Extreme calorie cuts can push you to illness

Cutting too many calories might create depression because it throws off body’s natural equilibrium of hormones and nutrients that are necessary for mood regulation. Your brain’s main energy source, glucose, is reduced when you don’t consume enough. Neurotransmitter activity, particularly that of serotonin and dopamine are essential for preserving emotional stability, may be affected. Iron,…

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Lakshadweep Celebrates World Environment Day with Mangrove Plantation Drive in Minicoy

In a concerted effort to enhance coastal biodiversity and promote environmental sustainability, a mangrove plantation drive was organized on June 5 and 6, 2025, at the eastern side and South Tundi Point of Minicoy Island. The initiative was spearheaded by the scientific team of ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), Regional Station, Minicoy, in collaboration…

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Forecast for parts of the A&N Islands through June 12: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, and Rough Seas

Over the next three days, the Directorate of Disaster Management has issued a weather advisory that predicts thunderstorm activity with gusty winds and lightning in certain areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Forecasts indicate that on June 10 and 11, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty gusts of 40 to 50 kmph are likely to…

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Farah Khan express producers heaved a sigh of relief when Kajol collapsed on film sets: ‘Thank God, now the film will be a hit’

Farah Khan recently shared a kind of superstition that films in which the lead female actors collapse on set often become hits. She cited the example of Kajol and Preity Zinta. Farah Khan is one of those rare Bollywood celebrities who have made a name for herself in various capacities. Apart from being a renowned…

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‘TARANG’ Solo Singing and Dance Competition to Showcase Young Talent in A&N Islands

The Department of Education, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is all set to host ‘TARANG’, a grand solo singing and dance competition designed to provide school students with a vibrant stage to showcase their artistic flair. The event is open to students from all schools across the islands and has been divided into three categories: Juniors (Classes…

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