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For countless individuals, rice serves as a comforting staple; however, its impact on blood glucose levels cannot be overlooked. A comprehensive review shows that various types of rice and their cooking methods can alter glycaemic responses. Interestingly, letting rice cool and then reheating it may promote resistant starch formation, which can help minimize glucose spikes. Choosing brown rice or millets over white rice can offer a healthier choice.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuez warned about the potential for urban violence during upcoming Halloween demonstrations. To manage this risk, around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed across France. Demonstrations will be permitted, but not in city centres to prevent public disorder. Social media calls for gatherings have raised concerns about violence and unrest.

Rashid Khan achieved a historic milestone by taking his 200th T20I wicket during a match against Zimbabwe. The moment occurred in Sharjah as he dismissed Tadiwanashe Marumani for only two runs. Azmatullah Omarzai played a crucial role, scoring 116 runs and helping Afghanistan recover from a challenging start. Afghanistan posted an impressive total of 221 runs, securing an eighth straight series victory over Zimbabwe.

In a dazzling comeback, Azmatullah Omarzai rescued Afghanistan with an extraordinary century, scoring 116 runs from 50 deliveries after a shaky start against Zimbabwe. This achievement marked a record for T20I lower-order batters. His pivotal collaboration with Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, worth 142 runs for the sixth wicket, pushed Afghanistan to a total of 221/7. Although Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza matched him with a century, the chase ultimately proved futile.

Inspired by WWE star Roman Reigns and nicknamed Khatima ka Russell for his big-hitting prowess, Indian Army havaldar Kapil Pokhariya took an unconventional route to boxing. Growing up in a small Uttarakhand village, he went from punching homemade bags filled with mountain soil to winning bronze in the mens 90kg category at the 2026 Asian Games. Kapil reflects on his childhood, his fathers support, his Army journey and his dream of Olympic glory.

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Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men legend, has died at 86 after what his family described as a brief journey with Alzheimers disease and Lewy body dementia. In a statement, his family said he was in the loving care of wife Sunny and surrounded by family and friends, live music, prayers, tears and laughter. They remembered his peaceful final expression and celebrated his six-decade legacy, humanitarian work and iconic roles as Captain Picard and Professor X.

US President Donald Trump mocked Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico during a rally in South Carolina, repeatedly calling him a vegan and claiming he opposed meat, oil and guns. Trump joked that Talarico had begun attending barbecues for political reasons, making exaggerated remarks about being forced to eat meat and vomiting backstage. He also predicted that Talarico would return to his supposed vegan lifestyle after the election, regardless of the result. The remarks were part of

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump's administration while campaigning for Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Praising Ossoff for his courage, Harris described the Trump administration as the most callous, corrupt and incompetent in American history. Her remarks came as Democrats intensified their push to defend Ossoff's Senate seat against Republican challenger Mike Collins in a closely wa

Federal investigators reportedly found evidence during a 2016 FBI and Homeland Security probe into Ilhan Omars alleged sham marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, who has been alleged to be her brother. The case reportedly stalled after prosecutors concluded the statute of limitations had expired for false statements. Omar denies the allegations, calling them a racist conspiracy theory. Questions about her birth year and citizenship history have also drawn scrutiny. The evidence remains unclear.

Donald Trumps feud with comedian Bill Maher has taken another dramatic turn after a reported 1,321-word Truth Social rant targeting the HBO host. According to The New York Times, Trump dictated the lengthy attack to executive assistant Natalie Harp aboard Air Force One after Maher mocked his approval ratings, his praise of Senator Jon Husteds physique and his White House dinner. Trump branded Maher a COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER and a major POTHEAD, while attacking his ratings and audience. The epis

Iran reportedly explored ways to interfere in Israel's election and is preparing to disrupt the upcoming US midterm elections, according to Britain's Telegraph newspaper, which cited Iranian officials. One official claimed Tehran had looked into recruiting agents within American and Israeli election processes, while powerful cyber groups had been established to hack election systems. Another official linked the alleged plans to the war with the United States and Israel, warning that Iran was pre

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Iran has received a message from US Vice President JD Vance aimed at reopening negotiations, but Tehran has not yet responded and is signalling that Washington already knows what it would take to restart diplomacy. Irans semi-official Tasnim news agency says the letter has been received, while the Wall Street Journal reported that Vance sent it to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council. The contents have not been publicly disclosed. Iranian media says Tehran continue

US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny for using an anti-transgender slur against Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews in South Carolina. During an October 21 campaign rally in Pendleton, Trump referred to Andrews using an offensive nickname and called her a radical left lunatic. The remarks followed a Truth Social post earlier in October in which Trump used the same slur while endorsing Republican candidate Darline Graham. Republican Senator Tim Scott later repeated the nickname

Sir Patrick Stewart, the celebrated British actor known for Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men franchise, has died at 86 at his Los Angeles home, according to a family statement. His death follows a battle with Alzheimers disease and Lewy body dementia. The acclaimed actor leaves behind a six-decade legacy across theatre, television and cinema.

Kynan Chenai reflects on the evolution of Indian shooting, improvements in training and infrastructure, and NRAI president Raninder Singhs role in the sports development in this TOISA Spotlight excerpt

Javed Akhtar, Farah Khan and Rumi Jaffrey were spotted arriving at Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoors residence for a star-studded Bollywood gathering.