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Cows, cars and courts: Indra Nooyi calls India 'chaotic' in comparison with China, but says it's like a drug, you get addictedFormer PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi described India as a "chaotic country," contrasting its vibrant disorder with China's homogeneity. She exp...
Victor Willis death: How did Village People lead singer die? From 'Y.M.C.A.' hit to regular fixtures for Donald Trump rally, all about Texas-born music legendVictor Willis cause of death: Village People name was long assumed to be a reference to Greenwich Village in New York, which was the center...
Why do people smoke? The psychology, science and social reasons say those who smoke despite knowing the health risks aren't just chasing nicotine, they may be seeking...Why do people smoke despite knowing the health risks? Explore the science, psychology and social factors behind smoking addiction, and nico...
'Pan masala, gutka will be banned if even traces of intoxicants found': Karnataka CM DK ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a strong warning against the sale of pan masala and gutka mixed with intoxicating substan...
Karnataka: Chief Minister Shivakumar warns gutkha industry of ban if substances are foundKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has warned the pan masala and gutkha industry of an outright ban if any intoxicating substances are...
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges collective action to build drug-free IndiaVice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has called for a nationwide, collaborative effort to combat substance abuse, emphasizing the crucial role...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns of ban on pan masala, gutka containing narcotic substancesKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has vowed to ban pan masala and gutka if found laced with intoxicating substances, warning manufact...
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top illicit opium source; NCB flags India riskMyanmar has become the world's top source of illicit opium, surpassing Afghanistan due to its ongoing civil war and economic crisis. This s...
Manipur CM says drug trafficking routes have changed after 2023 crisis, largely diverting through MizoramManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh revealed that drug trafficking routes have shifted significantly post-2023 crisis, largely di...
Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit US streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records showDEA agents in New Mexico allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto streets between 2023-2025, prioritizing larger case...
Quote of the day by Jelly Roll: 'Somebody you’ve known your entire life turns into a different person. I’ve had it happen to baby-mothers, cousins, biological brothers' - Lesson on heartbreak and unexpected betrayals by American rapper and singerAmerican rapper Jelly Roll once shared a simple yet poignant quote about people you know changing. This sentiment strikes a chord as it tal...
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety lawThe lawsuit seeks a court order directing the platform, which is owned by ByteDance, to make changes to bring it into compliance with the l...
Quote of the day by Zac Efron: 'I don't know if I believe in love at first sight, but of course I believe in two people having...' - lessons on love, attraction, chemistry, compatibility and dating by Disney's High School Musical and Netflix's A Family Affair actorQuote of the day by Zac Efron: Zac Efron believes genuine connection stems from effortless conversation and immediate chemistry, rather tha...
Narco-terrorists based abroad, in J-K will be hunted down; brought to justice: L-G Manoj SinhaJammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha declared a strong stance against narco-terrorists. He asserted that those involved in drug traffi...
In the 1930s, rubber factory workers drank alcohol and suddenly felt sick. It wasn't just a workplace illness, it led to the discovery of Antabuse, helping millions quit drinkingAn accidental discovery in a rubber factory in the 1930s revealed that workers exposed to tetraethylthiuram disulfide experienced severe re...
‘I'd choose smoking over social media for my kids’: Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen's controversial comment goes viral, sparks debateDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sparked controversy comparing children's social media use to smoking. She later apologized, stating...
AAP govt in Punjab failed on every front: Senior BJP leader Tarun ChughBJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh urged saving Punjab from the AAP government, citing a rise in drug trafficking, mafia activities...
Assistant who injected Matthew Perry with drugs sentenced to 41 monthsMatthew Perry's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, received a prison sentence for administering ketamine to the actor. This marks the fif...
Twisha Sharma death: Police followed due process, handed probe to CBI on family's request, says DGPMadhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana stated police followed procedures in the Twisha Sharma case. He confirmed the state recommended a CBI pr...