Most of us enjoy the occasional biscuit to satisfy a snack craving. However, did you know that many varieties contain added sugar levels that may impact your health if consumed regularly? Nutrition experts shed light on the sugar content in common biscuit options and how to make smarter choices. The amount of added sugars can range significantly between biscuit types and brands. Sweet varieties like cookies tend to be higher, with a single serving packing 2-8 grams of sugar on average. This sugar is separate from natural levels in ingredients like flour. Plain crackers and biscuits tend to rel ..read more

Apple is set to roll out some exciting new enhancements and functionality with their upcoming iOS 17.5 software release. As revealed in recent beta tests of the update, iPhone owners can look forward to more customization options, new games, and increased choice when downloading apps. One notable change is the ability for European users to directly install apps from developer websites, bypassing the need to go through the App Store. This will provide more flexibility and competition in the EU app market. Developers meeting certain criteria can register to offer direct downloads, targeting thei ..read more

As India ramps up efforts to develop a strong semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem locally, Taiwan – the global leader in chip making – has highlighted certain challenges the country needs to address. In a meeting with senior government officials from Taiwan, industry representatives from the island nation pointed to issues like complex administrative processes, lack of experienced engineering talent and high import duties that could act as roadblocks for major investments in the sector. More than 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors are manufactured in Taiwan by companies like TSM ..read more

Former Indian batsman Ambati Rayudu recently weighed in on the differing team cultures of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians franchises. Rayudu, who has represented both sides in the IPL, said that CSK places more emphasis on gradual development and doesn't stress as much over results. In contrast, he explained that MI primarily focuses on winning matches. Their management expects top performances from players in every game. Failure to do so is not taken lightly. Rayudu added that CSK has created a comfortable environment where players can refine their skills without excessive pressure. Th ..read more

Former West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine has put an end to speculation about a possible comeback, saying he will not reverse his retirement decision to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. In a statement, Narine expressed gratitude for those wanting him to represent West Indies again but said “that door is now closed”. The 35-year-old is enjoying a stellar season for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, where he has slammed 286 runs including a sensational century against Rajasthan Royals. He has also claimed nine wickets so far. Despite calls from current players like Rovman ..read more

New Delhi, Apr 23: The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to extend further as the US is poised and ready to begin delivering the needed military capabilities to Ukraine, said the Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. The US Department of Defence put out the remarks of Maj Gen Ryder on Tuesday morning. The Gen was referring to ‘supplemental budget legislation' passed by the US House of Representatives, the lower Chamber of the US Congress. The US Senate, will take up the bill this week before it is approved by President Joe Biden.  Ryder said the legislation will make the United St ..read more

Jalandhar: In a direct attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his ‘mangalsutra is unsafe’ remarks in a speech made in Rajasthan yesterday, SAD chief Sukhbir Badal has alleged him of targeting minorities (Muslims) and pitting one religious community against the other. Sukhbir said this during his Jalandhar visit today. Sukhbir said, “This country belongs to every individual. It is the PM’s duty to ensure that everyone is treated equally despite religious and communal differences. The PM’s duty is to maintain peace rather than garnering more votes. If he tries to arouse communal sentiments ..read more

In a recent interview, veteran all-rounder Suresh Raina shed light on why some prominent Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have failed to win the coveted trophy over the years. While discussing Chennai Super Kings' continued dominance in the tournament with five titles, Raina implied that other teams may have focused less on cricket due to excessive celebrations. Without naming names, Raina suggested that a couple of franchises “must have partied hard” in the early IPL seasons, hinting that this affected their performances on the field. He highlighted CSK's discipline and team-first appro ..read more

Seoul, Apr 23: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country's “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to tests and threats that have raised tensions in the region. The report by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency came a day after the South Korean and Japanese militaries detected the North firing what they suspected were multiple short-range ballistic missiles from a region near its capital, Pyongyang, toward its eastern seas. Analysts say North Korea's larg ..read more

New Delhi: The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was administered insulin on Monday night in Tihar jail after his sugar levels soared CM Kejriwal given insulin on Monday evening on the advice of AIIMS doctors, said Tihar officials. Delhi Minister Atishi on Monday said that after the court’s order, it has been affirmed that Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been deprived of adequate medical facilities in the jail. “The verdict of Rouse Avenue Court proves that for the last 22 days, Arvind Kejriwal was not getting proper medical care in judicial custody in Tihar Jail ..read more