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A new podcast series featuring culinary explorer and Delhi Food Walks founder Anubhav Sapra is drawing attention for simplifying the science behind Indian street food and the confusion surrounding food labels. The series explains why oils especially palm oil play a central role in the taste and texture of snacks like samosas, pakoras and kachoris. In the first episode, Sapra highlights palm oil’s high heat stability, neutral taste and reliable frying performance. The next episode focuses on misleading “No Palm Oil” labels, urging consumers to read full ingredient lists and not rely on bold front-of-pack claims. Kolkata’s street food landscape…

According to a regulatory filing by the nation's biggest public sector lender, Ravi Ranjan has been appointed as Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI) by the Finance Ministry's Department of Financial Services (DFS), effective December 15. Previously, Ravi Ranjan was the Deputy Managing Director of SBI. He will continue to serve until his superannuation on September 30, 2028, or until further orders, whichever comes first, according to the announcement made in compliance with the State Bank of India Act, 1955. Before assuming the role of Managing Director, Ravi Ranjan oversaw SBI's Global Markets for almost a year as…

Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, one of the units of Manipal Hospitals Group, successfully carried out a highly complex microsurgical reimplantation of a completely severed right thumb, underscoring the hospital’s advanced emergency care and surgical expertise. The intricate procedure was led by Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Agarwal, Consultant – Plastic Surgeon, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur supported by a multidisciplinary team. Proloy Bose, a 32-year-old businessman from Subhashgram, Sonarpur, was brought to the hospital after his thumb was accidentally amputated while cleaning his motorcycle. His thumb got caught in the motorcycle’s chain cover, the protective casing over the moving chain. The injury caused severe crushing…

A series of fire incidents across the country, including recent cases in Goa, has renewed concerns over the preparedness of small enterprises, particularly in Guwahati, to withstand major disruptions. Industry observers note that while the city hosts a wide mix of businesses from tea warehousing and logistics to retail, hospitality, and small manufacturing many units remain either underinsured or inadequately insured, increasing their exposure to fire, natural disasters, and business interruption risks. TATA AIG has called for immediate reassessment of insurance protection among SMEs. Its SME Business Insurance Solutions offer cover for fire and allied perils, machinery breakdown, employee hospitalization…

Johnson’s Baby has strengthened its long-running neonatal care initiative by supporting the training of more than two lakh healthcare workers across India to handle birth asphyxia, one of the leading causes of newborn deaths within 24 hours of birth. The programme, running for 16 years in partnership with a leading paediatrician association, focuses on Neonatal Resuscitation life-saving interventions needed in the first minute of birth. India records nearly 1.25 lakh newborn deaths annually due to conditions such as birth asphyxia, which is preventable with timely action. States like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have shown progress, but reducing neonatal mortality remains…

Dr. Moode Jayanth,Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist & Robotic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad says, It has long been believed that cirrhosis, a chronic liver condition marked by liver tissue scarring, is permanent. Recent studies, however, show that the liver can regenerate and cure itself under specific circumstances, providing individuals with this severe condition with new hope. The final stage of increasing liver damage is cirrhosis, which is frequently brought on by autoimmune diseases, fatty liver disease, heavy alcohol use, and hepatitis B and C. Scar tissue from repeated injuries impairs liver function and may result in potentially fatal consequences. Liver transplantation was…

Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, has begun drawing strong attention from technology enthusiasts, with interest rising in major markets including Kolkata as the device goes on sale globally. The Galaxy Z TriFold marks a major step in foldable smartphone design, offering a 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display when unfolded twice. The large screen supports multitasking by allowing users to run up to three portrait-sized apps simultaneously, making it suitable for professionals and content creators. Samsung has equipped the device with a 6.5-inch outer display, ensuring smooth visuals even when folded. Features such as Vision Booster adjust colour…