, vrijeme je da uložite u ove dvije stvari

DOKTOR Terry Simpson na TikToku je otkrio da bi pripadnici generacije X trebali što prije investirati u dvije stvari ako im je stalo do vlastitog zdravlja: kvalitetne cipele i udoban madrac.

“Znam da ne mislite da ste stari, ali jeste, iako toga niste svjesni”, rekao je.

Svima u dobi između 43 i 59 godina, odnosno rođenima između 1965. i 1980., dr. Simpson preporučuje da se okane ravnih cipela i visokih potpetica.

“Morate hodati u cipelama koje vam pružaju potporu, a ne u onima koje uzrokuju bolove u leđima”, napomenuo je.

Nekvalitetne madrace smatra krivcima za loš san te savjetuje izbor onog koji pruža potporu leđima i vratu.

“Ne razmišljajte o cijeni. Na madracu ćete provesti četvrtinu svog života, neka bude dobar. Ali skup ne znači nužno dobar”, zaključio je.

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Nakon pola milijuna pregleda nježni div Sirius je dobio samo dva upita

VEĆ GOTOVO šest mjeseci, pas iz jednog skloništa za životinje u Velikoj Britaniji strpljivo čeka nekoga tko će ga udomiti. Radnici i volonteri iznenađeni su što nitko nije pokazao interes s obzirom da on ima sve što je potrebno da bude brzo udomljen. Iz milja ga zovu BigFoot i to je vjerojatno jedini razlog zašto ga nitko ne želi.

Iako sklonište nije znalo Siriusovu povijest, osoblje se brzo uvjerilo da je riječ o velikom psu s još većim srcem. On je tih i smiren, te se odlično ponaša na povodcu, a to su sve karakteristike koje novi vlasnici traže prilikom udomljavanja psa.

U nadi da će snaga društvenih mreža pomoći da pronađe svoj zauvijek dom, sklonište je nedavno podijelilo video o Siriusu na svom TikTok profilu. U snimci Sirius mirno sjedi u svom kavezu, gledajući u kameru s nadom u očima. Nažalost, skoro pola milijuna pregleda na TikToku donijelo je samo dva upita za udomljenje ovog nježnog diva. 

Siriusova priča je srceparajuća, no nudi nadu da će uz daljnju podršku zajednice i dijeljenje na društvenim mrežama uskoro pronaći svoj dom. On je primjer kako se ponekad najbolji prijatelji mogu pronaći na najneočekivanijim mjestima. Za sve one koji traže vjernog i nježnog suputnika, Sirius je idealan izbor.

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Tehnološki div odbija povući neispravne serije procesora s tržišta. Ljudi su bijesni

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

INTEL Core procesori 13. i 14. generacije za mnoge korisnike ne rade zbog grešaka do kojih je došlo prilikom proizvodnje, a koji ne mogu biti popravljeni softverskim zakrpama. Unatoč tomu što su i korisnici i sam proizvođač svjesni neispravnosti proizvoda, Intel ih ne namjerava povući s tržišta, što je izazvalo salve nezadovoljstva.

O čemu je riječ?

Glasnogovornik Intela Thomas Hannaford potvrdio je da je osnovni razlog zbog kojeg procesori ne rade previsok napon, no tvrtka još uvijek istražuje druge moguće razloge. Unatoč tomu što se trenutno u trgovinama diljem svijeta nalaze neispravni procesori, Intel nije zaustavio prodaju niti povukao zalihe, a za The Verge su potvrdili kako to neće ni napraviti jer nisu pogođeni svi procesori.

Ako imate Intel Core procesor 13. ili 14. generacije koji radi, Intel tvrdi da bi softverska zakrpa trebala spriječiti buduće probleme.

Ako vaš procesor ne radi, kreće borba za povrat ili zamjenu. Iz tvrtke nisu objasnili kako će funkcionirati zamjena proizvoda ako imate jamstvo, no savjetovali su kupcima da se obrate Intel korisničkoj podršci ako su im zamjena ili povrat odbijeni u trgovini.

The Verge je zanimalo i hoće li produžiti jamstvo na ove procesore, na što nisu dobili odgovor.

“Nikad više ne kupujem Intel”

Ovaj je problem odjeknuo na Redditu. Iako su ovi procesori dostupni diljem svijeta, mnogi se pitaju kako će na odluke Intela reagirati pojedine zemlje, ali i Europska unija koja je poznata po strogim pravilima u svrhu zaštite potrošača.

“Bit će zanimljivo vidjeti kako će se ovo odvijati u pojedinim zemljama”, “Nevjerojatno da je ovo upropastilo dvije generacije procesora”, “Vrijeme je za tužbe”, “Nikad više ne kupujem Intel”, “Ovo neće dobro završiti”, “Znači, neispravan je, neće ga popraviti i neće vratiti novac?”, “Stvarno mi je žao njihovih kupaca”, “EU će uništiti Intel”, neki su od komentara na Redditu.

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Arts Entertainments

Robert Downey Jr is returning to Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ films as a villain

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige kicked off the panel by saying that due to this weekend’s success of Deadpool & Wolverine, the sprawling Marvel cinematic universe had now topped USD 30 billion in box-office earnings. The movie which released on Thursday, has already broken one record and could shatter more in its opening weekend.

Feige used Saturday’s panel to chart the course ahead for the MCU, revealing Ford’s character in the next movie Captain America and revealing Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday as the titles of the next two films in the epic superhero team-up series.

Feige said all the actors introduced Saturday would appear in the upcoming Avengers movies, which will be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo.

The brothers guided the Avengers franchise through its sprawling storyline capped by Avengers: Endgame in 2019 which included the death of Downey’s Tony Stark/Iron Man character.

Saturday’s session comes after Marvel skipped the convention last year due to the Hollywood strikes, which prevented writers and actors from speaking on panels.

The cast of Captain America includes Brave New Wold Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson, Danny Ramirez and Anthony Mackie.

Esposito revealed that he will be playing the villain, Seth Voelker, also known as Sidewinder.

The cast and director of Thunderbolts(asterisk) also surprised fans with a short clip from the movie. The film is slated to be released in May 2025.

The “Deadpool & Wolverine success woke up a sleepy year for Marvel and assuaged worries about its box-office underperformance in late 2023.

The superhero factory hit a record low in November with the launch of The Marvels, which opened with just USD 47 million.

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Cryptocurrency

Sensex rebounds 1,293 points, Nifty ends at record high on value buying after 5 days of losses

The benchmark Sensex rebounded by 1,293 points, while the broader Nifty shot up nearly 2 per cent to a record high on Friday, cutting short its five-day losing streak on heavy value-buying at lower levels and a rally in blue-chips like Reliance Industries.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,292.92 points or 1.62 per cent to settle at 81,332.72. During the day, it soared 1,387.38 points or 1.73 per cent to 81,427.18.

The NSE Nifty surged 428.75 points or 1.76 per cent to settle at an all-time closing high of 24,834.85.

All the Sensex shares, except for Nestle, closed in the green.

Bharti Airtel was the biggest gainer, rising by over 4.51 per cent. Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, HCL Technologies, Infosys, JSW Steel and Mahindra & Mahindra were the other big gainers.

Nestle was the only loser, closing lower by 0.07 per cent.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong settled higher, while Tokyo ended lower. European markets were also trading in positive territory.

The US markets ended mostly lower on Thursday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.40 per cent to $82.04 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,605.49 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data.

After a sharp fall in intra-day trade on Thursday, the BSE benchmark managed to recover some of the lost ground to settle 109.08 points or 0.14 per cent lower at 80,039.80.

The NSE Nifty dipped 7.40 points or 0.03 per cent to 24,406.10.

In the past five days, the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,303.66 points or 1.60 per cent, while the Nifty declined 394.75 points or 1.59 per cent.

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Health Fitness

Ne vjerujte u ova tri mita o kavi, kažu dijetetičari

PROSJEČAN Hrvat će u godini dana popiti pet kilograma kave. No, unatoč popularnosti tog napitka, postoji mnogo mitova o kavi. Dijetetičarke Maddie Pasquariello i Roxanu Ehsani za CNBC otkrile su s koja se tri mita o kavi najčešće susreću i zašto ljudi u njih ne bi trebali vjerovati.

“Kava je loša za vas”

Sve dok se pridržavate prehrambenih smjernica o ne više od 400 miligrama kofeina, ili oko četiri šalice kave dnevno, nemate razloga za brigu. Kava je bogata polifenolima, antioksidansima za koje je utvrđeno da sprječavaju razvoj određenih kroničnih bolesti, poput kardiovaskularnih bolesti.

“Osim toga, kava je prirodni stimulans koji vam može pomoći da budete budniji, povećati energiju, produktivnost i poboljšati sportsku izvedbu”, kaže Ehsani.

Međutim, kavu mogu učiniti nezdravom dodaci poput mlijeka, vrhnja, šećera ili raznih sirupa.

“Ne biste trebali piti kavu rano ujutro”

Dijetetičari svojim klijentima zapravo preporučuju da kavu popiju prije podneva, jer učinci kofeina traju do šest sati.

“Najgore je popiti kavu kad osjetimo poslijepodnevni umor, između 14 i 17 sati. Kofein će nas razbuditi i narušiti nam kvalitetu noćnog sna”, napominje Pasquariello.

“Više od dvije šalice kave dnevno je previše”

Pasquariello i Ehsani kažu da je sigurno popiti dvije do tri šalice kave prije podneva. Sve je sigurno dok je u granicama do 400 miligrama kofeina dnevno. Imajte samo na umu da se kofein, osim u kavi, nalazi i u gaziranim pićima, čajevima, energetskim pićima i čokoladi.

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10 pasmina pasa koje su rođene za plivanje

IAKO većina pasa voli vodu, određene pasmine ističu se zbog svojih plivačkih sposobnosti. Te pasmine u prošlosti su uglavnom bile korištene tijekom lova na ptice vodarice, zbog čega im je ljubav prema vodi urođena.

U nastavku donosimo popis deset pasmina pasa, poznatih kao najbolji plivači, koje je izdvojio Američki kinološki savez.

Američki vodeni španijel

Američki vodeni španijeli su rijetka pasmina koja je nekoć bila korištena za lov na prostoru SAD-a i Kanade. Ovi psi imaju karakteristike retrivera i španijela te se odlično snalaze u svim vodenim površinama, od močvara do jezera. Jako su razigrani i puni energije.

Barbet

Barbeti su još jedna rijetka pasmina koja se koristi za lov ptica vodarica još od 16. stoljeća. Ovi društveni i prijateljski nastrojeni psi su energični i obožavaju provoditi vrijeme u vodi.

Bojkinški španijel

Bojkinški španijeli su česti suputnici tijekom lova na purice i ptice vodarice na području američkog juga. Ovi psi srednje veličine idealni su ljubimci za vrlo aktivne obitelji koje traže inteligentnog i simpatičnog psa.

Retriver zaljeva Chesapeake

Retriveri zaljeva Chesapeake snažni su i izdržljivi psi koji imaju masno, vodootporno krzno jer su navikli raditi u hladnim vodama zaljeva Chesapeake. Ako ste jako aktivni i puno vremena provodite na otvorenom, ovo je pasmina za vas.

Kovrčavi retriver

Kovrčavi retriveri jedna su od najstarijih pasmina pasa. Ovi psi su vrijedni i iznimno inteligentni, a uz to su jako aktivni, što znači da im trebate posvetiti puno vremena kako bi bili sretni.

Engleski seter

Engleski seteri su umiljati, dražesni i vole udovoljavati svojim vlasnicima. Osim toga, jako su aktivni, a uz rani trening, mogu postati i odlični plivači.

Ravnodlaki retriver

Ravnodlaki retriveri imaju prekrasno, glatko krzno koje ih štiti od vode i hladnih temperatura. Iako su originalno uzgajani kao lovački psi, u današnje vrijeme se većinom koriste kao kućni ljubimci zbog svoje prijateljske prirode.

Irski vodeni španijel

Irski vodeni španijeli jedni su od najvećih i najstarijih španijela na svijetu. Njihovo kovrčavo krzno odbija vodu, a uz to su jako inteligentni i izdržljivi. Oni su odlični obiteljski psi i prilagođavaju se različitim uvjetima.

Labrador retriver

Labrador retriveri godinama su jedna od najpopularnijih pasmina na svijetu. U prošlosti su bili korišteni kao lovački psi, a u današnje vrijeme obavljaju razne zadaće. Jako su društveni i privrženi svojim vlasnicima, brzo uče nove trikove i obožavaju plivati.

Lagotto Romagnolo

Psi pasmine Lagotto Romagnolo nekoć su se koristili u lovu na ptice vodarice, a danas se uglavnom koriste kao lovci na tartufe. Ovi inteligentni psi vodene su površine zamijenili šumama, ali to ne znači da i dalje nisu odlični plivači.

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Haljina od 15 eura osvojila je društvene mreže. Jasno je i zašto

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Arts Entertainments

Extravagant fanservice makes up for a hollow core

The Void is an interesting concept with raw potential, which gives you a licence to use any character (or possible iteration of a character) in any way imaginable. The film has fun with this concept sporadically—The giant version of Ant-Man’s suit (with his skeleton still intact) is used as the villain’s lair, ruins of the 20th Century Fox Logo, crashed down Helicarrier etc. Apart from these minor flashes of ingenuity, the immense potential of several such remarkable ideas is sadly never fleshed out.

Deadpool’s signature, fourth-wall-breaking humour, almost acts like an immunity against the usual issues of superhero films, which works to an extent in Deadpool and Wolverine. When an exposition starts testing your patience, we get a joke out of it, when the screenplay starts getting formulaic, Deadpool points it out, and even worries about Hugh Jackman’s legacy being tarnished is playfully acknowledged.

The excessive self-referential humour, real-world references, and fourth wall breaks might take you out of the film at some point. However, they are still effective. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the unapologetic parade of cameos. Marvel is famously known for embracing the vast interconnected web of narratives and its colourful variety of characters.

While the recent line-up of MCU films might have received backlash for excessive use of in-universe references, Deadpool, a franchise that was always cognizant of the criticisms against superhero films, was expected to be better. It comes as a surprise when the absurdly simplistic cameo scenes are rolled out one after the other, in a fashion that is eerily similar to an assembly line.

Before Deadpool and Avengers, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine stood as the face of Marvel films. A legacy that was cemented through a grand, poignant end in James Mangold’s Logan. While Deadpool and Wolverine largely leave that legacy intact and introduce a brand new Wolverine, it still leaves you with mixed feelings, seeing a tired, uninterested Hugh Jackman grunting his way through the performance.

Deadpool and Wolverine caters to a very specific set of fans who enjoy the Marvel films in a very specific way. They derive joy from figuring out the edges of the cinematic universe and find delight in knowing that it is expanding while also exuding warm nostalgia by staying connected to familiar characters. In that regard, Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the biggest fanservice films to come out of the MCU. As these ever-expanding stories connect, one wonders if they will also connect to the audience like they used to.

Deadpool

Director: Shawn Levy

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin

Rating : 2.5/5

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Cryptocurrency

Broker’s call: Bikaji Foods (Add)

Target: ₹760

CMP: ₹716.75

Bikaji Foods International’s Q1-FY25 management commentary reassured us on the topline trajectory, but margin outlook for FY25 looks bland. The management is aiming for 13-15 per cent volume growth for FY25, and expects product prices to increase by about 2-3 per cent. Return of rural demand is likely to aid overall demand recovery, with concentration of Western snacks being high. Bikaji has already achieved expansion to 21k outlets, of its FY25 distribution expansion target of 50k outlets.

Key raw-material prices (particularly of channa, potato, and dry fruits) have been stable y-o-y, but seen inflationary pressure sequentially, which is likely to persist for the rest of the year. Bikaji effected 70-80bps price hikes in Q1, and is mulling a 150bps price-hike in Q2, to pass on the impact of sequential inflation in key raw materials.

Bikaji remains an execution-led, savory snacks play, wherein it has created a relative edge over peers. This reflects in its performance and is also being gradually baked into valuations (54.5x P/E for FY26, on PLI adj. EPS of ₹13.1). As we cut our margin assumptions, our earnings estimates reduce 2-3 per cent over FY25-27. We maintain our Add rating on Bikaji, with new Jun-25E TP of ₹760/sh (vs ₹775/sh earlier), on 55x P/E

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Health Fitness

Istraživanje pokazalo što se zaista događa kada svaki dan popijemo čašu vina ili pivo

NEKADA se čaša vina ili boca piva dnevno smatrala poslasticom na kraju dana. Studije su godinama sugerirale da čaša omiljenog alkoholnog pića na kraju dana ima antistresne prednosti, kao i da ne može izazvati mamurluk ili druge rizike povezane s pićem.

Ali novo izvješće tvrdi da to nije točno i da nijedna količina alkohola nije sigurna. Zaključuje se da konzumacija samo jednog alkoholnog pića dnevno može skratiti život za dva i pol mjeseca.

Voditelj istraživanja, dr. Tim Stockwell, znanstvenik s kanadskog Sveučilišta Victoria, kaže da studije koje povezuju umjereno pijenje s dobrobitima za zdravlje imaju ‘temeljne’ nedostatke.

“Te su studije bile usredotočene na starije odrasle osobe i nisu uspjele objasniti ljudske navike pijenja tijekom cijelog života. Mi smo napravili analizu 107 objavljenih studija i promatrali odnos između navika pijenja i životnog vijeka”, pojasnio je.

Alkohol nije eliksir

Kao primjer, ukazao je na francuski paradoks, odnosno ideju populariziranu 1990-ih prema kojoj je crno vino tajna relativno niskih stopa srčanih bolesti kod Francuza, unatoč masnoj prehrani.

“Taj pogled na alkohol kao na eliksir nema nikakvo znanstveno uporište. U stvarnosti, ni umjerena konzumacija alkohola ne produljuje živote ljudi i zapravo nosi neke zdravstvene opasnosti, uključujući povećani rizik od određenih vrsta raka”, tvrdi dr. Stockwell.

Prošle godine Irska je postala prva zemlja u svijetu koja je donijela zakon koji zahtijeva da svi proizvođači alkohola stavljaju zdravstveno upozorenje na etikete pića. Na etiketama će pisati: “Postoji izravna veza između alkohola i smrtonosnih karcinoma.” Ta odredba stupa na snagu 2026.

Kanada je nedavno predložila revidirane smjernice, kojima se preporučuje konzumacija ne više od dva alkoholna pića tjedno, što je dramatično smanjenje u odnosu na prethodnu granicu od 15 pića za muškarce i 10 pića za žene.

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Lifestyle Fashion

Hina Khan Promotes Organic Living While Battling Stage Three Breast Cancer

Actress Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for Stage Three breast cancer, has shared a glimpse of her home-grown turmeric and advocates for going organic. The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress, who boasts 20 million followers on Instagram, took to her stories section and shared a video of a turmeric plant growing in a pot at her house. Hina Khan Praises Beau Rocky Jaiswal As Her ‘Strength’ Amid Breast Cancer Battle (View Pic).

The post was captioned: “Homegrown pure haldi in making #GoOrganic.” In another story, the actress offered a peek into her delicious meal, captioned: “Thani daar chochwor”. Another video showed Hina praying with a Tasbih in her hands. The actress also shared a glimpse of her dinner, which featured ‘shorshoi bata #mustardfish’.

‘Homegrown Haldi’

(Photo Credits: Instagram/@realhinakhan)

‘Thani Daar Chochwor & Mustard Fish’

(Photo Credits: Instagram/@realhinakhan)

For the unversed, Hina announced her breast cancer diagnosis on June 28. Hina is best known for her role as Akshara in the popular TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She has also participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8, Bigg Boss 11 and Bigg Boss 14. The actress has also been a part of movies like Hacked, Wishlist and the short film Smartphone. Recently, Hina made her Punjabi film debut with Shinda Shinda No Papa, alongside Gippy Grewal. She also has Country of Blind in the pipeline.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 27, 2024 02:06 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Dva puta je udomljen i dva puta vraćen. Ipak, Buster je konačno saznao što je sreća

NAKON dva pokušaja udomljenja, dva povratka i više od pet godina provedenih u skloništu, jedan stariji pas nije mogao sakriti svoje oduševljenje zbog vlastitog dvorišta. Buster je proveo 90% svog života u skloništu za životinje. Prvi put udomljen kao štene, Buster je vraćen kao odrasli pas. Nažalost, prošao je isti proces još jednom kada ga je druga obitelj vratila zbog njegovog pretjeranog skakanja kada bi se uzbudio i bio sretan.

Sve što je Busteru trebalo bila je osoba koja će razumjeti da je njegova pretjerana energija način na koji izražava svoje emocije i sreću. Ta osoba bila je Cristy. Ona je Bustera udomila iz skloništa u Kaliforniji i dala mu dvorište iz snova te ljubav koja mu je silno bila potrebna. Kada su ga doveli kući iz skloništa, pokazao im je koliko je sretan što ima svoje dvorište i novi dom.

Buster nije mogao stajati na mjestu, trčeći naprijed-nazad po dvorištu. Sva njegova nakupljena energija iz života u skloništu i njegovo uzbuđenje odmah su se oslobodili kada je shvatio da je njegovo dvorište postalo stvarnost. Buster je primjer kako prava osoba može promijeniti život jednog psa. Njegova nova vlasnica, Cristy, dala mu je priliku za sretan i ispunjen život, dok je on pokazao kako malo ljubavi i prostora može učiniti čuda.

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Ovo je najveći ljetni beauty trend, prema Hailey Bieber

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Sports

France Train Networks Partially Restored After Line Sabotage Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

Paris, July 27: French railway company SNCF said on Saturday it has made progress in partially restoring high-speed train services after acts of sabotage disrupted three major lines ahead of Friday night’s Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine River. SNCF said its agents worked through the night in adverse weather conditions to improve the TGV traffic from the north, east and west to Paris. As of Saturday morning, normal service had resumed on the Eastern high-speed line. France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin Reports No Major Issues in Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony.

“On the North, Brittany and South-West high-speed lines, seven out of 10 trains on average will run with delays of one to two hours,” SNCF said.

The company added that traffic will continue to be disrupted on the North axis on Sunday, but conditions are expected to improve on the Atlantic axis for weekend returns. Customers are being contacted via text message and email to confirm the running of their trains.

Despite the disruptions, SNCF said all transportation for Olympic teams and accredited personnel will be maintained as planned. The sabotage incidents have raised concerns about security as Paris hosts the Olympics. French authorities are actively investigating but say that no suspects have been identified or apprehended so far.

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Arts Entertainments

A dull and tiring whodunit

In terms of building characters one could root for, there’s only Amani (Sangeerthana Vipin), a sincere and righteous journalist who wants to do her job adequately despite all the external pressure and obstacles. But the writers fail to bring any depth to her or any other prominent character, already struggling with an incoherent screenplay that’s largely plot-driven. So when Amani makes that one emotional phone call to Sriram, expressing her feelings amidst a tense moment, we find ourselves being strangely apathetic to her situation. Writing decisions like this feel like desperate attempts to sprinkle drama and twists when the script lacks them at its core, especially considering Anand’s new identity adds nothing to the plot later on. At the end of the day, he remains the prototypical hero who needs to save the heroine, and that’s that. (The audience also finds itself consistently distracted by the ghastly dubbing work, where it is evident that many of the dialogues were altered on a post-production level, creating a visually jarring impact.)

Things get interesting only for a brief stretch in the second half, when the film’s focus shifts entirely to a chase sequence between the good guy and the bad guy. Despite its logical loopholes, this stretch is well-paced and keeps us glued to the proceedings. This joy is short-lived, unfortunately, because the film again veers into an irredeemably self-indulgent direction in the final act, when it reveals the culprit, their backstory, and the works. There is also an attempt to incorporate religious iconographies into the central good vs. evil battle, but it falls flat because of awkward execution by the director.

Sangeerthana Vipin, in the limited scope she is given, is adequate as Amani. Rakshit Atluri, as Sriram, is strangely stiff in his performance, barely capturing the intensity of his character. The only actor who rises above the script is Radhika Sarathkumar. The veteran actor is barely present in a handful of scenes but makes the most of the material.

Radhika brings gravitas to a revelatory moment in the climax, reminding the audience of the potential of this concept had the writers attempted to explore the grayer shades of their story. Alas, Radhika’s character stays largely peripheral to the overall scheme of things. And Operation Raavan, in its entirety, remains a tiring and dull whodunit.

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Cryptocurrency

Broker’s call: Embassy REIT (Add)

Target: ₹415

CMP: ₹716.75

Embassy Office Parks REIT (Embassy REIT) clocked Q1-FY25 NOI of ₹770 crore (down marginally q-o-q) and NDCF of ₹530 crore with distribution of ₹5.6/unit. Overall portfolio occupancy as of Jun’24 remained flat q-o-q at 85 per cent, including infusion of 1.4msf Splendid Techzone, Chennai asset of 1.4msf from June 1.

Driven by a combination of filling up of SEZ vacancy and pre-leased assets, we estimate portfolio occupancy of over 90 per cent by FY26, resulting in FY25 DPU of ₹22.5/unit vs ₹21.3/unit in FY24 with FY26 DPU of ₹26.9/unit. The REIT manager has given FY25 guidance for 5.6msf of total leasing in FY25 and expects 10 per cent NOI and 7 per cent DPU growth in FY25.

Unlike assets in infrastructure trusts like toll/annuity roads or power transmission assets which have a fixed tenure of operations, the underlying assets in REITs which consist of offices, malls and hotels are perpetual in nature and carry an element of capital appreciation as well through escalation in rentals, addition of new assets and ramp-up in occupancies. Hence, the total return offered by a REIT should be measured as a mix of annual distributions and capital appreciation of the units of the REIT

We retain Add with a revised TP of ₹415/unit (earlier ₹402)..

Key risks: Slower recovery in leasing and higher portfolio vacancy levels.

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Health Fitness

Šest namirnica koje oštećuju probavni sustav

CRIJEVNI mikrobiom jedinstven je poput otiska prsta i ne smijemo ga zanemarivati ako želimo živjeti zdravo. No, neki ljudi nesvjesno sabotiraju zdravlje svojih crijeva svakodnevnom prehranom.

U crijevima žive milijuni mikroba koji reagiraju na ono čime ih hranimo. Kada jedemo hranu koja doprinosi rastu dobrih mikroba, dobrobit možemo osjetiti već u roku od nekoliko dana. Također, kada jedemo pogrešnu hranu, zdravlje crijeva počet će opadati.

Nutricionistica Stephanie Moore popisala je šest vrsta hrane koje se smatraju najvećim neprijateljima probavnog sustava.

Ultraprerađena hrana

Ultraprerađena hrana sadrži konzervanse, zaslađivače, umjetne boje i arome. To su gazirana pića, kobasice, pileći medaljoni, kruh, keksi, pahuljice koje jedemo za doručak, jogurti s dodatnim šećerom, juhe iz vrećice, sladoled i čips.

Konzumiranje velikih količina ultraprerađene hrane povezano je s nizom zdravstvenih problema: od bolesti srca i dijabetesa tipa 2, do sindroma iritabilnog crijeva, depresije, astme i raka.

Hrana pržena u dubokom ulju

Ulja koja se koriste za prženje iznimno loše djeluju na crijeva. Moore savjetuje da pokušate smanjiti količinu pržene hrane u svojoj prehrani i uravnotežiti je zdravim obrocima koji njeguju crijeva.

Šećer

Šećer hrani nepoželjne mikrobe u crijevima i ne donosi nikakvu nutritivnu korist. Čak i zdravije opcije poput meda i javorovog sirupa treba konzumirati u malim količinama.

Umjetni zaslađivači

Umjetni zaslađivači mogu se činiti zdravijom alternativom šećeru, ali mogli bi sabotirati zdravlje crijeva.

“Mikrobiom crijeva pokušava ih razgraditi, ali oni se sastoje od kemikalija koje je napravio čovjek. Osim toga, tijekom procesa razgradnje umjetnih sladila oslobađaju se nusproizvodi koji ubijaju dobre mikrobe”, napominje Moore.

Proteinske pločice i shakeovi

Većina proteinskih pločica sadrži aditive i umjetna sladila, isto se odnosi i na gotove shakeove.

Alkohol

Koliko god se željeli opustiti, budite svjesni da je alkohol iznimno štetan za crijeva.

“Znamo da ubija dobre mikrobe i stvara poremećaje u crijevnom mikrobiomu. Također slabi stijenku crijeva i uzrokuje upalu”, ističe Moore.

Što jesti umjesto navedene hrane?

Prema Mooreu, za zdrava crijeva ključne su namirnice bogate hranjivim tvarima koje hrane mikrobiom. To su voće, povrće, cjelovite žitarice, orašasti plodovi, sjemenke i mahunarke. Sva ta hrana sadrži vlakna i polifenole koji hrane dobre bakterije.

Dobra opcija je fermentirana hrana poput kefira, kiselog kupusa i kimchija koja je bogata probioticima koji pogoduju crijevima. I naravno, ne zaboravite piti puno vode.

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Vlasnica se vratila kući, umjesto veselja dočekala je neočekivana reakcija ljubimca

SVI PSI imaju svoju omiljenu osobu, a ponekad je bolno očito kada to niste vi. Molly, kujica pasmine veliki pirinejski pas iz Michigana, izgledala je vidno uznemireno kada je njezina vlasnica ušla kroz vrata, a osoba koju je najviše željela vidjeti nije bila s njom.

Video, podijeljen na TikToku u lipnju pod korisničkim imenom @kathisfosters, prikazuje Molly kako sjedi kraj vrata i izgleda vrlo razočarano nakon što je vidjela svoju vlasnicu kako ulazi sama.

“Kad dođeš kući, a tvoj pas čeka nekog uzbudljivijeg da uđe”, stoji u opisu videa.

Vlasnica Kathi Valeii rekla je za Newsweek da je Molly vjerojatno tražila njenog partnera ili jedno od njene djece, iako ju je Mollyno ponašanje iznenadilo.

“Nisam sigurna je li tražila Jamesa nakon što sam ušla ili jedno od moje djece, ali očito je mislila da će netko bolji doći. Ovo je posebno smiješno jer sam ja uvijek bila njezina osoba. Očito sam pala na ljestvici”, rekla je.

Normalno je da psi imaju omiljenu osobu s kojom se vole družiti, a to je obično osoba s kojom provode najviše kvalitetnog vremena. Međutim, ova preferencija nije trajna i može se lako promijeniti uz nekoliko poslastica i dodatnu pažnju.

Posebna povezanost s vašim psom može se stvoriti kroz razne pozitivne interakcije ili iskustva, poput hrane, poslastica, hranjenja, igranja, zajedničkih šetnji, planinarenja i puno maženja.

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Kylie Jenner nosi sunčane naočale koje obožavaju poznati, a cijena im je 60 eura

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Arts Entertainments

Dhanush cooks a gangster film that’s tasty in its restraint

Well before director Dhanush presents us the ten-headed Raavana image of Raayan (played by Dhanush himself), there is plenty of reason to process the protagonist as a reimagination of the demon-god. He has got a sister he dotes on, a feisty sister who is quite capable of fighting her battles. He has got a couple of brothers, one of who seems more noble than the other, one of who feels more traitorous than the other. Raayan and co. feel like a family of asuras, a clan whose bloodline seems prone to violence, each of them being naturally gifted at mayhem-making. Perhaps that’s why towards the end, a mother hands over a baby, saying, “Unga raththam enakku vendaam.” Perhaps the idea for the story itself began with a what if. What if we threw a family of asuras into present-day civilisation? What if we threw them into a mix of poverty, social neglect and lawlessness?

The parents of Raayan and siblings step out, never to return. In suffering, Raayan turns to a deity-figure, as you’d expect, but then, when has God, in our mythology, taken the side of asuras? For that reason, he is the first to get murdered here. Someone quips, “Poojari, la… Adhaan kadavul kitta poitaaru.” From then on, it’s a quest for survival for the Raayan family. Unlike Kokki Kumar, who stood for the ‘survival of the fittest’, Raayan’s idea of survival isn’t predicated on climbing up the ladder of ambition. He’s smarter; he’s more grounded. He prefers to keep his head down and keep his family together, and as we see his siblings oriented towards specific goals (education for Muthu, marriage for Durga), if you squinted, you could maybe even see a bit of Baasha in Raayan. At one point, he frightens a man into submission, and a cop asks, “Enna sonninga?” I half-expected him to say, “Unmaya sonnen.” But Raayan says, “Kenji ketten sir.” It’s one of many places in Raayan where director Dhanush shows that his goal isn’t to capitalise on easy mass-ification of his character.

Raayan is a fascinating character—and is likened to a lion in the film. Much like the animal, he kills with his ‘claw’—and it leads to some imaginative fight scenes. Much like a lion, he operates in solitude; he’s quiet with his kills, and he has limitless patience when his pride of siblings bother him. Dhanush plays him magnificently. When he willingly walks into the lair of wolves (as he goes to meet SJ Suryah’s Sethu), he struts every bit like a lion. When he sizes up his prey, his eyes brim with menace and bloodlust.

Through Raayan and Durga, director Dhanush presents the beauty of a selfless relationship where one never lets the other down. Isn’t that the stuff of poetry—to find someone who is ready to sacrifice themselves for you, someone for whom you’d willingly sacrifice yourself? Such a relationship fights the selfishness encoded into our biological being—and yet, every now and then, a special love emerges that shatters primal survival instincts. Raayan and Durga can forgive the harm done to themselves, but when it’s done to the other… There’s a lovely scene where they even verbalise this sentiment.

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Cryptocurrency

Sanstar ends 21% higher on listing day

Shares of Sanstar debuted on postiive note on Friday after blockbuster IPO. As against the IPO price of ₹95, the stock was listed at ₹109 on the NSE and rose further to ₹128.79 before settling at ₹115.07, up 21.25 per cent. On the BSE, the stock close at ₹115.09.

While this performance is positive, it falls short of pre-listing expectations, Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth, Swastika Investmart Ltd.

Earlier, the ₹510-crore IPO from a plant-based speciality products company saw an overwhelming response from all category of investors, as the issue was subscribed 83 times. The portions set aside for qualified institutional buyer and non-institutional investors were subscribed 145.68 times and 136.48 times respectively. The quota of retail investors received bids for 24.20 times.

The Ahmedabad-based company’s IPO consisted of a fresh issue worth ₹397.10 crore and an offer for sale of ₹113.05 crore. 

Ahead of the IPO, Sanstar had raised ₹153 crore from anchor investors who included BofA Securities, Societe Generale, BOI Mutual Fund, Trust Mutual Fund, SBI General Insurance Company, Gagandeep Credit Capital, Chhattisgarh Investment, Negen Undiscovered Value Fund, SB Opportunities Fund, Finavenue Capital Trust, Intuitive Alpha Fund and Minerva Emerging Fund.

Proceeds from the fresh issue, totalling ₹181.55 crore, will fund the capital expenditure requirement for expanding the company’s Dhule facility, ₹100 crore for debt payment, and a portion for general corporate purposes.

A key supplier to FMCG companies like ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Capital Foods and Godrej Agrovet, the company currently has a cumulative capacity of 1,100 tpd of maize (Kutch and Dhule plants) and after its proposed expansion at Dhule, the total capacity is expected to reach 2,100 tpd. 

The company manufactures maize starch, dextrin, liquid glucose, high-maltose maize syrup, maltodextrin, dextrose monohydrate, sorbitol, and gluten. These products are used in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, and animal nutrition.

The company exports its products to 49 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. It has established its presence across India and has distributed its products to 22 states.

“The company’s strong fundamentals and investor interest provide a solid foundation for future growth. Investors may hold their position at the issue price,” said Nyati.

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Health Fitness

Farmaceuti objavili popis 12 lijekova koji se nikad ne smiju uzimati s kavom

KAVA je za većinu ljudi ključni dio jutarnje rutine. Međutim, uzimanje određenih lijekova uz kavu može dovesti do nuspojava i ozbiljnih komplikacija, uključujući visoki krvni tlak i nekontrolirano krvarenje.

Farmaceuti su za Daily Mail otkrili lijekove koji se najčešće uzimaju i koji bi mogli stupiti u interakciju s kavom i drugim pićima s kofeinom. 

Antidepresivi

Antidepresivi dolaze s dugim popisom nuspojava, a ako se uzimaju s kavom, mogu uzrokovati opasno povećanje krvnog tlaka. To se osobito odnosi na starije klase antidepresiva, kao što su triciklički antidepresivi i inhibitori monoaminooksidaze (MAOI), koji sprječavaju tijelo da ispravno metabolizira kofein.

Ne postoje poznate interakcije između kofeina i novijih antidepresiva, kao što su Zoloft, Lexapro i Prozac.

Lijekovi protiv prehlade i alergije

Lijekovi za prehladu i alergiju, koji se izdaju bez recepta, često sadrže stimulans pseudoefedrin koji sužava krvne žile u nosnim prolazima kako bi se smanjilo oticanje i začepljenost.

Međutim, pseudoefedrin stimulira stanice u mozgu koje su odgovorne za reakciju koja nas održava spremnima na bijeg kada smo pod prijetnjom. Ispijanje kave uz takve lijekove može pogoršati te simptome te nas učiniti nervoznima i tjeskobnima.

Lijekovi za dijabetes

Iako inzulin ne stupa u izravnu interakciju s kofeinom, nije ga dobro piti uz kavu. Naime, šećer u krvi će nakon ispijanja kave skočiti, što lijek čini manje učinkovitim. Pijenje bilo čega s kofeinom može povećati razinu inzulina i šećera u krvi, prema istraživanju Američke udruge za dijabetes.

Antibiotici

Antibiotici mogu inhibirati metabolizam kofeina, što dovodi do povećanja razine kofeina u krvi. To se osobito odnosi na ciprofloksacin, koji se obično prepisuje za bakterijske infekcije, kao što su infekcije mokraćnog sustava i mokraćnog mjehura, infektivni proljev i infekcije sinusa. Uzimanje ovog lijeka s kavom može dovesti do ubrzanog rada srca i osjećaja nervoze.

Lijekovi za razrjeđivanje krvi

Kofein može spriječiti razgradnju lijeka za razrjeđivanje krvi. To je osobito opasno jer prevelika doza lijeka može rezultirati prekomjernim krvarenjem, čak i od manjih ozljeda poput posjekotine papirom.

Lijekovi za krvni tlak

Beta blokatori smanjuju broj otkucaja srca, a ako popijemo kavu ili napitak s kofeinom, ubrzava se broj otkucaja srca i, u konačnici, povećava krvni tlak. Dakle, kofein nije u izravnoj interakciji s lijekom, ali suzbija njegovu učinkovitost.

Lijekovi za štitnjaču

Studija iz 2020. pokazala je da tijelo apsorbira manje lijeka za hipotireozu kada se on uzima s bilo kojom vrstom hrane ili vode. Konkretno, ako lijek popijete uz kofein, stopa apsorpcije smanjuje se za čak 50 posto.

Lijekovi za Alzheimerovu bolest

Lijekovi za liječenje simptoma Alzheimerove bolesti, najčešćeg oblika demencije, koji se nazivaju inhibitorima kolinesteraze, sprječavaju razgradnju acetilkolina, kemikalije koja pomaže u formiranju pamćenja i razmišljanju.

Međutim, uzimanje ovih lijekova s kavom steže krvno-moždanu barijeru što otežava dolazak lijeka do mozga.

Lijekovi za osteoporozu

Slično lijekovima za štitnjaču, uzimanje ovih lijekova s kavom može uzrokovati da ih tijelo ne apsorbira pravilno, čime postaju manje učinkoviti.

Lijekovi za astmu

Miješanje bronhodilatatora poput aminofilina i teofilina s kavom moglo bi pogoršati nuspojave lijeka, poput razdražljivosti i nemira.

Lijekovi za ADHD

Lijekovi za ADHD pomažu u regulaciji neurotransmitera, poput dopamina i norepinefrina, za poboljšanje fokusa, pažnje i kontrole impulsa. Međutim, kada se uzimaju s kavom, lijekovi su manje učinkoviti i mogu dovesti do povećane hiperaktivnosti.

Antipsihotici

Antipsihotici se obično propisuju za teška zdravstvena stanja, kao što su shizofrenija i bipolarni poremećaj. Djeluju tako da reguliraju neurotransmitere poput dopamina i serotonina kako bi ublažili simptome poput halucinacija. Kava može smanjiti količinu lijeka koju tijelo apsorbira, stoga bi se osobe s maničnim epizodama trebale u potpunosti kloniti toplog napitka.

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Pas vam često spava na jastuku? Donosimo pet preslatkih razloga zašto to radi

MNOGIM vlasnicima pasa poznat je scenarij u kojem njihov krzneni ljubimac svaku večer želi provesti na njihovom krevetu, a neki čak vole spavati i na jastucima svojih vlasnika. Kako prenosi portal Your Tango, postoje mogući razlozi zašto neki psi odabiru spavati na jastucima, a svaki razlog slađi je od prethodnog.

Sigurnost

Dijeljenje jastuka s vlasnicima psima daje osjećaj sigurnosti. Omogućuje im da se osjećaju što bliže svojim ljudima, bez obzira leže li s njima u krevetu ili ne. Psi su životinje koje svijet otkrivaju njuhom, a svoje vlasnike pamte i po mirisu. Sve što koriste, poput odjeće i jastuka, zadržava miris vlasnika, što psima daje “izravan” pristup vlasniku i pruža utjehu. 

Kako prenosi Your Tango, ako pas pokazuje znakove tjeskobe, a pronađe miris vlasnika koji nije kod kuće, to životinji može pomoći da se umiri. Ako pas vlasnike smatra svojim “sigurnim mjestom”, jastuk koji sadrži njihov miris preuzet će tu funkciju kada vlasnici nisu u neposrednoj blizini.

Oponašanje

Još jedan od mogućih razloga zašto bi psi mogli odabrati spavati na jastuku vlasnika jest oponašanje. Baš kao što se za mnoge pse i njihove vlasnike kaže da fizički nalikuju, tako se u mnogim slučajevima mogu pronaći sličnosti i u ponašanju. Ljubimac može vidjeti da vlasnici leže na jastuku te odluči slijediti njihov primjer. 

Zbližavanje

Korištenje jastuka je način na koji pas pokazuje koliko vjeruje vlasnicima te im daje do znanja da se osjeća povezano s njima, prenosi Your Tango. Želja pasa da ojačaju vezu s vlasnicima ukorijenjena je u njihovom mentalitetu čopora. Zajedničko spavanje omogućuje im da se osjećaju povezano s vlasnicima.

Kada se psi noću popnu na krevet i polože glavu na jastuk pokraj vlasnika, to je njihov način kojim pokazuju da im vjeruju i žele im biti što bliže.

Obilježavanje teritorija

Kako prenosi Your Tango, postoji i mogućnost da sklonost dijeljenja jastuka psa nije tako slatka kao što mislimo. To bi mogao biti pokušaj pokazivanja dominacije. Kada spavaju na jastuku vlasnika, psi ga obilježavaju svojim mirisom, čineći jastuk svojim mjestom i ničijim drugim.

Vlasnici će prepoznati da je u pitanju obilježavanje teritorija ako pas pokazuje i druge pokazatelje agresivnog ponašanja. Primjerice, jedan od primjera je krađa jastuka u trenutku kada vlasnik pokušava leći na isti, a pas mu to ne dozvoljava.

Zaštita

Mnogi psi misle da su zaštitnici svojih vlasnika. Instinktivno žele zaštititi svoje članove čopora, uključujući i njihove voljene vlasnike. Upravo u trenucima kada vlasnici spavaju, psi imaju potrebu biti u njihovoj blizini kako bi imali izravan pristup vlasnicima te mogli paziti na njih.

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Nisu adidas: Ovo su trenutno najtraženije tenisice

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Jennifer Aniston calls out Trump’s running mate JD Vance over ‘childless cat ladies’ comment

LOA ANGELES: Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has criticised Donald Trump’s vice-presidential candidate JD Vance over his alleged controversial remark against Democrats.

Vance’s remark from a 2021 interview has been going viral, where he referred to now the Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and several others as “people without children”.

As per Deadline, he said the U.S. was being run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too.”

These remarks evoked a strong reaction from Aniston.

Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “All I can say is… Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day.”

Aniston, generally very private, has shared about her IVF struggles in the past and coming to accept that “we are complete with or without a mate, with or without a child.”

Of Vance’s two-year-old daughter, Aniston wrote today, “I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too.”

Vance has three children, sons Ewan, 6, Vivek, 4 and daughter Mirabel, 2.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, one of those whom Vance dubbed as “childless cat ladies,” spoke about Vance’s stances on IVF and abortion in a Kalamazoo, MI campaign speech last week, as per Deadline.

“Understand, this is a fellow who — in the United States Senate — participated in blocking protections for IVF. This is an individual who has made every indication that he is for a national abortion ban,” said Harris.

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SJVN Share Price Today Live Updates 26 July 2024: SJVN stock jumps 9% on bagging project from Mizoram Govt for ₹13,948 crore

JVN Share Price Today Live Updates 26 July 2024: SJVN stock jumped over 8% in early trade on Friday after the company received a letter of intent for allotment of Darzo Lui Pumped Storage Project from the Government of Mizoram. The estimated cost of the project on completion is ₹13,947.50 crore.

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  • July 26, 2024 15:39

    SJVN shares closing figure:

    SJVN shares closed higher by 5.07% on the BSE at ₹148.10. 

    Meanwhile, the stock closed at ₹148 on the NSE, higher by 4.93%.

  • July 26, 2024 14:57

    SJVN share price in focus

    SJVN shares were up 5.58% on the NSE, trading at ₹148.91 as at 2.55 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 14:15

    SJVN stock trades at ₹150.81 on the NSE, higher by 6.93% as at 2.14 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 13:04

    SJVN shares rise 7.53% on the NSE, trading at ₹151.66 as at 1.02 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 12:07

    SJVN stock trades at ₹152.03 on the NSE, higher by 7.79% as at 12.05 pm.

  • July 26, 2024 11:43

    Top gainers on the BSE as at 11.39 am:

    Infibeam (11.26%), Ion Exchange (10.46%), SJVN (8.66%), Network 18 (7.87%), Mphasis (7.23%)

  • July 26, 2024 11:16

    SJVN stock in focus

    Shares of SJVN traded at ₹152.90 on the NSE, up 8.41% as at 11.13 am.

  • July 26, 2024 10:18

    Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early trade on Friday

    Follow bl’s stock market live updates here

  • July 26, 2024 10:17

    SJVN secures first project in Mizoram

    SJVN has received a letter of intent for allotment of Darzo Lui pumped storage project from the Government of Mizoram. 

    With an installed capacity of 2,400 MW, the project has been proposed across Darzo Nallah, a tributary of Tuipui river. 

    The estimated cost of project on completion is ₹13,947.50 crore including IDC & Financing costs at April 2023 Price Level. 

    Darzo Lui Pumped Storage Project is an On-stream Closed Loop Type pumped storage project. The project comprises of eight units of 300 MW each. The annual energy generation with 95% plant availability shall be 4,993.20 MU. The annual input energy required for pumping water to upper reservoir has been estimated to be 6,331.66 MU with 95% plant availability. The project is proposed to be complete within a period of 72 months.

  • July 26, 2024 10:11

    SJVN stock in focus

    SJVN shares jumped 8.52% on the NSE to trade at ₹153.05 as at 9.57 am.

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Potvrđeno je: Ovo voće zaista smanjuje rizik od srčanih bolesti

NA KONFERENCIJI Nutrition 2024., održanoj u SAD-u, stručnjaci sa sveučilišta Illinois Institute of Technology predstavili su rezultate svoje nedavne studije. Angažirali su 62 sudionika u dobi od 20 do 60 godina za sudjelovanje u eksperimentu kojim je praćeno kako voće utječe na rizik od bolesti.

Ispitanici su podijeljeni u dvije skupine, od kojih je jedna svaki dan dobivala šaku jagoda kao desert, a druga nije. Sudionici koji su konzumirali jagode pokazali su poboljšanu funkciju endotela – stanica koje oblažu unutrašnjost srca. Endotel je odgovoran za krvni tlak i sposobnost srca da se steže.

“Stanje njihovih krvnih i limfnih žila postalo je osjetno bolje. To je potvrđeno nizom testova”, naveli su znanstvenici u zaključku.

Jagode sadrže vlakna, antioksidanse, folate i vitamin C te osim što promiču zdravlje srca, jačaju imunitet i sprječavaju zatvor.

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Znate li što morate učiniti ako putujete na more sa psom? Ovo su bitne stvari

IAKO se neki vlasnici odlučuju na godišnji odmor otići bez svojih ljubimaca te ih ostavljaju na čuvanju kod rodbine, prijatelja ili u hotelima za pse, mnogi ih preferiraju povesti sa sobom. Budući da Hrvati na ljetni odmor najčešće putuju osobnim automobilima, trebali bi znati kako putovanje učiniti što ugodnijim svom krznenom prijatelju.

Najprije trebali biste dobro poznavati svog psa i znati kako se inače ponaša u automobilu. Vozite li ga često, vjerojatno nećete imati problem ni kada je u pitanju dulje putovanje. Ako pak prvi put želite otići na ljetovanje s ljubimcem, višesatna vožnja možda neće biti najbolja ideja. U svakom slučaju, putovanje na godišnji odmor nikako ne bi trebalo biti testna vožnja.

Psi koji su naviknuti na vožnju u automobilu, u njoj će vjerojatno uživati bez obzira na to što će možda dulje trajati. Ipak, postoje određeni savjeti koje je potrebno slijediti kako bi putovanje bilo sigurno i zabavno za vas i vašeg ljubimca.

Pas mora biti osiguran

Neovisno o tome hoćete li psa osigurati pojasom ili ga, ako je manji, staviti u nosiljku, važno je spriječiti da se u vožnji previše kreće. Ono što nikako ne želite jest da vam pas slobodno sjedi na zadnjem sjedalu i svako malo gura njušku na prednje sjedalo, ometajući vas u vožnji. Također, ovo je mjera koja će, u slučaju sudara, spasiti život ljubimca.

Također, sigurno ste puno puta vidjeli pse čija glava viri kroz prozor. To je nešto što nikako ne biste smjeli dopustiti. Osim što je protuzakonito, iznimno je opasno jer pas vrlo lako može ugledati nešto i pokušati iskočiti iz automobila. U slučaju nesreće, ovakvo ponašanje može imati kobne posljedice.

Zaustavljajte se i po nekoliko puta tijekom vožnje

Planirajte redovita zaustavljanja radi odmora i obavljanja nužde. Za vrijeme odmora provjerite je li pas dobro nahranjen i nije li žedan. Kada se ljubimac nalazi izvan vozila, trebao bi biti na uzici kako vam ne bi pobjegao i kako biste bili sigurni da je s njim sve u redu.

Ne ostavljajte ljubimce u automobilu

Ostavljanje ljubimaca u automobilu nešto je što nikako ne biste smjeli činiti, a nerijetko se događa. Veterinari i društva za zaštitu životinja svakog ljeta apeliraju na ljude kako bi osvijestili koliko je ostavljanje životinja u zagrijanom automobilu na velikim vrućinama zapravo opasno.

Temperatura u vozilu može naglo porasti, što predstavlja ozbiljan rizik od dehidracije i toplinskog udara za vašeg ljubimca. Ako izlazite iz vozila na stajalištu, psa svakako povedite sa sobom.

Skladištite pseću hranu na pravi način

Putovanje nije razlog da se prehrambene navike vašeg ljubimca mijenjaju. Pobrinite se da jede onako kako bi jeo i kod kuće te da uzima dovoljno vode. Izbjegavajte davati im ljudsku hranu, poput ostataka hrane iz restorana.

Uvijek provjerite je li hrana vašeg ljubimca pravilno spremljena tijekom putovanja. Držite hranu i suhe poslastice u zatvorenim posudama, na hladnom i suhom mjestu. Svu otvorenu konzerviranu hranu koja nije odmah poslužena, stavite u prijenosni hladnjak.

Prije putovanja savjetujte se s veterinarom

Kako bi putovanje prošlo u najboljem redu, dobra je ideja odvesti psa na pregled kod veterinara. On će psa pregledati u potpunosti i uvjeriti vas da je zdrav i spreman za višesatno putovanje i promjenu okoline. Imajte na umu da poneki psi pate od mučnine u automobilu. Ako je to slučaj s vašim psom, veterinar će prepisati lijek koji će psu pomoći da se lakše nosi s ovim problemom.

Pas bi trebao biti opušten

Prije putovanja važno je uvjeriti se da psu ništa ne nedostaje te da se osjeća sigurno. Najbolji način za to je da ga opustite provođenjem vremena s njim prije putovanja, a kada ga jednom smjestite u automobil, možete mu dati omiljenu igračku kojom će se zabavljati tijekom putovanja.

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Supermodel Irina Shayk oduševljava u novoj H&M-ovoj sportskoj liniji

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Taylor Swift’s eras tour memorabilia featured in V&A Museum exhibit

Die-hard Swifties may recognize items in a display case dating back to an early tour in 2007 when she was a supporting act: pale blue heart-adorned cowboy boots, turquoise dress and a Taylor acoustic guitar made of koa wood.

The exhibits are set among priceless works in a museum that houses collections of art, fashion, photography, furniture, performance, architecture, and ceramics.

A purple skirt and pink and green sequined jacket from the 2015 tour of her Grammy-winning 1989 album are in a case next to a painting by the High Renaissance artist Raphael. A sweater from the “Cardigan” video from her “folklore” album sits in front of a piano in a gallery of landscape paintings.

The Cinderella-like yellow gown from the “Bejewelled” music video from the “Midnights” album is displayed in the Prince Consort Gallery. A stage costume from her Reputation Tour, complete with snake microphone, is in the British Gallery.

“The V&A feels like the perfect stage for a Taylor Swift trial,” Bailey said. “I think there’s so many touchpoints within Taylor’s work that respond to art, literature, history. … There’s so many ways that we can kind of interpret and layer and present Taylor’s work here.”

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Broker’s call: L&T (Buy) – The Hindu BusinessLine

Target: ₹4,150

CMP: ₹3,623

Larsen Toubro’s Q1-FY25 results were 3 per cent ahead of our estimates on both revenue and PAT. The company reported 15/15/12 per cent y-o-y growth in revenue/EBITDA/PAT on a consolidated basis. In a seasonally weak quarter, core E&C revenues and EBITDA also grew by 18/21 per cent y-o-y, with Core E&C margins improving by 10 bps to 7.6 per cent. Both Core E&C revenue and margin beat our estimates.

Core E&C revenue growth was largely driven by sharp improvement in overseas revenue, while domestic revenue was flat YoY due to elections, labor shortage and heat waves.

Order inflows/order book were up by 8/19 per cent y-o-y, mainly driven by international geographies. The order prospect pipeline was down by 10 per cent y-o-y at ₹9.1 lakh crore due to a drop in hydrocarbon prospects. NWC remained low at 13.9 per cent of sales.

We maintain our estimates and TP of ₹4,150 based on SOTP, valuing core business at 30x P/E on Jun’26E EPS and 25 per cent holding company discount for subsidiaries.

Key risks: A slowdown in order inflows, delays in the completion of mega and ultra-mega projects, a sharp rise in commodity prices, increase in working capital, and increased competition are a few downside risks to our estimates.

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Uzrokuje ozbiljne bolesti i rak: Znanstvenici imenovali najopasniju vrstu prehrane

ZNANSTVENICI upozoravaju na opasnosti zapadnjačke prehrane za ljudski organizam. Kako se pokazalo, od šest popularnih tipova prehrane, upravo zapadnjački stil može dovesti do raka crijeva, piše Nature.com.

Stručnjaci su proučavali šest popularnih tipova prehrane i njihov utjecaj na crijevni mikrobiom: mediteransku, biljnu, keto, visokoproteinsku, zapadnjačku i prehranu bogatu vlaknima. Jedino zapadnjačka prehrana negativno utječe na zdravlje crijevnog mikrobioma. Ona se temelji na brzoj hrani, prženom mesu, sokovima, slatkišima i mliječnim proizvodima.

“Puno masnoća i šećera, te nedostatak vlakana, ne dopuštaju crijevima da proizvode kratkolančane masne kiseline u količinama koje su potrebne za energetski metabolizam i pravilno funkcioniranje imunološkog sustava”, napisali su znanstvenici u svom zaključku.

Pokazalo se da zapadnjačka prehrana izaziva nekoliko bolesti: kolorektalni karcinom, ulcerozni kolitis i Crohnovu bolest.

Kad je u pitanju najkorisnija prehrana, znanstvenici su zaključili da je to mediteranska. Blagotvorno djeluje na organizam kod kardiovaskularnih patologija, upala crijeva i dijabetesa tipa 2. Mediteranska prehrana podrazumijeva uravnoteženu prehranu s puno povrća, agruma, cjelovitih žitarica, graha, plodova mora i malo crvenog mesa. Nekoliko je godina zaredom proglašena najboljom na svijetu, a bogata je omega-3 masnim kiselinama, vlaknima, B vitaminima i raznovrsnim antioksidansima.

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Dodijeljene su nagrade za najsmješnije fotografije ljubimaca 2024., pogledajte ih

PRIPREMITE se za smijeh! Objavljeni su dobitnici Nagrade za najsmješniju fotografiju ljubimaca 2024., a rezultati su urnebesni. Ovogodišnje natjecanje slavi najsmješnije i najtoplije trenutke koje su zabilježili vlasnici ljubimaca diljem svijeta. Od nestašnih pasa do razigranih mačaka, fotografije prikazuju jedinstvene osobnosti i ludorije naših voljenih prijatelja.

Ovogodišnji ukupni pobjednik je Sarah Haskell s fotografijom pod nazivom “Nije samo za mačke!”. Slika prikazuje psa Hectora kako pokušava imitirati mačku i provući se kroz maleni mačji otvor. Sarina fotografija, zajedno s mnogim drugim briljantnim prijavama, ponovo dokazuje da naši ljubimci nisu samo pratitelji, već i stalni izvor radosti i smijeha. Pripremite se za uživanje u najsmješnijim fotografijama ljubimaca ove godine.

Godišnje natjecanje za fotografiju, koje sada slavi svoju petu godinu, poziva ljubitelje ljubimaca i životinja da i dalje dijele zabavne fotografije i videozapise svojih komičnih krznenih prijatelja. Utemeljitelji nagrade, Paul Joynson-Hicks i Tom Sullam, izbor su organizirali kako bi naglasili pozitivan i ključan utjecaj ljubimaca na naše živote te kako bi promovirali svijest o dobrobiti životinja.

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Aviokompanija savjetuje da izbjegavajte ove 3 boje kofera ako ga ne želite izgubiti

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What to expect as the convention returns to San Diego

SAN DIEGO: Comic-Con International, the comic book and pop culture extravaganza, is kicking off in San Diego. The convention, which draws over 130,000 fans annually, opens for a preview night Wednesday and runs through Sunday.

With the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hollywood strikes disrupting past years of the convention either through complete cancellation or modifications to the way they ran, this year will be the most traditional Comic-Con since 2019.

Actors, filmmakers, comic book authors and illustrators and fans are making their way to the San Diego Convention Center and the several official (and unofficial) event locations for a weekend brimming with programming.

Here’s what to expect at the sprawling convention.

Marvel mania

With the highly anticipated release of “ Deadpool & Wolverine,” Marvel is set to be a strong presence, from the costumes fans don to the panels that draw the longest lines. The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-led feature is the first and only Disney-backed Marvel movie of the year. The panel promoting the film and celebrating its release Thursday is expected to draw thousands to the convention’s famed Hall H.

Marvel is also expected to announce news teasing their upcoming titles in their “Phase 5” cinematic universe plan and beyond, with Marvel president Kevin Feige as the only confirmed speaker on their Saturday panel. He will be joined by special guests, who may include stars of upcoming Marvel titles like “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Thunderbolts(asterisk)” and “ The Fantastic Four.”

Stars assemble

After their absence from the convention last year due to the actors strike, stars are returning to the convention in full force to showcase upcoming series and movies. While the lineup for Marvel’s panel will likely remain under wraps until the event starts, several A-listers are confirmed to attend the convention.

Chris Hemsworth, Keegan-Michael Key and Brian Tyree Henry will be speaking on a panel for “Transformers One,” the upcoming animated movie with a star-studded cast that also includes Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne and Steve Buscemi.

The cast of the anticipated August release “Alien: Romulus,” Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced and David Jonsson, will speak on a panel with director and writer Fede Alvarez.

Christian Slater, Lupita Nyong’o and the cast members of “The Boys” and “Abbott Elementary” will also make appearances. And of course, Reynolds and Jackman, who have kept busy promoting “Deadpool & Wolverine,” will be there, too.

Beyond the convention

Beyond the convention hall, San Diego will be buzzing with activities, brand activations, parties and events celebrating all things pop culture. Pop and R&B artist Jason Derulo, Japanese singer LiSA and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra are each expected to perform at parties during the weekend.

While several parties and events are invitation-only — including the notable Entertainment Weekly party that draws huge crowds and several celebrities — visitors can keep an eye out for events and pop-ups throughout the city’s Gaslamp Quarter. The area surrounding the convention center embraces the spirit of the weekend, with local businesses, restaurants and bars typically rolling out Comic-Con-specific products or menus.

Unique merchandise

Part of the draw for many Comic-Con attendees is the plethora of merchandise available to purchase on the exhibit floor. Booths selling collectibles from Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Lego, Hasbro, Sony, Mattel and dozens of other companies and franchises will take over the sprawling venue. Visitors can also expect some free items and giveaways on the floor.

The “Artists’ Alley” in the exhibit hall also features dozens of rising creators selling art prints, comics, toys, books, collectibles and more.

Many attendees scramble on preview night and in the convention’s first day to try to snag the merchandise that is exclusive to the event. Retailers big and small boast rare collectibles, and they sell out quickly.

Memorable cosplaying

Another highlight of the weekend for many is the inventive (and often lifelike) costumes attendees wear. The main exhibition floor is a good place to scout out the best looks, but visitors can expect to see decked-out fans throughout the city all weekend.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the convention’s onstage costume competition, “The Masquerade.” Organizers accepted entries from contestants in the months leading up to the convention and will award top costumes with free passes for next year. Several costuming companies and organizations will also award their favorite looks with cash prizes and gifts. The competition will take over the 4,000 person-Ballroom 20 on Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

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Axis Bank Q1 results: Stock tumbles close to 7%

Axis Bank’s stock tumbled nearly 7 per cent on Thursday morning trade after the company’s June quarter earnings failed to cheer investors.

The stock tanked 6.75 per cent to ₹1,156 on the BSE.

On the NSE, it slumped 6.75 per cent to ₹1,155.

The stock emerged as the biggest laggard among the Sensex and Nifty firms.

Axis Bank on Wednesday reported a 5.66 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter at ₹6,436 crore, restricted by challenges on the asset quality front.

  • Also read: Federal Bank clocks highest ever quarterly net profit at ₹1,010 cr in Q1

On a standalone basis, the third biggest private sector lender reported a 4 per cent rise in net profit at ₹6,035 crore.

The core net interest income grew 12 per cent to ₹13,448 crore during the quarter on the back of the net interest margin (NIM) staying stable at 4.05 per cent and 14 per cent growth in advances. The other income grew 14 per cent to ₹5,783 crore during the quarter.

The bank witnessed a jump in gross slippages to ₹4,793 crore during the quarter as against ₹3,471 crore in the March quarter and ₹3,990 crore in the year-ago period.

Analysts at domestic brokerage Stoxbox said the earnings are “muted” and the provisions are high.

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Health Fitness

Znanstvenici su dokazali da jedno povrće snižava krvni tlak u samo četiri tjedna

CIKLA se smatra superhranom, a nakon novog otkrića postala je još cjenjenije povrće. Naime, znanstvenici su otkrili da ispijanje 250 mililitara soka od cikle svaki dan može značajno sniziti krvni tlak, i to u samo četiri tjedna.

Times je izvijestio da su istraživači sa Sveučilišta Queen Mary u Londonu otkrili da je cikla bogata anorganskim prehrambenim nitratima. Te nitrate tijelo pretvara u nitrit, a zatim u dušikov oksid koji opušta i širi krvne žile. To čini ciklu moćnim sredstvom za kontrolu krvnog tlaka i promicanje zdravlja kardiovaskularnog sustava.

U studiji koju je provelo sveučilište, pacijenti s dijagnosticiranom hipertenzijom ili s rizikom od hipertenzije zamoljeni su da svakodnevno piju sok tijekom četiri tjedna. Polovica grupe dobila je sok od cikle, dok je druga polovica dobila placebo koji je imao identičan okus.

Do kraja ispitivanja, čiji su rezultati objavljeni u časopisu Hypertension, oni koji su pili sok od cikle primijetili su pad krvnog tlaka koji ih je vratio u normalan raspon. Međutim, dva tjedna nakon završetka studije, kada su sudionici prestali piti sok od cikle, njihov se krvni tlak vratio na prethodne visoke razine. Ovo sugerira da je održavanje dosljednog unosa nitrata neophodno za dugoročne dobrobiti.

Naglašavajući važnost cikle u našoj prehrani, dr. Linia Patels objasnila je: “Konzumiranje cikle ili druge hrane bogate nitratima, kao što su lisnato povrće, komorač i bundeva, važno je. Neki ljudi više vole ciklu jer je koncentrirani izvor nitrata.”

Cikla pruža višestruke zdravstvene prednosti zbog sadržaja polifenola koji pomaže smanjiti upalu i nitrata, vitalnih za poboljšanje protoka krvi širenjem krvnih žila, što je čini korisnom za atletsku izvedbu i kontrolu visokog krvnog tlaka.

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Oregon Senator Proposes Criminal Charges and Fines for Rogue Obamacare Agents

Health insurance agents who fraudulently enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act health plans could be subject to criminal charges — and civil penalties of $10,000 to $200,000 — under legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.

Wyden first promised the bill in May, when he called on federal regulators to do more to combat sketchy Obamacare enrollment schemes. Often, consumers who are targeted don’t know they’ve been enrolled or that their coverage has been switched to a new plan until they lose access to preferred doctors, learn they have different deductibles, or find they owe taxes for ACA insurance premium subsidies.

The schemes exploit the federal health insurance enrollment system, which requires only minimal proof of identity — a name, birth date, and state — for a broker to create or access an account. The lure is monthly commissions paid by insurance companies — amounts that are only about $25 per person but can add up when multiplied across transactions.

“It is critical for these bad actors to be held criminally responsible and implement common sense consumer protections so working families can confidently purchase quality, affordable health insurance that works for them through honest brokers,” Wyden said in a statement.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said July 19 that more than 200,000 people have complained about unauthorized Obamacare enrollment or plan switches this year.

KFF Health News began reporting on Affordable Care Act enrollment schemes this spring.

CMS’ directive last week also detailed new rules aimed at thwarting the problem by blocking agents from making changes to consumers’ coverage unless they are already “associated” with that policyholder’s account, or take other steps to verify that they have consumers’ permission.

Wyden’s proposal, co-sponsored by Democratic Sens. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, Patty Murray of Washington, Brian Schatz of Hawaii, and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, would call on federal regulators to begin verifying that consumers have granted consent to brokers for ACA enrollment or plan switches, and to notify consumers whenever a change is made to their accounts or coverage.

The civil penalties would range from at least $10,000, in cases of straightforward negligence, to as much as $200,000 for agents who “knowingly and willfully” submit fraudulent information.

Wyden’s bill faces a seemingly impossible climb, landing in a very polarized Senate during an election year.

But next year, the ACA will be in the spotlight as Congress must decide whether to extend beyond 2025 enhanced subsidies that help people purchase coverage. Increased subsidies were instituted under the Biden administration at the height of the pandemic and are considered a key factor behind recent record ACA enrollment.

Some Republican lawmakers have demanded investigations of ACA enrollment-switching schemes, which they allege may be part of a larger problem of brokers or consumers misstating their incomes to garner insurance subsidies. Obamacare supporters say the complaint is a partisan effort to stop the enhanced subsidies from becoming permanent.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter July 8 to CMS questioning how federal regulators verify incomes for those who get subsidies and what enforcement efforts are underway related to potential ACA subsidy fraud.

Wyden’s office said his proposal is supported by some insurers and agent groups, including AHIP, the trade association for insurance companies; individual insurers like Centene Corp.; and several disease-specific patient advocacy groups, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Health Agents for America, a group that has sought solutions to the issue, supports criminal charges for agents found to be falsely enrolling or switching consumers but stopped short of endorsing Wyden’s bill. Ronnell Nolan, its president and CEO, said her organization would like to see more effort “to hold CMS responsible” for allowing what she views as security loopholes in private sector enrollment websites, and in enforcement actions against bad actors.

“The bottom line is to stop fraud and help the consumer,” she said.

In a July 19 letter to Wyden’s office, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure outlined steps the agency has taken to increase “oversight of agents and brokers to protect consumers” — including suspending 200 agents in recent weeks from enrolling clients in Obamacare plans.

“The numbers being addressed are very low,” said Nolan, who suspects it isn’t just individual rogue agents seeking commissions by changing ACA enrollments, but a larger effort using automation to rapidly enroll or switch consumer policies.

Nolan and other agents say federal regulators should simply require private Obamacare enrollment sites to add layers of security before agents can access consumer accounts.

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia run their own ACA marketplaces and require additional security measures, including two-factor authentication, before consumer accounts can be accessed. Two-factor authentication, a common internet security feature, requires people to enter a code — usually sent to their phones — before accessing accounts at banks, social media platforms, and many other services.

The state-run enrollment sites report far fewer problems than the federal marketplace, Nolan and others say. If CMS simply added two-factor authentication to healthcare.gov, Nolan said, “all these other shenanigans would not happen.”

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Kujica se boji usisavača, evo što je učinila kada joj je igračka pala pored njega

USISAVAČ je jedan od onih kućanskih uređaja koji plaše mnoge pse, a mješanka labradora Nala nije iznimka.

Na viralnoj snimci koju je njezina vlasnica objavila na TikToku, možemo vidjeti da se Nala boji usisavača čak i kada je isključen. No, odlučila je pobijediti svoj strah kako bi “spasila” igračku koja joj je slučajno pala pored njezinog najvećeg neprijatelja. Urnebesnu snimku pogledajte u nastavku.

“Nala protiv usisavača”, našalila se njezina vlasnica u opisu videa koji je u roku od dva dana pregledalo više od dva milijuna ljudi.

“Kako je hrabra, ona je moj heroj”, “Navijali smo za nju cijelo vrijeme”, “Psi su tako smiješni”, “Ponosim se na nju”, neki su od komentara ispod objave.   

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Samba tenisice su pale u zaborav. Evo koje su ih zasjenile

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

VRIJEME je za promjenu u svijetu tenisica. Legendarni model adidas Samba polako izlazi iz mode, a nove adidas tenisice preuzimaju njegovu poziciju. Prema najnovijem izvješću Lysta za drugo tromjesečje 2024., adidas SL72 OG, retro tenisice za trčanje, zauzele su drugo mjesto među najpopularnijim proizvodima. 

Loewe je opet najpopularniji brend na svijetu, zahvaljujući uspješnim ambasadorima i suradnjama. Miu Miu, koji je dominirao prošlim tromjesečjem, sada je na drugom mjestu, dok su Prada, Saint Laurent i Bottega Veneta među prvih pet.

Coach je također napravio povratak u Lyst Index, zauzimajući 20. mjesto prvi put od 2022. godine. Ovo oživljavanje pripisuje se pristupačnim cijenama brenda, porastu popularnosti vintage modela i torbi Tabby, koja se također našla na popisu najpopularnijih artikala.

Izvješće dodatno ističe brendove koji su u brzom usponu na ljestvici. On Running predvodi kao najbrže rastući brend, zahvaljujući poznatim ambasadorima poput Zendaye i FKA twigs te kontinuiranim suradnjama s Loeweom.

U nastavku pogledajte najpopularnije proizvode ovog tromjesečja, a za cijelo izvješće posjetite Lystovu web stranicu.

1. Loewe x On Cloudtilt LOEWE 2.0

Tenisice On x Loewe Cloudtilt 2.0 postale su najpopularniji proizvod ovog tromjesečja, a suradnja između brendova povećala je pretraživanje za 308% nakon njihovog objavljivanja. Nova boja tenisica predstavljena je u svibnju ove godine, nakon što su On i Loewe prvi put surađivali u listopadu 2023. Lansiranje tenisica poklopilo se s izlaskom filma Challengers, za koji je Jonathan Anderson, kreativni direktor Loewea, dizajnirao kostime.

2. Tenisice Adidas SL72

Adidas SL72 OG je drugi najpopularniji proizvod ovog tromjesečja, zamijenivši Sambe koje su dominirale 2023. godine. Ova promjena sugerira da potrošači preferiraju elegantniju sportsku obuću i da su možda siti Samba tenisica. Popularnost SL72 OG-a dodatno je povećana zahvaljujući nedavnoj suradnji s brendom Sporty & Rich.

3. Coach Tabby torba

Coach se značajno ističe u ovom tromjesečju, vraćajući se na listu najpopularnijih robnih marki i artikala. Torba Tabby, koja je nedavno postala vrlo popularna, privlači pažnju zbog svoje klasične i bezvremenske siluete, kao i zbog općeg porasta interesa za Coach.

4. Casablanca košulja

Sljedeća na listi je klasična heklana pletena košulja iz Casablance, koja je zabilježila porast pretraživanja od 161% u odnosu na prethodni kvartal. Ovaj rast vjerojatno je posljedica trenda tenniscorea.

5. Dragon Diffusion Santa Croce velika torba

Dragon Diffusion je novi brend na Lystu, s torbom od pletene kože Santa Croce koja je zauzela peto mjesto na popisu najpopularnijih artikala. Pretraživanje torbi ove marke poraslo je za 197% u ovom kvartalu, vjerojatno zato što su pristupačnija alternativa Bottega Veneta torbama.

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Venice Film Festival lineup includes ‘Joker 2,’ films with Pitt, Clooney, Jolie, more

Five years after “Joker” won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, filmmaker Todd Phillips is returning with the sequel. “Joker: Folie à Deux” will play in competition with 20 other titles, festival organizers said Tuesday.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the blockbuster comic book film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the mentally ill Arthur Fleck and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.

The lineup for the 81st edition of the festival, unveiled early Tuesday, also includes new films starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Jude Law.

Among the films playing alongside “Joker 2” in competition are Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas film “Maria,” starring Jolie; Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here”; the erotic thriller “Babygirl” starring Kidman and Harris Dickinson from filmmaker Halina Reijn; Luca Guadagnino’s William S. Burrough’s adaptation “Queer,” with Craig and Jason Schwartzman; and Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language film, “The Room Next Door,” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. Set in New England, the filmmaker has said it’s about an imperfect mother and a resentful daughter.

“The Order,” Justin Kurzel’s 80s-set crime thriller about the white supremacist group starring Law as an FBI agent, Nicholas Hoult and Jurnee Smollett, will also be in competition, as will Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” with Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones and Joe Alwyn. Shot on 70mm, the 215-minute epic is about a Hungarian Auschwitz survivor who goes to the United States.

Pitt and Clooney will reunite in Jon Watts’ “Wolfs,” an adrenaline packed action-comedy about a few fixers that will screen out of competition.

Several interesting films playing in the horizons extra section include “September 5,” about the live television coverage of the Munich Olympics, starring Peter Sarsgaard; John Swab’s “King Ivory,” with Ben Foster and James Badge Dale; and Alex Ross Perry’s film about Stephen Malkmus’ California rock band Pavement.

Venice will also screen Peter Weir’s 2003 epic “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” in conjunction with his lifetime achievement award.

Seven episodes of Alfonso Cuarón’s psychological thriller series “Disclaimer” will also premiere at the festival. The AppleTV+ show is based on a novel about a documentary journalist and a secret she’s been keeping. It stars Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline and will debut on the streamer in October.

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Broker’s call: M&M Financial (Buy)

Target: ₹340

CMP: ₹298.45

Q1 core income was in line with estimates, but lower provisions led to M&M Financial Services’ earnings beat. On its strong parentage, healthy growth and potential for improvement, we retain our Buy rating.

Steady AUM growth, led by premiumization. Barring tractors, disbursements were healthy, which drove AUM up 23 per cent y-o-y, 4 per cent q-o-q. The share of pre-owned vehicles continued to improve (up 100bps y/y) to 13 per cent. SME finance grew faster than other products. We build in a modest 21 per cent loan CAGR over FY24-26.

Lower spread; to further improve. Spreads reduced 20bps sequentially on more prudent lending. Management aspires to operating income increasing as all products have seen upward repricing of rates. Besides, fee income is likely to pick up traction. Cost-income increased 58bps q/q to 50.01 per cent on subdued income. This is one of the core improvement areas for management.

Credit cost improves in a seasonally weak quarter. Asset quality improved, with GS3 at 3.6 per cent, 80bps lower q-o-q. Stress asset formation was 30 bps y-o-y lower at 6.1 per cent. Management expects asset quality to be stable. This, in a quarter when peer NBFCs are facing credit cost pressures.

Our TP of ₹340 is based on the two-stage DDM model. This implies about 1.9x and 1.7x P/BV multiples on FY25 and FY26.

Risks: Higher slippages, less-than-expected loan growth.

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Endokrinolozi: Eliminirajte ovu hranu i recite zbogom skokovima šećera u krvi

DIJABETIČARI moraju promijeniti prehranu jer određene namirnice mogu povećati razinu glukoze. Prema endokrinolozima, najvažnije je obratiti pozornost na glikemijski indeks proizvoda. Ako nije naznačen na pakiranju, može se pronaći na internetu.

Glikemijski indeks je numerička skala koja se koristi za određivanje koliko brzo pojedina hrana povisuje razinu glukoze u krvi. Dok, primjerice, crni ribizl ima glikemijski indeks 15, kod zrelih banana on iznosi 60. Nizak glikemijski indeks iznosi od 0 do 55, srednje visoki glikemijski indeks je od 56 do 69, dok visoki glikemijski indeks iznosi 70 i više.

“Hrana s visokim glikemijskim indeksom može natjerati tijelo da pokuša proizvesti val inzulina kako bi se suprotstavilo brzodjelujućim ugljikohidratima, a uobičajena posljedica toga je osjećaj gladi unutar dva do tri sata”, pojašnjava Diabetes.co.uk.

Za osobe s dijabetesom, ovo može biti iznimno opasno jer je sposobnost tijela da kontrolira razinu glukoze u krvi smanjena ili uopće ne postoji.

Najviši glikemijski indeks imaju peciva, sušeno voće, šećer i jela s dodatkom šećera; njih bi se dijabetičari trebali kloniti.

Što se tiče hrane koja je idealna za dijabetičare, liječnici izdvajaju razne žitarice, uključujući ječam, povrće, osobito zelenu salatu, luk, češnjak, zelje, tikvice i tikve. Dijabetičari mogu jesti i neko voće – najbolje bobičasto voće, šljive, kivi i grejp. Dijabetičarima su dopušteni i nezaslađeni mliječni proizvodi. Osim toga, u prehranu se mogu uključiti sirevi, svježi sir i jaja.

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Prekrasna, ali opaka meduza živi u Jadranskom moru. Evo što učiniti u slučaju uboda

MORSKA mjesečina (Pelagia noctiluca), poznata i kao svjetleća meduza ili vatrena meduza, jedan je od najupečatljivijih stanovnika Jadranskog mora. Ova meduza privlači pažnju svojim svjetlucavim izgledom i fascinantnim biološkim osobinama, ali može predstavljati i neugodan susret za kupače.

Prepoznatljiva je po svom ružičastom ili ljubičastom tijelu koje svijetli u mraku, što joj je donijelo nadimak svjetleća meduza tj morska mjesečina. Njeno tijelo, ili zvono, može narasti do 10 centimetara u promjeru, a ima duge, tanke tentakule koje mogu doseći i do nekoliko metara. Tentakule su prekrivene žarnim stanicama koje koriste za hvatanje plijena i obranu.

Jedna od najfascinantnijih karakteristika ove meduze je njena sposobnost bioluminiscencije – emitiranja svjetla. Ova osobina pomaže meduzi u različitim aspektima njenog života, uključujući obranu od predatora i privlačenje plijena. Bioluminiscencija je posebno vidljiva noću, kada meduza proizvodi prekrasne svjetlosne efekte koji osvjetljavaju tamne morske dubine.

Susret s ovom meduzom može biti bolan zbog njenog uboda. Njeni žarni tentakuli ispuštaju otrov koji može uzrokovati iritaciju kože, bol, crvenilo, a ponekad i ozbiljnije alergijske reakcije kod osjetljivih osoba. Ubod ove meduze može biti neugodan, ali rijetko je opasan po život.

Što učiniti u slučaju uboda?

  • Isperite mjesto uboda morskom vodom – izbjegavajte slatku vodu jer može aktivirati preostale nematociste.
  • Nemojte trljati područje uboda – to može pogoršati stanje.
  • Primijenite ocat ili razrijeđeni alkohol – ovo može neutralizirati toksine.
  • Potražite medicinsku pomoć – ako su simptomi ozbiljni ili se stanje pogorša.

U Institutu za oceanografiju i ribarstvo u Splitu kažu da kupači trenutno javljaju da se morska mjesečina pojavljuje na potezu od Dubrovnika do Istre.

Ako ste vidjeli ili se susreli s ovom fascinatnom meduozom, podijelite svoju priču s nama na [email protected].

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Usporedio proizvode iz Lidla i najskupljeg dućana na svijetu. Evo dojmova

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

STRANE trgovine mješovitom robom postale su nezaobilazna destinacija za sve veći broj putnika, a mnogi su zbog njih spremni putovati satima. Upravo to učinio je britanski influencer Joe Fazer s jednim ciljem – kako bi usporedio slične proizvode iz Lidla s onima u Erewhonu, jednoj od najskupljih trgovina na svijetu.

Osim trgovina u Sjevernoj Koreji, luksuzna američka trgovina Erewhon u Los Angelesu postala je prava TikTok senzacija. U Erewhonu se mogu pronaći gotova jela i smoothieji od 20 dolara, koje su dizajnirale slavne osobe poput Hailey Bieber i Kendall Jenner, kao i popularne torbe s logom trgovine, koje su smiješno skupe.

Na TikToku se može pronaći mnoštvo videa influencera iz ove trgovine. Oni se uglavnom dijele u dvije skupine: one koji su zapanjeni nevjerojatno visokim cijenama i one koji odlazak u ovu trendovsku trgovinu smatraju potvrdom svog luksuznog stila života, odnosno žele biti kul.

Erewhon uspješno kapitalizira ovaj trend i može se pohvaliti impresivnom zaradom. Prema Bloombergu, tvrtka tvrdi da prosječno zarađuje više od 2000 dolara godišnjeg prihoda po kvadratnom metru, što znatno nadmašuje industrijski prosjek od oko 500 dolara.

Vratimo se na influencera. Joe je iz Londona otputovao u Los Angeles kako bi provjerio vrijede li proizvodi iz Erewhona tih novaca i, naravno, kako bi stvorio sadržaj za svoje društvene mreže. Rekao je da mu je Lidl omiljena trgovina, gdje redovito kupuje.

Lanac diskontnih trgovina Lidl, prisutan diljem Europe, uključujući i Hrvatsku, možda ne izgleda raskošno kao Erewhon, ali također nudi svoj merch koji je postao viralni hit na društvenim mrežama. Lidl se ističe kvalitetnim proizvodima po pristupačnim cijenama, zbog čega je mnogima omiljeno mjesto za kupovinu hrane.

Slične proizvode usporedio je naslijepo

Joe je u obje trgovine kupio vrećicu s logom, mlijeko, čokoladu, kruh, kekse s komadićima čokolade, jagode, sok od naranče, vodu, običan i tortilla čips, med i brownie. Ista nabavka u Erewhonu koštala ga je 220.02 funti (oko 261.67 eura), dok je u Lidlu u Londonu platio 13.57 funti (oko 16.14 eura). Odlučio ih je usporediti isprobavanjem naslijepo. 

Prva na redu bila je mliječna čokolada. S jedne strane imao je Lidlovu Fin Carre čokoladu po cijeni od 0.89 funti (1.06 eura), a s druge strane Erewhonovu Thomas Keller Armando Manni K+M čokoladu po cijeni od 11.82 funti (14.07 eura). Okusom mu se više svidjela Lidlova čokolada.

Drugi proizvod bio je sourdough kruh. U Lidlu ga je platio 1.99 funti (2.37 eura), a u Erewhonu 5.99 funti (7.13 eura). Oba je pohvalio i istaknuo da su okusom vrlo slična, ali ipak mu je za dlaku bio bolji onaj iz Erewhona.

Zatim je na red došlo mlijeko. U Lidlu je platio bocu mlijeka 1.45 funti (1.73 eura), a u Erewhonu ga je boca koštala 15.76 funti (18.75 eura). “Zašto je tako velika razlika u cijeni? Pretpostavljam da ćemo saznati”, istaknuo je prije kušanja. Za oba je rekao da imaju okus po mlijeku. “Okus im je identičan”, naveo je, i rezultat je bio izjednačen.

Sljedeći su na redu bili keksi s komadićima čokolade. U Lidlu je keks platio 0.49 funti (0.58 eura), a u Erewhonu 4.34 funti (5.16 eura). Bio je iskren i rekao da, s obzirom na to da kupuje u Lidlu, lako prepoznaje po izgledu koji je iz Lidla, a koji iz Erewhona. Međutim, ipak ih je isprobao. Pohvalio je onaj iz Erewhona i istaknuo da su različiti keksi te da to koji će vam se svidjeti ovisi o osobnoj preferenciji. On je odabrao onaj iz Erewhona jer ima više čokolade.

Jagode su bile sljedeće na redu. U Lidlu je mjericu jagoda platio 2.85 funti (3.39 eura), a u Erewhonu 16.55 funti (19.79 eura). Lidlove su mu se daleko više svidjele od onih iz Erewhona. “Puno su sočnije”, istaknuo je.

Sok od naranče je uslijedio nakon jagoda – onaj iz Lidla platio je 1.69 funti (2.01 eura), a onaj iz Erewhona 7.88 funti (9.38 eura). Za onaj iz Erewhona rekao je da ima bolji okus te je u ovoj rundi on odnio pobjedu.

“Znam gdje radije kupujem”

Vrećicu tortilla čipsa u Lidlu je platio 0.45 funti (0.54 eura), a u Erewhonu 6.06 funti (7.21 eura). Više mu se svidio onaj iz Erewhona. Med je bio sljedeći, u Lidlu je bočicu meda platio 1.09 funti (1.30 eura), a u Erewhonu 11.82 funte (14.07 eura). Istaknuo je da se vizualno dosta razlikuju, a Erewhon je pobijedio i u ovoj rundi.

Flaširana obična voda bila je iduća, u Lidlu ga je boca vode koštala 0.39 funti (0.46 eura), a u Erewhonu 20.49 funti (24.39 eura). “Okus im se malo razlikuje”, naveo je i odabrao čašu vode za koju je pretpostavio da je Lidlova jer je naviknuo na taj okus. “Ova mi se ne sviđa pa mislim da na nju nisam navikao”, rekao je referirajući se na čašu vode iz Erewhona.

Običan čips bio je idući. Lidlov Deluxe slani koštao ga je 1.15 funti (1.37 eura), a Erewhonov slani čips koštao ga je 4.72 funte (5.62 eura). Što se tiče izgleda, rekao je da ne primjećuje nikakvu razliku među njima. Erewhonov je opisao kao “totalno bezukusan”. Pogađate, pobjedu je odnio Lidlov. “Toliko je bolji.”

I na kraju – brownie. U Lidlu je ovaj kolačić platio 0.75 funti (0.89 eura), a u Erewhonu 8.67 funti (10.32 eura). Za Erewhonov je rekao da je prozračniji i boljeg okusa. S time je Erewhon pobijedio u ovom testu za dlaku. 

“Erewhon je pobjednik. Time je pobijedio moj voljeni Lidl i moram mu dati krunu zbog toga”, naveo je i potom naglasio razliku u cijeni nabavki u ovoj trgovini za naizgled slične artikle. “Da, pobijedili su što se tiče okusa”, rekao je referirajući se na Erewhon i dodao: “Ali ja znam gdje radije kupujem.”

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Video je u par dana prikupio 400 tisuća pregleda samo na YouTubeu i mnoštvo komentara. “Putovao je 11 sati zbog trgovine, kakva legenda”, “Erewhon je nevjerojatno skup”, “Briljantno”, “Ovo mi je tvoj najdraži video”, “Lidl je emocija. Super jeftin. Kao studentu u Europi, uvijek mi je prvi izbor za jeftinu hranu”, neki su od komentara.

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Bernice Johnson Reagon, whose powerful voice helped propel the Civil Rights Movement, has died

“From the time I was born, we were always singing,” Reagon said. “When you’re inside a culture and, quote, ‘doing what comes naturally to you,’ you don’t pay attention to it. … I think my work as a cultural scholar, singer and composer would be completely different if I had not had someone draw my attention to the people who use songs to stay alive, or to keep themselves together, or to lift up the energy in a movement.”

While a student at Albany State College, Reagon was jailed for attending a civil rights demonstration and expelled. She later graduated from Spellman College. She formed Sweet Honey in the Rock while a graduate student of history at Howard University and vocal director of the D.C. Black Repertory Company.

Reagon recorded her first solo album, “Folk Songs: The South,” with Folkways Records in 1965. In 1966 she became a founding member of the Atlanta-based Harambee Singers.

Reagon began working with the Smithsonian Institution in 1969, when she was invited to develop and curate a 1970 festival program, Black Music Through the Languages of the New World, according to the Smithsonian. She went on to curate the African Diaspora Program and to found and direct the Program in Black American Culture at the National Museum of American History, where she was later a curator emeritus. She produced and performed on numerous Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

For a decade, beginning in 1993, Reagon served as distinguished professor in history at American University in Washington, later becoming a professor emerita.

We assume that music was always a part of civil rights activism, Kernodle said, but it was people like Reagon who made music “part of the strategy of nonviolent resistance. …They took those songs, they took those practices from inside the church to the streets and the jail cells. And they universalized those songs.”

“What she also did that was very important was that she historicized how that music functioned in the civil rights movement,” Kernodle added. “Her dissertation was one of the first real studies of civil rights music.”

Reagon received two George F. Peabody Awards, including for her work as principal scholar, conceptual producer and host of the Smithsonian Institution and National Public Radio series “Wade in the Water: African American Sacred Music Traditions.”

She was also the recipient of the Charles E. Frankel Prize, Presidential Medal, for outstanding contributions to public understanding of the humanities, a MacArthur Fellows Program award, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change Trumpet of Conscience Award.

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Tata Consumer Products Share Price Live Updates Today 24 July 2024: Tata Consumer Products board approves ₹3,000 crore rights issue; shares decline 3%

Tata Consumer Products Share Price Today Live Updates for July 24, 2024: Tata Consumer Products stock declined about 3% in early trade on Wednesday. The company’s board has approved a rights issue for an amount not exceeding ₹3,000 crore by issuing 3,66,47,492 shares at ₹818 a share. The issue will open on August 5 and end on August 19 while the record date is July 27.

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Neurologinja objasnila kako prepoznati moždani udar

MOŽDANI udar je opasno stanje koje oštećuje mozak. No, ako se pravovremeno reagira, pacijent se može spasiti, a posljedice napada ne moraju uvijek biti strašne.

Neurologinja Elena Dainikova rekla je da je važno prepoznati prve alarmantne simptome moždanog udara. Potrebno je obratiti pažnju na hod, govor i izraze lica bolesnika.

“Kod akutnih cerebrovaskularnih napada razvijaju se vrtoglavica, poremećaji statike i hodanja, kao i motorički (slabost u ruci i/ili nozi), senzorni (utrnulost) i govorni poremećaji. Ozbiljnost simptoma ovisit će o tome koliko je mozak oštećen”, naglasila je liječnica.

Istaknula je da, ako prepoznate da osoba ima znakove moždanog udara, trebate napraviti jednostavan test.

“Zamolite pacijenta da se nasmiješi. Ako je mozak oštećen, osmijeh će biti iskrivljen.” pojasnila je.

Moždani udar drugi je uzrok smrti u Hrvatskoj. Označava naglo nastali neurološki poremećaj, uzrokovan poremećajem moždane cirkulacije, zbog čega dolazi do nedovoljne opskrbe određenih dijelova mozga kisikom i hranjivim tvarima. Takav nedostatak kisika i hranjivih tvari uzrokuje oštećenje i odumiranje živčanih stanica, što ima za posljedicu oštećenje mozga i gubitak funkcija koje taj dio mozga kontrolira.

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National Cousins Day 2024 Activities and Celebration Ideas: From Virtual Gatherings to Appreciating Your Cousins, 5 Ways To Celebrate the Day With Your Siblings

National Cousins Day, celebrated on July 24 every year in the United States, is a wonderful opportunity to honour and appreciate the relationships we share with our cousins. Cousins often hold a special place in our hearts, serving as playmates, confidants, and sometimes even like siblings. This day encourages us to reach out to our cousins, whether near or far, to reminisce about shared memories, strengthen bonds, and create new moments together. National Cousins Day 2024 Date and Wishes, Messages, Images and Greetings: Know All About the Day That Celebrates the Fun Bond With Your Cousins.

The celebration of National Cousins Day can take many forms, from organising family gatherings and reunions to simply sending a heartfelt message or making a phone call. It’s a time to acknowledge the unique connections we have with our cousins and to recognise the ways in which they enrich our lives. Through laughter, support, and understanding, cousins play a significant role in shaping our identities and creating lasting family traditions that span generations. As you celebrate National Cousins Day 2024, we at LatestLY have compiled a collection of interesting activities that you can do as a part of the celebrations. WhatsApp Status, Greetings, Photos and HD Wallpapers To Share With Your Favourite Cousin!

1. Virtual Gathering: Organise a virtual get-together with cousins who live far away. Use video conferencing platforms to catch up, share stories, and play games together. This is a great way to bridge the distance and strengthen bonds despite geographical separation.

2. Family Picnic or BBQ: Plan a family picnic or BBQ where cousins can come together in person to enjoy delicious food, outdoor games, and quality time. Choose a scenic location like a park or beach to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

3. Memory Lane: Create a slideshow or photo album featuring memorable moments with cousins over the years. Share these memories during a gathering or on social media to evoke nostalgia and celebrate the bonds that have grown stronger over time.

4. Cooking or Baking Session: Host a cooking or baking session where cousins can collaborate to prepare a favourite family recipe or try making something new together. It’s a fun way to bond over shared culinary experiences and create delicious treats to enjoy.

5. Cousin Appreciation Day: Take turns expressing appreciation for each cousin individually. Write heartfelt notes, make personalised gifts, or share what you admire most about each cousin. This activity fosters a sense of gratitude and strengthens emotional connections among family members.

These activities and celebration ideas can be tailored to fit your family’s preferences and interests, ensuring a memorable and meaningful National Cousins Day celebration.

Wishing everyone a Happy National Cousins Day 2024!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 23, 2024 04:49 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Ako u vrtu sretnete ježa, ovim namirnicama ga smijete hraniti

JEŽEVI su bića koja možemo često susresti u našim vrtovima i dvorištima. Iako se radi o pretežito noćnim životinjama najaktivnijma u sumrak, tu i tamo dogodi se da ih u svom dvorištu ugledate i po danu. Ako se to dogodi, ne bi bilo loše znati koju im je hranu sigurno ponuditi.

Ježevi (Erinaceidae) prepoznatljivi su po svojim bodljikavim iglicama koje im služe kao obrana od predatora. Najpoznatiji članovi ove obitelji u Europi su tamnoprsi (lat. Erinaceus europaeus) i bjeloprsi ježevi (lat. Erinaceus concolor). Ova obitelj uključuje ukupno 25 vrsta, podijeljenih u dvije potporodice: prave ježeve i gimnure, koji su poznati i kao štakorske rovke te nemaju bodlje.

Ježevi su životinje koje jedu svašta, ali najradije biraju insekte

Puževi, stonoge, gliste, gusjenice, cvrčci, žohari i slične životinje dio su njihove prehrane u divljini. No, osim toga, ono što možda niste znali jest da se hrane i paucima. S obzirom na to da su ovo životinje koje će svoj jelovnik prilagoditi dostupnoj hrani, ne čudi da će se na njihovu meniju ponekad pronaći i mali kralježnjaci poput žaba i guštera. 

Nije im strano ni hranjenje miševima, jajima koja pronađu u gnijezdima na tlu, ali i ponekim mrtvim životinjama. Ako im se za to ukaže prilika, a bolje hrane na vidiku nema, pojest će i strvinu. 

Vi im možete ponuditi voće 

Naravno, mala je vjerojatnost da ćete ovog malog posjetitelja moći počastiti cvrčkom ili sličnom životinjom, osim ako i sami imate ljubimce koji se njima hrane. Dobra vijest je da ježevi obožavaju voće. Ponekad će se dogoditi i da vam jež poželi jesti iz ruke.

Vrlo će rado pojesti jabuku, bobičasto voće i banane. Kada žive u zatočeništvu, jedu čak i suhu mačju hranu na bazi mesa, pa u slučaju da im nemate za ponuditi ništa drugo, i to će biti dobra opcija. No, ono što im nikako ne smijete dati jest čisto mlijeko ili bilo kakvu začinjenu hranu. 

S obzirom na trenutno aktualne ljetne vrućine, savjet je da zalutalom ježu čak i prije hrane ponudite svježu vodu. Lako se može dogoditi da sami neće moći pronaći izvor vode, što bi u konačnici moglo biti kobno. 

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Nove Puma tenisice mogu se “uništiti”. Koštaju 119 eura

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

PUMA i LAAMS iz New Yorka udružili su snage kako bi stvorili novi model tenisica – Suede LAAMS Blank Canvas. LAAMS opisuje ovaj model kao kombinaciju umjetničkog djela i tenisica.

Na prvu djeluju – jednostavno

Tenisice na prvu izgledaju jednostavno – izrađene su od prljavobijelog platna i dolaze s debelim, čupavim vezicama. Na vezicama su srebrni ukrasi s natpisima Puma i LAAMS. No iznenađenje se krije ispod površine.

Naime, gornji sloj platna može se ukloniti kako bi se otkrila zelena brušena koža, koja izgleda poprilično čupavo. Kupci ih mogu prilagoditi na nekoliko načina. Mogu ih nositi takve kakve jesu i pustiti da se materijal prirodno troši te dobije jedinstven izgled.

Također ih mogu kreativno prilagoditi bojicama, markerima, vezenjem ili drugim tehnikama. Ako naprave grešku prilikom ukrašavanja ili im dosadi trenutni izgled, mogu ukloniti gornji bijeli sloj i otkriti spomenutu zelenu brušenu kožu ispod.

Kutija je također posebna

Kutija u kojoj dolaze ove tenisice također je posebna. Izrađena je od nepremazanog papira, idealnog za slikanje. LAAMS potiče kupce da oslikaju kutiju i objese je na zid kao umjetničko djelo.

Ove tenisice, koje spajaju modu i umjetnost, nude jedinstvenu priliku za izražavanje kreativnosti. Bilo da ih nosite u izvornom obliku, ukrašavate ili potpuno otkrijete zelenu brušenu kožu ispod, Suede LAAMS Blank Canvas zasigurno će privući pažnju i biti poseban dodatak vašoj kolekciji obuće.

Sudeći po komentarima na Instagramu, mnoge su već osvojile. “Odlične su”, “Jedva čekam”, “Trebaju mi”, “Kreativne su”, “Čupava brušena koža ispod je nevjerojatna”, “Gdje ih mogu kupiti?”, “Moćne su”, neki su od osvrta ispod Instagram objave trgovine LAAMS o ovom novitetu.

Puma x LAAMS Suede tenisice bit će dostupne od 3. kolovoza 2024. godine preko laams.nyc-a i odabranih Puma trgovaca diljem svijeta. Cijena na europskom tržištu im je oko 119 eura. Više slika možete vidjeti ispod. 

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Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88

NEW YORK: Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88.

Fakir died Monday of heart failure at his home in Detroit, according to a family spokesperson, with his wife and other loved ones by his side. Motown founder Berry Gordy said in a statement that Fakir helped embody the Tops’ “showmanship, class and artistry.

“Duke was first tenor — smooth, suave, and always sharp,” Gordy said. “For 70 years, he kept the Four Tops’ remarkable legacy intact.”

The Four Tops were among Motown’s most popular and enduring acts, peaking in the 1960s. Between 1964 and 1967, they had 11 top 20 hits and two No. 1’s: “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” and the operatic classic “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” Other songs, often sagas of romantic pain and bereavement, included “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” “Bernadette” and “Just Ask the Lonely.”

Many of Motown’s greatest stars, from the Supremes to Stevie Wonder, came of age at the Detroit-based company started by Gordy in the late 1950s. But Fakir, lead singer Levi Stubbs, Renaldo “Obie” Benson and Lawrence Payton had been together for a decade when Gordy signed them up in 1963 (after the group had turned him down a few years earlier) and they already had a polished stage act and versatile vocal style that enabled them to perform anything from country songs to pop standards like “Paper Doll.”

They called themselves the Four Aims when they started out, but soon renamed themselves the Four Tops to avoid confusion with the white harmony quartet the Ames Brothers.

The Tops had recorded for several labels, including the famed Chess Records in Chicago, with little commercial success. But Gordy and A&R man Mickey Stevenson paired them with the songwriting-production team of Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland and they quickly caught on, blending tight, haunting harmonies behind Stubbs’ urgent, sometimes desperate baritone.

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Cautiously bullish on equities market

The latest Budget on an overall basis is broadly positive despite the higher tax on capital gains and higher STT. The negative sentimental effect of the higher taxes may be over in a couple of days.

The provision for boosting spends in the agri sector, increase in spend on affordable housing, new schemes to provide incentives for employment generation may lay the foundation for medium-term inclusive growth.

The sharp cutback in net borrowings and a cut in fiscal deficit could have a positive impact on interest rates and the attitude of foreign investors and rating agencies towards India. There exists a chance of a rating upgrade for India a few months down the line.

Based on the series of announcements made so far, the Budget has made provisions for increasing allocation to rural areas and the agri sector. This could spur consumption in rural areas. Putting more money in the hands of urban people by way of higher standard deductions, higher deductions for family pension and changes in slab rates under the new tax regime will do the same for urban consumption. Separate encouraging measures have been spelt out for the aquaculture/seafood industry, and leather and textile sectors.

Cutting rates for TDS and allowing TCS amounts to be set off against TDS liability for employees are welcome measures.

Cutting import duty on gold will moderate the rise in gold prices lately and make gold a bit unattractive as an investment avenue, at least temporarily.

The employment-linked incentive scheme has the potential to create lakhs of jobs if implemented well and make India’s growth more inclusive. A number of farming and rural-led initiatives could continue to boost rural incomes and the economy, and have trickle-down effects across the larger economy with some lag.

Investors are more concerned about possibilities to make money or gains rather than get too bothered by a 250- or 500-bp increase in tax rate from a low base. As of now, the Indian market offers opportunities to make money and hence the move to raise capital gains tax may not dissuade investors. However, as the difference in the rates has risen to 750 bps from the earlier 500 bps, investors may, if all things stay the same, want to hold on to their investments for a longer period to avail of the lower rate, displaying better investor behavior. Also, the hike in the exemption limit from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh for LTCG is welcome and may offset, to some extent, the higher incidence of tax due to higher rates.

An increase in STT rates may have some impact on depth and liquidity, especially in the F&O markets, post October 1, but Indians are adept at adjusting to emerging situations and we are not too worried about the medium-term implications of this rise.

Focus will now turn to the progress of the monsoon, balance Q1 corporate results, global interest rate trends, local political developments including State elections and US presidential elections and their likely impact on India.

Corporate earnings may see an upward revision if the monsoon progresses well and macro parameters continue to show encouraging trends.

A big event is out of the way and so is its overhang. The outcome not being more negative than expected/possible, the markets recovered well from the lows of the day. Dip buying may continue for some time, as foreign investors may be broadly happy with the overall thrust of the Budget.

Valuation of Indian markets may inch up a bit, but a sharper re-rating may require a higher level of visibility on macro stability and micro growth. We remain cautiously bullish on the Indian equity market post the latest Budget.

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Kardiolozi tvrde da je ovo najbolja vrsta bobičastog voća koju možete jesti za srce

BOBIČASTO voće je ukusno i vrlo zdravo, a posebno ga je dobro jesti za zdravlje srca, slažu se mnogi kardiolozi. Iako je maleno, bobičasto voće je bogato hranjivim tvarima koje su korisne za kardiovaskularno zdravlje.

Kardiolog dr. Satjit Bhusri ističe da je bobičasto voće “bogato antioksidansima poput antocijanina, elaginske kiseline i resveratrola, koji pomažu u smanjenju oksidativnog stresa i upala, potencijalno smanjujući rizik od srčanih bolesti”. S njime se složio i kardiolog dr. Siyab Panhwar.

Dr. Panhwar je za Parade objasnio da antioksidansi u bobičastom voću mogu “pomoći u smanjenju upala neutralizirajući štetne slobodne radikale i štiteći stanice od oštećenja”. Upravo upale i slobodni radikali povećavaju rizik od srčanih bolesti.

Sve vrste bobičastog voća su zdrave, ali jedne su najbolji izbor

Kada je u pitanju dnevna količina konzumiranja bobičastog voća, kardiolozi su se složili da ipak ne treba pretjerivati u konzumaciji, ali preporučuju da se ono konzumira najmanje tri puta tjedno.

“Rekao bih da odaberete svoju omiljenu bobicu (ili nekoliko njih) i uključite ih u malim količinama u svoju dnevnu prehranu”, ističe dr. Panhwar.

Iako su sve vrste bobičastog voća vrlo zdrave, kardiolozi su kao najbolju opciju izdvojili kupine. Dr. Panhwar objašnjava da “kupine imaju najveći sadržaj vlakana i antioksidansa”.

Kao drugi najbolji izbor, izdvojio je borovnice koje su mnogima omiljeno bobičasto voće. “Borovnice su odličan izbor zbog visokih razina antioksidansa i potencijala za poboljšanje zdravlja srca, snižavanjem krvnog tlaka i razine kolesterola”, objašnjava on za Parade. 

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Gatari Amavasya 2024 Mutton Dishes: From Saoji, Sukka and Kala Curry, 5 Non-Veg Delicacies That You Can Eat Before Shravan Month Begins in Maharashtra

Gatari Amavasya, a unique regional festival celebrated in Maharashtra, is an occasion marked by merriment and feasting. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly by non-vegetarian food lovers. Gatari Amavasya marks the end of the month of Ashadha and is a day dedicated to indulging in rich and hearty meals before the onset of the holy month of Shravan, which is often observed with fasting and abstinence from non-vegetarian food. Gatari Amavasya 2024 will be celebrated on August 4. One of the highlights of Gatari Amavasya is the array of mutton dishes that grace the dining tables. We at LatestLY, have curated the most popular Maharashtrian mutton dishes you can enjoy on Gatari Amavasya 2024.

1. Saoji Mutton

Saoji mutton, a speciality from the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, is renowned for its fiery heat and robust flavours. The dish is characterised by its spicy and aromatic masala, made from a blend of black pepper, dried red chillies, and spices, including cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves. The mutton is slow-cooked in this masala, allowing it to absorb the rich flavors. This dish is considered the hottest in the state and can be enjoyed with steamed rice or roti.

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2. Kolhapuri Tambda Rassa

Kolhapuri Tambda Rassa, hailing from Kolhapur, is another hot favourite during Gatari Amavasya. ‘Tambda’ translates to red in Marathi, and this dish is named after its vibrant red colour, which comes from the liberal use of red chillies. The curry is made using a blend of spices, including freshly ground Kolhapuri masala, which is a mix of dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, and other spices. The mutton is cooked in this masala until tender, creating a rich and spicy gravy typically enjoyed with bhakri or steamed rice.

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3. Mutton Sukka

Mutton sukka, also known as mutton dry, is a dish that highlights the rich flavours of marinated mutton cooked with spices until all the water evaporates, leaving behind a thick, flavourful coating. This dish combines grated coconut, curry leaves, green chillies, and a medley of spices that give it a distinctive taste. The slow-cooking process ensures that the mutton pieces are tender and infused with aromatic spices, making it a perfect appetizer or a main course dish.

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4. Malvani Mutton Curry

Malvani mutton curry is a classic from the Southern coast of Maharashtra. This dish is known for using coconut and kokum, which give it a unique tangy flavour. The curry is prepared using freshly ground Malvani masala, made from a blend of coriander seeds, cumin, dried red chilies, and coconut. The mutton is cooked in this fragrant masala, along with onions, tomatoes, and kokum, creating a rich, tangy, and mildly spicy dish. The use of fresh coconut adds a creamy texture to the curry, making it a delightful dish to enjoy with rice or roti.

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5. Kala Mutton Curry

Kala mutton curry, meaning black mutton curry, gets its name from the dark, roasted spices used in its preparation. This dish is a speciality of the Maharashtrian region and is known for its deep, smoky flavours. The unique taste comes from the black masala, made by roasting spices such as black pepper, cloves, and dried coconut until they turn dark. The mutton is then cooked in this masala along with onions and tomatoes, resulting in a rich and intensely flavoured curry that pairs beautifully with bhakri or steamed rice.

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Gatari Amavasya is not just a festival but a celebration of flavours and culinary traditions. The mutton dishes enjoyed during this festival are a testament to the rich and diverse food culture of Maharashtra. The above-mentioned mutton dishes are a treat for the taste buds and a reflection of the state’s regional diversity and culinary heritage. As families and friends gather to celebrate Gatari Amavasya, these mutton delicacies play a central role in the festivities, making the occasion truly special and memorable.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 23, 2024 01:28 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Inteligentan, introvertan i odan: Upoznajte peruanskog bezdlakog psa

PERUANSKI bezdlaki pas jedna je od onih pasmina pasa koja nikoga ne ostavlja ravnodušnim. Specifičan izgled koji ih krasi i njihova nenametljiva priroda čine ih izuzetno zanimljivim ljubimcima o kojima se, zapravo, još uvijek ne zna dovoljno. Kako bismo to promijenili, razgovarali smo s dugogodišnjom uzgajivačicom pasmine Lidijom Jurčić.

Povijest pasmine prilično je nerazjašnjena, priča sugovornica. Postoje različite priče i legende koje se vežu uz porijeklo peruanskog bezdlakog psa. Jedna priča kaže da je pasmina nastala dolaskom kineskih useljenika, a druga tvrdi da su je sa sobom doveli nomadi koji su putovali iz Afrike. Osim ovakvih priča, postoje i one mistične – kaže se da pasmina ima čarobne moći te da su je pripadnici drevne civilizacije Inka koristili kako bi im pomogla u iscjeljivanju.

Kada smo je pitali postoji li nešto oko čega se većina slaže, otkrila nam je: “Pristaše svih teorija složile su se u tome da su pronađeni čvrsti dokazi da su ovi psi živjeli na obalnom dijelu Perua davno prije osnivanja civilizacije Inka. Dolaskom španjolskih konkvistadora, ova pasmina je gotovo izumrla budući da su ih konkvistadori koristili za jelo. Pasmina je spašena zahvaljujući toplini svojeg tijela te vjerovanju da liječi reumu i artritis.”

Peruanski bezdlaki pas ugodno se osjeća u poznatom društvu, a prema strancima je rezerviran

Općenito, pasmina voli ljudsko društvo, ali kada se susretne s osobom koju vidi prvi put u životu, od nje ne biste trebali očekivati da će vam se veseliti, kaže Lidija Jurčić. Vrlo se često događa da ljudi u tim trenutcima misle da se pas boji, ali zapravo se samo radi o naravi.

“Savjet za upoznavanje nove osobe uvijek je da im date par minuta u vašoj prisutnosti bez pokušaja da im priđete. Jednom kada vas procijene, na samo njima poznat intuitivan način, zadobit ćete njihovo povjerenje jednom zauvijek”, objašnjava nam.

Što se tiče drugih pasa, obožavaju ih. Osobito im odgovara druženje s poznatim grupama pasa, a najsigurnije se osjećaju kad je uz njih njihov “čopor”. Pod pojmom “čopor” sugovornica ovdje misli na njihove drage ljude, a ne nužno druge pse.

Ono što im nikako ne odgovara su nepoznati i nasrtljivi psi. U principu, ne vole nikoga tko im naglo prilazi bez njihovog dopuštenja, bio to čovjek ili pas. Lidija Jurčić ispričala je da je ljudima nerijetko prvi instinkt približiti se ovom neobičnom psu kako bi ga dotaknuli i tako mu opipali kožu.

“U takvim situacijama oni ne grizu i ne napadaju, već traže sigurnost njima poznatih ljudi i sklanjaju se iza ‘svojeg čovjeka’, tražeći u njemu svojevrsni štit i zaklon od nelagodne im situacije”, objašnjava.

Brzo uče, osjetljivi su i rezervirani te ne podnose fizičko kažnjavanje

Pasmina je ovo koja je sklona brzom učenju, ali ima svoju logiku; naredbe izvršava onda kada to želi ili kada u tome vidi osobni interes. Unatoč ovoj pomalo svojeglavoj naravi, fizičko kažnjavanje i primjena sile u odgoju peruanskog bezdlakog psa potpuno su pogrešan put.

“Pogrešan pristup socijalizaciji rezultira devijacijama karaktera do mjere preplašenosti ili pretjerane sramežljivosti, što je standardom diskvalifikacijska greška. Iz opisanog jasno je vidljivo da se ova pasmina od najranijih dana odgaja isključivo metodom pozitivne stimulacije kako bi se razvio uravnotežen i stabilan karakter”, rekla je Jurčić.

Kako bi štenci bili pravilno socijalizirani, potrebno je s neurološkom stimulacijom započeti u prvim danima života, u vrijeme kada štenci još nisu ni otvorili oči. Socijalizacija se nadalje odvija tako da ih se polagano upoznaje sa sve zahtjevnijim zadacima – izlaže ih se buci, dovodi ih se u kontakt s različitim nepoznatim podlogama i mirisima, upoznaje ih se s nepoznatim ljudima i sl.

Jurčić naglašava da svaki odgovoran uzgajivač mora razumjeti potrebe pasmine i postaviti temelje socijalizacije kako bi potencijalnom kupcu psa dao psihički stabilnog ljubimca koji će mu biti privržen.

“S obzirom na to da su ovi psi brzi, okretni, spretni, zaigrani i živahni, s naglašenim nagonom za plijen, mnogi ih danas koriste za razne sportove”, kaže sugovornica. Napomenula je da se ovdje najčešće radi o lure coursingu, ali da ih sve više susreće na agility, flyball i obedience terenima. Potonje ne bi preporučila baš svima, već vlasnicima s čvršćim živcima i dosta slobodnog vremena.

Specifična koža peruanskog bezdlakog psa zahtijeva i posebnu njegu

Lidija Jurčić nam je ispričala da njega kože bezdlakih pasa zahtijeva vremenski jednak angažman kao i njega dlake kratkodlakih pasmina pasa. Važno je redovito odrađivati pilinge za uklanjanje mrtvih stanica kože, tuširati ih te provoditi tretmane za otvaranje i zatvaranje pora.

S obzirom na to da se radi o bezdlakom psu, često se na njegovu kožu nanose kreme i losioni kako bi ona bila nahranjena te zaštićena od sunca ili hladnoće. “Jednako kao i ljudska, koža bezdlakih pasa znoji se kroz žlijezde znojnice, ima svoja upalna stanja, oštećenja, starosne pjege i nabore. Nokti kod bezdlakih pasa rastu nevjerojatno brzo i potrebno je podrezivanje na tjednoj bazi”, nastavlja.

Spomenula je da odlakani varijetet pasmine zahtijeva manje specifičnu njegu te da se briga o njegovoj dlaci i koži zapravo svodi na iste tretmane koji se inače nude drugim psima s dlakom. Ipak, budući da ni ova verzija nema poddlaku, vlasnici moraju biti svjesni da ne može boraviti vani te da ga je zimi potrebno dodatno zaštititi od niskih temperatura.

Smatraju se zdravom pasminom

Kako to obično biva kada su u pitanju rjeđe pasmine pasa, zanimalo nas je kakvog je zapravo zdravlja peruanski bezdlaki pas. Naša sugovornica oko ovog pitanja bila je vrlo jasna i rekla nam da ih, generalno, smatra iznimno zdravom pasminom, a to je bio i jedan od razloga zašto se odlučila baviti njihovim uzgojem.

Doduše, ova općenito zdrava pasmina sklona je epilepsiji i kožnim aknama u nekim krvnim linijama. Kada su u pitanju alergije, nemaju poznate predispozicije za razvijanje istih.

Kako bi njihovo zdravlje ostalo netaknuto, potrebno je dobro poznavati prehrambene navike koje im odgovaraju te ih se držati. Sugovornica je objasnila da se ljudi obično jako iznenade kada shvate koliko se peruanski bezdlaki pas različito hrani ljeti i zimi.

“Ljeti jedu znatno manje i laganije te često novi vlasnici misle da se pas razbolio jer odjednom odbija onu njemu poznatu količinu hrane. Zimi je potrebno više hrane, jače kalorijske vrijednosti. Za njih ne vrijede nikakve tablice na poleđini vreće. Bezdlaki psi jedu znatno više od pasa s dlakom. Slikovito bih to objasnila kao potrošnju energije za grijanje kuće bez fasade ili one s fasadom”, kaže Jurčić.

Naša je sugovornica jedina uzgajivačica pasmine u Hrvatskoj

Peruanski bezdlaki pas toliko je rijedak da je ne tako davno gotovo bio pred izumiranjem. Zbog toga je genetska baza za uzgoj vrlo oskudna pa je naša sugovornica, kako bi nabavila pse, putovala od Perua do Skandinavije.

Njezina želja je koristiti samo zdrave jedinke tipičnog karaktera i pravilnog izgleda kako bi pse iz vlastitog uzgoja što više približila idealnom primjerku peruanskog bezdlakog psa opisanog u standardu.

“Zadnjom revizijom standard pasmine znatno se postrožio; precizno opisuje idealnog predstavnika pasmine koristeći pritom numeričke vrijednosti u stupnjevima za definiranje kutova i različite omjere te postotke za definiranje proporcija, kao i dozvoljen postotak bijelih i depigmentiranih područja na tijelu bezdlakog psa”, naglašava Jurčić.

Na našem je području pasmina bila gotovo nepoznata – javnosti, ali i na izložbama. Kako bi to promijenila, suočila se s novim izazovom – promocijom pasmine na našim prostorima. Bitno je napomenuti da je Lidija Jurčić jedini uzgajivač te pasmine u Hrvatskoj.

Ispričala je da nitko od poznatih osoba u svijetu nema predstavnika ove pasmine, već su sve to psi “u tipu peruanskog bezdlakog psa”, što znači da se radi o mješancima koje se često predstavlja kao čistokrvne. Smatra tu činjenicu prednošću jer se tako zaobilazi grupa potencijalnih vlasnika koji bi ovog psa željeli nabaviti samo zato što su vidjeli da ga ima neka slavna osoba.

Uzgajivačica je podijelila najčešća pitanja s kojima se susreće

Postoje neka pitanja s kojima se sugovornica susreće na dnevnoj bazi, a ovom je prilikom odlučila odgovoriti na njih. Jedno od glavnih pitanja i pretpostavki s kojima se susreće jest to da ljudi misle da su peruanski bezdlaki psi hipoalergenski, na što ona odgovara s jasnim “ne”.

Pas je ovo kojeg nikako ne bih preporučila početnicima koji nisu smirenog karaktera i ne posjeduju veliku volju za učenjem, a sve zbog njegovog kompleksnog karaktera. Inteligentni su, puni energije, odani obitelji, ali u pogrešnim rukama lako postaju preplašeni i nesigurni.

Ovo je pasmina originalno selekcionirana kako bi lovila pa njihov nagon za lovom i dalje postoji: “Iako ih je zabranjeno koristiti u te svrhe, još uvijek posjeduju jake lovne instinkte. Zbog toga se javljaju problemi s drugim kućnim ljubimcima: zečevima, zamorcima, mačkama… Stoga nije preporučljivo kupovati odraslog psa koji odmalena nije živio s tim vrstama.”

Mnoga su pitanja vezana za njihovu kožu i njegu. Psi bez dlake, manje brige i čišćenja po kući, zar ne? Nemaju li bezdlaki psi nikada kožne nametnike? Odgovor na oba pitanja je “ne”.

Napomenula je da bezdlaki psi možda ne ostavljaju dlake tamo gdje leže, ali znoj i masnoća s njihove kože mogu ostaviti tragove na namještaju. Također, bezdlaki psi su “servirani ručak” komarcima i krpeljima pa je potrebno dobro ih pregledati nakon svake šetnje ili igre u dvorištu.

“Jako se dobro slažu sa svojom obitelji, pa tako i s djecom. Ipak, glasna i nepoznata djeca koja im naglo prilaze često ih lako uplaše”, komentira i dodaje da pasminu ne bi preporučila nasrtljivim i nestrpljivim ljudima.

Ono što je naglasila jest da se u praksi dokazalo kako karakter peruanskog bezdlakog psa odgovara ljudima koji boluju od depresije jer se jako vežu za vlasnika. Budući da su ovi psi pomalo introverti, njihova je narav idealna za terapijskog psa.

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Hrvatski influencer o kupovini na ženskom odjelu. “Većina robe je uniseks”

KUPOVINA odjeće na odjelu suprotnog spola postaje sve popularnija, osobito među mlađim generacijama i influencerima. Generacija Z i milenijalci sve češće ignoriraju tradicionalne rodne podjele u trgovinama te kupuju ono što im se sviđa, bez obzira na kojem se odjelu nalazi.

Razgovarali smo s influencerom Grigorom Baždarom koji otvoreno u svojim videima pokazuje komade odjeće kupljene upravo na odjelu ženskog spola i dokazuje da muškarci to mogu isfurati. Zanimalo nas je njegovo iskustvo i zašto uopće zalazi na odjele suprotnog spola.

“Volim uzeti traperice na ženskom odjelu”

Za početak smo pitali što najčešće kupuje na odjelu suprotnog spola i zašto. “Isključivo si želim proširiti izbor jer se trudim biti originalan u svemu, pa tako i stilu odijevanja”, govori Grigor. “U principu ne kupujem tako često na odjelu suprotnog spola, ali to su obično neke zanimljive jakne ili oversized košulje koje mogu podignuti neki dosadni, basic outfit”, podijelio je.

Pitali smo ga smatra li onda da ponuda muškog odjela nije dovoljno široka. No, Grigor ne smatra da je to slučaj te da je ponuda već sada prezasićena. “Gomila je artikala u ponudi, ali kod mene je više problem što je ta roba prilično dosadna, odnosno usmjerena je masi i normalno da je tako jer se to najviše prodaje”, objašnjava.

“Osobno, volim neke drugačije komade, ali opet da oni “ne vrište”, a to se puno lakše može pronaći na ženskom odjelu nego na muškom. S druge strane, volim uzeti traperice na ženskom odjelu jer sam za muškarca nizak, a pritom i vitak, tako da su mi ženske nogavice idealne dužine”, otkriva.

Htjeli smo znati koji je najbolji odjevni predmet koji je kupio na odjelu ženskog spola. “Joj, nemam ga. Zaista se ne vežem za krpe i prečesto ih mijenjam jer mi stvari brzo dojade”, tvrdi. Kaže da je svjestan da je to jako neekološki i neodrživo: “Ali svakih pola godine jedan dio odjeće doniram, tako da joj se trudim dati novi život”, dodao je. 

Nije nam točno otkrio u kojim trgovinama kupuje, ali kaže da su to uglavnom neka highstreet imena. “Volim svako toliko osvježiti garderobu, tako da ne kupujem skupu odjeću i to su najčešće highstreet brendovi”, podijelio je. Međutim, shvatili smo, dok smo fotografirali njegove komade, da je većina zapravo iz Zare.

“Većina robe može biti uniseks, stvar je samo u samopouzdanju”

Zanimalo nas je, iz njegova iskustva, smatra li da je potrebno više uniseks odjeće. “Iskreno, bojim se da mi kao društvo još uvijek generalno nismo sa sobom dovoljno okej da bi taj sistem funkcionirao”, tvrdi.

Smatra da većina robe može biti uniseks. “Stvar je samo u ljudima i koliko oni imaju samopouzdanja da se odvaže probati neki komad s odjela suprotnog spola. Većina tih komada je na tim odjelima samo zato što je tamo netko u nekom uredu odlučio tako”, zaključuje.

Grigor smatra da je kompletni muški odjel uniseks, dok na ženskom ima stvarno puno uniseks komada. “Ako u njih možete stati, naravno”, dodao je. Smatra da ipak ima stvari koje jesu i trebaju biti isključivo ženske.

“Tipa haljine, neki jako ženstveni topovi, štikle itd, jer takve stvari ne doprinose muškoj figuri ni na koji način. Odjeća bi trebala naglašavati neke naše jake strane, odnosno skrivati one malo slabije. Smatram da je ženstvena odjeća rađena da naglasi ženstvenost te bi ista na muškarcu stajala k’o piletu sisa”, govori Grigor.

“Neće vam prva pomisao biti da imam ženski komad, jedino kad to javno obznanim”

I za kraj, pitali smo ga je li ikad imao kakvo neugodno iskustvo zbog toga. “Naravno da ne, ali to je zato što mi nije u interesu izgledati kao klaun. Ako već kupujem odjeću na odjelu suprotnog spola, to su komadi koji su zapravo uniseks”, smatra.

“Da me vidite na cesti, neće vam prva misao biti da imam neki ženski komad na sebi. Jedino kad to javno obznanim”, tvrdi. Kaže da je normalno da će neka zatucana osoba pisati hejt komentare samo da bi hejtala. “To je cijena koju moram platiti ako sam se već odlučio na taj način javno eksponirati, tako da mene to ne dira”, zaključuje. 

Grigor je za ovaj photosession pozirao upravo u trapericama i košulji koji su kupljeni na ženskom odjelu. Da nam nije rekao, mi zaista ne bismo naslutili da su u pitanju ženski komadi. Košulju kakvu Grigor nosi pronašli smo na sniženju u Zari, s 22.95 eura snižena je na 15.99. 

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MLC 2024: San Francisco Unicorns Hand Washington Freedom Their First Defeat of the Season, Win Match by 6 Wickets

Dallas, July 23: Led by Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 79 off 42 balls and Josh Inglis’ rapid 45 off 17, the San Francisco Unicorns handed the Washington Freedom their first loss of the season in the penultimate league stage match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 at Grand Prairie Stadium on Monday. Kieron Pollard Performs Wild Celebration After Dismissing Andre Russell During Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York MLC 2024 Match (Watch Video).

Despite Steve Smith and Travis Head each scoring half-centuries to guide Washington Freedom to 174/3 in 15.3 overs, the Unicorns managed their run-chase flawlessly in a rain-affected game, securing a six-wicket victory (DLS Method).

Both teams ended the league stage with 11 points from seven matches, with Washington Freedom finishing on top due to a superior Net Run Rate, while the San Francisco Unicorns placed second.

With the game reduced to 14 overs due to rain, San Francisco Unicorns were given a DLS-adjusted target of 177 runs to win. Finn Allen was sent packing on the very first ball of the innings by Akeal Hosein.

Despite the early setback, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Sanjay Krishnamurthi took an aggressive approach, smashing 42 runs in the Powerplay of 4 overs. However, Fraser-McGurk was caught behind by Andries Gous off Andrew Tye in the next over, having scored 18 off 9 balls.

Krishnamurthi, who was dropped by Mukhtar Ahmed at 13 in the second over, reached his fifty off 28 balls in the eighth over. Meanwhile, Josh Inglis delivered a blistering innings of 45 runs off 17 balls, featuring six sixes and just one four. He smashed three consecutive sixes off Jack Edwards in the ninth over, reducing the target to 67 runs needed from 30 balls.

Tye, who was hit for two sixes by Inglis in the second and third balls of his second over, had the last laugh as he dismissed Inglis on the fourth ball and went on to strike again, removing Sherfane Rutherford on the last ball of the 10th over.

Krishnamurthi then took charge of the run chase, teaming up with Hassan Khan to score 33 runs in the next two overs, reducing the target to 22 runs needed from 12 balls. Riding on stunning momentum, both batters chased down the target with ease with two balls to spare.

Earlier in the contest, Steve Smith and Travis Head gave Washington Freedom a flying start, amassing 70 runs in the Powerplay. The pair brought up the team’s 100-run mark in the 9.3 over. However, Smith was dismissed by Corey Anderson on the next ball, scoring a remarkable 56 off 31 balls.

Head continued his red-hot form as he reached his fourth successive fifty in 34 balls, but was also dismissed by Anderson in the 12th over after scoring 56 off 36 balls, leaving Washington at 122/2.

Rachin Ravindra then played a quick cameo, scoring 16 off 6 balls before getting run out in the 14th over. Gous (29* off 20) continued to find timely boundaries until rain halted play after 15.3 overs, with Washington at 174/3. The match was then shifted to a 14-over chase for San Francisco.

Having finished in the top two, both Washington Freedom and San Francisco square off against each other in the Qualifier on July 25 at 0730 PM Local Time at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Kieron Pollard’s Huge Six Hits Spectator On Shoulder During Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York MLC 2024 Match, Caribbean Star Gifts Her Signed Cap With Apology (Watch Video).

Brief Scores:

Washington Freedom 174/3 in 15.3 overs (Steve Smith 56, Travis Head 56, Corey Anderson 2-20) lost to San Francisco Unicorns 177/4 in 13.4 overs (Sanjay Krishnamurthi 79 not out, Josh Inglis 45, Andrew Tye 3-41) by 6 wickets (DLS method).

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 23, 2024 02:28 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Technology

Hacking phones is too easy. Time to make it harder

In the mid-1960s enterprising hackers realised that if they blew a particular toy whistle down the phone, they could trick the network into routing their call anywhere, free. When phone networks got wind of this, they changed how the system worked by splitting the channel carrying the voice signal from the one managing the call. One result was the Signalling System 7, which became a global standard in 1980. ss7 stopped “phone phreaks”, as they were known. But the system, built when there were only a handful of state-controlled telecoms companies, has become woefully inadequate for the mobile age, leaving dangerous vulnerabilities at the heart of international phone networks. It is time to fix them.

For more than 15 years experts have known that SS7 (or, occasionally, a later system called Diameter) could be abused to locate a phone user, intercept their text or voice data, or send texts or spyware to a device. Russia has exploited SS7 to track dissidents abroad. In 2018 the United Arab Emirates is thought to have used it to find and then abduct a fugitive princess. Earlier this year an American cyber-security official told the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a regulator, that similar attacks had taken place in America.

Much like the internet, SS7 was built on the basis of trust, not security. That was reasonable when the protocol was introduced and only a few telecoms companies could access it. Today, many thousands of such firms can do so, the vast majority of them private. The complexity of the networks has also increased. Handsets roam from the jurisdiction of one provider to another, requiring a handover. Text messages are routinely used for vital transactions: think of the sms authentication codes in global banking. And providers in one country can use SS7 to connect to others—the Emirati attack in 2018 appears to have involved the Channel Islands, lightly regulated British territories, as well as America, Cameroon, Israel and Laos.

Short of using burner phones and donning a tinfoil hat, ordinary people cannot completely escape the dangers of SS7. One sensible step would be to routinely use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like iMessage, Signal or WhatsApp for texts and calls. Companies could ensure that codes for two-factor authentication come via an app, rather than SMS text messages, which can be easily intercepted. However, because phones still have to connect to mobile-network towers, these precautions cannot conceal where a caller is.

In March the FCC announced that it was at last exploring “countermeasures” to location-tracking via SS7 and Diameter. Most big American mobile operators have retired SS7. But much of the world still uses it. And Diameter is still vulnerable. These systems can be secured by using filters that detect and block suspicious traffic. Many telecoms firms have resisted this, however. One reason is that filtering is technically complicated and can easily go wrong if important commands are blocked. Another is that firms have balked at the expense. Few want to make it harder or costlier for data to flow from their network into others.

Underlying all this is a collective-action problem. If only a handful of firms deal with SS7 but others ignore it, the system will remain insecure. That is why national regulators need to step in. They have avoided action for too long. 

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Arts Entertainments

Rachana Inder joins Vamshi’s ‘Firefly’

BENGALURU: Young talent Vamshi is taking on dual roles as both actor and director in the upcoming film, Firefly, which is produced by Niveditha Shivarajkumar, daughter of the legendary Shivarajkumar. Firefly features a stellar star cast including notable names like Sudharani, Achyuth Kumar, and Sheetal Shetty.

Now, the makers have announced that Rachana Inder, known for her roles in films like Love Mocktail, Harikathe Alla Girikathe, Triple Riding, Love 360, and the latest Not Out, will be paired opposite Vamshi in Firefly. “Niveditha Shivrajkumar is doing an amazing job and has been a backbone for the entire team,” said Rachana, adding, “I play Neha, who is a happy-go-lucky person, full of life, and loves to live in the present. I am eagerly waiting to watch this film, which will be an entertainer. Vamshi has worked very hard in the film, which will hit the screens this Deepavali.”

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Cryptocurrency

Jewellery stocks shine as Govt slashes basic custom duty on gold, silver

Shares of gold and jewellery retailers surged on Tuesday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Government will reduce the basic customs duty on the yellow metal and silver to 6 per cent.

On the BSE, the stock of Senco Gold zoomed 8.18 per cent to trade at ₹1,018.60 apiece, Rajesh Exports surged 3.65 per cent to ₹308.50 and PC Jeweller jumped 5 per cent to hit the upper band at ₹74.16.

In addition, shares of Titan Company rallied 6.01 per cent to ₹3,450  , Tribhovandas Bhimhji Zaveri rose 9.49 per cent to 149.40 , and Kalyan Jewellers India gained 1.81 per cent to ₹538.90.

The Finance Minister also provided for basic custom duty reduction on platinum to 6.4 per cent.

She also proposed the removal of basic customs duty on ferro nickel and blister copper.

The reduction in basic customs duty on gold, silver and platinum has been a long pending demand of the gems and jewellery industry.

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USLIJED visokih ljetnih temperatura tijelo će lakše funkcionirati ako se unosi hrana koja ne pada teško na želudac i ne opterećuje probavni trakt. Obroci poput salata, voća i povrća te biljnih prehrambenih opcija pogodni su zato što će tijelo moći lakše funkcionirati na visokim temperaturama. Prema dostupnim istraživanjima koja je provela agencija Hendal, svaki treći Hrvat odabire meso kao namirnicu za obrok svaki dan, a najpopularnija je piletina. Ipak, studija objavljena u prestižnom prehrambenom časopisu Public Health Nutrition sugerira da prehrana bez mesa može imati brojne pozitivne utjecaje. 

Primjerice, prehrana bez mesa smanjuje kolesterol u krvi i do 35 posto. To se događa zato što su zasićene masti, prvenstveno pronađene u mesu, peradi, siru i drugim proizvodima životinjskog podrijetla, glavni pokretač rasta razine kolesterola u krvi. 

Osim što smanjuje kolesterol, prehrana bogata biljnim namirnicama također može poboljšati krvni tlak i smanjiti rizik od srčanih bolesti.

Biljna hrana mijenja organizam 

Na tržištu su sve popularniji plant-based proizvodi, odnosno oni koji se temelje na biljnom uzgoju ili pretežito biljnim sastojcima bez mesa. Takva hrana može promijeniti strukturu organizma, počevši od probave. Istraživanje medicinskog časopisa PubMed iz 2022. godine sugerira da konzumacija biljne hrane može smanjiti udio kancerogenih stanica u organizmu.

Osim toga, studija je pokazala da prekomjerni unos crvenog mesa može povećati šanse za razvoj dijabetesa tipa 2, i to za visokih 48 posto. Biljna hrana lakša je za probavu zato što je puna vlakana koja pozitivno utječu na crijevnu floru u probavnom traktu. 

Proteini koji se nalaze u cjelovitim biljnim namirnicama štite nas od mnogih kroničnih bolesti. Biljna hrana može pomoći i pri regulaciji tjelesne težine, a preporučuje se ljudima koji vode sportski život zbog činjenice da je lako probavljiva. Bolja probava donosi i više energije. Naime, unosom svih potrebnih nutrijenata tijelo će dobiti hranjive tvari koje jačaju imunitet i zdravlje mozga, pa se možete osjećati znatno odmornije i energičnije.

Aktivan ljetni stil života 

Biljna prehrana, osim što olakšava probavu, ne izaziva osjećaj težine i nadutosti, pa je kvalitetan izbor ako ovog ljeta želite aktivan stil života. dm u svojoj ponudi ima vlastitu robnu marku dmBio, a riječ je o proizvodima iz potpuno ekološkog uzgoja koji su bazirani na biljnoj prehrani. Proizvodi imaju certifikat održivog, zelenog razvoja, što je istaknuto na ambalaži.

U suradnji s poznatim institucijama i nevladinim organizacijama dm je razvio zelene etikete kao pomoć za održiviju kupnju, olakšavajući kupcu snalaženje izravno na polici, dok u dm online shopu kupcima kao pomoć služi filter održiviji odabir.

Važno je birati prehranu koja je ekološkog uzgoja i koja je pritom bogata nutrijentima. Ponuda dmBio proizvoda je šarolika, pa se može pronaći ponešto za svakoga: od ukusnih međuobroka pa sve do slastica. Proizvodi su dostupni u prodavaonicama ili dm online shopu, a novo u ponudi dm-a ili inspiraciju kupci mogu pronaći i u katalogu. Odabir ovih proizvoda predstavlja put prema osviještenoj prehrani. 

Recept koji će vas oduševiti 

Uz dmBio proizvode može se napraviti mnoštvo slanih i slatkih recepata, a ako želite brz, jednostavan i lagan ljetni recept od samo četiri sastojka, Matcha zalogaji dobar su odabir.  Riječ je o desertu, odnosno kuglicama koje su brzo gotove te za njih nije potrebna komplicirana izrada, ali ni priprema. Glavni sastojak je Matcha čaj, popularan u Japanu, a riječ je o mljevenom zelenom čaju u prahu. Ima intenzivnu zelenu boju, a okusom je slatkast. Sadrži katehin, karotin i vitamine A, B, C i E.

U 30 mililitara vode potrebno je uliti vrećicu dmBio zelenog Matcha čaja. Sve to potrebno je miješati dok se ne sjedini s cijelom bočicom dmBio javorovog sirupa.  

Kada se smjesa sjedini, dodajte 170 grama dmBio kokosovog brašna i cijelu staklenku dmBio smeđe paste od badema. Nakon dodavanja svih sastojaka miješajte kako bi se stvorila sjedinjena smjesa. U drugu posudu ponovno stavite dmBio kokosovo brašno. Od smjese iz prve posude izradite kuglice i uvaljajte ih u kokosovo brašno koje se nalazi u drugoj posudi. Postupak ponavljajte sve dok imate smjese. 

Bez korištenja pećnice ili drugih kuhinjskih aparata u vrlo kratkom vremenu imat ćete spremnu laganu slasticu, idealnu za ljetne dane.  

Ideje za još recepata iz dmBio asortimana možete potražiti na poveznici.  

Sponzorirani sadržaj donose Index i dm u skladu s najvišim profesionalnim standardima. 

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Lifestyle Fashion

Litti Chokha Photo on Siddhant Chaturvedi’s IG Story Will Leave You Drooling! Actor Binges on Tempting Bihari Delicacy, Shares Fun Post

Mumbai, July 22: Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who is known for his roles in Gully Boy, Gehraiyaan, Phone Bhoot, and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, is indulging in some delectable traditional foods from eastern India. The actor recently took to his Instagram stories and shared a picture of the Bihari delicacy, Litti Chokha. His brass thali also included raw onions, green chillies, and chutney. Litti Chokha, Dal Pitha and Khaja; 5 Traditional Bihari Dishes That Will Make You Say ‘Gajab’.

To lend an authentic touch to the post, Siddhant used the superhit track “Aye Raja Ji” sung by Manoj Tiwari, a superstar of Bihari cinema, from the cult streaming series Panchayat.

Siddhant Chaturvedi Binges on Tempting Bihari Delicacy Litti Chokha

Siddhant Chaturvedi IG Story (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Litti Chokha is a traditional dish made from stuffed and baked wheat balls (Litti) and roasted aubergine mixed with mustard oil, garlic, green chillies, onions, and tomatoes (Chokha). The Litti is stuffed with roasted black chickpea flour (sattu), pickles, and finely chopped green chillies.

It’s a popular street food in Bihar. Roasted black chickpea flour is considered a superfood and is also a significant part of Tibetan cuisine. It originated in eastern India and spread to neighbouring areas with Buddhism. In Tibet, roasted black chickpea flour is known as Zampa.

Bihari Litti Chokha (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

In India, sattu made a comeback in the 19th century when the eastern part of the country experienced famines. Being rich in nutrients, sattu became a superfood and a vital resource to combat famine.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Siddhant will be next seen in the upcoming film Dhadak 2 opposite Animal star Triptii Dimri. The film is touted to be a sequel to the 2018 film Dhadak, which marked the Bollywood debut of Janhvi Kapoor.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 22, 2024 09:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

15 mil. pregleda: Muškarac pokazao kako izgleda život s njegovim “ljutim” mačkom

KORISNIKE TikToka nasmijao je videozapis mačka Sir Pouncea, kojeg je njegov vlasnik Carson na popularnoj platformi proslavio pod nadimkom “ljutog mačka”. U videozapisu, koji je u dva dana postao viralan i pogledan više od 15 milijuna puta, Carson je objavio kako izgleda život s njegovim ljubimcem.

Ovo je bio drugi videozapis u njegovom serijalu, a u njemu je objasnio da mora podmićivati Sir Pouncea poslasticama kako bi ga uspio pomaziti jer mu u suprotnom mačak to ne dopušta. Također, našalio se da svaki ljuti mačak mora imati dobro ime, a prema njemu, Sir Pounce je savršeno za njegovog vragolastog ljubimca. 

Osim poslasticama, Carson Sir Pouncea podmićuje i mačjom metvicom te mu svaki dan daje malu dozu kako bi ga umirio. Sir Pounce, usprkos svemu tome, i dalje često reži, grize i grebe Carsona, koji se dosad naviknuo na njegovo ponašanje i izgleda kao da ga to uopće ne uzrujava. 

Ovaj videozapis, kao i drugi u serijalu, nasmijao je mnoge korisnike TikToka. Neki su u komentarima podijelili i svoje priče o svojim vragolastim, ljutim mačkama. 

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Shopping Product Reviews

Može li ovaj proizvod zamijeniti glačalo? Evo naših dojmova

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

U MORU kućanskih proizvoda koji obećavaju olakšanje svakodnevnih zadataka, kuglice za sušilicu postaju sve popularnije. Ovi mali dodaci navodno čine tkaninu mekšom, smanjuju gužvanje i dodaju miris rublju. No jesu li stvarno učinkoviti ili su samo još jedan nepotreban dodatak u već pretrpanim ormarićima sa sredstvima za čišćenje? Odlučila sam istražiti.

Na tržištu postoji puno različitih kuglica za sušilicu, od jeftinih do skupljih modela. Nakon što sam pregledala ponudu na internetu, odlučila sam se za Dr. Beckmann kuglu za sušilicu s mirisom za rublje. Iako košta 8.95 eura, što nije najjeftinija opcija, izabrala sam ovaj model zbog dobrih recenzija koje sam pročitala.

Prvi dojmovi: Mekoća i miris

Prvi put sam kuglicu isprobala s bijelim rubljem, koje mi inače stvara najveće muke pri glačanju zbog toga što bude prilično zgužvano i kruto nakon sušenja. Stavila sam oprano rublje u sušilicu zajedno s kuglicom, dodavši nekoliko kapi mirisa u za to predviđeni dio kuglice. Nakon ciklusa sušenja, prvi dojam bio je pozitivan – rublje je definitivno bilo mekše nego inače, posebno s obzirom na to da nisam koristila omekšivač.

Jesu li rezultati vidljivi?

Što se tiče mirisa, moram priznati da sam bila razočarana. Dodala sam samo nekoliko kapi, kako je preporučeno, ali miris je bio jedva primjetan. Za one koji vole intenzivnije mirise, definitivno bih preporučila dodavanje više kapi od preporučenog.

Iako rublje nije izašlo savršeno izglačano, što bi, priznajmo, bilo previše za očekivati, bilo je primjetno manje zgužvano nego inače. Ovo je posebno bilo vidljivo na bijelim majicama, plahtama i kuhinjskim krpama, koje obično zahtijevaju dosta glačanja.

Isplati li se kupiti ih?

Ipak, nemojte očekivati čuda, ako ste osoba koja ne podnosi ni najmanji nabor na odjeći i dalje ćete morati posegnuti za glačalom. No za one kojima ne smeta pokoji nabor, ova kuglica mogla bi značajno smanjiti vrijeme provedeno nad daskom za glačanje.

Tijekom sljedećih nekoliko pranja, isprobavala sam kuglicu s različitim vrstama tkanina i količinama rublja. Primijetila sam da kuglica najbolje funkcionira kada sušilica nije pretrpana, jer se tako može slobodno kretati među rubljem.

Sve u svemu, ove loptice nisu ništa revolucionarno, ali mogu biti koristan dodatak u kućanstvu. Ako želite da vam rublje bude mekše i manje zgužvano, vjerojatno ćete biti zadovoljni. Međutim, ako ste perfekcionist i očekujete savršeno izglačanu odjeću, ove loptice možda neće ispuniti vaša očekivanja.

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Arts Entertainments

‘Tauba Tauba’ singer Karan Aujla announces India tour: I’m finally coming home

MUMBAI: Indo-Canadian singer Karan Aujla, the voice behind Vicky Kaushal’s popular dance number “Tauba Tauba”, has announced a multi-city India tour.

Aujla, 27, shared the news on his Instagram story and captioned the post, “I’m finally coming home.”

Tickets go live on 23rd July at 12 pm IST.

“It Was All A Dream. Karan Aujla The India tour,” poster details the singer’s performance in Chandigarh on December 7, Bengaluru show on December 13, New Delhi performance on December 15 followed by a concert in Mumbai on December 21.

Hailed as one of the most popular names in the contemporary Punjabi music, Aujla shared his excitement about returning to his roots.

“This tour marks a significant milestone in my career, highlighting my journey from a small village in Punjab to the global stage. India has a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to bring the ‘It Was All A Dream’ tour home! I’m grateful to my fans for making this dream possible. We’re gonna celebrate together and make some history!”

“Tauba Tauba”, which featured in Anand Tiwari’s directorial “Bad Newz”, has taken over the internet with fans recreating Kaushal’s hook step in memes and reels.

Aujla, who has been the voice behind tracks like “Softly” and “White Brown Black”, is also taking his ‘It Was All A Dream’ tour to countries like the UK and New Zealand besides performances in Canada.

Presented and produced by Team Innovation and supported by Live Nation, the winter arena tour will see Aujla joined by long-time collaborator and Toronto-based producer Ikky in all four cities.

The tour comes after Aujla’s billboard-charting records ‘Making Memories’ and ‘Street Dreams’.

Mohit Bijlani, Co-Founder, Team Innovation, said, “It’s been a banner year for Punjabi artists and these arena level shows represent the continued rise of the Punjabi Wave.

We anticipate It Was All A Dream India Tour’ to be the biggest Punjabi multi-city arena tour hosted in recent times.

Aujla was born and raised in the village of Ghurala in Northern Punjab.

He discovered Punjabi folk music, after his parent’s untimely death.

The 27-year-old singer, based in Vancouver since 2014, began his career writing for prominent names in the Punjabi music scene including Jassi Gill.

Aujla’s debut studio album, BacTHAfuKUP (B.T.F.U.), released in 2021, achieved remarkable success and the musician further solidified his stature as a global artist with his second album ‘Making Memories’.

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Cryptocurrency

Broker’s call: JSW Energy (Sell)

Target: ₹483

CMP: ₹709.90

JSW Energy reported flat revenue of ₹2,900 crore in Q1, led by lower fuel costs, which are generally pass-through in nature. EBITDA grew a robust 16 per cent y-o-y to ₹1,400 crore, led by incremental contribution from Ind Barath plant (350MW), new organic renewable capacities and improved generation from hydro plants.

Power generation remained buoyant for JSW’s power plants in Q1. Net generation rose 18 per cent y-o-y to 7.9BUs, led by higher generation at hydro and thermal plants, and capacity addition in wind plants. While hydro generation was flat at the national level, generation from JSW’s plants rose 61 per cent y-o-y to 1,840MU.

JSW has locked in capacity of 15.5GW. In the past six months, it built a project pipeline of 5.7GW. Of the total ‘under construction’ projects, it has power purchase agreements for 2GW worth of projects and is in the process of signing PPAs for other projects. It is on track to achieve 10GW installed capacity in FY25.

While capacity addition plans and project execution look promising, all positives are already captured in the CMP (at 31.6x FY27E P/E and 15x FY27E EV/EBITDA). Maintain Sell given expensive valuations. We pare FY25E/26E estimates 6/1.3 per cent respectively factoring in lower PLF for Ind Barath plant and introduce FY27 earnings. We raise our TP to ₹483 (from ₹420).

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Digital Marketing

Brands pack their bags for the Olympics

With the Paris Olympics 2024 set to kick-off on July 26, a contingent of 117 athletes will represent India at the Games, carrying the hopes and dreams of the entire nation on their shoulders. As India aims to surpass its previous medal tally and set new records, brands too are gearing up to piggyback on the athletes’ successes.

Sports marketing and talent management firms say there has been a shift in brand strategies over the past eight years with more of them backing non-cricket stars. This comes amidst a growing sporting culture in the country.

Beyond the field

Divyanshu Singh, Chief Operating Officer, JSW Sports, says, “There has been a growing realisation about the hardships that these athletes go through to qualify for the Olympics and how only ‘the best of the best’ will be winning the medals. This has led to a change in the perception among brands and is bringing a shift in sports marketing trends in India. The unique advantage that Olympic stars provide is that they help brands break through the clutter.”

On that front, Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been leading the charge. He is the only non-cricket sports star to feature among the top 25 most valued celebrities in 2023, according to a Kroll report released recently. He’s ranked at the 21st spot, with a brand valuation of $29.6 million. He endorses about 21 brands including national and global brands such as Samsung, Under Armour, Omega and Visa.

Chopra’s endorsement roster has also grown by leaps and bounds since the Tokyo Olympics “His endorsement fee has seen a 10x jump during this time span. He has arguably achieved the greatest sporting achievement for an Indian athlete. He’s humble, consistent and has inspired a change in the mindset of the Indian sporting ecosystem. Earlier, we were happy just making it to the Olympics, now there is a belief that we can compete and win,” Singh adds.

Ace shuttler and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is also among the top non-cricketing sports icon. She endorses a variety of brands across categories such as Bank of Baroda, Optimum Nutrition, Visa, Centuary Mattresses, American Pistachio Growers, Flyboo and invested recently in Hoop.

A slew of leading brands have come onboard as official partners of the Indian Olympic Association. This includes Reliance, Amul, Adani Sportsline, JSW Group, Bharat Petroleum, Aditya Birla Capital, Puma, YES Bank, Herbalife, INOX Group, Borosil and Ebco, among others.

IOS Sports and Entertainment, the official commercial agency of the Indian Olympic Association, said that these sponsorship deals have been worth ₹50 crore and these brands are expected to put in marketing spends worth ₹150 crore. Some of these brands have already released their Olympics-themed campaigns featuring Indian athletes.

Talking about individual endorsement deals, Rahul Trehan, COO, IOS Sports & Entertainment says, “Since the Tokyo Olympics, the growth in sponsorships and brand deals has been significant, especially for Olympic medallists like Mirabai, Lovlina, Manpreet, Harmanpreet, and exceptional performers such as Manika Batra and Manu Bhaker.” These athletes have secured endorsement deals with sponsors across categories including Domino’s, Adidas, Nike, Puma, ASICS, RBL, OnePlus, Red Bull, Britannia, Royal Enfield, Evocus, Herbalife, Amrutanjan, Kajaria Tiles and Nutrabay among others.

From track to screen

“These deals vary from a six-digit cost for a short post or reel, to a seven-digit cost for an ad and sometimes more. Of course, there are various forms of involvement, ranging from product endorsements to short and long-term digital activations and kit sponsorship,” Trehan explains.

As per Group M ESP Report released in March, the total sports sponsorship spends in 2023 were pegged at ₹7,345 crore. Out of this, cricket takes a lion’s share of 75 per cent, while 25 per cent share was held by non-cricket or emerging sports. “While the share of emerging sports may have short-term fluctuations, it is expected to move up significantly with time. 2024 is the year of the Olympics, we can expect new winners, new stars and more success stories from the sporting nation,” the report noted.

Tuhin Mishra, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Baseline Ventures, says, “If we look at the past eight years post the Rio Olympics, brands are increasingly roping in non-cricket stars. This is a welcome change. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, we have seen brands coming forward with various kinds of deals including digital, social media deals and brand ambassador deals with the athletes that we represent.” Baseline Ventures represents sports stars PR Sreejesh, Prannoy HS, Deepika Kumari, Vinesh Phogat, Nikhat Zareen, Amit Panghal, Lakshya Sen and Sift Kaur Samra among others.

JSW Sports, which represents sporting talent across disciplines, including Chopra, has also closed a couple of endorsement deals for other sports stars including Avinash Sable and Antim Panghal.

However, Singh pointed out that athletes bag the key endorsement deals only after winning medals. “Otherwise the endorsement opportunities remain restricted to sports-related fields such as sports nutrition and sports apparel. But what is definitely bringing a change is digital-content marketing and purpose-driven marketing trends. Brands want to latch onto inspiring stories of athletes to grow salience among consumers,” Singh explains.

Mishra believes a lot more needs to be done and the strategy to back only medal winners need to change. “We need to recognise that at the Olympics athletes are competing against the world’s best. So even if someone is coming fourth or fifth, it is a huge achievement,” he added.

With all eyes on the Paris Olympics, the nation is hoping for a bigger medal haul and athletes for big sporting victories indeed. And, brands hope to get bang for their buck.

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Health Fitness

Trenerica za Index: Hodanje je jedna od najboljih kardio aktivnosti. Evo i zašto

HODANJE predstavlja mnogima omiljenu fizičku aktivnost. Ne iziskuje prekomjerno trošenje energije, a ima opuštajući učinak na cijelo tijelo. Mnogima je nakon dugog dana u uredu šetnja u poslijepodnevnim ili večernjim satima rutina, posebice tijekom toplih mjeseci kada ljudi mogu uživati šetajući vani.

Međutim, osim što može biti dobro za opuštanje, hodanje je vrlo dobro i korisno za cjelokupno zdravlje. O ovoj temi te dobrobitima redovitog hodanja više smo porazgovarali s fitness trenericom Marijom Ivić, koja nam je zašto bismo se češće trebali kretati, a najbolje svaki dan. 

“Hodanje je jedna od najboljih kardio aktivnosti koje pojedinac može pokloniti svome tijelu. Iako ljudi često misle da je to trčanje, to zapravo nije točno. Trčanje nije za svakoga, dok većina ljudi može hodati i do duboke starosti”, objašnjava Ivić za Index. 

Koje su prednosti redovitog hodanja?

Iako mnogi u šetnje odlaze iz navike ili kako bi prošetali ljubimce, zapravo nisu ni svjesni da time poboljšavaju svoje zdravlje. Trenerica je izdvojila mnoge dobrobiti redovitog hodanja, a neke od njih su:

  • smanjenje stresa
  • povećavanje dugovječnosti
  • poboljšanje ravnoteže i koordinacije
  • poboljšanje razine šećera u krvi i krvnog tlaka
  • sagorijevanje kalorija.

Osim ovih, Ivić je kao jednu od najvećih prednosti hodanja izdvojila da je to “jednostavna, povoljna te svima pristupačna aktivnost”.

Prema trenerici, hodanje je preporučljiva aktivnost za sve dobne skupine koja predstavlja “malo opterećenje za zglobove, za razliku od trčanja”. Upravo je iz tog razloga, objašnjava nadalje ona, hodanje odlična kardio aktivnost “za ljude koji zbog pretilosti i/ili drugih zdravstvenih stanja moraju voditi računa o opterećenju na zglobove”. 

Kada su u pitanju nedostaci redovitog hodanja, trenerica nam otkriva da ih zapravo postoji jako malo. 

“Zaista je jako malo negativnih strana hodanja, ali najviše bih istaknula dugo hodanje u neadekvatnoj obući zbog kojeg će, ma koliko god tempo bio umjeren, patiti zglobovi, kralješnica i mišići koji sudjeluju u pokretu”, pojašnjava nam Ivić. 

10 tisuća koraka dnevno često nije ostvarivo na svakodnevnoj bazi

Kada je u pitanju dnevna količina hodanja, često smo čuli da bismo za najbolje rezultate i zdravlje dnevno trebali napraviti 10 tisuća koraka. Iako je to brojka koja je odlična, trenerica nam objašnjava da ne moramo previše obraćati pozornost na točan broj dnevnih koraka. 

“Iako je 10 tisuća koraka zaista odlična brojna i poželjna količina kretanja, voljela bih naglasiti kako određene informacije možda nisu sasvim točne ili ostvarive na svakodnevnoj bazi. Što više dnevnog kretanja je poželjno, ali nije dobro postati ‘ovisan’ o određenoj znamenci koraka na uređaju za praćenje”, tvrdi ona. 

Međutim, za one koje zanima najbolji dnevni broj koraka kojim pozitivno utječemo na zdravlje, Ivić je izdvojila između sedam i deset tisuća. 

Može li se hodanje smatrati vježbanjem?

Hodanje se često smatra rekreativnom aktivnošću, ali može predstavljati i određenu vrstu vježbanja. 

“Ako na hodanje gledamo i koristimo ga kao trening, trebamo povećati broj koraka kao i intenzitet samog hoda. Osoba koja prakticira ovaj tip treninga bi svakako trebala voditi i računa o danima odmora kako bi se adekvatno odmorila i regenerirala kosti, mišiće, tetive i ligamente”, kaže nam trenerica.

Dodaje da, osim što pojedinac tako odmara određene dijelove tijela, također “skuplja energiju za nove treninge te može progresivno napredovati”. No stvar je drugačija ako se radi o običnoj, laganoj šetnji. Ivić ističe da takve šetnje nisu toliko intenzivne kao one u koje pojedinci odlaze kako bi vježbali, stoga zbog njih nije potrebno ciljano uzimati dan odmora.

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Svinja je prilično neobičan ljubimac. Razgovarali smo s vlasnicom neodoljivog Piggyja

NEOBIČNI ljubimci postaju sve popularniji, a svinje bismo svakako izdvojili kao sasvim jedinstvene. Iako je u prošlosti često bilo nezamislivo da vam svinja bude ljubimac, vremena su se promijenila, pa ih sada sve češće viđamo kao članove nekih obitelji.

Zanimalo nas je kako izgleda kada život dijelite sa svinjom. Kako bismo to otkrili, razgovarali smo s vlasnicom neodoljivog Piggyja Željkom Jakupec. Sugovornica nam je ispričala da živi u selu Batinjani, koje se nalazi u blizini Daruvara, te je medicinska sestra koja radi u struci.

Osim toga je i uspješna poduzetnica koja kod kuće ima OPG te se bavi uzgojem konja i rekreativnim jahanjem. Kaže nam da vodi i školu jahanja u slobodno vrijeme, ali kako je vlasnica različitih životinja, ne ostaje joj ga mnogo.

“Imam puno posla kada su u pitanju sve životinje na mom imanju, ali na brigu za konje mi ode najviše vremena, pa je moje slobodno vrijeme zapravo ograničeno”, dodala je.

Piggy je u njenu obitelj došao kao poklon

Upitali smo Željku Jakupec kako je uopće došlo do toga da udomi malo drugačijeg ljubimca kao što je Piggy.

“Našeg posebnog ljubimca Piggyja dobila sam na poklon od kolegice iz Vardarca pored Osijeka. Imala je Minnesota svinju s leglom praščića i jednom prilikom, kada sam bila u posjetu, rekla mi je da slobodno izaberem praščića, kojeg ću dobiti čim bude malo stariji”, objasnila je.

Ispričala nam je da je Piggy bio dosta plašljiv kada je prvi put došao na njezino imanje. Isprva joj je njegovo ponašanje pobudilo sumnju oko toga kako će se slagati s njezinim kćerima Issom i Neom te životinjama s kojima bi trebao živjeti. “Nikako nisam željela da Piggy bude ljubimac koji će dane provoditi zatvoren u boksu”, napomenula je.

Kako to obično biva, da bi ga pridobile, sugovornica i njezine kćeri počele su ga mamiti poslasticama kojima nije mogao odoljeti. Vrlo brzo postao je prava maza i savršen ljubimac.

Minnesota svinje su vrlo male, ali jako inteligentne životinje

Jakupec nam je ispričala da su Minnesota svinje dosta male i nemaju toliko obješene trbuhe kao vijetnamske svinje, koje su vrlo popularni ljubimci i kod nas. Minnesota svinje iznimno su inteligentne te već nakon nekoliko ponavljanja razumiju sve naredbe.

“Naš Piggy točno zna kako se ponašati u dvorištu. Zna što smije, a što ne smije raditi. Ono što mu nije dozvoljeno uvijek radi kada misli da ga nitko ne vidi. Nakon što bude uhvaćen i zna da je pogriješio, samo spusti glavu i pravi se da ništa nije skrivio”, ispričala nam je sugovornica.

Piggyjeva omiljena zabava su polijevanje vodom i kupanje, što uvijek završava valjanjem u blatu nastalom nakon tih aktivnosti. Vrijeme rado provodi i u društvu drugih životinja, pa se tako često druži s konjima i psima.

Željka Jakupec nam je otkrila da je zbog sigurnosti svojih životinja oko imanja postavila sigurnosnu traku sa strujom. Ipak, svjesna je da je traka postavljena visoko te da bi se Piggy lako mogao provući ispod nje i pobjeći, ali naglašava da to dosad nije učinio. Svoje dane provodi na pašnjaku i u dvorištu te ni ne pomišlja na bijeg.

Saznali smo da je Piggy poseban kada je u pitanju higijena. Nikada ne ostavlja nered u dvorištu i jako je poslušan, pa joj higijena ne zadaje glavobolju. Naravno, na jednu stvar kod Piggyja mora paziti, a to je hrana. “Moram jako paziti i kontrolirati količinu hrane koju jede jer bi inače pojeo sve što mu se nađe na putu”, kaže nam.

Piggy je iznimno druželjubiva svinja

Kako smo spomenuli, Željka je ljubiteljica životinja koja na svom imanju osim Piggyja ima nekoliko konja, pasa, kokoši i mačaka. Piggy živi u dvorištu s ostalim životinjama i sa svima se odlično slaže, ali ipak mu je najdraža kujica Hana.

“Piggy je zaljubljen u Hanu preko ušiju”, kažu kćeri Željke Jakupec. Djevojčice su to zaključile jer, kako nam kaže sugovornica, Piggy stalno prati Hanu, prilazi joj drugačije nego drugim psima i pronalazi različite načine da joj se umili.

Iako je iznimno druželjubiv kada su u pitanju ljudi i životinje koje poznaje, sa strancima je veoma oprezan i potrebno mu je vrijeme da stekne povjerenje u novu osobu. No, kada se to dogodi, obožava se maziti. Trči vam u susret, legne i čeka da ga počnete maziti.

Upitali smo je kome bi preporučila ovako posebnog ljubimca. Kaže da smatra da je ovo prava životinja za starije ljude. “Starijim ljudima može biti veoma naporno svaki dan nekoliko puta odlaziti u šetnju sa psom. Svinja je savršen izbor za njih ako imaju dvorište i žele životinju koja će im praviti društvo i neće zahtijevati konstantnu tjelovježbu. Jako su zanimljive i mogu svašta naučiti, što će im definitivno odgovarati”, rekla je za kraj.

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Kupila dupliće popularnih proizvoda s Temua i uštedjela 1100 eura, evo što kaže

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

NOVINARKA CNET-a kupila je na Temuu dupliće popularnih tech proizvoda i recenzirala ih.

“Kupovina po povoljnim cijenama velik je biznis, a online trgovine s popustima, poput Temua i konkurenata Sheina, Wisha i AliExpressa, nude značajno jeftinije alternative za tisuće proizvoda, od odjeće do kućanskih aparata i tehnoloških proizvoda”, piše Jessica Fierro za CNET.

Kupila je slušalice nalik Appleovim AirPodsima Pro 2 za 11 dolara (oko 10 eura), usisavač za 75 dolara (oko 68 eura) koji nalikuje Dysonovom V11 te uređaj za stiliziranje kose za 75 dolara (oko 68 eura) koji podsjeća na Dysonov Airwrap.

“Sveukupno originalni proizvodi koštaju 1420 dolara (oko 1300 eura), dok su kopije koštale 160 dolara (oko 147 eura). To je razlika od 1260 dolara (oko 1157 eura) plus porez i nevjerojatna ušteda”, piše Jessica Fierro.

Prije recenzije istaknula je da treba razjasniti razliku između duplića i krivotvorina. “Krivotvoreni proizvod je zamišljen tako da vas prevari i navede da mislite da kupujete pravu stvar: izgleda slično, ima naziv brenda i logo, ali je zapravo lažan”, navodi Jessica i ističe da su krivotvorine ilegalne u većini zemalja.

Za dupliće se ne tvrdi da su proizvodi koje oponašaju: “Oni su klonovi, pristupačnija alternativa pravoj stvari. Također, nemaju na sebi naziv brenda koji oponašaju ili logo, pa mogu biti legalni.”

Jose Mendoza, profesor marketinga na NYU, istaknuo je da postoji tanka granica između duplića i krivotvorina te da proizvodi koji su duplići mogu kršiti neke zaštitne znakove, patente ili intelektualno vlasništvo.

Temu kaže da oglase na njegovoj stranici kreiraju i njima upravljaju pojedinačni prodavači, koji su obavezni priložiti dokumentaciju i potpisati ugovore da će se pridržavati zakonskih standarda i poštovati prava intelektualnog vlasništva.

Temu je također uveo “pojačani centar za zaštitu brenda” i proširio svoj tim za zaštitu intelektualnog vlasništva. “Sada rješavamo više od 99% zahtjeva za uklanjanje unutar dva radna dana, što je puno brže od prosjeka industrije”, rekao je glasnogovornik Temua CNET-u.

U konačnici ostaje samo jedno pitanje – valjaju li ovi duplići i kako se razlikuju od originala?

Jeftine slušalice vs. Apple AirPods

Što se tiče slušalica, Jessica ističe da je prvo bila impresionirana njima. “Izgledaju gotovo identično kao original”, napomenula je. No ova jeftinija alternativa nije ju oduševila u radu.

Uočila je neke fizičke razlike od Appleovih slušalica, poput toga da se kućište duplića puni pomoću Lightning kabela, dok se originalno Appleovo kućište puni pomoću USB-C-a. Nadalje, Appleovo kućište ima dodatak za remen, zvučnike na dnu i informacije o proizvodu na stražnjoj strani, dok povoljni duplić nema ništa od toga.

Duplić nema oznake za lijevu i desnu slušalicu. Jeftine slušalice također ponekad svijetle crveno, a novinarka CNET-a nije uspjela shvatiti zašto. Kao i AirPodsi, ove slušalice trebale bi se kontrolirati pritiskom, no tijekom njezinog testiranja to nije radilo kako treba.

Također kaže da je baterija jeftinog duplića loša. Nakon punjenja trajala je oko dva sata i deset minuta. Za AirPods ističe da mogu trajati do šest sati jednim punjenjem. Ni mikrofon na slušalicama nije ju oduševio, kao ni to što nemaju opciju poništavanja buke.

U svakom slučaju, Jessica ne preporučuje ovu jeftinu alternativu AirPodsima. “Apsolutno ne preporučujem ove jeftine slušalice s Temua. Ne samo da su loše već su i očito loša kopija, što se čini kao neetična kupnja”, zaključila je u svojoj recenziji.

Slušalice koje je kupila nisu više dostupne. 


Jeftini usisavač vs. Dyson V11

Iako ju jeftina kopija AirPods slušalica nije oduševila, usisavač s Temua jest. Jessica kaže da je očistio njezin stan gotovo jednako dobro kao Dyson.

“Čak sam prosula šarene mrvice na tepih kako bih testirala oba usisavača. Koristila sam ih na najnižim postavkama i pokupili su približno isti broj mrvica”, istaknula je u recenziji.

Kaže da ih je testirala i na tvrdom podu u uredu te otkrila da je Temu Orfeld usisavač malo manje učinkovit na toj vrsti površine.

“Glava Orfeld usisavača nije tako široka kao Dysonova, pa pokriva malo manje površine te treba malo duže da se usisa soba”, istaknula je i navela da dolazi sa sličnim dodacima kao Dyson. Nije ih testirala sve, ali oni koje obično koristi radili su jednako dobro.

Orfeld usisavač ima dva načina rada – normalan i maksimalan, dok Dyson ima tri – eco, auto i boost. “Oba usisavača su vrlo fleksibilna, što mi se sviđa – glave se mogu okrenuti iz horizontalnog u vertikalni položaj kada su na podu. Oba usisavača također mogu raditi pod kutom od 180 stupnjeva kako bi dosegla teško dostupna mjesta”, piše Jessica Fierro.

Kao prednost jeftinog duplića s Temua ističe da gumb ne mora držati pritisnut cijelo vrijeme korištenja, što je slučaj s Dysonovim usisavačem. Kao prednost duplića ističe i to što ima svjetlo. Usisavač preporučuje jer je zadovoljna rezultatima.


Jeftin uređaj za stiliziranje kose vs. Dyson Airwrap

Dyson Airwrap je Jessicin omiljeni uređaj za stiliziranje kose, a kako bi ga usporedila s jeftinim uređajem, koristila je ovaj na jednoj strani, a jeftini na drugoj. Ističe da je Dyson dao čvršće kovrče, ali to se primijeti samo ako baš obratite pažnju.

“Nakon četiri sata kovrče stilizirane duplićem bile su primjetno opuštenije nego one stilizirane Dysonom. Nakon osam sati obje strane izgledale su znatno manje kovrčave, ali kovrče stilizirane kopijom opustile su se puno više od Dysonovih”, kaže Jessica.

Njezina kolegica komentirala je da bi unatoč ovoj razlici kupila jeftiniju verziju i poduzela neke korake da osigura trajnost frizure. Jessica kaže da kopija ne izgleda identično kao Dysonov Airwrap, ali je prilično slična. Kao negativnu stranu istaknula je miris jeftinog duplića s Temua, a kao pozitivnu to što ima 12-mjesečno jamstvo.

Na kraju je istaknula da ne bi ponovno kupila ovaj duplić.

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Sports

India Cricket Team Leaves for Sri Lanka To Play Three-Match T20I, ODI Series

Mumbai, July 22: After the completion of the press conference in Mumbai on Monday, the Indian Cricket Team left for Sri Lanka, where they will play a three-match T20I followed by a three-match ODI series. The three T20Is will be held on July 27, July 28 and July 30 which will be followed by a three-match ODI series that will start from August 1. The Pallekele International Stadium will be hosting the T20I leg of the series, while the R Premadasa is getting to host the 50-over matches. ‘Not for TRP’ Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Opens Up on His Relationship With Virat Kohli Ahead of India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2024.

Ahead of the start of the tour, India’s newly appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir, believes that he has big shoes to fill as he steps into a role previously held by the likes of Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri.

“The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room. I am taking over a very successful team. Runner-ups in WTC and 50-overs WC. I have big shoes to fill and looking forward to it,” Gambhir said in the press conference.

Gambhir will have the support of his KKR mate Abhishek Nayar, who will take on the role of assistant coach of the team and Ryan Ten Doeschate, who also joins the support staff.

” I have worked closely with Abhishek and Ryan in the last two months at IPL with KKR. Both are absolute professionals and hopefully they will have a successful stint with the Indian team as coaches.”

Nayar played three ODIs for India and won several Ranji Trophy titles with Mumbai throughout his first-class career, which lasted over 100 games. Even as an active player, Nayar guided Dinesh Karthik and assisted him in making an international comeback. More recently, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy praised Nayar after the Kolkata Knight Riders won their first IPL title in ten seasons. Gautam Gambhir Sets ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Target For Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, Says ‘Both Those Guys Have Got A Lot Of Cricket Left In Them’.

Nayar has previously served as the head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League. On the other hand, Ten Doeschate is with the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the ongoing Major League Cricket as the assistant coach at the moment. The former cricketer was also with Kent as the batting coach of the side.

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Arts Entertainments

Youthful tale of first-bench students turning into last-bench rebels

BENGALURU: 3 Idiots (2009) left an indelible mark in Indian cinema, and went on to inspire countless filmmakers. Director B R Rajshekar, who shares that he has watched the Aamir Khan-lead film almost 50 times, draws from this well of inspiration for his latest venture, Back Bencherz. This film aims to rekindle the nostalgia of college life, and capture the essence of youthful rebellion and camaraderie with a unique crime twist.

Back Bencherz offers a fresh perspective on the familiar college caper genre, and tries to effectively balance humour, sentiment, and youthful rebellion to not just appeal to the current students but also hit the right notes with alumni riding on the wave of nostalgia.

Back Bencherz revolves around the lives of a group of final-year college students—Arya (Ranjan Narasimha), Kush (Jathin Aryan), Vikky (Vikas), and Naveen (Namith)—whose academic rigour is abruptly disrupted. The film opens with these students being brought into Kalasipalya Police Station, where Police Inspector Vasu (Aravind Kuplikar) accuses them of a grave crime: the rape and murder of a woman. Amidst their pleas of innocence, the students are coerced into recounting their story, which unfolds through a series of flashbacks.

Initially, Arya, Kush, Naveen, and Vikky are model students who are always immersed in their studies. However, a pivotal incident changes their trajectory. After a confrontation with a female lecturer, the college principal forces them to swap seats with troublemaking backbenchers. This change in seating marks a turning point; the frontbenchers, now relegated to the back, gradually become entangled in mischief. They start indulging in partying, drinking, and smoking, straying far from their academic focus.

As their behaviour becomes increasingly reckless, their lives spiral out of control, culminating in the police station incident. The film explores how these seemingly innocuous actions and a single decision can have significant consequences, challenging viewers to reflect on the impact of peer pressure and personal choices.

Back Bencherz provides a fresh take on the college genre by intertwining humour with a serious narrative. The story balances lighthearted moments with a deeper examination of youthful rebellion and responsibility, offering both entertainment and a thought-provoking commentary on student life.

With Back Bencherz channeling the nostalgic essence of academic days gone by rather than delivering a heavy-handed message, Rajashekhar crafts a whimsical tribute to the moments that define youth. The film, rated ‘A’ for its mature content and youthful exuberance, forgoes a traditional narrative structure in favour of a sequence of incidents—some charmingly engaging, others somewhat aimless.

However, the film occasionally stumbles with repetitive scenes and moments that can feel monotonous. The recurring shots of the young characters in small shorts might be a nod to the carefree spirit of youth, but their overuse becomes irksome. Additionally, the double entendre dialogues, while adding a playful edge, might not appeal to everyone.

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Cryptocurrency

Reliance shares Q1 Results: Net profit drop over 3% following 5%

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd, India’s most valuable company by market valuation, on Monday declined over 3 per cent after the company reported a 5 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit.

The blue-chip stock dropped 3.38 per cent to ₹3,004.25 on the BSE.

At the NSE, it declined 3.44 per cent to ₹3,003.25.

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Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 5 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit as lower fuel cracks and petrochemical margins outdid gains in telecom and retail businesses.

The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate’s consolidated net profit was at ₹15,138 crore, or ₹22.37 per share, in the April-June period — the first quarter of the current 2023-24 fiscal year — compared to ₹16,011 crore, or ₹23.66 a share, earnings a year back, according to a company’s statement.

The net profit was also 20 per cent lower quarter-on-quarter when compared to the record ₹18,951 crore earnings in the preceding three months ended March 31.

Revenue from operations was up 11.5 per cent to ₹2.57 lakh crore from ₹2.31 lakh crore in the year-ago period but was lower than ₹2.64 lakh crore in January-March 2024.

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Digital Marketing

The Olympic torch can shine a light for marketers too

Later this month, the 2024 Olympic Games will open in Paris. For 19 days, millions of people across the world will be in front of their televisions, watching beautiful displays of the human body, mind and spirit. The core of the Olympics are the competitive games – a total of 329 events spanning 32 sports this year full of amazing achievements – enthralling us. But the magic of the Olympics is also greatly enhanced by its unique ceremonial rituals that hold lessons for marketers.

The Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch is an iconic part of the games. It is always lit at Olympia in Greece, the site of the ancient games. The fire that is used to light the torch is kindled by rays of the sun. An actress who plays the role of high priestess of the Temple of Hera hands over the torch to the first runner of the relay, normally an athlete from Greece. The relay crosses many lands carried by thousands of runners sequentially to eventually arrive at the venue of the Games.

The Torch relay beautifully highlights the heritage of the Olympics. It is a symbol of continuity between the ancient Olympics and the modern games. The flame lighting ceremony brings to our screens romance, history and beauty, which combine to create awe and magic in our minds. The relay also ensures that the Olympics register in our minds months before the games commence.

Lighting of the Olympic cauldron

The lighting of the cauldron during the opening ceremony marks the start of the Olympics. The flame continues to burn bright throughout the Games, until it is extinguished during the closing ceremony. In most cases, the Olympic cauldron is lit by one of the sporting icons of the host country.

Much like the lighting of a ceremonial lamp that marks the start of many events, this Olympic ritual brings to the games the auspicious presence of fire, considered sacred in most cultures. In addition, it has a great visual appeal. Also, a local sporting hero doing the lighting triggers a lot of positive nationalistic emotion.

The Olympic medal ceremony

At the conclusion of each Olympic event, a formal medal ceremony is conducted to honour the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners. After the medals are awarded, the flags of the countries of the three medalists are raised. Thereafter, the national anthem of the Gold Medal winner’s country is played.

This medals ritual represents an emotionally charged moment for the winning athletes – the smiles and tears on the prize winners’ faces are often very moving. The playing of the winning country’s national anthem at this event is a masterstroke – because it typically brings to the fore all our pride in our nation.

These are only three of the many interesting rituals that mark the Olympics. Each ritual adds meaning, grandeur or emotion to the Games. Other powerful rituals include the parade of nations, the release of doves during the opening ceremony, and the closing ceremony.

This reflection on the rituals of the Olympics evokes an interesting thought. How can marketers create special rituals that add to the appeal of their core products? These rituals can be designed to occur at any point in the brand journey – during the online pre-purchase search, purchase in store, post-purchase, usage or even disposal. Ideally, the ritual should evoke a powerful brand emotion in the consumer’s mind.

For instance, the unboxing ritual now associated with consumer products has already become quite popular. Brands have the opportunity to add their own unique layers to this generic ritual. Jewellery or designer garment brands can consider a special handing over ritual at the point of billing in the stores. Toothpaste brands can design a ritual around the first squeezing of a new tube. The possibilities are endless.

In the meanwhile, please do join me in wishing our Indian athletes all the best at the Paris Olympics 2024 !

(Harish Bhat is an avid marketer and bestselling author. He was previously the Brand Custodian at Tata Sons. These are his personal views.)

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Health Fitness

Najbolje vrste orašastih plodova i sjemenki koje možete jesti za metaboličko zdravlje

ORAŠASTI plodovi i sjemenke nutritivne su namirnice koje mogu značajno utjecati na zdravlje metabolizma. Bogate esencijalnim masnim kiselinama, vlaknima, proteinima, vitaminima i mineralima, ove namirnice mogu pomoći u regulaciji razine šećera u krvi, smanjiti upalu i podržati zdravu razinu kolesterola.

Često uključivanje u prehranu može pomoći u održavanju zdrave tjelesne težine, povećanju razine energije i poboljšanju ukupne metaboličke funkcije, što ih čini vrijednim dodatkom uravnoteženoj prehrani. Nutricionistica Varsha Khatri i liječnik James Hook otkrili su neke od najboljih opcija.

Bademi

Bademi mogu uvelike poboljšati metaboličko zdravlje zbog hranjivih tvari koje sadrže. Imaju puno zdravih mononezasićenih masnoća koje mogu pomoći u poboljšanju razine kolesterola i smanjenju rizika od srčanih bolesti, prenosi SheFinds.

Nutricionistica ističe da “konzumacija badema može pomoći u regulaciji razine šećera u krvi budući da je njihov glikemijski indeks nizak. Time se izbjegavaju energetski skokovi i padovi koji mogu naštetiti metaboličkim procesima. Konzumacija badema tijekom dana osigurava neprekidnu opskrbu energijom tijekom cijelog dana.”

Orasi

Orasi pružaju dobru količinu proteina i vlakana te pomažu u održavanju sitosti i stabiliziraju razinu šećera u krvi, sprječavajući skokove koji mogu dovesti do inzulinske rezistencije.

Kharti napominje da orasi imaju “značajne količine alfa-linolenske kiseline (ALA), vrste omega-3 masti. Ova hranjiva tvar neophodna je za funkcije metabolizma i zdravlje mozga. Polifenoli, koji se nalaze u orasima, također imaju protuupalne učinke koji su korisni za metaboličko blagostanje”.

Chia sjemenke

Kao i orasi, chia sjemenke također sadrže omega-3 masne kiseline koje imaju protuupalna svojstva, a mogu poboljšati zdravlje srca i podržati metaboličke procese.

“Chia sjemenke apsorbiraju vodu, stoga proširuju želudac i čine da se čovjek osjeća zadovoljno. To je korisno za kontrolu apetita i sprječava prejedanje. Omega-3 masne kiseline, sadržane u chia sjemenkama, čine ih protuupalnim, čime promiču opće zdravo metabolizam”, objašnjava nutricionistica.

Lanene sjemenke

Ove sitne sjemenke pune su vlakana koja pomažu probavi i stabiliziraju razinu šećera u krvi, smanjujući rizik od skokova inzulina. Sjemenke lana također su vrhunski izvor biljnih omega-3 masnih kiselina koje imaju protuupalne učinke, a mogu podržati zdravlje srca i poboljšati brzinu metabolizma.

Khatri objašnjava da lanene sjemenke imaju “puno lignana i omega-3 masnih kiselina, za koje se kaže da poboljšavaju metaboličku funkciju. One sadrže topiva vlakna koja pomažu u regulaciji šećera u krvi i probavi. Stoga, kada dodate lanene sjemenke svojim obrocima, one mogu potaknuti bolje brzine metabolizma, kao i poboljšanje općeg zdravlja”, prenosi SheFinds.

Pistacije

Pistacije su bogate esencijalnim vitaminima i mineralima, poput vitamina B, magnezija i kalija, koji imaju važnu ulogu u proizvodnji energije i metaboličkim procesima. 

Hook objašnjava da su pistacije “učinkovite u kontroli tjelesne težine i poboljšanju metabolizma. Sadrže zdrave masnoće, vlakna i dovoljno proteina. U njima možete uživati kao u međuobroku ili ih dodati drugim obrocima.”

Sjemenke bundeve

Sjemenke bundeve sadrže esencijalne minerale poput magnezija, cinka i željeza. Važne su za proizvodnju energije, imunološku funkciju i cjelokupno metaboličko zdravlje.

“Sjemenke bundeve su zdrava opcija za ljude koji pokušavaju kontrolirati svoju težinu. Studije su potvrdile da ove sjemenke imaju termogeni učinak koji pospješuje metabolizam i sagorijevanje viška kalorija tijekom mirovanja. Zasitne su i sadrže vlakna koja poboljšavaju probavu tijekom cijelog dana”, zaključuje Hook.

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Vlasnica psu nije dala da trči po kući jer je mokar, pogledajte dramatičnu reakciju

KORISNIKE TikToka nasmijao je videozapis zlatnog retrivera Winstona. Njegova vlasnica objavila je njegovu dramatičnu reakciju nakon što mu nije dopustila da mokar trči po kući svoje majke.

Smiješnom Winstonu se njezina zabrana nije nimalo svidjela, te je odlučio protestirati glasanjem i bacanjem po krevetu. Videozapis je od objave pogledan više od sedam milijuna puta, a neki ljudi su u komentarima istaknuli da je ovo još jedan primjer kako izgleda život vlasnika ovih preslatkih pasa. 

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Most Runs in Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024: Get Updated List of Batters Standings With Leading Run-Scorers at ACC Women’s Asia Cup

Shafali Verma rose to the top of the list of highest run-scorers at Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 after scoring 77 runs in two matches so far. She is followed by Nepal’s Samjhana Khadka who has one run less after two outings. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is third on the list with 71 runs and her compatriot Richa Ghosh sits fourth with 64. UAE’s Kavisha Egodage occupies the fifth spot on this list with 62 runs. Meanwhile, let us take a look at the batters with the most runs at the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024.  Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 Points Table Updated Live: India, Thailand Top Respective Groups After Opening Round of Fixtures.

India are the defending champions and also on current form, one of the top teams in international cricket. They will, however, face stiff competition from the likes of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Batting can be a challenge for Pakistan and this is where the likes of Sidra Ameen will have to come good. It will be interesting to see how these batters adapt to the conditions quickly. A look at the leading run scorers in this tournament so far. Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details of Twenty20 Cricket Tournament.

Most Runs in Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024  

Position Batsman Team Matches Runs
1 Shafali Verma IND-W 2 77
2 Samjhana Khadka NEP-W 2 76
3 Harmanpreet Kaur IND-W 2 71
4 Richa Ghosh IND-W 2 64
5 Kavisha Egodage IND-W 2 62

Dambulla, the host city for the competition, is not known for its batting-friendly wickets, and the batters across teams will be challenged. Jemimah Rodrigues was the leading run scorer in the 2022 Asia Cup, with 217 runs at an average of 54.25. Shafali Varma came in at third place with 166 runs. India also boasts of the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana in their ranks, and they can lead the run-scoring charts. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be banking on their skipper Chamari Athapaththu to get them going.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 21, 2024 12:41 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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‘Suits’ spinoff ‘Suits’: LA confirmed at NBC

Five years after Suits came to an end after a nine-season run, the legal drama series is coming back with a new spinoff titled Suits: LA. The show, headlined by Stephen Amell, will be written and executive-produced by Aaron Korsh who created the original series. Along with Suits LA, NBC has also picked up Grosse Pointe Garden Society, a murder mystery from the team behind Good Girls.

As per the official logline, Suits: LA follows Ted Black (Amell), “a former federal prosecutor from New York, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point and to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career. Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives.”

Suits: LA is set in Los Angeles and introduces a fresh narrative separate from its New York-based predecessor. The spinoff stars Stephen Amell as Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who relocates to Los Angeles to lead a struggling law firm.

The series promises to explore Ted’s journey as he navigates professional challenges and intertwines personal relationships amidst the backdrop of a legal drama.

The ensemble cast includes Josh McDermitt, Lex Scott Davis, and Bryan Greenberg, with Victoria Mahoney directing the pilot episode.

The original Suits aired on USA Network for nine seasons from 2011-2019. The show starred Patrick J Adams, Gabriel Macht, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres.

On the other hand, Grosse Pointe Garden Society is a gripping murder mystery created by Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs. The series follows four members of a suburban garden club who become entangled in unexpected crime and intrigue while navigating their seemingly ordinary lives.

The diverse ensemble cast includes Melissa Fumero, AnnaSophia Robb, Ben Rappaport, Matthew Davis, Alexander Hodge, Aja Naomi King, Nancy Travis, and Felix Avitia, with Maggie Kiley directing the pilot.

Both Suits: LA and Grosse Pointe Garden Society received pilot orders earlier this year and were filmed during the spring, with NBC aiming to potentially debut them in the second half of the 2024-25.

(This story was originally published in Cinema Express)

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Mcap: 8 of top-10 most valued firms jumps ₹2.10 lakh crore; TCS, LIC sparkle

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms jumped ₹2,10,330.26 crore in a holiday-shorted last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Life Insurance Corporation of India emerging as the biggest gainers.

Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 85.31 points or 0.10 per cent. The 30-share BSE Sensex hit its new all-time high of 81,587.76 on Friday.

From the top-10 group, the valuation of TCS zoomed ₹42,639.16 crore to ₹15,56,772.61 crore.

The market capitalisation (mcap) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) surged ₹36,748.23 crore to ₹7,01,695.24 crore.

Infosys added ₹33,569.16 crore, taking its valuation to ₹7,44,396.43 crore, while State Bank of India’s mcap climbed ₹26,372.23 crore to ₹7,93,576.49 crore.

Hindustan Unilever’s mcap soared ₹24,494.49 crore to ₹6,40,651.30 crore, and that of ITC jumped ₹19,420.52 crore to ₹5,92,679.30 crore.

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The market valuation of Bharti Airtel went up by ₹16,223.03 crore to ₹8,31,928.39 crore, and that of ICICI Bank climbed ₹10,863.44 crore to ₹8,78,531.60 crore.

However, the market valuation of Reliance Industries diminished by ₹56,799.01 crore to ₹21,03,829.74 crore.

The mcap of HDFC Bank declined by ₹13,124.01 crore to ₹12,22,701.34 crore.

In the top-10 table, Reliance Industries retained the title of the most valued firm, followed by TCS, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Infosys, LIC, Hindustan Unilever and ITC.

Stock markets were closed on Wednesday on account of Muharram.

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On the campaign trail. – The Hindu BusinessLine

A noticeable trend this fortnight was the growing number of brand campaigns created by independent agencies outside the networks or films created in-house by companies.

Fix it with AI

OPPO India’s new campaign,‘Your Everyday AI Companion’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and a life-sized CGI model, shows how the OPPO AI avatar can help when you face issues while using your smartphone. The campaign which consists of four short films, conceptualised by Famous Innovation, introduces the OPPO Reno12 Series and how the AI avatar helps Ranbir during his holiday travels. The films show various problems Ranbir faces — lovebirds in the background that mars his perfect beach selfie, a mix-up in a picture that ruins a great moment, an overwhelming shopping situation and getting separated from friends and losing network connection. The films show how various features resolve these issues. The crisply-made films show how integrating generative AI into smartphones enhances user experience.

Reviving whites

Reckitt India’s multilingual #PehnoPhirseWhite campaign film created by newly founded agency tgthr introduces viewers to the all-new Robin Fabric Whitener, a product designed to revive whites in wardrobes. This new product marks Robin’s re-entry into the bleach segment after decades. The insight that led to the product launch was that people avoid buying and wearing white as maintaining its brightness is a challenge. The TVC with a catchy tune shows a woman confidently wearing white clothes daily, surprising those around her.

Don’t let pain mar joy

Cipla Health’s new campaign for its Omnigel topical medication, ‘Aapki Khushi Ko Dard Ki Nazar Na Lage,’ takes a refreshingly authentic approach to pain care. Utilising relatable, slice-of-life moments, the film delves into the unexpected ways everyday aches and pains can disrupt life’s simple joys. Showing situations where during joyous moments — playing, horsing around — people face a twinge in their backs or knees, the film demonstrates how Omnigel’s quick action can restore smiles.

Neighbourhood hero

Real estate portal 99acres has teamed up with Tollywood titan Rana Daggubati to launch a gritty campaign in Telugu — #ManaLoManaMaata. The digital campaign seeks to transform the way people search for property. In a gripping video, Daggubati, a resident of Film Nagar, defends his locality against resident reviews, showcasing his deep connection to his neighbourhood. The campaign, conceptualised in-house by the portal, aims to promote 99 acres’ Ratings and Reviews and Price Trends features, where residents share insightful reviews of their societies and localities, providing potential home buyers with candid and comprehensive insights about the neighbourhood. Further, Price Trends help buyers understand present and historical property prices in the area. Daggubati’s powerful reactions to these insights as a resident himself, illustrate how they offer a complete picture of lifestyle, connectivity, environment, safety and price appreciation.

The court of carpets

Jaipur Rugs is back on the playfield. One of its beloved campaigns featured a village cricket team consisting of an all-female team of artisans who also batted strongly. Played on a pitch of layered antique carpets, the imagery bowled everyone over. Now, to celebrate Wimbledon 2024 and the opening of its London showroom, the brand has created a Centre Court of Carpets. After weeks of coaching in its weaving village of Manpura, four master artisans take on ace tennis player Rohan Bopanna. Who triumphs in this game of craft where saris replace shorts, and mangoes and cream are laid out instead of strawberries.

Driving the value proposition

JSW MG Motor India’s new campaign for MG Hector created by Cheil X is a set of two films that use humor to drive home the point that it is a genuine value for money car. The first film, through a banter between two neighbours, highlights how Hector comes with a low maintenance cost of just ₹500 per month, which is 10-20 per cent lesser than a hatchback. The second film is a conversation between two friends, and shows how Hector has an incredible resale value of up to 74 per cent after three years.

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Uobičajeni sastojak za kuhanje može biti loš za zdravlje crijeva, kažu nutricionisti

ODRŽAVANJE zdravlja crijeva važno je za cjelokupnu dobrobit, ali problemi poput plinova i nadutosti mogu poremetiti svakodnevni život. Iako mnogi možda to ne znaju, određeni sastojci za kuhanje mogu pogoršati ove simptome, uzrokujući nelagodu i probavne smetnje.

Važno je brinuti o sastojcima koje unosimo u organizam, a odlučiti se za alternative pogodne za crijeva može pomoći u ublažavanju simptoma i promicanju zdravijeg probavnog sustava. Nutricionisti Renato Fernandes i Steve Theunissen izdvojili su jedan od najčešćih i najpopularnijih sastojaka koje mnogi koriste u kuhanju, a koji je česti krivac za ove probavne probleme.

Koji popularni sastojak često uzrokuje probavne probleme?

Kao jedan od glavnih krivaca koji negativno utječu na crijeva, nutricionisti su izdvojili češnjak. Iako je poznat po brojnim zdravstvenim dobrobitima i bogatom okusu, ponekad može pridonijeti probavnoj nelagodi, uključujući plinove i nadutost, prenosi SheFinds.

“Češnjak je zapravo čest krivac kada se radi o izazivanju plinova, nadutosti i poremećaja zdravlja crijeva. Spada u kategoriju FODMAP hrane, hrane koja se slabo apsorbira iz gastrointestinalnog trakta u krvotok ili se uopće ne apsorbira”, objašnjava Fernandes. Dodaje da “zbog svoje slabe apsorpcije, ova hrana povlači vodu u crijeva i bakterije fermentiraju, što dovodi do nakupljanja plinova u crijevima”.

Objasnio je i razlog zašto češnjak može tako utjecati na crijeva. Fernandes objašnjava da češnjak “ima visok sadržaj fruktana, vrste fermentirajućih ugljikohidrata koji se također nalaze u hrani poput luka, poriluka, mladog luka, pšenice, raži, inulina i korijena cikorije. Ljudi nemaju enzim potreban za razgradnju fruktana, što znači da se ne mogu apsorbirati u tankom crijevu, gdje se odvija većina apsorpcije hranjivih tvari.”

Nutricionisti izdvojili odličnu alternativu ako imate problema zbog češnjaka

Ako vam češnjak uzrokuje probavne smetnje, postoji nekoliko nježnijih alternativa koje možete isprobati. Đumbir je odličan izbor, poznat po svojim protuupalnim i umirujućim svojstvima za probavu, tvrde nutricionisti.

“Đumbir je odlična prirodna alternativa. Sadrži spojeve poput gingerola koji pomažu opustiti crijevni trakt, smanjiti nadutost i pospješiti nesmetano kretanje hrane kroz vaš probavni sustav. Ovo ne samo da olakšava bilo kakvu nelagodu, već i poboljšava apsorpciju hranjivih tvari”, zaključuje Theunissen.

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Izbor ljubimca uvelike ovisi o osobnosti, pokazuju istraživanja

IZBOR ljubimca, koji će biti naš savršeni suputnik, nešto je čemu pristupamo s velikom pažnjom. No, jesmo li svjesni koliko on zapravo ovisi o tome kakva smo osoba? Brojna su istraživanja pokušala saznati što je zajedničko vlasnicima koji biraju pse, mačke, ptice, kuniće, ribe ili reptile, prenosi Kai Tomboc na Easel.ly.

Ljudi su životinje počeli pripitomljavati kao kućne ljubimce u dalekoj prošlosti, o čemu svjedoče podatci koje je objavio Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. Njihova istraživanja pokazala su da su u špiljama u Belgiji pronađene lubanje slične psećima, stare čak 32.000 godina. Također, iako se ne zna zašto, postoje dokazi o tome da su mačke i psi pokapani uz ljude već prije otprilike 12.000 godina.

Vlasnici pasa su odlučni i samopouzdani

Ljudi koji vole pse brojniji su od onih koji vole mačke. Prema jednoj studiji, vlasnici i ljudi koji su izjavili da vole pse, obično su bili energičniji i društveniji. Također, imali su tendenciju strogo slijediti pravila. Osim toga, ljubitelji pasa imaju osobine povezane s dominacijom, kao što su asertivnost, samopouzdanje, odlučnost i upornost.

Ljudi koji imaju pse obično žive s bračnim partnerom, romantičnim partnerom ili drugim članovima obitelji. Važno je napomenuti da to može imati veze s činjenicom da veće kuće ili domaćinstva mogu smjestiti pse koji su po prirodi društveni i uzbudljivi, te im je potreban veći prostor.

Ljubitelji mačaka su nekonformisti

Ljudi koji vole mačke skloni su biti nekonformisti. Također, obično postižu bolje rezultate na testovima inteligencije. Međutim, ne može se tvrditi da je to rezultat posjedovanja mačaka, već je vjerojatno povezano s činjenicom da intelektualci obično rade duže, a budući da mačke zahtijevaju manje pažnje od pasa, one su mnogo bolji izbor za one koji vode takav način života.

Otkriveno je da ljudi koji vole mačke preferiraju samoću više nego ljudi koji vole pse. Također, češće žive sami i dvostruko češće žive u stanu. Ovaj rezultat zapravo bi mogao imati veze s time što je držanje mačke u stanu mnogo jednostavnije od držanja psa jer mačka neće glasnim lajanjem uznemiravati susjede, nećete je morati izvoditi u šetnju i lakše će se priviknuti na duge sate samoće.

Vlasnici drugih ljubimaca imaju različite osobine

Vlasnici ptica obično sami sebe opisuju kao pristojne ljude koji mare za okolinu, dok se vlasnici zmija često opisuju kao opuštene osobe koje vole istraživati nove situacije i upuštati se u izazove. Također, smatraju se nepredvidljivima i nekonvencionalnima.

Ljubitelji konja smatraju se asertivnijima, ali manje brižnima od ljubitelja ptica i zmija. Muški vlasnici konja nešto su agresivniji i dominantniji, dok su žene koje imaju konje neagresivne i vrlo opuštene osobe.

Osobe čiji su ljubimci kunići obično sebe opisuju kao tople i osjećajne osobe koje mare za ljude oko sebe, istodobno su otvoreni za nova iskustva. Među ispitanim vlasnicima hrčaka, mnogo ih je imalo diplomu sa sveučilišta, a vlasnici zamoraca smatrali su se introvertnim osobama.

Ljudi koji imaju kornjače najčešće su se smatrali radišnima, pouzdanima, racionalnima u razmišljanju i orijentiranima na postizanje zadanih ciljeva.

“Naše istraživanje, koje se temelji na nekoliko drugih, sugerira da su ljubimci koje biramo dobar pokazatelj onoga kako vidimo sami sebe”, kaže Karen Schrock Simring za Scientific American Mind te dodaje: “Na primjer, muškarci koji žele da ih se smatra snažnima i opasnima biraju i pse koji tako izgledaju. Neki ljudi koji kao ljubimce drže kuniće ili pudle to čine jer su i njihovi preci bili ljubitelji tih životinja, pa je to postalo obiteljskom tradicijom. Neki ljudi biraju neobične i manje popularne ljubimce poput zmija ili pauka jer osjećaju da su te životinje neshvaćene, baš kao i oni sami.”

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IND-W 56/3 in 6.0 Overs | India vs United Arab Emirates Live Score Updates of Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024: Jemimah Rodrigues Joins Captain Harmanpreet Kaur

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India Women’s National Cricket Team vs UAE Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: The India women’s national cricket team is all set to play against UAE in its second match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on July 21. The IND-W vs UAE-W Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 match will begin from 02:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The Indian women’s team registered a brilliant victory against Pakistan in its opening match of the tournament and they will hope to continue the same momentum against the United Arab Emirates as well. The ‘Women in Blue’ are the defending champions of the major Asian women’s competition and they are favourites to defeat UAE. Jemimah Rodrigues, Youngest Indian to Score 2000 Runs in Women’s T20Is, Pens Down Feelings in Instagram Post After Reaching Milestone; Writes ‘All Glory to Jesus, My Guiding Force!’.

The ‘Women in Blue’ led by Harmanpreet Kaur consists of many match-winning players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Thakur and Pooja Vastrakar. Mandhana and Verma played match decisive knocks against Pakistan whereas Sharma picked up three wickets with the ball. India would these players to deliver once again as they take on UAE. ACC Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024: Injured Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out; Tanuja Kanwar Picked as Replacement.

On the other hand, UAE suffered a loss by six wickets against Nepal in the opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024. The UAE side are among the emerging teams in the modern-day era and they have the same talent as the men’s side. This will only be the second time when UAE are taking on India in T20Is. The Esha Rohit Oza-led side will hope to perform better against the Indian girls.

India Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Dayalan Hemalatha, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Uma Chetry, S Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Asha Sobhana

United Arab Emirates Women Squad: Esha Rohit Oza(c), Theertha Satish(w), Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Khushi Sharma, Heena Hotchandani, Vaishnave Mahesh, Rithika Rajith, Lavanya Keny, Indhuja Nandakumar, Mehak Thakur, Emily Thomas, Rishitha Rajith, Suraksha Kotte

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Takes an engrossing premise and does agonisingly little with it

There are two ways in which characters in Julia von Heinz‘s Treasure, the film adaptation of the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett, handle trauma. One is by Edek (Stephen Fry), who hides mountains of painful and direct experiences of Holocaust trauma under a blanket of humour and an apparent lack of seriousness. The other is by Ruth (Lena Dunham), Edek’s daughter, who, after a streak of personal tragedies, tries to confront her inherited trauma as a means of getting to know her roots.

Add a dysfunctional father-daughter dynamic and a post-Cold War setting to this, and we could have had an intensely moving and bittersweet personal drama about how, even decades after a tragedy, there are still pieces being picked—and how, there always might be, as if you’re diving into a never-ending deep sea.

What we end up getting, however, is a rather inert rendition of the Predictable Road Movie where Protagonist #1 subsequently warms up to Protagonist #2 after getting to know what they’ve been through. In this surprising decision to templatise the chilling concept of facing your trauma versus forgetting it, the film ends up becoming a rather confusing collection of haphazardly-strung, half-baked scenes that never really come together.

Take the first act, for example. We are introduced to Ruth, who’s waiting for her father Edek to arrive at the airport. He’s late, and she’s annoyed. They meet each other, she wants to use the loo, and she tells him to stay outside. He doesn’t, and she’s annoyed. They go to the railway station, and just before getting onto the train, he says they’ll go in a cab, and she’s annoyed again. We are never allowed to pause for a moment and take in what’s happening; it even feels as if the film isn’t all that interested in itself. Several scenes later, we get dumped plenty of expository information that should have been conveyed in all that time spent earlier, where, instead of stopping and letting its characters come to life, the film just moves from one uncooked scene to another. At one point, even Ruth seems to exclaim, “We’re off to a rough start.” I silently nodded in my seat.

This approach of never really letting the scenes feel like fully formed, coherent ideas, derails the film, which, when it does let the characters breathe, shows immense potential. There are glimpses of what the film could have been, especially in the portions where the usually jumpy Edek stops in his tracks in his hometown and reminisces. This is a feeling that anyone can relate to—that of visiting a place that once ‘belonged’ to you. But for some odd reason, heartfelt instances like these are minimised in the film, which instead chooses to spend its time on inorganic sentimentality.

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FPIs continue equity buying spree, inject ₹30,771 crore in July

Ahead of Budget on July 23, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued to be on an equity buying binge this past week, pumping nearly ₹ 11,000 crore in just four trading sessions. Total FPI net investments this month through July 19 stood at ₹30,771 crore, depositories data showed.

Reflecting the increased FPI appetite for Indian equities,  the latest July flows is in fact higher than the entire June’s net flows of ₹26,565 crore. 

FPIs approach to Indian equities have undergone a massive change since the election verdict of June 4, when the equity markets crashed after it was realised that BJP will not get the majority. 

However, markets started recovering once it came known that NDA (BJP with support of allies) will form the government. Since the outcome of elections, FPIs have invested about $6 billion in equities. 

Commenting on the latest FPI flows, VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said that FPIs were consistent buyers in July so far with buying picking up during the week ended July 19.

During the fortnight ended  July 15, FPIs were buyers in autos, capital goods, healthcare, IT, telecom and oil and gas. A notable trend was the lack of buying in financial services, which partly explains the poor performance of financial services in July so far, Vijayakumar added.

“If the recent trend of weakness in dollar and bond yields persist, FPIs are likely to continue their buying in the market. Domestic and foreign investors are keenly watching for possible tweaks in the long term capital gains tax in the Budget to be presented on July 23,” Vijayakumar said. 

The continued buying interest of FPIs indicated that they may have shrugged off earlier concerns over policy reforms continuity in the wake of the 2024 general elections, economy watchers said.

Including the net inflows upto July 19, the total FPI net inflows this calendar year stood at ₹33,973 crore. In the first half this calendar year, FPIs had net invested just ₹3,201 crore. 

In calendar year 2023, FPIs had net invested $21.4 billion in Indian equities. 

Foreign brokerage Jefferies had, in a recent research note, said that it expects FPI flows into India to improve in second half of this calendar year as clarity on government policies emerge postBudget on July 23.

DEBT MARKETS

Meanwhile, FPIs have pumped ₹13,537 crore in debt markets this month through July 19. This comes on the heels of India’s bond inclusion in JP Morgan global bond indices starting June 28. 

This July infusion has taken their net investments in debt markets this calendar year to ₹82,198 crore.

Except for April 2024, all the months of this calendar year has seen net inflows into Indian debt markets. 

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Digital Marketing

How brands that defy conventional wisdom come out tops

A surprise recent success in the energy drinks category in India is Pepsico’s Sting which has upstaged Red Bull, capturing 90 per cent of the market share within just six years of its launch. Sting’s success in India was thanks to introducing an energy drink at an unprecedented low price point and expanding the market beyond its traditional niche to include blue-collar workers and students.

Sting’s success begs close attention because, in consumer products, conventional wisdom often dictates that success hinges on creating a product that appeals to the masses through a carefully curated blend of features, price, and marketing.

This approach typically involves not deviating from the dominant outline or feature set of the product, as established by competitors. However, a closer examination of the market reveals a different story – one where some of the most unlikely products defy expectations and become industry leaders.

Boundary-pushing

One example is Red Bull. When it first hit the market, in the mid-1980s, the fizzy, taste-challenged beverage was met with skepticism. The unusual flavor profile and high price tag seemed at odds with what consumers typically sought in an energy drink.Yet, Red Bull defied conventional wisdom and became a global phenomenon, challenging the dominance of established players like Coca-Cola. Red Bull held a staggering 43 per cent share of the global energy drinks market in 2022, with sales exceeding $7.5 billion.

GoPro revolutionised the action camera market by catering to a niche segment of adventure enthusiasts and outdoor athletes. Launched in 2004, GoPro capitalised on the growing interest in capturing and sharing outdoor activities by offering compact, rugged cameras designed for extreme environments. Despite competition from established camera brands, GoPro’s innovative products and lifestyle branding resonated with its target audience. By 2015, GoPro had captured an impressive 73 per cent share of the action camera market in the US.

GoPro faced challenges in subsequent years as the action camera market became saturated, and competition from smartphone cameras increased. Nevertheless, the company has remained a dominant player in the action camera segment, with a 21 per cent market share globally as of 2022 and an annual revenue of around $1.1 billion.

Another example is the Dyson vacuum cleaner. Instead of following the dominant thinking of making vacuums cheaper and more disposable and bag-based, Dyson took the opposite approach in 1995 by creating a premium, high-performance product with a distinctive design and advanced cyclonic technology priced at about 2.5 to 5 times that of traditional canister vacuums from brands like Hoover and Electrolux. This unconventional approach disrupted the vacuum cleaner industry and established Dyson as a leader in innovative household appliances. Today, Dyson’s vacuum cleaners hold a 50 per cent market share in the UK and are the best-selling vacuum cleaners in the US.

The Mahindra Thar is an unconventional success story in India’s SUV market dominated by car-derived utility vehicles focused on urban lifestyles. Launched in 2010, the Thar was an unapologetic, no-frills, off-road vehicle harking back to the Jeep heritage. With its rugged body-on-frame construction and four-wheel drive, it appealed to enthusiasts seeking a capable off-roader rather than the typical family buyer. Mahindra doubled down on the Thar’s niche appeal in subsequent generations, even as competitors moved towards monocoque crossover SUVs. Despite its niche positioning, the Thar garnered an impressive 20 per cent market share in India’s SUV segment by 2020. The latest generation Thar’s success has continued with Mahindra selling over 47,000 units in 2023 making it one of the highest-selling off-road SUVs in India.

Challenging assumptions

In his book Alchemy, Rory Sutherland argues that conventional logic often leads brands to the same predictable outcomes, limiting their ability to stand out and truly resonate with consumers. Outlier brands have recognised that human decision-making is not solely driven by rational factors like features, price, and marketing, but also by emotional connections, cultural resonance, and the pursuit of novel experiences. For this, Rory recommends “psycho-logic” – a term he’s coined to describe the integration of psychology, human behaviour, and creative thinking in business decision-making. He suggests that agencies should aim for psychological “moonshots” – achieving manifold and much cheaper improvements in perception through insights into human psychology, rather than incremental technological advances. Though valuable, clients typically shy away from pursuing such discoveries because they “do not have budgets for solving problems they have not noticed.” Arguably, these budgets get created as disposable income accrues due to rising living standards or the life journey of customers.

Another way to look at it is via statistician Nicholas Taleb’s concept of black swans. An event or a brand or its unique product is a black swan if it’s an outlier and highly impactful, and its success is understood only in retrospect. To be able to crack black swan ideas, businesses have to stop depending totally on predictive models based on past data that are thought to be highly accurate and may even have a win rate. Taleb suggests that one must apply “anti-knowledge” — understanding the limits of what we know from data or history alone — to spot opportunities where counter-intuitive brands can germinate.

Prof. Roger Martin of the Rotman School of Management corroborates the pitfalls of over-reliance on data analysis to ideate solutions. Data analysis often oversimplifies complex business realities by making linear assumptions and ignoring non-linear, circular, or ambiguous causal relationships between variables. “The complexity of business frequently overwhelms the data analysis techniques that we employ — at our peril,” Martin notes. This makes it difficult for data analysis alone to predict or foresee truly novel and unprecedented brands deviating from past patterns. Organisations that have the experimentation budget for their products must therefore explore products that do not rely on data analysis or assumptions while continuing to exploit what works well for them.

Embracing fringes

Marketing maverick Seth Godin argues that the most innovative brands don’t just optimise for the average consumer, but instead create products and stories that appeal to the fringes — the overlooked outliers. In his book We Are All Weird, Godin posits that mass companies focus too much on the mythical “centre” of the herd when true growth lies in embracing the edges. Brands like Red Bull, GoPro, Dyson and Thar found success by zealously serving a niche, creating offerings that resonated deeply with their respective “weird” audiences rather than aiming for mass appeal.

Interestingly, what gets made for weird consumers also tends to market itself well, as it gets visibly used and advocated by the most extroverted or eccentric among them. This goes against the conventional product management advice of not incorporating features suggested by a brand’s most ardent fanboys, considered outlier users. However, for truly against-the-grain products, dispensing with such thumb rules may be necessary to connect with passionate niche audiences.

While data provides a crucial foundation, market researchers must recall David Ogilvy’s observation that “people don’t think what they feel, they don’t say what they think and they don’t do what they say.” Then, perhaps, experimentation with the open-mindedness to try, test, and accept a solution found even in an improbable corner is our best bet to unearth the true, underlying irrationalities that drive consumer behaviour.

(Manoshij Banerjee, is an independent consultant on digital behaviour and culture. Mohammed Shahid Abdulla, is faculty member in Information Systems, IIM Kozhikode)

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Health Fitness

Nutricionistica: Želite izgubiti nekoliko kilograma? Prije jela pijte jedan napitak

JABUČNI ocat popularan je prirodni lijek, poznat po brojnim zdravstvenim dobrobitima, osobito za mršavljenje. Uključivanje jabučnog octa u prehranu može biti učinkovit način za podršku ciljevima mršavljenja, tvrde stručnjaci. Neka istraživanja pokazuju da ispijanje male količine jabučnog octa prije jela može pomoći u suzbijanju apetita, smanjenju unosa kalorija i poboljšanju probave.

Dijetetičarka i nutricionistica Catherine Gervacio pobliže je objasnila kako jabučni ocat može pomoći pri gubitku masnoće i mršavljenju.

“Postoji mnogo načina na koje jabučni ocat pomaže kod mršavljenja. Jedan je da usporava pražnjenje želuca, što može dovesti do osjećaja sitosti i smanjenog apetita. Drugi je zbog sadržaja octene kiseline koja može povećati razgradnju masti i povećati metabolizam”, rekla je za SheFinds.

Iako jabučni ocat nudi brojne zdravstvene prednosti, možda nije prikladan za svakoga

Što se tiče preporučene doze, važno je piti umjereno, ali također je ključno konzultirati se s liječnikom, posebno za one koji imaju probleme s crijevima.

“Općenito, može se uzimati doza od 15 do 30 mililitara jabučnog octa dnevno te ga piti 10-15 minuta prije obroka za suzbijanje apetita i gubitak težine. Predlažem da počnete s malom dozom od 15 mililitara i postupno je povećavate prema potrebi i toleranciji. Za one sa zdravstvenim problemima povezanim s crijevima, preporučujem posjet liječniku prije konzumiranja jabučnog octa”, dodaje dijetetičarka.

Dakle, iako jabučni ocat nudi brojne zdravstvene prednosti, možda nije prikladan za svakoga.

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Hair Colour Trends in 2024: Deepika Padukone’s Caramel Balayage, Kriti Sanon’s Chestnut Hair Colour – We Are Here for Bollywood’s Hair Colour Revolution!

Wondering how to spice up your hair game this year? Take a cue from Bollywood’s trendsetters who are rocking some seriously stunning hair colours in 2024. From bold hues to subtle transformations, here are the top five trending hair colours inspired by your favourite Bollywood celebrities: What To Wear to Indian Weddings as Guest? 5 Bollywood Actresses’ Approved Trending Colour Outfits for Wedding Guests.

Deepika Padukone’s Caramel Balayage

Deepika Padukone (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Channelling warmth and elegance, Deepika’s caramel balayage is all about seamlessly blended tones that add depth and dimension to her locks. Perfect for those looking to add a touch of sophistication to their style. 5 Times Deepika Padukone Gave a Stylish Twist to a Simple Hair Bun!

Priyanka Chopra’s Honey Blonde Ombre

Priyanka Chopra (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Priyanka’s honey-blonde ombre is a blend of golden hues that brighten her complexion and add radiance to her overall look. This versatile colour is perfect for those who want a sun-kissed glow.

Alia Bhatt’s Deep Berry Bliss Hair

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Alia Bhatt’s deep berry bliss hair exudes femininity and elegance. This soft pink hue with hints of gold complements various skin tones and adds a touch of romance to any look.

Katrina Kaif’s Rich Chocolate Brown Hair

Katrina Kaif (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Katrina Kaif’s rich chocolate-brown hair colour enhances natural beauty with its depth and shine. It exudes classic sophistication and modern charm.

Kriti Sanon’s Chestnut Hair Colour

Kriti Sanon (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kriti Sanon’s chestnut hair colour has been a revelation, blending earthy and rosy hues seamlessly. This blend of hair colour creates a sophisticated yet trendy look, ideal for those looking to experiment with subtle colour.

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9 mil. pregleda: Haski bio nezadovoljan pa se “svađao” s vlasnicom. Nasmijao ljude

SIBIRSKI haskiji poznati su kao vrlo glasni i vokalni psi, a to potvrđuje i videozapis mužjaka Konea koji je bio nezadovoljan pa se odlučio “svađati” s vlasnicom.

Njegova je vlasnica snimila simpatičnu situaciju koja je od objave postala viralna s više od devet milijuna pregleda na TikToku. Smiješni Kona izgledao je kao da se raspravlja s vlasnicom; nakon svake njezine rečenice počeo bi se glasati, a mnoge je nasmijao svojim ponašanjem. 

“Ovo je tako tipično za ovu pasminu”, “Odličan je, zbog ovakvih snimki želim i sebi jednog haskija”, “Svaka čast vlasnicima ove i sličnih pasmina, treba imati živaca za toliku tvrdoglavost”, “Izgleda kao da stvarno razgovara s tobom”, “Nama možda je smiješno, ali Kona nije zadovoljan”, neki su od komentara.

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Sports

Most Wickets in Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024: Get Updated List of Bowlers Standings With Leading Wicket-Takers at ACC Women’s Asia Cup

United Arab Emirates spinner Kavisha Egodage occupies the top spot in the list of most wickets at the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 after the opening round of fixtures. The right-arm off-break bowler scalped three wickets in the first match against Nepal and sits right at the top. She is followed by Bangladesh’s Nahida Akter, who too has the same number of wickets (3) and economy rate (3.00). Malaysia’s Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Nepal’s Indu Barma and India’s Deepti Sharma are third, fourth and fifth, respectively, on this list, with all of them having three wickets each. Meanwhile, let us take a look at the list of highest wicket-takers at the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024. Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 Points Table Updated Live: India, Thailand Top Respective Groups After Opening Round of Fixtures.

Dambulla is known for helping the spinners and we could see the spinners having a field day. The likes of Tanuja Kanwar, Shreyanka Patil, and Saika Ishaque can all play a key role. Pakistan spinner Tuba Hassan picked up 7 wickets in the last edition, while Omaima Sohail picked up 10 in 2022. These two can be amongst the wickets once again. Sri Lanka lost to the West Indies in the build-up to this main event, but their bowling can be their plus point. Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details of Twenty20 Cricket Tournament.

 

Most Wickets in Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024

Position Bowler Team Matches Wickets
1 Kavisha Egodage UAE-W 1 3
2 Nahida Akter BAN-W 1 3
2 Mahirah Izzati Ismail MAL-W 1 3
4 Indu Barma NEP-W 1 3
5 Deepti Sharma IND-W 1 3

The Women’s Asia Cup started on July 19, with Nepal beating UAE in the first match. The eight-team event is a perfect opportunity for some of the team to gear up for the T20 World Cup, which is fast approaching. Defending champions India have the strongest squad on paper, and if they play to their true potential, they can win a second title.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 21, 2024 01:02 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Arts Entertainments

Karnataka govt proposes to impose 2 per cent cess on movie tickets, OTT subscription fees

BENGALURU: The Karnataka state government has proposed a new cess ranging from one to two per cent, on cinema tickets and Over-the-Top (OTT) subscription fees to support film and cultural workers.

This fee will fund social security benefits such as ESI and PF for cine artists and cultural performers under the Labour Ministry’s Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill of 2024.

The Karnataka Cine and Cultural Workers (Welfare) Bill, 2024, was tabled in the Assembly on Friday. The Cess ranges from 1 per cent to 2 per cent, the exact rate of which will be decided by the government later.

Labour Department Secretary Mohammad Mohsin said he plans to extend the cess to theatrical plays performed in the state. The board will use the proceeds from the cess to support social security schemes for film workers.

The bill outlines the creation of a seven-member welfare board for cine workers and cultural activists, tasked with managing funds from the cess to support social security schemes.

The Karnataka Film Workers Artists and Technicians Union estimates that around 2,355 workers, including artists and technicians, are working in the industry. However, many small-time artists and technicians are not registered with any organisation in the state.

Mohsin said discussions are on whether OTT subscriptions will be included and focused on OTT productions from the local film industry.

As per the proposal tabled in the assembly, each registered member will receive a unique ID card to avail benefits. There is some uncertainty about how cess will be levied on OTT subscriptions, which are generally managed through online platforms without local addresses.

The Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Bill of 2024 proposes a phased implementation to minimise the impact on the state budget, stressing the importance of preventing financial strain.

If passed, the bill will establish the Karnataka Cinema and Cultural Artists Welfare Board in Bengaluru, chaired by the department minister and a senior IAS official, overseeing seventeen government-nominated members representing various cultural sectors and academies.

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July Budget Days: Will indices break the trend this time and end in green?

Benchmark indices have surged to new highs ahead of the upcoming Union Budget. Will the Budget keep the market momentum going?

A study of four Budgets tabled in July after the formation of a new government shows that benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, have fallen on Budget Day. However, post that, the rest of the year has always been good, with the benchmarks making a strong rally. Here’s more.

Budget Day

Since 2004, Budget Day in July has not-been-so-lucky for the indices. Of the four Budgets, the benchmark indices fell the most in 2009 and the least in 2014. The sharp fall in 2009 was triggered by the high fiscal deficit projected for 2009-10. The then government announced that the fiscal deficit may rise to 6.8 per cent of GDP, up from 6.2 per cent in the previous year.

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According to reports in the public domain, the deficit number announced in that Budget was the highest since 1994. The BSE Smallcap and BSE Midcap indices also moved in tandem with the benchmark indices. The year 2009 was the worst among the four when the BSE Smallcap fell by 4.5 per cent, and the BSE Midcap declined by 5.17 per cent.

Sectoral Indices

Sectoral indices have also largely followed the benchmarks on Budget Day, with a few exceptions. For instance, in 2009, the BSE FMCG index was the lone sector to end the day marginally higher by 0.27 per cent, reaffirming the sector’s tag of being a defensive bet in uncertain times. All other indices were beaten down badly that year. The BSE Bankex crashed 8.17 per cent.

In 2019, the BSE FMCG and BSE Bankex were up 0.18 and 0.14 per cent, respectively, when the other indices were in the red. The average return on the previous four July Budget days shows that the BSE Metal index fell the most among various sectors. The index saw an average fall of 4 per cent. This is followed by the BSE Oil & Gas, BSE PSU and BSE Bankex indices. They declined by 3.18, 3.13 and 3.05 per cent on average, respectively. Mid- and Smallcap indices have declined 2 per cent each on an average. For the Sensex and the Nifty, the average fall was 2.34 per cent and 2.58 per cent, respectively.

Post Budget rally

Although the Budget Day has been negative, the rest of the year has always been very good for the equity markets. In 2004 and 2009, the benchmark indices surged about 36 and 24 per cent, respectively. In those years, the BSE Smallcap index skyrocketed 96 and 50 per cent, respectively. The BSE Midcap index rose 57 per cent in 2004 and 36 per cent in 2009. That said, of the four years, gains in 2019 alone was moderate, with the Smallcap index even showing a fall.

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Health Fitness

Visoke doze ovih dodataka prehrani mogu oštetiti srce, upozorava liječnik

NA TRŽIŠTU danas postoji dodatak prehrani za gotovo sve što možemo zamisliti, od mršavljenja do boljeg sna. Međutim, važno je zapamtiti da iako su dodaci prehrani obično odličan način da nadoknadimo hranjive tvari koje ne dobivamo iz hrane koju jedemo, mogu skrivati određene rizike.

Naime, mnogi od njih mogu ugroziti zdravlje ako se konzumiraju u visokim dozama ili u kombinaciji s drugim lijekovima. Farmaceutkinja HaVy Ngo-Hamilton i liječnik dr. Charles Puza upozorili su na tri takva dodatka prehrani.

1. Previše željeza

Željezo je esencijalni mineral ključan za prijenos kisika u krvi. Međutim, dr. Puza upozorava na suplementaciju željezom bez odgovarajućih uputa. “Osim ako vam liječnik izričito ne kaže da uzimate željezo, ono zapravo može oštetiti vaše srce”, rekao je za SheFinds.

Povećano taloženje željeza u organima, poznato kao hemokromatoza, može dovesti do ozbiljnih zdravstvenih problema, uključujući probleme sa srcem. Stoga je važno posavjetovati se sa zdravstvenim radnikom prije nego što u svoju rutinu uključimo dodatke željeza.

2. Pretjerani unos vitamina K/kalija

Iako je kalij neophodan za razne tjelesne funkcije, uključujući zdravlje srca, dodatak može biti koristan i savršeno siguran u mnogim slučajevima. No, prekomjerna konzumacija može biti štetna, osobito za one koji uzimaju određene lijekove.

“ACE inhibitori (inhibitori angiotenzin-pretvarajućeg enzima) i blokatori angiotenzin II receptora (ARB), koji se koriste za liječenje visokog krvnog tlaka, mogu povećati razinu kalija u krvi blokiranjem djelovanja aldosterona. Aldosteron je hormon odgovoran za uklanjanje kalija putem urina. Ako uzimate bilo koji od ovih lijekova, trebali biste izbjegavati dodatke kalija, osim ako vam liječnik ne savjetuje suprotno”, napominje Ngo-Hamilton.

3. Visoke doze vitamina D i kalcija 

Nedostaci vitamina D i kalcija često proizlaze iz neadekvatnog izlaganja suncu. Posljedično, mnogi se okreću dodacima prehrani kako bi zadovoljili svoje prehrambene potrebe. Međutim, prekomjeran unos ovih nutrijenata može povećati rizik od kardiovaskularnih bolesti.

Ngo-Hamilton upozorava: “Previše vitamina D i kalcija može povećati rizik od kardiovaskularnih bolesti, osobito ako se ti dodaci kupuju iz nevjerodostojnih izvora.” Prije nego što uključimo te dodatke u svoju rutinu, ključno je konzultirati se s liječnikom i procijeniti razine u krvi kako bismo utvrdili jesu li dodaci potrebni.

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Are You Drinking Diet Soft Drink Daily? What Makes Diet Soft Drinks Sweet? What About Inflammation and Dental Issues? Everything To Know

Queensland, Jul 20 (The Conversation): Many people are drinking less sugary soft drink than in the past. This is a great win for public health, given the recognised risks of diets high in sugar-sweetened drinks. But over time, intake of diet soft drinks has grown. In fact, it’s so high that these products are now regularly detected in wastewater. So what does the research say about how your health is affected in the long term if you drink them often? Consumption of Sugary Drinks Linked With Increased Risk of Cancer, Says Study.

What Makes Diet Soft Drinks Sweet?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises people “reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10 per cent of their total energy intake. A further reduction to below 5 per cent or roughly 25 grams (six teaspoons) per day would provide additional health benefits.”

But most regular soft drinks contain a lot of sugar. A regular 335 millilitre can of original Coca-Cola contains at least seven teaspoons of added sugar.

Diet soft drinks are designed to taste similar to regular soft drinks but without the sugar. Instead of sugar, diet soft drinks contain artificial or natural sweeteners. The artificial sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin and sucralose. The natural sweeteners include stevia and monk fruit extract, which come from plant sources.

Many artificial sweeteners are much sweeter than sugar so less is needed to provide the same burst of sweetness. Diet soft drinks are marketed as healthier alternatives to regular soft drinks, particularly for people who want to reduce their sugar intake or manage their weight. Chennai Girl Dies of Asphyxiation After Consuming Soft Drink, Manufacturing Unit Sealed.

But while surveys of Australian adults and adolescents show most people understand the benefits of reducing their sugar intake, they often aren’t as aware about how diet drinks may affect health more broadly.

What Does the Research Say About Aspartame?

The artificial sweeteners in soft drinks are considered safe for consumption by food authorities, including in the US and Australia. However, some researchers have raised concern about the long-term risks of consumption.

People who drink diet soft drinks regularly and often are more likely to develop certain metabolic conditions (such as diabetes and heart disease) than those who don’t drink diet soft drinks.

The link was found even after accounting for other dietary and lifestyle factors (such as physical activity).

In 2023, the WHO announced reports had found aspartame – the main sweetener used in diet soft drinks – was “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (carcinogenic means cancer-causing).

Importantly though, the report noted there is not enough current scientific evidence to be truly confident aspartame may increase the risk of cancer and emphasised it’s safe to consume occasionally.

Will Diet Soft Drinks Help Manage Weight?

Despite the word “diet” in the name, diet soft drinks are not strongly linked with weight management.

In 2022, the WHO conducted a systematic review (where researchers look at all available evidence on a topic) on whether the use of artificial sweeteners is beneficial for weight management.

Overall, the randomised controlled trials they looked at suggested slightly more weight loss in people who used artificial sweeteners.

But the observational studies (where no intervention occurs and participants are monitored over time) found people who consume high amounts of artificial sweeteners tended to have an increased risk of higher body mass index and a 76 per cent increased likelihood of having obesity.

In other words, artificial sweeteners may not directly help manage weight over the long term. This resulted in the WHO advising artificial sweeteners should not be used to manage weight.

Studies in animals have suggested consuming high levels of artificial sweeteners can signal to the brain it is being starved of fuel, which can lead to more eating. However, the evidence for this happening in humans is still unproven.

What About Inflammation and Dental Issues?

There is some early evidence artificial sweeteners may irritate the lining of the digestive system, causing inflammation and increasing the likelihood of diarrhoea, constipation, bloating and other symptoms often associated with irritable bowel syndrome. However, this study noted more research is needed.

High amounts of diet soft drinks have also been linked with liver disease, which is based on inflammation. The consumption of diet soft drinks is also associated with dental erosion.

Many soft drinks contain phosphoric and citric acid, which can damage your tooth enamel and contribute to dental erosion.

Moderation is Key

As with many aspects of nutrition, moderation is key with diet soft drinks. Drinking diet soft drinks occasionally is unlikely to harm your health, but frequent or excessive intake may increase health risks in the longer term.

Plain water, infused water, sparkling water, herbal teas or milks remain the best options for hydration. (The Conversation)

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Konji su prvi put u životu vidjeli bazen. Jednom od njih se jako svidio

KONJI Wyatt, Tru i Shakespeare prvi su put u životu vidjeli bazen. Njihova vlasnica odlučila je snimiti njihovu reakciju i videozapis podijeliti na TikToku. Od objave, snimka je pogledana pet milijuna puta.

Iako su svi konji na početku bili nesigurni kada su vidjeli bazen, najviše interesa pokazao je Wyatt koji se zadržavao oko bazena i pio vodu iz njega. Pridružili su mu se Tru i Shakespeare koji su također potražili osvježenje, a potom se Wyatt odlučio i igrati vodom u bazenu, čime je oduševio vlasnicu, ali i mnoge koji su pogledali videozapis. 

Nakon što je ovaj videozapis postao viralan, korisnici TikToka su vlasnicu ovih predivnih životinja zamolili da objavljuje još videozapisa s njima i bazenom. Jedan od popularnijih videozapisa bio je i onaj kada je konje u bazenu dočekalo slatko iznenađenje. Njihova vlasnica je u bazen stavila jabuke i mrkve, pa je ovaj slatki trio, osim osvježenja, imao priliku i malo pojesti.

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Osam popularnih boja zbog kojih vaš dom izgleda zastarjelo, prema mišljenju dizajnera

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

JEDNA je stvar cijeniti kućne trendove iz prošlosti, ali sasvim je druga stvar kada boje vašeg prostora izgledaju kao da su zapele u određenom vremenskom razdoblju.

Arhitekt David Mann, ističe za portal Apartment Therapy da “zastarjeli interijeri mogu imati svoj šarm, ali određene boje i kombinacije boja podsjećaju na prošla razdoblja”. Na primjer, ružičastu i crnu povezuje s 1950-ima, dok koraljna i boja breskve asocira na 1980-e. To ne znači da te boje ne možete koristiti u svojem domu, samo trebate paziti kako ih stilizirate ako želite da vaš prostor izgleda moderno. Mann i nekoliko drugih dizajnera istaknuli su osam nijansi i kombinacija koje dom mogu učiniti zastarjelim.

Plave ili ružičaste kupaonice

Potpuno plava ili ružičasta kupaonica može izgledati retro. Dizajnerica interijera Dawn Ianno kaže: “Ne govorim o slatkoj kupaonici s nekoliko detalja u ovim bojama, govorim o starom izgledu iz 50-ih, gdje se plava WC školjka slagala s plavim umivaonikom koji se slagao s plavom kadom i pločicama koje idu uz to.”

Pastelne boje

Dizajnerica Lauren Waldorf upozorava da svijetle pastelne boje mogu izgledati zastarjelo. “Pastelne boje također mogu djelovati zastarjelo – mislim na kuću moje bake iz 80-ih”, kaže Waldorf. Današnji trendovi naginju prema zasićenijim nijansama. Ako koristite pastelnije boje, povećajte zasićenost i razmislite o cjelokupnom prostoru u toj boji.

Dosadne bež boje

Dizajnerica Beth Diana Smith preporučuje izbjegavanje tamnosmeđe i bež boje te predlaže zemljane, neutralne nijanse, poput čokoladno smeđe ili zelene kadulje. “Korištenje tamnosmeđih i bež nijansi za zidove i tapete čini prostor zastarjelim i staromodnim.”

Crna, bijela i crvena

Ova kombinacija boja podsjeća na 80-e godine. Dizajnerica Emily Meszkat savjetuje zadržavanje crvene boje na manjem broju predmeta kako bi se postigao moderniji izgled. 

Bijeli ukrasi

Dizajnerica interijera Kim Mauney preporučuje izbjegavanje bijelih ukrasa (kao što su lajsne, okviri prozora i vrata) po cijelom domu jer mogu stvarati osjećaj nesklada. 

Umjesto toga, Mauney predlaže monokromatski izgled. To znači da bi obloge (lajsne, okviri) i zidovi trebali biti obojeni u istoj boji, ali s različitim sjajem. Ovaj pristup stvara osjećaj kohezije i čini da prostor izgleda sofisticiranije i ugodnije.

Barbie roza

Iako je Barbie roza nijansa bila popularna prošlog ljeta, dizajnerica Kathy Corbet smatra da ova nijansa trenutačno djeluje staromodno. Kako bi se izbjegao taj zastarjeli dojam, Corbet predlaže ublažavanje Barbie roza boje dodavanjem tamnijih nijansi, poput crne ili tamnoplave.

Tamnozelene i crvene boje

Tamnozelene i crvene nijanse mogu izgledati zastarjelo. Corbet savjetuje korištenje ovih boja u različitim sobama. “Tamnozelene obiteljske sobe i crvene blagovaonice vrište 90-e i preporučujem svojim klijentima da izbjegavaju ove nijanse pod svaku cijenu.”

50 nijansi sive

Siva boja bila je popularna sredinom 2000-ih, ali sada se može činiti dosadnom. Dizajnerica Kati Curtis preporučuje uključivanje zanimljivijih boja, tekstura i jedinstvenih elemenata dizajna kako bi dom bio bezvremenski i živahan. “Korištenje sivih zidova i bijelih kuhinjskih ormarića, nekoć hvaljenih kao modernih i šik, sada se sve više smatra prolaznim”, kaže Curtis.

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Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate Set To Join Gautam Gambhir’s Coaching Set-Up on India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024: Report

The ‘Men in Blue’ will begin a new era under former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir, who will succeed Rahul Dravid as head coach. The white ball tour will consist of three T20Is commencing on July 27, followed by three ODIs on August 2. The tour matches will be played at Pallekele and Colombo. Suryakumar Yadav will lead India in the T20Is, while Rohit Sharma will skipper in the 50-over tournament. However, with Gautam Gambhir expected to take over as head coach, the support staff has yet to be confirmed. Harbhajan Singh Blasts Pakistani Fan on Twitter for Comparing MS Dhoni and Mohammad Rizwan, Calls It a ‘Silly Question’.

Under Rahul Dravid’s leadership, Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey served as batting and bowling coaches, respectively, while T Dilip served as field coach. According to Cricbuzz, Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate will join the Indian team for the Sri Lanka tour, while T Dilip is believed to be retained by the BCCI. Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate were members of the KKR management team and had worked with Gautam Gambhir. Mohammed Shami Tears Into Former Pakistani Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq Over Arshdeep Singh’s Reverse Swing Quality During T20 World Cup 2024 (Watch Video).

With Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, and T Dilip confirmed as Gautam Gambhir’s support staff, former South African bowler Morne Morkel stands up as a strong option to join the Indian squad as a bowling coach. Morkel played under Gambhir for KKR in the IPL 2014, and if the right-handed bowler joins the Indian side, Gambhir and Morkel may have a nice rapport.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 20, 2024 02:26 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Arts Entertainments

A riveting expedition into parallel realities and evocative emotional bonds

Set in Ujire, Hejjaru utilises its locations as pivotal backdrops intricately woven into the narrative, adding depth and authenticity to the film’s setting. The visuals, guided by cinematographer Amar Gowda, capture the essence of each era depicted—from the nostalgic ambience of the 1960s to the vibrant hues of the 1990s and beyond to 2020. This visual journey enhances the film’s exploration of time and interconnectedness, complementing the narrative crafted by Director Harshapriya.

Nakul Abhyankar’s music equally fuels Hejjaru, commanding viewers’ attention and breathing life into emotional scenes. The limited cast delivers compelling performances, with Gopal Krishna Deshpande embodying the anguish and determination of Rajaram, Bhagat Alva bringing youthful vigour to his journey of self-discovery reminiscent of Aniissh from Nam Areal Ond Dina, and Shwetha D’Souza playing a soulful character as Jaanu, supported by Aruna Balraj in a significant part of the plot.

Supporting characters, including Naveen Krishna, Muniraju, and Vinod Bharathi, contribute to the overarching themes of fate and human connection.

Hejjaru is a bold and creative achievement, marking an impressive debut for director Harshapriya, inviting audiences to delve into a profound exploration of human connections and the passage of time. Harshapriya’s expertise, shaped by their television background, offers both intellectual stimulation and emotional resonance. With strong performances and meticulous direction, Hejjaru is a good watch for cinephiles and those drawn to thought-provoking narratives.

‘Hejjaru’

Director: Harshapriya

Cast: Gopal Krishna Deshpande, Bhagat Alva, Shwetha D’Souze, Muniraju, and Naveen Krishna

Rating : 3/5

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Cryptocurrency

Broker’s call: Havells India Add

Centrum Broking

Target: ₹1,875

CMP: ₹1,768.45

Havells India’s sales growth was healthy at 20 per cent y-o-y to ₹5,800 crore, 3 per cent above our estimate, largely driven by Lloyd (+47 per cent y-o-y) and ECD (+20 per cent y-o-y led by fans and air-coolers) amid strong summer season. Gross margin rose 150 bps y-o-y to 31.9 per cent, but was lower than past three quarters by 100-140bps due to cost inflation and sales mix.

Ad-spends were higher (+28 per cent y-o-y to ₹170 crore) at 3 per cent of sales while staff costs rose 27 per cent y-o-y to ₹460 crore (at 7.9 per cent of sales, up 40bps y-o-y). EBITDA grew 43 per cent y-o-y to ₹580 crore leading to 160 bps y-o-y expansion in margin to 9.9 per cent, below our estimate of 11.1 per cent. PAT grew 43 per cent y-o-y to ₹410 crore, below our/consensus estimate of ₹440 crore each due to operating margin miss.

As per management, consumer spending is showing signs of improvement, though it is premature to determine if demand will continue to strengthen. Following rising commodity prices, Havells undertook price hikes in majority of categories in Q1, however, it will partly be reflected in Q2. We increase our FY25E/26E EPS estimates by 4/7 per cent and retain the “Add” rating on the stock with a revised target price of ₹1,875 based on 50x FY26 EPS

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Health Fitness

Volite jesti lubenicu? Evo kako jedenje svaki dan tijekom ljeta utječe na tijelo

LUBENICA je mnogima omiljeno ljetno voće. Ona je slatka i osvježavajuća te predstavlja idealan obrok za opuštanje od vrućina. Kao i drugo voće i povrće, konzumiranje lubenice ima određeni utjecaj na tijelo, a dijetetičarke Maddie Pasquariello i Cara Harbstreet otkrile su kakav je utjecaj ovog popularnog voća.

“Lubenica je slatko, hidratantno, sočno voće koje za mnoge ljude budi nostalgiju”, kaže za Parade Pasquariello. Iako konzumiranje lubenice uglavnom ima pozitivan učinak na tijelo, pretjerana konzumacija može imati i negativne strane.

Bit ćete više hidrirani

Poznato je da lubenica sadrži puno vode. Pasquariello ističe da lubenica “sadrži više od 90 posto vode, pa može biti osvježavajući način za izbjegavanje dehidracije, s dodatnom prednošću elektrolita”.

Iako je lubenica odličan način za hidriranje, to ne znači da biste tijekom ljetnih mjeseci jedenje lubenice trebali zamijeniti pijenjem vode. “Pobrinite se da uz jedenje lubenice pijete dovoljno vode”, dodaje dijetetičarka. Jedan od najboljih načina kako možete provjeriti pijete li dovoljno vode je prema boji urina. 

Bolje probavno zdravlje

“Vlakna u lubenici s udjelom vode mogu pomoći kod redovitog pražnjenja crijeva i podržati ukupno zdravlje crijeva”, kaže dijetetičarka Cara Harbstreet.

Kako prenosi Parade, prema USDA, jedan mali dio lubenice sadrži 1,14 grama vlakana, što nije pretjerano puno, ali s više pojedenih komada, u tijelo se unosi i više vlakana. 

Pojačani osjećaj nadutosti

Vlakna imaju svoje prednosti i mane. “Zbog visokog sadržaja vode, konzumiranje velike količine lubenice odjednom može vas učiniti sitima ili čak pomalo nadutima”, kaže Pasquariello i dodaje: “Obratite pažnju na signale vašeg tijela i, kao kod svega, trudite se ne pretjerivati do točke osjećaja mučnine”. 

Mogući gubitak ili povećanje apetita

Voda i vlakna u lubenici mogu biti toliko zasitni da konzumacija velike količine između obroka može smanjiti apetit. Međutim, koliko god lubenica bila hranjiva, stručnjaci kažu da ne sadrži sve što je tijelu potrebno za optimalno funkcioniranje, prenosi Parade. 

“Mogli biste propustiti ključne makronutrijente poput proteina i masti, kao i druge mikronutrijente iz druge hrane”, tvrdi Harbstreet. Međutim, konzumiranje lubenice može imati i suprotan učinak te povećati apetit.

Pasquariello objašnjava da lubenica “ne sadrži puno proteina ili masti, pa vjerojatno nećete biti potpuno siti. Ugljikohidrati se brzo probavljaju. Kada ih tijelo sagori, trebat će vam više prehrane.”

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Dry Days in July 2024 in India: From Muharram to Guru Purnima, List of Dates When Alcohol Will Be Not Available for Sale in Liquor Shops, Restaurants and Bars

We are almost in the middle of the year, and as a regular practice, we’re looking for holidays. Holidays are a refreshing time when we spend time with our beloved ones. Apart from being avid travellers, introverts also like to enjoy some me-time. Although you enjoy taking leaves or enjoying the holidays from your office, there are certain times when Indians are not allowed to booze. Yes, you guessed it right! They are the dry days. On a Dry Day, the sale and serving of alcohol in bars, cafes, hotels and taverns are restricted. This article will bring you the list of Dry Days in July. Dry Days 2024 in Delhi: Liquor Shops to Remain Closed in National Capital on These Days Between April to June for Festivals, Lok Sabha Elections 2024; Check Full List of Dates.

July is the mid-month of the year, and in order to celebrate the journey we have made through half the year, you need a glass of cold beer or smooth whiskey. Boozing is one of the significant options for enjoying your party; however, you should note the dry days in July to avoid any last moment plan cancellation. Dry Day in India is observed on national concerns such as Independence Day, Gandhi Jyanti, Republic Day, etc. If you are a citizen of India and wondering about the Dry Day, we have you covered for this month. Take a look:

July 17: Muharram and Ashadi Ekadashi

Muharram is considered to be the period of recalling and mourning the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain by the Shia Muslim community. They start mourning from the first night of Muharram and continues for the next 2 months and 8 days. The community wears black clothes which denotes the colour of grief. This day is observed as the Dry day.

Ashadi Ekadashi, also known as Shayani Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of the bright fortnight falling on Ashadha, the Hindu month. This occasion is holy to Vaishnavas, the followers of the Hindu preserver deity, as it is believed that on this day, the deity’s sleep commences.

July 21: Guru Purnima

It is the day to honour all the teachers or gurus in our lives. In the Hindu calendar , it falls on the full moon day in the month of Ashada. According to mythology, Guru Purnima can be traced back to the birth of the sage Ved Vyasa, who is said to be the author of Mahabharata and the Puranas. The availability of alcohol on hotels, bars, pubs and stores will be restricted.

As you plan your celebrations and gatherings in July, you must be aware of the designated Dry Days to avoid any last-minute surprises. Although boozing can be a delightful way to unwind and enjoy yourself with family and friends, respecting the cultural and national sentiments associated with Dry Days is equally essential.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 24, 2024 05:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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24 milijuna pregleda: Pas i mačka su udružili snage kako bi se dočepali poslastica

KAD JE ODLUČIO naučiti svog psa kako pomicati razne predmete po kući, vlasnik nije ni sanjao da će to požaliti. Naime, njegova retriverica Ruby uočila je da je vlasnik na vrhu komode ostavio vrećicu s poslasticama. Do komode je dogurala košaru za rublje, a onda u pomoć pozvala mačku Pearl.

Glasno je zalajala i dala mački do znanja da joj mora pomoći kako bi se dočepale vrećice s poslasticama. Pearl je odmah shvatila što mora učiniti, pa je krenula u akciju. Skočila je na košaru za rublje, a potom i na komodu te šapom gurnula vrećicu na pod. Ruby je zgrabila poslastice i pobjegla s plijenom.

Video je skupio 24.2 milijuna pregleda, a mnogi su oduševljeni inteligencijom dviju životinja.

“Nevjerojatno je koliko su obje pametne”, “Najluđe je što je mačka poslušala naredbu psa”, “Životinje očito komuniciraju bolje od većine odraslih”, neki su od komentara na video koji možete pogledati u nastavku.

 

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“Ženo draga”: Severina u kupaćem kostimu oduševila, evo gdje ga kupiti

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For me, script is king, says Vicky Kaushal

How much do you relate to your character in ‘Bad Newz’?

My character Akhil Chadha is a happy and carefree Delhi. The common thing between us is that we like Punjabi songs and dancing to them. Unlike Vicky Sandhu of Manmarziyaan, who was commitment phobic, Akhil is eager to commit to his partner. He reaches the wedding venue as soon as he meets the girl. This is what I did in my personal life too. I fell in love and got married immediately. I am just a little more mature than Akhil.

Tell us about the experience of shooting Bad Newz?

I had worked with director Anand Tiwari on his first film Love Per Square, and we have a close-knit relationship. He comes to my house at 3 in the morning. There was always a jovial atmosphere on the set. Ammy Virk’s humour is great. He made us laugh a lot. I have never met a more real person. Tripti is from a simple background and she is a chilled-out girl. There was no instance that needed to be handled or dealt with in a particular way. We were like a family.

How do you deal with bad news in real life?

In real life, when there is bad news, there is no comedy in it. You get solace from your family and friends. And, I share everything with my family, whether it’s good or bad news.

In the film, we see your character professing love in front of a picture of Katrina. How does that expression happen in real life?

While I am more of a practical person, she is emotional and sensitive, so we fill that gap in each other’s life. I have now become a little emotional and she has started looking at things in a little more practical way. But, both of us are possessive and romantic. Because we are in a profession where we neither have a nine-to-five job nor the concept of weekends, sometimes we don’t meet for days. Which is why, we value our time together. We do simple things like watching a movie together at home over some coffee, and that is special to us.

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Cryptocurrency

Bull or bear, which camp do you belong to?

Of late, there have been many voices predicting a big crash, given the unrelenting rise in stock prices, and lofty valuations.

Some quote Harry Dent, a financial author and economist who, in a recent interview to Fox News, said: “we’re in for a financial crash bigger than the Great Recession.” Dent said the “everything” bubble has still not burst. According to Dent, “we’re going to see the S&P go down 86 per cent from the top, and the Nasdaq 92 per cent.”

A tweet from one of the market veterans says, “Market Cap to GDP touched an all-time high of 141 in Dec. 2007. We know what happened then. Now the market cap to GDP is 152. What happens next?,”

While some, like those above, are predicting a hard landing, there are some neutral voices too. A recent note from InCred Capital said macroeconomic tailwind benefits give fiscal headroom to accommodate multiple stakeholders’ demands and yet improve on the fiscal deficit in the July Budget.

Though it expects June 2024 quarter’s results to be tepid, the research firm maintained its Nifty50 target at 25,683, a marginal upside from the current levels, with a preference for large-caps. “We maintain our Overweight rating on the capital goods, cement, electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and financial sectors,” it said in a recent research note.

Die-hard optimists

On the other hand, there are some die-hard bull fans. According to them, everything is rosy — economy, inflation, political stability and hence proactive policy initiatives, monsoon and rising hopes of rate cuts. Given these factors, according to them, money will continue to pour into domestic equity markets.

“Indian companies are leading, helped by a resilient domestic economy, strong pricing power and, of course, leadership positions in the all-important capital goods sector. The hunt for positive growth momentum and attractive valuations is starting to shift investors’ focus away from the US and towards a more regionally-diversified exposure,” said a note from Wodehouse Capital Advisors.

Domestic brokerage Prabhudas Lilladher (PL), in its latest India Strategy Report – The Champion’s Rally Continues, stated that the target for Nifty, in the base case, is 26,398 (previously 25,816). It set a bull case target of 28,575 (previously 27,102) and a bear case target of 24,493 (previously 23,235) for the benchmark.

Wodehouse, a premier mid-market investment advisory bank, said: “Traditionally, higher P/E ratios have been associated with growth stocks, where investors anticipate robust future earnings growth that justifies paying a premium today. However, what is striking today is not just the prevalence of high P/E ratios in growth sectors like technology and biotech, but their pervasiveness across the broader market spectrum.”

Changing attitudes

One compelling explanation for this phenomenon lies in the changing attitudes and preferences of investors across different generations. “As Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and now Generation Z influence the investment landscape, their distinct outlooks and approaches to investing have reshaped traditional benchmarks for P/E ratios,” it added.

Should one worry about these noises? For goal-based, long-term systematic investors, these news flows help in strategising the investments for better returns, as they would not panic in case of adverse movement and are better equipped to handle such a situation. But short-term investors, should always be on the vigil.

An investment advisor summed up the current situation by saying, ultimately, whether high P/E ratios are the “new normal” depends on a complex interplay of factors, including generational preferences, economic conditions, and technological advancements. “As investors adapt to these changing dynamics, maintaining a disciplined investment strategy that balances growth opportunities with risk management remains paramount.”

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Health Fitness

Dijetetičarka: Tri simptoma ukazuju na to da vam nedostaje vlakana

MNOGI su ljudi svjesni zdravstvenih dobrobiti vlakana, ali ipak ne jedu dovoljno. Vlakna nude mnoge prednosti, kao što su dulji osjećaj sitosti, usporavanje probave, promicanje redovitosti probave i još mnogo toga. Možda ćemo prepoznati da ne jedemo dovoljno vlakana kada imamo zatvor, osjećamo glad ubrzo nakon jela ili nam ponestaje energije.

Dakle, kad osjetimo neugodne simptome povezane s probavom, možda ćemo se zapitati trebamo li uzeti dodatak vlakana kako bismo poboljšali svoj unos vlakana. No, dijetetičarka Cheryl Mussatto za EatingWell izdvojila je još tri znaka koja ukazuju na to da bismo imali koristi od uzimanja dodataka.

1. Imate zatvor

Dok se učestalost pražnjenja crijeva razlikuje među pojedincima, tri ili manje pražnjenja crijeva svaki tjedan smatraju se zatvorom. Mussatto kaže da dijetalna vlakna, bilo iz hrane ili dodataka, dodaju težinu i volumen stolici, omekšavaju je, olakšavaju probavu i poboljšavaju redovitost.

2. Imate vodenastu stolicu

Vodenasta stolica može biti znak da nam nedostaju vlakna. No, važno je imati na umu da, ako imamo infekciju, kao što je trovanje hranom, ili nismo sigurni zašto nam je stolica vodenasta, najbolje je prvo razgovarati sa svojim liječnikom prije nego što počnemo uzimati dodatak vlaknima, tvrdi dijetetičarka.

3. Vaše razine šećera u krvi variraju

Ako upravljanje razinama šećera u krvi postane izazov unatoč promjenama u našoj prehrani, naš liječnik može predložiti dodavanje dodatka vlaknima. Vlakna usporavaju probavu i apsorpciju glukoze u krvotok te mogu pomoći u kontroli razine šećera u krvi, napominje dijetetičarka.

Topiva vlakna mogu biti posebno dobra za bolju ravnotežu šećera u krvi. Neki primjeri topivih vlakana, koje možemo pronaći u dodacima prehrani, uključuju vlakna korijena cikorije, beta-glukane, pšenični dekstrin i inulin. Neka od ovih vlakana prirodno se nalaze u hrani kao što su zobene pahuljice, grah i orašasti plodovi. Još jedna prednost topivih vlakana je da također mogu pospješiti rast korisnih crijevnih bakterija za poboljšanje zdravlja crijeva.

Iako ovi znakovi mogu ukazivati na to da je vrijeme za uzimanje dodataka, trebamo pripaziti na nekoliko stvari prije nego što počnemo sa suplementacijom.

Početak uzimanja dodataka prehrani s vlaknima mogao bi izazvati nadutost i plinove, kaže Mussatto. “Kad krećete sa suplementacijom, počnite polako – male doze od otprilike tri do pet grama način su da izbjegnete previše plinova. I ne zaboravite ostati hidrirani; puno tekućine svaki dan pomoći će da se stvari odvijaju glatko”, zaključila je dijetetičarka.

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Sawan Somwar 2024 Vrat Foods To Eat: Sabudana, Seasonal Fruits, Makhana and More, Food Items You Can Consume During the Shravan Monday Fasts

The holy month of Sawan, also known as Shravan Maas, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered one of the most auspicious periods in the Hindu calendar. During this month, devotees observe various rituals and fasts, particularly on Mondays, known as Sawan Somwars. Sawan Somwars 2024 will begin on July 22 and culminate on August 19. Observing a fast during this period is believed to bring blessings, prosperity, and spiritual growth. However, maintaining a fast requires careful consideration of what to eat to sustain energy and devotion. Sawan Somwar is observed with great reverence as Mondays are dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the month of Shravan is considered highly auspicious for worshipping him. Devotees fast on Mondays to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for health, wealth, and overall well-being. The fasts are marked by rituals, prayers, and visits to Shiva temples, where devotees offer milk, fruits, and Bilva leaves to the deity. In this article, we’ll learn about Vrat foods you can consume during Sawan Somwars that help maintain a balanced diet. Sawan (Shravan) 2024 Start and End Dates: When Is Sawan Maas Beginning? Know Significance, Traditions and Rituals Related to Holy Month Dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Foods to Eat During the Shravan Fast

Fasting during Sawan Somwar is not just about abstaining from certain foods but also about purifying the mind and body. It’s essential to consume foods that provide energy, are easy to digest, and adhere to the fasting rules. Here are some recommended foods to eat during the Shravan fast.

Seasonal Fruits

Fruits are a staple during fasting. They are light, nutritious, and provide essential vitamins and minerals. Popular choices include bananas, apples, oranges, and papayas. For variety, fruits can be eaten as they are or made into fruit salads.

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)

Sabudana is a popular fasting food rich in carbohydrates that provides a quick energy boost. Sabudana khichdi, made with peanuts, potatoes, and spices, is a common dish prepared during the fast. You can also make sabudana vara, which are deep-fried fritters made of tapioca pearls and flavoured with masalas.

Dairy Products

Dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, paneer, and buttermilk are highly recommended during the Shravan fast. They are excellent sources of protein and calcium and help maintain energy levels throughout the day.

Samak Rice (Barnyard Millet)

Samak rice, also known as vrat ke chawal, is a typical fasting food. It can be cooked and eaten like regular rice or made into dishes like samak rice khichdi or pulao with vegetables and mild spices.

Nuts and Dry Fruits

Nuts and dry fruits, such as almonds, cashews, raisins, and dates, are excellent sources of energy and nutrients. They can be eaten as snacks or added to dishes like sabudana khichdi or fruit salads for an extra nutritional boost.

Kuttu Ka Atta (Buckwheat Flour)

Buckwheat flour is commonly used to make rotis, puris, or pakoras during the Shravan fast. It is gluten-free and rich in fibre, helping keep you full longer.

Potatoes

Potatoes are versatile and can be used to prepare a variety of fasting-friendly dishes. Aloo jeera, vrat wale aloo, or simple boiled potatoes seasoned with rock salt and pepper are popular choices.

Makhana

Makhana, also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, is a popular snack during the Shravan fast. They are low in calories and high in fibre, making them an excellent choice for weight management. It is also a good source of protein, calcium, and antioxidants. You can either consume them in the roasted form or make makhana kheer.

Observing the Shravan fast, especially on Sawan Somwars, is a spiritual practice that requires discipline and devotion. Choosing the right foods is essential to maintain energy levels and uphold the sanctity of the fast. By including fruits, dairy products, nuts, and specific fasting-friendly grains and flours, devotees can ensure they stay nourished while adhering to the fasting rules.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 19, 2024 02:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Njuškice diljem zemlje ljeto provode u skloništima. Pomozimo im da pronađu dom

SKLONIŠTA diljem Hrvatske ljeti su puna divnih ljubimaca koji s nestrpljenjem čekaju svoj novi smještaj. Dok mnogi od nas uživaju u ljetnim radostima, ove životinje sanjaju o obitelji koja će ih zavoljeti i pružiti im zauvijek dom. Udomljavanje je predivan način da spasite jedan život i steknete vjernog prijatelja. Ako razmišljate o nabavci kućnog ljubimca, dajte šansu ovim njuškicama koje možda čekaju baš na vas.

Aga

Trogodišnji Aga je prekrasni mješanac šarplaninca koji je pronađen kako luta gradom. Trenutno se nalazi u Skloništu za nezbrinute životinje Grada Zagreba – Dumovec. Aga je veseo i razigran pas koji se dobro slaže i s ljudima i sa psima. Ako ga želite bolje upoznati, javite se Dumovcu na e-adresu: [email protected].

Ernie

Ernie ima oko sedam mjeseci i nalazi se u Skloništu za životinje Sisak. On je mješanac u tipu ovčarske i lovačke pasmine. Na prvu je plah i treba mu malo vremena da se opusti. Obožava se igrati sa psima, a dobro se slaže i s mačkama. Naučen je na povodac i trenutno se uči kućnom redu. Za više informacija o Ernieju, javite se skloništu porukom na Facebooku ili na e-adresu: [email protected].

Uno

Uno je štićenik Skloništa za životinje Velika Gorica. Ima samo osam mjesec i naučen je na život uz stanu, a uz to se odlično slaže s drugim psima. Uno hitno treba ili privremeni smještaj ili zauvijek dom. Ako mu ga možete pružiti, javite se na broj 095 400 0567.

Buki

Buki je osmogodišnji tornjak, štićenik Azila za pse “Društvo za zaštitu životinja Rijeka”. Naučen je na povodac i veterinarski je obrađen. Ako ga želite bolje upoznati, javite se na broj 091 133 11 62.

Florijan

Florijan je tromjesečni mačić koji se nalazi u udruzi Prava šapa. Veterinarski je obrađen i naučen na život u stanu. Nije nimalo plašljiv, a uz to se obožava igrati i maziti. Dobro se slaže s ljudima, psima i mačkama. Udomljuje se u Zagreb ili okolicu, u stan bez mogućnosti izlaska van ili kuću koja je u sigurnoj okolini. Ako ga želite udomiti, javite se udruzi porukom na Facebooku ili na e-adresu: [email protected].

 

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Tajna mladolikog izgleda Sienne Miller je ovaj povoljan proizvod

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PCB Unlikely To Grant NOCs to Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Rizwan for Global T20 Canada League 2024

Mumbai, July 19: Pakistan’s star trio, Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, are unlikely to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for featuring in the upcoming Global T20 Canada, sources told Geo News. The sources informed Geo News that the players won’t get an NOC despite the league schedule, avoiding any clashes with Pakistan’s international fixtures. Pakistan will play the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which will kick off on August 21. The Canadian League will be played from July 25 to August 11. PCB Set To Reduce Central Contracts Duration but Decides Against Pay Cut for Pakistan Cricketers.

It was also reported that the reason for the likely denial of the NOC is that players playing in all formats will not be issued the certificate according to the policy. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not in favour of issuing NOCs to players because of the hectic schedule that lies ahead of them.

Star pacer Naseem Shah was also denied an NOC last week to feature in The Hundred. The sources informed Geo News that, after reviewing the application submitted by the Pakistan cricketer, the decision to deny the NOC has been taken as a preventive measure. The sources stated that Naseem’s application has been dismissed to safeguard him from injuries since the youngster features in all three formats for Pakistan and suffered injuries and fitness challenges last year.

Apart from the star trio, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, and Iftikhar Ahmed also have Global T20 Canada contracts. Earlier this week, PCB chairman Naqvi stated that the players would get the NOC based on certain criteria. Players who fulfil the criteria will get the NOC.

“The players will be promoted on the basis of their fitness and performance. There’s no place for players who do not fit the criteria. There’ll also be no compromise on discipline,” said PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. PCB Insists On Hosting ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Solely In Pakistan Despite Talks Around Hybrid Model With India Reluctant to Visit Neighbouring Country: Report.

In their crucial World Test Championship matches against Bangladesh, Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillispie has already hinted at the possible unavailability of star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the series. Shaheen and his wife, Ansha, who got married last year, are expecting the birth of their first child. Due to this, he could miss the Test series against Bangladesh next month.

“Shaheen can miss Bangladesh Test matches due to childbirth. We can give him [some] rest if he wants to stay with his wife till then,” Pakistan’s red-ball coach, Jason Gillispie, said last week.

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Arts Entertainments

Our audience constantly corrects and guides us on the right path, says Aju Varghese

It seemed like you took a back seat and gave plenty of space for your co-stars to perform in ‘Gaganachari’. Was that a conscious effort on your part?

Yes, it was a deliberate decision. The thing with humour is that, as an actor, it always makes you wonder whether you are going overboard with it. So when in doubt, it is best to take a back seat and tone it down a little bit. This way, it will not negatively affect the scene, and the viewer will not find it distasteful. It also depends on the situation. With Gaganachari, only director Arun Chandu understands the screenplay completely. This being such a complex subject, there’s only so much he could communicate during the shoot and despite his best efforts, I couldn’t grasp it entirely. Even my co-star Anarkali Marikar is in the same boat as I am, but fortunately for her, she does not have any dialogues (laughs). Honestly, I did not know what the post-apocalyptic or dystopian era meant, as I am not big on science-fiction cinema. In fact, I am still learning something new while watching Gaganachari as part of its promotions.

Speaking of science fiction, ‘Gaganachari’ presents an alien in human form and objectifies the character. Were you concerned about how a very sensitive section of the audience would respond to this aspect of the film? If you think along those lines, could you do justice to your role?

I didn’t have to worry about it as the director and writer Siva Sai were very conscious of it. In fact, they are among the advocates for political correctness in cinema. I also agree with the current generation when they call out politically incorrect aspects of cinema, such as body shaming. Arun and Sai are crystal clear about how much is too much. They do not glorify or whitewash this aspect of my character.

At the time of its making, did you realise the true potential of the film?

We did it in 2021, after Covid and the second lockdown. It took a year and a half to complete the film’s VFX work. The makers then sent it to many festivals, and it got around 25 awards on international circuits. Then, I told Arun half-jokingly that the film you made was something groundbreaking. He also realised its potential and ensured the film came out in theatres instead of the originally planned OTT release.

The reception thereafter has been wonderful. We are grateful to the audience for their change in attitude towards Malayalam cinema. They kept correcting us and guiding us on the right path. They are largely responsible for the recent winds of change and the broader recognition for our cinema.

What are your future projects?

I have a guest role in Kerala Crime Files season 2. It is an extension of my character Manoj from the first season, but the upcoming season has a different lead actor. I also play a ‘vasantham’ character called Pappan in the Disney+ Hotstar show Love Under Construction, alongside Neeraj Madhav and Gouri Kishan. I am also part of Tovino’s Identity. In Tamil, I’m part of director Ram’s film with Mirchi Shiva and Grace Antony, and Moon Walk which reunites Prabhudeva and AR Rahman after 25 years.

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Infosys Share Price Today Live Updates 19 July 2024: Infosys share price surge over 3% after Q1 results; profit beats estimate

Nomura on Infosys

Buy Call, Target Raised To Rs 1,950

Q1FY25 Was An All-round Beat

Surprise Revenue Guidance Driven By Strong Start, Deal Wins, & Acquisition Integration

Project Maximus’ Impact On Margin Continues To Play Out

Raise Our FY25-26 EPS By Nearly 2-3%, Reiterate As Top Pick

Jefferies on Infosys

Buy Call, Target Raised To Rs 2,040

Q1 Beat Estimates, Driven By Strong Revenue Growth Of 3.6% QoQ

Co Has Raised Its FY25 Growth Guidance Which Seems Conservative In Context Of Strong Deal Wins

Initial Signs Of Recovery In BFSI, Strong Deal Wins Suggest The Worst Is Behind

All-Round Improvement In Operating Performance Suggest The Worst Is Behind

Raise Estimates By 3-4% & Expect Co To Deliver 10% EPS CAGR Over FY24-27

Bernstein on Infosys

Outperform Call, Target Raised To Rs 2,100

Delivered Its Strongest Beat In 10 Quarters In Q1 Across Revenue, Margin & EPS

FY 25 Revenue Guidance Was Raised To 3% To 4% YoY CC (From 1% To 3%)

Deal Momentum Was Strong At $4.1 Bn TCV With Net New Of 57

See Beginning Of An Upcycle Trend As Growth Recovers, BFSI Inflects & AI Deals Scale Up

JPM on Infosys

OW, TP Rs 1950

1Q perfect foil to a poor 4Q24, handsomely beating rev/margin/EPS/FCF &upgrading guide with some +ve one-off revenues/margins

Cos’ new revenue guidance of 3-4% parses out as 2.3-3.3% organic implies 0.8-1.5% CQGR

GS on Infosys

Buy, TP Rs 1870

1Q beat: Upside risks to guidance

INFY 1Q, coupled with commentary from some of its peers, suggest demand environment is incrementally getting better

Expect FY25E reve growth for Infy/sector to be c.400 bps higher vs FY24

CITI on Infosys

Buy, TP raised to Rs 1850

1Q revenue came in well above expectations; Deal TCV +87% yoy LTM.

Margins were slightly ahead, aided by one off.

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Četiri umaka koja mogu dovesti do debljanja i upale, prema dijetetičarkama

UMACI su aromatični dodaci jelima koji poboljšavaju okus i užitak. Međutim, mnogi komercijalno dostupni umaci, osobito oni puni šećera, mogu pridonijeti debljanju. Ti umaci često sadrže skrivene šećere i nezdrave masnoće koje mogu značajno povećati unos kalorija bez osiguranja hranjivih tvari. Redovita konzumacija umaka bogatih šećerom može dovesti do skokova u razini šećera u krvi i s vremenom pridonijeti problemima s metabolizmom i debljanju.

Nutricionistica Mary Sabat te dijetetičarka i nutricionistica Krutika Nanavati upozorile su na tri takva dodatka.

1. Kečap

Kečap je bogat šećerom prvenstveno zbog svojih glavnih sastojaka koji obično uključuju rajčice i šećer ili kukuruzni sirup s visokim udjelom fruktoze.

“Kečap je popularan umak, ali često sadrži velike količine dodanog šećera. Višak šećera može dovesti do debljanja jer tijelo pohranjuje neiskorišteni šećer kao mast. Osim toga, konzumacija slatkih umaka poput kečapa može povećati ukupni unos kalorija bez pružanja osnovnih hranjivih tvari ili osjećaja sitosti”, rekla je Sabat za SheFinds.

2. BBQ umak

Mnogi komercijalni umaci za roštilj sadrže dodane šećere, poput kukuruznog sirupa s visokim udjelom fruktoze ili smeđeg šećera, za poboljšanje okusa i teksture.

Sabat ističe: “Umak za roštilj još je jedan slatki umak koji može sadržavati mnogo kalorija i dodanih šećera. Kombinacija šećera i visokog udjela masti u nekim umacima za roštilj može doprinijeti debljanju tijekom vremena.”

3. Slatki čili umak

Zbog njegovog slatkog i pikantnog okusa, lako je prekomjerno konzumirati slatki umak od čilija, dodajući dodatne kalorije jelima, a da toga nismo svjesni. “Slatki umak od čilija ukusan je umak, ali bogat je šećerom koji se obično koristi u azijskoj kuhinji. Visoki udio šećera može dovesti do debljanja ako se pretjerano konzumira”, upozorava Sabat.

4. Preljevi za salatu

Većina preljeva, čak i onih kremastih, često je formulirana tako da ima slatki i pikantni okus, što se može postići dodavanjem šećera i sladila.

“Mnogi preljevi za salatu, kupljeni u trgovini, bogati su nezdravim masnoćama, dodanim šećerima i konzervansima, što zdravu salatu pretvara u potencijalni uzrok upale i debljanja”, zaključila je Nanavati.

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Bernski planinski pas je u dvorištu pronašao ptića i preuzeo ulogu njegove mame

LJUDI su često zbunjeni kada pronađu ptića izvan gnijezda i ne znaju što točno učiniti, ali to nije slučaj s psima. Kada je u svom dvorištu pronašao ptića, bernski planinski pas odmah je preuzeo ulogu njegove zamjenske mame.

Fascinirano je promatrao sićušno stvorenje. Nekoliko ga je dana zaredom posjećivao i promatrao kako raste i razvija se.

“Weller je jako volio ovog ptića”, napisala je vlasnica psa u objavi na Instagramu.

Kako ptić ne bi postao mačji plijen, Wellerova vlasnica premjestila ga je u improvizirano gnijezdo u obližnjem grmlju. Bernski planinski pas nastavio ga je i ondje posjećivati i brinuti o njemu kao da je njegovo mladunče. Pogledajte video.

> Evo što je potrebno učiniti kada naiđemo na mlade ptice izvan gnijezda

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Najtraženiji modeli tenisica brenda Veja trenutno su sniženi do 50%

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Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal welcome a baby girl

MUMBAI: Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have announced the arrival of their first child, a daughter.

In a joint statement, Richa and Ali confirmed that they welcomed a “healthy baby girl” on July 16.

“We are tickled pink with joy to announce the arrival of a healthy baby girl on 16.07.24! Our families are overjoyed, and we thank our well-wishers for their love and blessings! Love, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal,” the couple shared in their statement.

In February, Richa and Ali announced on social media that they were expecting their first child.

Their Instagram announcement read, “1+1=3,” and was captioned, “A tiny heartbeat is the loudest sound in our world.”

Richa and Ali first met on the sets of ‘Fukrey’ in 2013 and decided to get married in 2020 during the pandemic.

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Navi MF launches first-ever Nifty 500 Multicap index fund

Navi Mutual Fund has launched its first-ever index fund to track Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25 index. The new fund offer will close on July 30.

The multi-cap index offers investors an opportunity to gain diversified exposure across large, mid and small-cap companies in a fixed weight of 50 per cent in large cap and 25 per cent each in mid and small-cap segments. The allocation helps to mitigate risk by reducing concentration in any single market-cap category.

  • Also read: Baroda BNP Paribas MF mops up ₹1,370 cr via manufacturing NFO

Compared to the Nifty 500 index, which has a large-cap allocation of about 72 per cent, the Nifty 500 Multicap provides significant exposure to mid and small-cap companies.

This helps investors the potential for higher growth prospects over the long term. The expense ratio will be the lowest compared to active funds in the multi-cap category.

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W for Washing machines: Spinning change in homes

A-Z: This series of light hearted explorations on familiar objects from everyday life dear to the urban Indian middle class looks at how they shape our wants & desires and ultimately make us who we are as a people.

The “Whirlpool, Whirlpool” washing machine commercial is etched deeply in all our minds. That is where aspirations started — this magical device that spun and just ejected clean, fragrant clothes back to you. For the longest time, the routine of getting clothes washed by washerfolk was familiar. Sometimes, a house help came home to wash these clothes. There existed the whole procedure of soaking clothes in foamy detergent water, then scrubbing them clean furiously with a brush. The sounds of water falling as clothes were assigned from the bucket of sudsy water to that of clear water echoed throughout the home. Each piece of clothing was wrung by hand and then hung on the clothesline. If a homemaker washed these clothes on her own, it basically meant persistent backaches for her. If everyone washed their own clothes, it meant sporadic backaches for everyone.

Lo and behold came the magical washing machine — a promise of peace. No more the splish-splash of the running water, no more backaches. No house help can disturb the privacy of the home and bathroom when washing clothes. The floor will not be covered by tiny pools of water that wet clothes leave behind. All the homemaker has to do now is collect everyone’s clothes and give them to the washing machine. Set a timer and forget it — it will melodiously beep to inform you when its job is done. The device has reassured the homemaker that her time is precious too, and worthy of being saved.

Not only this, but the device has also democratised laundry duty. It’s now cool and acceptable to share the load with men. Countless commercials now show dads using the machine. The machine has brought both functional and ideological benefits in a woman’s life. She does not need to wash the family’s clothes all together. Family members can also wash their clothes separately when they feel like it. Need a uniform washed at the last minute? Concerned that your clothes will not dry in the humid monsoon or the freezing winter? Not to worry — the washing machine will spin-dry your clothes at a rapid pace. Laundry need not be planned weeks in advance.

To truly understand the value it holds, we only need to look at the laundry bin when there is an electricity cut or the machine needs repairs. Mountains of clothes reaching the height of an actual human being can be found. This is when true chaos reigns. Countless student hostels have reported students fighting for their turn to use the washing machine.

If anyone has watched foreign films, the concept of laundromats would be familiar. The rise of washing machines has given rise to these modern spaces in Indian metro cities as well. Compare this to the washerman’s grubby stall — the feeling it evoked was different. The convenience and speed that washing machines bring is unmatched. Laundromats have sleek and modern websites, promising express laundry and premium laundry — with state-of-the-art technology — through a washing machine. They have employees that greet with a “Hello ma’am, how can I help you?” because customer satisfaction and ratings matter to them. They promise doorstep delivery with no extra charges. Laundromats, through the aid of the washing machine, promise premiumness, aspiration, and modernity — all of which are important values of consumer culture.

The Indian middle-class, which values upward mobility, sees the washing machine as an aspirational object. Material objects become important signifiers of a family’s wealth, and especially during weddings, objects like the washing machine are important purchases. In both public and private sphere, the device has proven itself to be a homemaker’s companion.

(Hamsini Shivakumar is a Semiotician and founder of Leapfrog Strategy. Khushi Rolania is a senior research analyst at Leapfrog Strategy)

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Neuroznanstvenik tvrdi da dva dodatka mogu spriječiti Parkinsonovu bolest

PARKINSONOVA bolest je progresivni neurodegenerativni poremećaj koji pogađa milijune ljudi diljem svijeta. Obilježena je drhtanjem, ukočenošću i poteškoćama s ravnotežom i koordinacijom te je prvenstveno uzrokovana gubitkom neurona koji proizvode dopamin u mozgu. Kako se potraga za lijekom nastavlja, sprječavanje nastanka Parkinsonove bolesti postalo je glavni fokus istraživača i znanstvenika.

Neuroznanstvenik dr. Robert Love, poznat po svojim TikTok videozapisima i savjetima za zdravlje mozga, nedavno je podijelio dva najbolja dodatka za koje vjeruje da mogu pomoći u prevenciji Parkinsonove bolesti. Ti dodaci, potkrijepljeni znanstvenim istraživanjima, nude proaktivan pristup održavanju zdravlja mozga i potencijalnom smanjenju rizika od ovog stanja. Evo koje dodatke je preporučio.

1. Kofein

“Oni koji su redovito konzumirali dodatke kofeina imali su 15 posto manji rizik od Parkinsonove bolesti”, tvrdi dr. Love. Kofein je dobro poznat po svojim stimulirajućim učincima, ali njegove prednosti sežu dalje od toga.

“Kofein zapravo pojačava osjetljivost na dopamin”, objašnjava neuroznanstvenik. Dopamin je neurotransmiter koji ima ključnu ulogu u motoričkoj kontroli, a njegov nedostatak obilježje je Parkinsonove bolesti. Povećavajući osjetljivost na dopamin, kofein pomaže u zaštiti dopaminergičkog sustava, čime se smanjuje rizik od razvoja Parkinsonove bolesti.

2. Omega-3 masne kiseline

Dr. Love također je naglasio važnost omega-3 masnih kiselina. “Vaš mozak sastoji se prvenstveno od masti”, napominje. Omega-3 masne kiseline su esencijalne masti koje imaju brojne dobrobiti za zdravlje mozga.

“Konzumiranje zdravih masnoća, poput omega-3 masnih kiselina, daje vašem mozgu sirovinu da se popravi i ostane zdrav”, pojasnio je. Te masne kiseline podržavaju zdravlje neurona i mogu pomoći u ublažavanju upale koja je često povezana s neurodegenerativnim bolestima poput Parkinsonove bolesti.

Omega-3 masne kiseline, posebice EPA i DHA, ključne su komponente staničnih membrana u mozgu. Igraju važnu ulogu u održavanju funkcija tih membrana, što je važno za normalnu funkciju mozga. Osim toga, omega-3 masne kiseline imaju protuupalna svojstva, što može pomoći u smanjenju kronične upale koja pridonosi neurodegeneraciji.

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Guru Purnima 2024 Gift Ideas: From Spiritual Books to Indoor Plants, Thoughtful Presents For Your Gurus To Show Appreciation for Their Teachings

Guru Purnima is a revered Hindu festival dedicated to honouring spiritual and academic teachers, known as ‘gurus’. Celebrated with great devotion and respect, this day acknowledges the invaluable contributions of gurus in guiding and shaping individuals’ lives. Guru Purnima 2024 will be observed on July 21. Devotees consider this period highly auspicious for performing rituals and paying homage to their gurus. Guru Purnima holds immense significance in Hindu culture and is celebrated with fervour by followers of Buddhism and Jainism as well. Thus, to celebrate the day, choosing the right gift can be a meaningful way to show appreciation for the guidance and wisdom taught by gurus. We have collated thoughtful gift ideas to express your gratitude on Guru Purnima 2024.

1. Spiritual Books

Spiritual books that align with your guru’s teachings and philosophy are a meaningful gift. Consider works by revered authors or texts that delve into spiritual growth, self-discovery, and mindfulness. This gift not only enriches their knowledge but also shows your respect for their wisdom.

2. Personalised Photo Book

A personalised photo book is a heartfelt way to capture and commemorate the memorable moments shared with your guru. Fill it with photographs, notes, and messages highlighting your journey and experiences under their guidance. This keepsake will serve as a cherished reminder of the special bond between a guru and a disciple.

3. Handwritten Letter

In the age of digital communication, a handwritten letter holds immense sentimental value. Express your gratitude and appreciation through a heartfelt letter, recounting specific instances where your guru’s guidance made a difference in your life. This simple yet profound gift can deeply touch your guru’s heart.

4. Customised Journal

A customised journal can be an ideal gift for a guru who loves to write or keep notes. You can personalise it with their name, initials, or a meaningful quote. This thoughtful gift can be used for jotting down thoughts, reflections, or plans, making it both practical and sentimental.

5. Wellness Hamper

A wellness hamper filled with items like essential oils, herbal teas, scented candles, and organic skincare products can be a perfect gift for a guru who values health and well-being. This thoughtful gift encourages relaxation and self-care, reflecting your care for their well-being.

6. Meditation Accessories

Meditation accessories such as a high-quality meditation cushion, a singing bowl, or incense sticks can enhance your guru’s meditation practice. These items can help create a serene and peaceful environment, making their meditation sessions more comfortable and enjoyable.

7. Indoor Plant

A indoor plant symbolises growth and vitality, making it a meaningful gift for Guru Purnima. Choose a plant that is easy to care for and can thrive indoors. The plant will serve as a living reminder of your gratitude and the enduring bond between you and your guru.

Guru Purnima is a time to honour the selfless dedication of gurus who impart knowledge and wisdom. These thoughtful gift ideas can help you express your gratitude and appreciation meaningfully. Whether you choose a personalised photo book, a spiritual book, or a wellness hamper, the key is to select a gift that resonates with your guru’s interests and reflects your deep respect and admiration for them. Celebrate this Guru Purnima by making your guru feel cherished and valued with a heartfelt gift.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 18, 2024 12:57 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Pets

Veterinar je otkrio pet suptilnih znakova bolesti kod ljubimaca

KAO VLASNICI kućnih ljubimaca, svi želimo samo najbolje za svoje ljubimce. Budući da nam naši ljubimci ne mogu reći kada se osjećaju loše, na nama je da pazimo na suptilne znakove koji mogu ukazivati na to da nešto nije u redu.

Veterinar Adam Christman na svom je Instagram profilu podijelio pet znakova bolesti kod kućnih ljubimaca koje ne bismo smjeli ignorirati.

Prvi znak je smanjeni apetit, posebno ako ljubimac odbija poslastice. “Životinje vole jesti. Kada nemaju apetit, obično nešto nije u redu”, izjavio je dr. Christman.

Drugi znak su promjene u rasporedu spavanja. Ako je ljubimac nemiran, to može značiti da se osjeća tjeskobno ili da ga nešto boli.

Dahtanje i problemi s disanjem treći su znak koji ukazuje da nešto nije u redu. Veterinar savjetuje vlasnicima da provjere kako njihove mačke i psi dišu kada miruju. Dahtanje i otežano disanje ukazuju na niz problema.    

Četvrti znak bolesti je neutaživa žeđ. Ako psi ili mačke prečesto piju vodu, moguće je da imaju probleme s metabolizmom ili endokrinim žlijezdama.

Posljednji znak na koji upućuje dr. Christman je naša intuicija, koju bismo trebali slušati ako mislimo da nešto nije u redu s ljubimcem. Veterinar je izjavio da mu često dolaze vlasnici koji imaju osjećaj da je njihov ljubimac bolestan, a onda zajedno pokušavaju otkriti što nije u redu.

“Slijedite svoje instinkte. Slijedite svoju intuiciju”, poručuje dr. Christman.

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ETSY: Online tržnica koja osvaja svijet

U MORU online trgovina i platformi, jedna se ističe svojom jedinstvenošću i šarmom – Etsy. Ova globalna tržnica postala je nezaobilazno mjesto za sve ljubitelje ručno rađenih proizvoda, vintage predmeta i kreativnih ideja.

 

Što je Etsy?

Etsy je online platforma osnovana 2005. godine, koja omogućava pojedincima i malim poduzetnicima da prodaju svoje ručno rađene proizvode, vintage predmete i materijale za kreativni rad. Osnovali su je Rob Kalin, Chris Maguire i Haim Schoppik, s vizijom stvaranja zajednice koja će povezivati kreativce s kupcima koji cijene jedinstvene i personalizirane proizvode.

 

Širok asortiman proizvoda

Na Etsyju možete pronaći gotovo sve što vam srce poželi – od ručno izrađenog nakita, odjeće, i dodataka, preko personaliziranih poklona, do vintage namještaja i umjetnina. Etsy je postao sinonim za unikatnost, nudeći proizvode koje nećete pronaći u masovnim trgovinama. Svaki artikl nosi priču svog kreatora, što mu daje dodatnu vrijednost i emocionalnu težinu.

 

Platforma za kreativce

Jedna od glavnih prednosti Etsyja je što pruža priliku malim poduzetnicima i kreativcima da predstave svoje radove globalnoj publici. Za mnoge, Etsy je postao glavni izvor prihoda i odskočna daska za pokretanje vlastitog biznisa. “Etsy mi je omogućio da od hobija napravim karijeru,” kaže Ivana, kreativka iz Zagreba koja prodaje ručno izrađene sapune.

 

Podrška zajednici

Etsy nije samo platforma za prodaju; to je zajednica. Prodavači i kupci često stupaju u interakciju, dijeleći savjete, ideje i podršku. Postoje brojne online grupe i forumi gdje članovi razmjenjuju iskustva i pomažu jedni drugima. Osim toga, Etsy podržava inicijative za održivost i etičku proizvodnju, promičući ekološki prihvatljive proizvode i prakse.

 

Globalni doseg

Jedna od ključnih prednosti Etsyja je njegov globalni doseg. Prodavači mogu lako doći do kupaca iz cijelog svijeta, a kupci mogu istraživati proizvode iz različitih kultura i zemalja. To omogućava nevjerojatnu raznolikost ponude i priliku za kulturnu razmjenu.

 

Etsy u Hrvatskoj

Iako je Etsy globalna platforma, sve više hrvatskih kreativaca pronalazi svoje mjesto na ovoj tržnici. Broj hrvatskih prodavača na Etsyju raste iz godine u godinu, a njihovi proizvodi privlače pažnju međunarodne publike. “Kupci iz cijelog svijeta oduševljeni su našim tradicionalnim zanatima i modernim dizajnom,” kaže Marko, koji prodaje ručno izrađene torbe.

 

Etsy kao inspiracija

Etsy nije samo online tržnica – to je izvor inspiracije i zajednica kreativaca koji dijele strast prema unikatnim proizvodima i održivoj proizvodnji. Bez obzira jeste li kupac u potrazi za posebnim poklonom ili kreator koji želi podijeliti svoje radove sa svijetom, Etsy je mjesto gdje se kreativnost susreće s tržištem.

 

Dok se svijet mijenja, Etsy ostaje simbol autentičnosti i individualnosti, dokaz da mala djela ljubavi i truda mogu imati globalni utjecaj.

 

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Funding, market framework for deep-tech startups in two months

New Delhi: Startups exploring space, crafting high-end chips and developing defence technologies may get long-term loans at low or nil interest rates from a ₹1 trillion government fund to support companies in promising segments struggling for capital.

Setting up the fund for deeptech companies, first proposed in the interim budget in February, is part of the government’s to-do list for the first 100 days in power. An inter-ministerial committee led by the Department of Space is working on a framework for the fund, in coordination with the central government’s principal scientific advisor, three officials familiar with the matter said, adding it will be announced in the next two months. The fund will be part of India’s National Deeptech Startup Policy.

The framework may identify sectors such as advanced semiconductors, high-tech manufacturing, space, defence technologies, specialized artificial intelligence applications and quantum computing as deeptechs eligible for state aid, said one of the three officials cited above, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Apart from access to capital, the framework will also “focus on nurturing research, innovations and standards, and strengthen market access” for deep-tech ventures, one of the officials cited above said.

Key objective

Industry stakeholders said that while the finance minister’s 1 February announcement was reassuring, the policy framework will be key in explaining which startups would be eligible, and push to help startups develop niche technology-driven products in India.

Ajai Chowdhry, chairman of electronics industry body Epic Foundation, said that the key objective of the deeptech policy framework will be to boost R&D in the private sector which, in turn, will help make India a nation that builds and designs its own products, and not just offers services.

“One of India’s key challenges is that we only provide public R&D funds for government organizations. The present government’s thought is that to make India a ‘product nation’, we must do deep R&D. What we thus need is a framework to invest money from the public to the private sector, which can be startups, as well as medium and large companies. These sectors can create focused research organizations under this framework,” Chowdhry said.

“For too long, we haven’t invested enough in R&D in India. The percentage of R&D by private firms in India is too low. Such a model is already proven to be extremely successful in the US and Korea, and wildly successful in China. It is high time that India migrates from being a services nation, to products. We will never have sticky business in the country, otherwise,” Chowdhry said. The “stickiness of businesses”, Chowdhry said will help generate actual value, stressing on the need to create technology IPs.

Hope for funding

In January 2015, internet giant Google and investment major Fidelity jointly invested $1 billion in Elon Musk’s space services startup SpaceX in a single funding round, which has since become the largest privately owned rocket startup. However, India has seen no such investments, and private equity and venture capital funds have shied away from deep-tech startups. The government hopes giving loans with tenures up to 50 years could help the sector.

Many startups focusing on futuristic technologies find it difficult to attract investors given that their markets aren’t developed yet. One such example is BrainSight AI, a Bengaluru-based brain-computer interfacing startup seeking cures for schizophrenia and associated neurological disorders through AI.

Pari Natarajan, chief executive of consultancy firm Zinnov, said, “Access to funding continues to be the biggest challenge area for 70% of the Indian deeptech startups, with median ticket sizes being the smallest across almost all funding stages when compared to other leading deeptech startup ecosystems in the world. Other challenge areas include talent attraction and retention, and access to robust research and computing infrastructure, among others. So, while India has the third-largest pool of deeptech startups in the world, it needs a fillip through targeted support to catch up with its international counterparts.”

Ashok Chandak, president of semiconductors-focused industry body India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), said that fine definitions under the framework will be key. “We have offered recommendations to push the deeptech startup policy already. The key challenge is that the ₹1 trillion corpus was very broadly defined. What we need to look at is actual operationalization by clarifying how sectors like semiconductors and electronics will be boosted. There could be special exemptions in the form of incentives for exports, value-addition norms for high-tech manufacturing to focus on designing products in India, and boosting of R&D,” he said.

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Arts Entertainments

Commercial entertainers bring in fan moments and reach a wide audience: Rajavardan

Rajavardan has always aspired to become a commercial hero. Despite beginning his career with the historical film Bicchugatti: Chapter 1 − Dalvayi Dange and later transitioning into romantic drama with Pranayam, he has now found his niche in commercial entertainers. His latest film, Hiranya, set to release in July 19, marks this exciting new phase in his career.

“Since childhood, although my father, Dingri Nagaraj, excelled in comedy and character roles, I have always felt that commercial entertainers are most celebrated,” Rajavardan shares. “Growing up, I learnt that these films bring in fan moments and reach a wide audience. When I had to make my entry, I had to go with what filmmakers wanted to see me in, and that’s how Bicchugatti: and Pranayam happened. However, from now on, I will only go with commercial subjects,” he adds.

Rajavardan believes that the essence of commercial films has evolved over time. “Commercial films have a mass appeal because the audience, especially in B and C centers, sees heroes in roles they can’t place themselves in reality. However, these films go beyond action and fights; they need solid content to connect with the audience,” he explains. “Having said that, too much content can be overwhelming, and only a mass hero can balance it.”

In Hiranya, Rajavardan plays a gangster role with a negative shade. “Instead of choosing to play a villain in another language film, I felt it was better to play a role with a negative shade in my own film. This is a fresh subject for me—a story about a contract killer, a cruel man without emotions, who can react and kill with animal-like behaviour. The story unfolds in around five days, showing how he handles situations, especially when a baby enters his life. Will he change, and will he be allowed to change?” Rajavardan ponders.

Despite the dark themes, Rajavardan is clear about the film’s purpose. “There is nothing we intend to preach through this film. Even when elderly people preached, including great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru, their speeches did not change society’s life. So a two-hour film cannot change anybody’s mindset. Cinema should stick to its entertainment value and be worth the amount people pay.”

The film, produced by Vigneshwar and Vijay Kumar under the Vedas Infinite Pictures banner, features Rihana, former Bigg Boss contestant Divya Suresh, Huli Karthik, Arvind Rao, and Dilip Shetty in pivotal roles. Discussing the challenge of working with newcomer Prawin Avyukth, Rajavardan praises the director’s vision. “The one-liner that he narrated worked well. He is experienced with short films and brought a compelling story, and the producers, though first-timers, believed in the storyline.”

As Hiranya prepares to be released alongside half a dozen other films, Rajavardan remains optimistic. “It is a production call. In the Kannada industry, there are either series of films or no films.

When six to eight films release simultaneously, every filmmaker’s effort culminates on one Friday, and only the best will stand out,” he signs off confidently.

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Auto

Tesla Cybertruck owners can now get jumpseats and a tailgate protector

It’s easy to make fun of the Tesla Cybertruck’s looks and talk about its lack of utility, but some people actually do “truck stuff” with their funky electric pickups. The automaker recently began offering a pair of accessories to help those owners get the most out of their Cybertruck’s odd bed configuration, though it’s still one of the least useful ‘utes around.

Tesla now offers a $300 tailgate shield that lets owners carry bikes over the gate without damaging the stainless steel underneath. The automaker’s description says, “Protect your tailgate while transporting your gear. The Cybertruck tailgate shield features a custom-designed pad that covers your tailgate when hauling equipment, like road or mountain bikes, over the top of the tailgate. The pad includes molle webbing on the interior side for easy fastening of equipment like the Cybertruck jumpseat, plus a combo carabiner to lock everything into place.”

Speaking of jumpseats, they’re Tesla’s second new Cybertruck accessory. Using the molle webbing on the tailgate shield, the seats are anchored to seat up to two people with their legs off the rear of the gate. They fold up for transport with the tailgate closed and feature handles for easier carrying. Tesla charges $100 per seat.

The automaker offers several other accessories for the pickup, including its much-talked-about Cybertent, a $3,000 folding tent that anchors to the bed and roof. Buyers can add a colored wrap for as much as $6,500 or a clear wrap for $5,000, and roof rack crossbars cost $800. There’s also a $55 window decal that replicates the window-smashing moment from the Cybertruck reveal event in 2019.

Though there are better electric trucks for people who want to get the most utility out of their vehicle, Tesla diehards love the Cybertruck despite the hate from a significant number of people. So, while they’re expensive and likely not as useful as they could be, accessories like these are an important part of making the vehicles as valuable to buyers as possible.

 

 

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Cryptocurrency

Yes Bank Share Price Today Live Updates for July 18, 2024: Yes Bank stock falls 1%

Yes Bank Share Price Today Live Updates for July 18, 2024: Yes Bank stock declined over 1% in early trade on Thursday.

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Health Fitness

Studija otkriva su plinski štednjaci grozni za zdravlje. Posebno su ugrožena djeca

PLINSKI štednjaci dio su većine kućanstava, ali novo istraživanje upozorava na nevidljive opasnosti plavičastog plamena.

Istraživači sa Sveučilišta Stanford otkrili su da plinske peći doprinose oko 19.000 smrti odraslih svake godine u SAD-u, piše Inside Climate News. Recenzirana studija, objavljena u Science Advances, također je otkrila da plinski štednjaci povećavaju dugotrajnu izloženost onečišćenju dušikovim dioksidom na 75% smjernica Svjetske zdravstvene organizacije za izloženost.

Zdravstveni rizici od plinskih štednjaka proizlaze iz dugotrajne, svakodnevne izloženosti štetnom onečišćenju zraka u zatvorenom prostoru. Iz godine u godinu, ova se izloženost povećava i raste rizik od bolesti dišnog sustava.

“Ljudi s nižim dohotkom udišu prljaviji zrak vani, a ako posjeduju plinski štednjak, udišu ga i u svom domu”, navodi se u rezultatima studije.

Posebno su osjetljiva djeca. Udisanje dušikova dioksida, ugljičnoga monoksida i benzena iz plinskih peći, čak i u malim količinama, može pogoršati astmu i povećati rizik od razvoja leukemije, osobito kod djece.

“Trebali bismo se usredotočiti na rješenja za smanjenje onečišćenja zraka u zatvorenom prostoru kako bismo pokušali zaštititi djecu, trudnice, starije osobe, odrasle i javno zdravlje općenito”, komentirala je Kari C. Nadeau, liječnica specijalizirana za pedijatrijsku astmu i imunologiju, te jedna od autorica studije.

Postoje jednostavna rješenja koja će zrak u vašem domu učiniti sigurnijim.

“Kada koristite plinski štednjak, uvijek uključite ventilacijsku napu i otvorite prozore kako bi štetni plinovi izašli iz kuhinje. Razmislite o zamjeni plinskog štednjaka električnim ili indukcijskim modelom. Indukcijski štednjaci su energetski učinkovitiji, isplativiji i mogu čak prokuhati vodu brže od plinskih štednjaka”, poručuju stručnjaci.

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Famous Temple Towns in India: Varanasi, Tirupati, Puri and More, Visit These 8 Popular Places for Spiritual Sojourn

India, often referred to as the land of spirituality and diversity, is home to numerous temple towns that hold immense historical, cultural, and religious significance. Dotted with magnificent temples, these towns attract millions of devotees and tourists each year, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich spiritual heritage. India’s temple towns are a testament to its deep-rooted religious traditions and architectural grandeur. With religious tourism expanding in India, it is important to examine some of the famous temple towns of the country. We have collated eight famous temple towns in India, each with its own distinct charm and significance. Famous Ram Temples in India: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Ramaswamy Temple and Other Renowned Temples Dedicated to Lord Rama One Must Visit.

1. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Benares, is one of the oldest living cities in the world and a prominent spiritual hub in India. Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, it is revered as the city of Lord Shiva. The ghats of Varanasi are famous for their daily rituals, especially the Ganga Aarti, which attracts thousands of visitors. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the most significant temple in the city. The temple was renovated in 2022 and attracted 73 million tourists, which is a tenfold increase from its previous count of seven million annually.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

2. Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati is home to the renowned Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, one of the wealthiest and most visited temples in the world. Located on the Tirumala hills, this temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees from all over the globe visit Tirupati to seek the blessings of the deity, often undertaking a rigorous pilgrimage to reach the temple. The town witnesses almost 50,000 to 100,000 devotees per day and reaching 30 to 40 million visitors annually who seek blessings from Lord Venkateswara.

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

3. Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

Rameswaram is a sacred town situated on Pamban Island, off the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Char Dhams, four pilgrimage sites that every devout Hindu aims to visit in their lifetime. The Ramanathaswamy Temple, with its stunning architecture and long corridors, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, this is where Lord Rama built a bridge to Lanka.

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

4. Puri, Odisha

Puri, located on the eastern coast of India, is famous for the Shree Jagannath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Krishna. The annual Rath Yatra is a significant event that draws millions of devotees to witness the grand procession of the deities. Puri is also one of the Char Dhams, making it a significant pilgrimage destination, attracting almost 20,000 to 30,000 visitors per day and surging during Rath Yatra.

Jagannath Puri Temple, Odisha (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

5. Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Madurai is known for the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, an avatar of Goddess Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, an avatar of Lord Shiva. The temple is renowned for its stunning architecture, intricate carvings, and vibrant sculptures. The city itself is often referred to as the “Athens of the East” for its rich cultural heritage.

Madurai, Tamil Nadu (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

6. Dwarka, Gujarat

Dwarka, located on the western coast of India, is one of the seven ancient cities (Sapta Puris) and is associated with Lord Krishna. The Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mandir, is the main attraction here. According to legend, Dwarka was the kingdom of Lord Krishna, and the temple stands as a testament to his legacy. The city is also one of the Char Dhams.

Dwarka, Gujarat (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

7. Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Haridwar, meaning ‘Gateway to God,’ is one of the holiest cities in India. Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, it is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. The Kumbh Mela, held every twelve years, attracts millions of pilgrims who come to take a holy dip in the Ganges. Har Ki Pauri, a revered ghat, is known for its evening Ganga Aarti and is a focal point for devotees.

Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarakhand (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

8. Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Kanchipuram, also known as the ‘City of Thousand Temples,’ is a major religious and cultural centre in Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its ancient temples, including the Kailasanathar Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple, which are dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Varadaraja Perumal Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Kanchipuram is also renowned for its handwoven silk sarees.

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

These eight temple towns in India offer a profound spiritual experience, drawing millions of devotees and tourists every year. Each town, with its unique history, architecture, and religious significance, provides a deeper understanding of India’s rich cultural heritage. Whether you seek spiritual solace or a glimpse into ancient traditions, these temple towns are a testament to the enduring legacy of India’s religious and cultural landscape.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 17, 2024 06:02 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Smiju li se psi kupati u Jarunu i Bundeku? Provjerili smo

LJETNE vrućine mnoge ponukaju na to da potraže osvježenje u obližnjim jezerima i rijekama. Zagrepčanima su Jarun i Bundek definitivno najbliža mjesta na koja mogu otići kako bi se osvježili. Što s kućnim ljubimcima? Je li psima dozvoljeno kupanje u Jarunu i Bundeku?

Odgovor je ne. Na području SRC-a Bundek, kao i RSC-a Jarun, postavljeni su znakovi koji vlasnicima jasno daju do znanja da je pse obvezno držati na povodcu. Isto tako, prisutni su i znakovi o zabrani kupanja pasa u jezeru. Ipak, s obzirom na brojne upite vlasnika pasa, u Rekreacijsko-sportskom centru Jarun postoji ograđena površina na kojoj se psi slobodno kreću bez povodca, uz obvezan nadzor vlasnika.

“Prostor obuhvaća ograđeni dio zelene površine od oko 18.500 m2 između ulaza Hrvatskog sokola i ulaza Hrgovići. Uz ograđenu površinu za kretanje i istrčavanje pasa, boravak pasa dozvoljen je i na preostalom dijelu RSC-a Jarun, osim na dječjim igralištima, plažama i sportskim terenima”, rekao nam je Denis Vukoja iz Ustanove za upravljanje sportskim objektima.

Istaknuo je da je kretanje pasa bez povodca izvan ograđenog prostora zabranjeno te da su vlasnici dužni počistiti za svojim ljubimcima kako bi korištenje površina za odmor, šetnju i rekreaciju bio ugodno svima koji se ovdje nađu. Tome u prilog ide i zanimljivost koju smo doznali od Vukoje, a to je da će na Jarunu uskoro biti postavljena fontana za vodu, koja će biti prilagođena i četveronožnim ljubimcima.

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Sprej od 2.50 eura miriše kao luksuzni parfem od 485 eura?

Pri kreiranju rubrike Index Shopping nastojimo izdvajati odlične proizvode koji se i nama sviđaju te odlične akcije i popuste. Ne objavljujemo proizvode koje i sami ne bismo kupili ili smatramo da njihova promocija nije u skladu s profesionalnim standardima. Neki proizvodi u rubrici Index Shopping mogu biti sponzorirani.

BACCARAT Rouge 540 je luksuzni parfem koji je kreirao poznati francuski parfumer Francis Kurkdjian za svoju marku mirisa. Ovaj parfem, lansiran 2015. godine, brzo je stekao veliku popularnost među ljubiteljima luksuznih mirisa. Iako je na tržištu već gotovo deset godina, njegova popularnost ne jenjava. Naprotiv, čini se da je sada popularniji no ikada.

Baccarat Rouge 540 odlikuje se jedinstvenim i kompleksnim mirisnim profilom. Kombinira note jasmina, šafrana, ambera i cedra, stvarajući bogat, topao i senzualan miris. Sofisticiran i intenzivan te dugotrajan, ovaj parfem je savršen izbor za posebne prilike.

Baccarat Rouge 540 izuzetno je popularan, kako među poznatim osobama, tako i među ljubiteljima luksuznih mirisa. Njegova popularnost može se pripisati ne samo njegovom jedinstvenom mirisnom profilu već i prestižnoj reputaciji. Parfem se često spominje na društvenim mrežama, na popularnim blogovima o parfemima i luksuznim časopisima.

Također, Baccarat Rouge 540 je često rasprodan ili dostupan u ograničenim količinama, što dodatno doprinosi njegovoj ekskluzivnosti. Još jedan od pokazatelja njegove popularnosti je i činjenica da na tržištu postoji mnoštvo duplića što je čest slučaj s parfemima koji postignu kultni status.

Duplić u dm-u koji košta samo 2.45 eura?

Nedavno se na društvenim mrežama proširila informacija da Balein Glamorous Moment dezodorans i sprej za tijelo, koji košta 1.30 eura, te mirisni sprej za tijelo po cijeni od 2.45 eura, vjerno oponašaju ovaj parfem. Samo napominjemo da najjeftinija verzija Baccarata, bočica od 35 ml, košta 155 eura, dok najskuplja, bočica od 200 ml, košta 485 eura. 

“Ovaj Balea mirisni sprej za tijelo miriše kao Baccarat Rouge 540”, ističu mnogi tiktokeri. U recenzijama na stranici dm-a mnogi se slažu. “Dosta je sličan”, “Izvrstan duplić za Baccarat Rouge parfem ili odličan kao dodatak parfemu”, “Mirisom je vrlo sličan Baccarat Rougeu, ali, naravno, ne traje tako dugo.”

Osim ovih sprejeva, odnosno dezodoransa, s istim orijentalno-cvjetnim mirisnim notama, u dm-u je dostupna cijela linija proizvoda Glamorous Moment. Također se može pronaći losion za tijelo od 200 ml koji košta 1.70 eura i šampon za suho pranje od 200 ml po cijeni od 2.65 eura. Kompletnu liniju pogledajte ovdje. 

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India at Paris Olympics 2024: Check Full Schedule of Indian Athletes With Important Dates and Contingent Size

The much-awaited Paris Olympics 2024 is days away from commencing. Fans are in anticipation to see their country represent in the mega multi-sport event set to be hosted in Paris. After a successful campaign in Tokyo, India will be back in action eyeing a much bigger tally of medals. Their recent success in the Asian Games 2023 has boosted the moral and hopes of the fans as well. India will be represented by 117 athletes at the Paris Olympics, which get underway on July 25th. The squad includes 70 male and 47 women athletes across 16 sports disciplines. The Indian contingent also includes 140 support staff and officials. Indian Contingent for Paris Olympics 2024: IOA Releases List of 117 Athletes, 140 Support Staff; Shot-Putter Abha Khatua Missing.

Indian athletes will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics from July 26 to August 11. India’s Olympic campaign will get underway on the 25th with the individual archery rounds and their first medal event will begin on Saturday, July 27th with the 10m air rifle event. In this article we will look at the schedule of the events, Indian contingent will be in action in the Paris Olympics 2024. Fans eager to know when they will get to witness the likes of Neeraj Chopra, Nikhat Zareen and Mirabai Chanu will get the entire information here.

July 25

Sports  Events
Archery Women’s Individual Ranking Round and Men’s Individual Ranking Round

July 26

                                                  Opening Ceremony

July 27

Sports  Events
Hockey India v New Zealand
Badminton Men’s Singles Group Stage, Women’s Singles Group Stage, Men’s Doubles Group Stage, Women’s Doubles Group Stage
Boxing Prelims Round of 32 Rowing- Men’s Single Sculls Heats
Shooting 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team qualification, 10m Air Rifle medal matches, 10m Air Pistol qualification, 10m Air Pistol qualification
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Singles Prelims, Round of 64 Tennis – 1st round matches – Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles

July 28

Sports Events
Archery Women’s Team Round of 16 to Finals
Rowing Men’s Single Sculls Repechage round
Shooting 10m Air Rifle Women’s Qualification, 10m Air Pistol Men’s Final, 10m Air Rifle Men’s Qualification, 10m Air Pistol Women’s Final
Swimming Men’s 100m Backstroke Heats, Men’s 100m Backstroke semi-final, Women’s 200m Freestyle Heats, Women’s 200m Freestyle semi-final

July 29

Sports Events
Archery Men’s Team Round of 16 to Finals
Hockey India v Argentina
Rowing Men’s Single Sculls semi-final E/F
Shooting Trap Men’s Qualification, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Qualification, 10m Air Rifle Women’s Final, 10m Air Rifle Men’s Final
Swimming Men’s 100m Backstroke Final, Women’s 200m Freestyle Final
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Singles- Round of 64 & Round of 32 Tennis- 2nd round matches

July 30

Sports Events
Archery Women’s Individual Round of 64 and Round of 32, Men’s Individual Round of 64 and Round of 32
Equestrian Dressage Individual Day 1
Hockey India v Ireland
Rowing Men’s Single Sculls Quarter Finals
Shooting Trap Women’s Qualification – Day 1, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team medal matches, Trap Men’s Final
Tennis Round 3 Matches

July 31

Sports Events
Boxing Quarter Finals
Equestrian Dressage Individual Day 2
Rowing Men’s Single Sculls semi-final
Shooting 50m Rifle 3 Pos. Men’s Qualification, Trap Women’s final
Table Tennis Round of 16
Tennis Men’s Doubles semi-finals

August 1

Sports Events
Athletics Men’s 20km Race Walk, Women’s 20km Race Walk
Badminton Men’s & Women’s Doubles quarter-final, Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 16
Hockey India v Belgium
Judo Women’s 78+ kg Round of 32 to Finals
Rowing Men’s Single Sculls semi-final A/B
Sailing Men’s & Women’s Dinghy Race 1-10
Shooting 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men’s Final, 50m Rifle 3 Pos. Women’s Qualification
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Singles quarter-final
Tennis Men’s Singles quarter-final
Golf Men’s Round 1

August 2

Sports Events
Archery Mixed Team Round of 16 to Finals
Athletics Men’s Shot Put Qualification
Badminton Women’s Doubles semi-final, Men’s Doubles semi-final, Men’s Singles quarter-final
Hockey India v Australia
Golf Men’s Round 2 Rowing- Men’s Single Sculls Finals
Shooting Skeet Men’s Qualification – Day 1, 25m Pistol Women’s Qualifiers, 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women’s Final
Table Tennis Men’s Singles semi-final, Men’s Doubles medal matches

August 3

Sports Events
Archery Women’s Individual Round of 16 to Finals
Athletics Men’s Shot Put Final
Badminton Women’s Singles quarter-final, Women’s Doubles Medal matches
Boxing Quarter Finals, Women’s 60kg – semi-final
Golf Men’s Round 3
Shooting Skeet Men’s Qualification – Day 2, Skeet Women’s Qualification – Day 1, 25m Pistol Women’s Final – Skeet Men’s Final
Table Tennis Women’s Singles medal matches
Tennis Men’s Singles medal matches

August 4

Sports Events
Archery Men’s Individual Round of 16 to Finals
Athletics Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1 (1:35 pm), Men’s Long Jump Qualification
Badminton Women’s Singles semi-final, Men’s Singles semi-final, Men’s Doubles Medal matches
Boxing Semi-Final
Equestrian Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle
Hockey Men’s Quarter Finals
Shooting 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Qual-Stage 1, Skeet Women’s Qualification – Day 2, Skeet Women’s Final
Table Tennis Men’s Singles medal matches
Golf Men’s Round 4

August 5

Sports Events
Athletics Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1, Women’s 5000m Final
Badminton Women’s Singles medal matches), Men’s Singles medal matches
Shooting Skeet Mixed Team Qualification, 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men’s Final, Skeet Mixed Team medal match
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Team Round of 16
Wrestling Women’s 68 kg Round of 16 & quarter-final

August 6

Sports Events
Athletics Men’s Javelin Throw qualification, Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final, Men’s Long Jump Final
Boxing Semi-final, Women’s 60kg – Final
Hockey Men’s semi-final
Sailing Men’s & Women’s Dinghy medal race
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Team quarter-final
Wrestling Women’s 68 kg semi-final to medal matches, Women’s 50 kg Round of 16 & quarter-final

August 7

Sports Events
Athletics Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final, Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay, Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1, Women’s Javelin Throw Qualification, Men’s High Jump Qualification), Men’s Triple Jump Qualification
Boxing Men’s 63.5kg, Men’s 80kg Finals
Golf Women’s Round 1
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Team quarter-final, Men’s Team semi-final
Weightlifting Women’s 49 kg
Wrestling Women’s 50 kg semi-final to medal matches, Women’s 53 kg Round of 16 & quarter-final

August 8

Sports  Events
Athletics Men’s Javelin Throw Final, Women’s 100m Hurdles Repechage, Women’s Shot Put qualification
Boxing Men’s 51kg, Women’s 54kg Finals
Hockey Men’s medal matches
Golf Women’s Round 2
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s semi-final
Wrestling Women’s 57 kg Round of 16 & quarter-final, Women’s 53 kg semi-final to medal matches, Men’s 57 kg Round of 16 & quarter-final

August 9

Sports Events
Athletics Women’s 4x400m Relay Round 1, Men’s 4x400m Relay Round 1, Women’s 100m Hurdles semi-final, Women’s Shot Put Final, Men’s Triple Jump Final
Boxing Men’s 71kg, Women’s 50kg, Men’s 92kg, Women’s 66kg Finals
Wrestling Women’s 57 kg semi-final to medal matches, Men’s 57 kg semi-final to medal matches, Women’s 62 kg Round of 16 & quarter-final
Golf Women’s Round 3
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Team medal matches

 

August 10

Sports Events
Athletics Women’s 4x400m Relay Final, Men’s 4x400m Relay Final, Women’s 100m Hurdles Final, Women’s Javelin Throw Final, Men’s High Jump Final
Boxing Women’s 57kg, Men’s 57kg, Women’s 75kg, Men’s +92kg Finals
Wrestling Women’s 76 kg Round of 16 & quarter-final, Women’s 62 kg semi-final and medal matches
Golf Women’s Round 4
Table Tennis Men’s & Women’s Team medal matches

August 11

Sports Events
Wrestling Women’s 76 kg semi-final to medal matches

                                                Closing Ceremony

In the Tokyo Olympics 2020, India won seven medals including one gold medal, two silver medal and four bronze medals. Coming in with a good preparation this time, this time the fans will hope of a better display from the Indian Contingent, certainly overcoming the previous tally of Tokyo. They are longing to watch their favourite athletes in the Paris Olympics 2024, which is now days away.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 18, 2024 12:20 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Arts Entertainments

Being a great actor isn’t just about playing serious roles: Aparna Balamurali

Expounding on her learnings and camaraderie with her co-stars, she says, “Be it Sathyaraj sir, Urvashi ma’am or KPAC Lalitha amma, each one of them is younger than all of us at heart. Their dedication and energy are unmatched. On the other hand, Raayan’s cast is just like a bunch of naughty kids whom Dhanush sir had to take care of.” Even her off-screen experience was rewarding. “We used to go to sets and hang out even when we didn’t have shooting. This was just to see Dhanush sir direct and SJ Suryah sir act. It was an absolute joy to be there. Raayan is one of the movies that I have thoroughly enjoyed working on,” she adds.

True to her on-screen persona, Aparna’s off-screen demeanour mirrors her openness and independent thinking. “My thoughts are not driven by an agenda or strategy,” she asserts. “If I genuinely feel that something is not right, I say it out loud and I don’t stand for something I don’t believe in. I am not a people pleaser either.” However, cinema imposes several expectations on an actor, especially about how they should look. Aparna opens up that it took a long time for her to accept that.

“I don’t know if I have still accepted it, but I love doing cinema, so I have learned to make my peace with it. But to be honest, I have not yet accepted the condition that one needs to look different for cinema,” she says, adding that according to her, body positivity is all about being healthy. “I have lost 10-12 kgs after completing Raayan. Earlier, my health was bad and I was struggling with thyroid issues. I have gone into a good diet and worked on my health and I feel very happy. Now, even if someone says I look fat, I won’t care as I am happy and content the way I am,” she says.

Given her steadfast and bold persona in several films, one wonders if she ever feels typecast. She acknowledges the same and says, “I think that phase will always be there. While you can wait for a good role to come, you can still play such roles. Even if you are typecast, you can always find a way to do it differently.” With Raayan, Aparna is coming back to Tamil cinema after a hiatus of two years after working on a slew of Malayalam films. The actor who is aware of this, explains, “I listened to a few scripts, but it didn’t work for me. So I continued working in Malayalam films, hoping I would get the right Tamil film. I believe that if we wait patiently, good opportunities will open up. That is how Soorarai Pottru as well as Raayan came to me.”

As she continues her journey, portraying roles that resonate deeply with her, Aparna emphasises her desire to play characters that leave a lasting impression. “Recently, I was talking to Nazriya about how Ohm Shanthi Oshaana brightens up our home every time we watch it. It fills me with joy, and credit goes to Nazriya for that,” she reflects. “Characters like those are also significant. Being a great actor isn’t just about playing serious roles or expressing grief well. I want women to explore diverse roles in comedy, like Urvashi and Kalpana ma’am,” she concludes with a smile.

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Auto

Roush supercharger kit gives the Ford Mustang GT 810 hp

The most powerful factory-built version of the seventh-generation Ford Mustang is the $300,000 GTD, which packs over 800 horsepower. Michigan-based tuner Roush announced a supercharger kit for the 5.0-liter V8 that unlocks GTD-like power for a comparatively low $10,000.

Developed jointly with Magnuson Superchargers, the kit includes dual intercoolers, an 84-millimeter pulley, and, of course, an inverted Eaton TVS R2650 supercharger. It was designed to work with the factory 80-millimeter throttle bodies. Roush claims that adding forced induction to the Coyote V8 delivers 810 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque, up from 486 and 418, respectively, for the stock 2024 Mustang GT.

Note that these figures correspond to the Launch Edition supercharger kit, which also benefits from Phase 2 tuning. The brand will release the standard Phase 1 and Phase 2 kits later in 2024, though what they include and how much power they bring hasn’t been announced yet. The good news for enthusiasts is that these kits will be compatible with both the six-speed manual transmission and the 10-speed automatic.

Achieving those figures requires more than just a big ol’ blower. Roush went to great lengths to lower the intake air’s temperature, notably by fitting a large heat exchanger and a Bosch intercooler pump. It also installed billet fuel rails, twin-cone fuel injectors, and Ford Performance spark plugs. Durability was taken into account as well: the supercharger belt runs close to the engine to reduce strain on the crankshaft.

Roush’s Launch Edition supercharger kit is on sale now for about $10,000 excluding installation, and it’s covered by a limited warranty. The Phase 1 kit due out later this year will cost less, and it will allow owners to retain the factory-backed powertrain warranty if it’s installed by an authorized Ford dealer or by an Automotive Service Excellence-certified technician. While the supercharger kit is SEMA-certified emissions compliant, it hasn’t been approved by CARB so it can’t be installed on a street-legal car in California and in states that follow CARB rules.

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Cryptocurrency

Institutional investors step up due diligence in investee companies

Qualified Institutional Investors, especially Asset Management Companies (AMCs), have stepped up their due diligence prior to investing in companies through qualified institutional placements and also in the case of initial public offerings.

“The business diligence being done by the institutional investors have been very rigorous,” said Bhavesh Shah, Managing Director, Equirus Group, which recently closed three QIPs for MAS Financial, Allcargo Gati and Carysil that collectively raised ₹795 crore. It was also involved in the ₹418 crore-IPO of Dee Development.

  • Also read: SEBI’s demand for more disclosures creates hurdles in IPO process

While institutional investors, private equity firms and AMCs are flush with funds that have to be deployed, they are taking the time to thoroughly vet the companies before investing. “Investors are doing a lot of due diligence before they put the money. They are not writing cheques because they have the money,” Shah added.

“As the fund industry in India is becoming bigger, the players are becoming more rigorous in their diligence and very process-driven. The diligence pans across from heavy interactions with the investee companies for deeper understanding of the business to even doing customer calls and channel checks,” Shah said.

Another investment banker who has handled several smaller QIPs said every deal is taking time and effort because investors now want to get deeper into the business of the target companies. “Mutual funds especially, have a fiduciary responsibility towards their unitholders the majority of whom are retail investors. They have the pressure to deploy funds, but they are undertaking massive scrutiny.”

Qualified institutional placements have become a favoured mode of fundraising by listed companies over the last two-three years, with a good appetite for Indian equities among domestic and foreign institutions. Last year, $9.4 billion was raised through QIPs and this year the industry expects the figure to cross $15 billion.

A major reason for the increased due diligence by investors is the higher valuations that Indian companies are attracting. The regulations have also become more stringent with the Securities and Exchange Board of India insisting on specifics with regard to the objects of the issue and use of the proceeds.

  • Also read: SEBI wants auditors to certify utilisation of funds raised pre-IPO

From a company’s standpoint, QIPs allow them to have a diversified and good-quality shareholder base, who stay invested for a long time.

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Health Fitness

Portugalski profesor tvrdi da liječnicima omražena namirnica dobro djeluje na mozak

NIJE tajna da arome uzbuđuju receptore i mogu utjecati na naše raspoloženje. Međutim, rijetki bi to rekli za slaninu, namirnicu koja je već neko vrijeme na popisu hrane koju treba izbjegavati. Naime, slanina spada u prerađeno i crveno meso koje se povezuje s većom pojavnošću i smrtnošću od kardiovaskularnih bolesti te pretilosti.

Profesor Hugo Alexandre Ferreira sa Sveučilišta u Lisabonu ističe da pržena slanina nije samo ukusna, već je i korisna za rad mozga.

“Senzorni i nutritivni elementi slanine mogu igrati ulogu u poboljšanju kognitivnih funkcija kada su uključeni u uravnoteženu prehranu”, objavio je.

Drugim riječima, prema Ferreiri, slanina ne poboljšava samo raspoloženje, već također može poboljšati kognitivnu funkciju.

“I mirisi nekih drugih proizvoda mogu djelovati slično. Pokazalo se da mediteranska prehrana, bogata prirodnim masnoćama, dovodi do poboljšane obrade informacija u mozgu”, zaključio je.

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Znate li kako rashladiti pregrijanog ljubimca? Jednu stvar nikada ne smijemo raditi

VRUĆINE teško podnose ljudi, ali i životinje. Visoke temperature najteže podnose brahiocefalične pasmine (npr. mops, francuski i engleski buldog), dugodlake pasmine (npr. Lhasa Apso), te seniori i štenci. To su ujedno i psi koji su u većoj opasnosti od toplinskog udara, prema Veterinarskom fakultetu Sveučilišta u Zagrebu.

Normalna temperatura tijela psa je između 38 i 39.2 stupnja Celzijeva, dok na 40 pas pati od toplinske iscrpljenosti. Kada temperatura tijela psa dosegne 42.8 stupnjeva Celzijeva, govorimo o toplinskom udaru.

Simptomi toplinskog udara su dahtanje, otežano i ubrzano disanje, pretjerana žeđ, zažarene sluznice i jezik, pojačano slinjenje, povraćanje i/ili proljev, letargija, te gubitak ravnoteže.

Kada se tijelo psa pregrije, ne smijemo ga polijevati hladnom vodom niti mu stavljati mokar ručnik na leđa. Vene se na hladnoći skupljaju, a zbog visoke temperature, iznad 42 stupnja, bjelančevine u krvi se zgrušavaju pa krv postaje gusta. Zbog kombinacije tih dviju stvari, srce ne može dobiti krv. Rezultat je spora i bolna smrt.

“Pregrijanom psu treba ponuditi mlaku vodu, a potom mu ohladiti šape, prsa i donji dio trbuha mokrim ručnikom. Nakon toga ga treba premjestiti u hlad, na vlažan ručnik, i osigurati mu zdjelicu s vodom koju će moći piti kada poželi”, piše u objavi koja je na Facebooku podijeljena više od deset tisuća puta.

Kako biste izbjegli toplinski udar, Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu savjetuje:

  1. Izbjegavajte šetnje sredinom dana.
  2. Osigurajte svojim ljubimcima pitku, svježu vodu.
  3. Rashladite svog ljubimca ljetnim slasticama (voće koje smiju jesti, npr. jabuka,dinja,borovnica,banana).
  4. Planirajte šetnje rano ujutro i kasno navečer.
  5. Prilikom izlaska iz klimatiziranog prostora, osigurajte svom ljubimcu dovoljno vremena za prilagodbu na vanjske temperature kako bi se izbjegao temperaturni šok.
  6. Ako primijetite neki od simptoma toplinskog udara, potražite pomoć kod svog veterinara.

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IKEA povlači ove proizvode s polica, a kupce moli da ga vrate

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Former Sri Lanka U-19 Captain Dhammika Niroshana Shot Dead, Police Suspect Gang Rivalry

Mumbai, July 17: In a shocking incident, former Sri Lanka U-19 cricket captain Dhammika Niroshana was shot dead on Tuesday night. A fast bowler who led the Sri Lanka U-19 squad in 2002, Niroshana was shot by an unidentified individual near his residence in Ambalangoda where he started his career as school boy cricketer. Sri Lanka police suspect the killing as a fallout of an underworld gang rivalry. The assailant who had used a 12-bore firearm to kill the 41-year-old ex-cricketer had fled the scene, said police media spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa. Former Sri Lanka U19 Cricketer Dhammika Niroshan Shot Dead Outside His Home.

“Investigations are underway to arrest the suspect involved in the shooting which seemed to be a result of a gang rivalry,” the police said.

Niroshan, who fled the country for his life after the murder of one of his close friends Dasun Manawadu in the Ambalangoda area, had only returned to the island nation three months ago. Police investigations are underway to find whether there is a link between Niroshan’s killing and the murder of first-class cricketer and former southern region cricket administrator H. Premasiri.

On August 12, 2016, Premasiri, the former President of Galle District Cricket Association, was shot by an unidentified gunman near his residence. It was suspected that the killing of Premasiri was connected to an international match fixing racket for the games played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka, Pakistan Visits Confirmed As New Zealand Reveals Packed Summer Schedule.

Galle is infamous for underworld activities and rival gang killings, including victims related to cricket. Niroshana made his debut for the Sri Lanka U-19 team against Singapore in 2000. Known as a fast bowler who was also useful with the bat, Niroshan maintained a bowling average of under 30 in first-class, List A, and U-19 cricket.

Although he never made it to the senior team, he played alongside several future stars, including Angelo Mathews, Upul Tharanga and Farveez Maharoof, at the U-19 level.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 17, 2024 01:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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Ahead of Devadoothan’s re-release director Sibi Malayil says he went into depression after movie’s failure

“Someone Wants To Say Something To Someone,” goes the tagline of Devadoothan. The film released in the year 2000 failed to attract the attention of the cinegoers it deserved.

As we approach the much-anticipated re-release of the movie directed by Sibi Malayil, it is only fitting to reflect on the profound impact and enduring legacy of the film.

Set for a grand re-entry into theatres on July 26, this re-release offers a unique opportunity to experience the magic of Devadoothan once again, reaffirming its status as a timeless masterpiece in Malayalam cinema.

The version to be re-released, with some edits, the director feels, would live up to the expectation of the younger generation.

In a chat with newindianexpress.com, Sibi Malayil said Devdoothan was a dream of his 42 years ago. He recalled, “Back then, I and Raghunath Paleri started working on the script. However, the project never materialised for some reasons. It was only 18 years later that the movie finally happened. But it differed from the original,” Sibi Malayil said.

The original story pivoted around a seven-year-old boy recalling his dreams, the director revealed.

“When Siyad Koker approached me with a desire to make a unique film. I mentioned that I had a script planned for years, and we decided to proceed with it. At that time, Mohanlal found the subject intriguing. Initially, I was hesitant because the characters didn’t seem suitable for him. He suggested changes to the characters to better fit his image, and the producer was also keen on his involvement. And thus Devadoothan turned out to be widely different from how it was conceived originally,” Sibi Malayil noted.

The failure of Devadoothan had serious repercussions for the producers and the director equally. Sibi Malayil revealed that he went into depression and stayed at home for a long time doing nothing.

“Actually, Devadoothan should have been my first film. It was my dream that script to be my first film. So after the movie failed to do well in the box office, it left me shattered. For many days, I stayed confined at home without going anywhere. Despite its flaws, it had several innovative aspects, such as sound quality – some compared its production quality to Hollywood standards, said Siby Malayil.

Knowing that the younger generation adores this film makes me happy. Several individuals have stated, “When this movie was first released, I went to see it holding my father’s or mother’s hand, but today, with its re-release, I wish to go and see it holding their hand.” Such things make me very delighted to hear. In a similar vein, the majority of social media remarks regarding it are favorable. There are extremely few unfavorable remarks.

Devadoothan is an exquisite blend of mystery, horror, musical, and romance, a rare genre combination that showcases Sibi Malayil’s directorial prowess. The film is a testament to his vision and ability to craft a narrative that transcends conventional storytelling.

At its heart, Devadoothan tells the story of Vishal Krishnamoorthy, portrayed by the legendary Mohanlal. Vishal, a gifted musician, finds his life disrupted when he is expelled from college for playing the forbidden instrument, the Seven Bells. This expulsion marks the beginning of a journey filled with mystery and melancholy, leading Vishal back to his alma mater years later to direct a musical drama. His return sets the stage for unravelling the mystery of the Seven Bells and reconnecting with a past twisted with deep emotions and unresolved secrets.