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Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar expresses displeasure over conduct of some MLAs in T.N. Assembly

The Speaker also expresses anguish over inappropriate words being used by some members during the proceedings

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:29 pm

Quantum computing services may start in Amaravati from January 2027, says Minister

The quantum computing facility being developed using German technology will add a new dimension to Amaravatis emerging knowledge ecosystem, says Narayana

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:27 pm

Natco Pharma invests $14mn in biotech firm eGenesis; total investment at $22mn

eGenesis is developing genome-engineered organs aimed at addressing the global shortage of transplantable organs and improving treatment options for patients suffering from organ failure.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:26 pm

19 trafficked children rescued in Arunachal; three women arrested

The children, aged less than 8 years, were allegedly lured from their parents with the promise of better education and care, but were engaged as domestic help and in hotel-related chores

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

Rahul Gandhis Manusmriti remarks on patriarchy spark BJP backlash

Rahul Gandhis Manusmriti remarks on patriarchy draw sharp criticism from BJP leaders Smriti Irani and Yogi Adityanath; Opposition MPs back him.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

PF Near You on August 27

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:22 pm

Teachers unions seek relaxation in Special TET norms

UTF, APTF seek lower qualifying marks, separate subject-wise tests for in-service teachers

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:18 pm

Manipur CM thanks Kukis, Nagas for free movement on NH2

Public road transport services between Imphal and Guwahati resumed on August 21 after more than three years of ethnic conflict led to the blockade of highways in the State

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:13 pm

Governor extends Milad-un-Nabi greetings

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

Boards and bonds: Fun board games to play with your family!

Ohana means family is a quote from Lilo & Stitch that turns on the faucet of tears in every viewers eyes. Why not spend fun time with family, playing unique board games that will glue you to your seat? Team Untangle has curated a list of games that will put a spotlight on family time!

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Jharkhand: 38 booked for molesting activist during recruitment exam demonstration

The incident happened during a procession over recruitment examination irregularities near Albert Ekka Chowk.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:52 pm

Five arrested for murder in Salem

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:51 pm

T.N. govt. to explore alternative industrial projects using land acquired for scrapped Parandur airport: Industries Minister

The government would take measures to generate employment and promote economic growth in Parandur, says Keerthana

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Anveshana 2026 in Bengaluru showcases students research projects from across India

All projects were presented through a poster exhibition, ensuring that all 20 teams that participated had the opportunity to share their research.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Tamil Nadu government unveils 107-crore project for rabies control

In the first phase, it will be implemented in municipal corporations,municipalities, and town panchayats, says Minister Rajmohan

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

SIR in Karnataka: CM D.K. Shivakumar writes to CEC seeking extension of deadline for filing claims and objections

In his letter, the CM flagged the over 1.08 crore names marked as ASDDO and about 43 lakh voters who are set to receive notices for logical discrepancies as alarming numbers.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:28 pm

Youremanorborne and Enrich impress

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:22 pm

Parliamentary panel asks NGT to more proactively use powers on critical environmental concerns

The committee has also recommended stronger follow-up by the tribunal and the Environment Ministry through regular action-taken reports, effective use of joint committees, clear fixing of responsibility and better ways to ensure that NGT orders are implemented promptly

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:22 pm

Dredging of Ennore backwaters likely to be completed by October

The work is being taken up in stretches between Kattupalli and Puzhuthivakkam where the invasive species has proliferated to remove them

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:21 pm

Chandrababu Naidu to inaugurate Veligonda Project, calls it fulfilment of 30-year-old promise

Stating that the project had overcome numerous obstacles, challenges and setbacks, Chandrababu Naidu said Phase-I had been completed through what he described as a determined and Bhagiratha-like effort

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:19 pm

Munnar landscape accounts for highest number of deaths in wild elephant attacks in Keralam

Recent study by Wildlife Institute of India records 581 human fatalities from wild jumbo attacks in the State over an 18-year period; Munnar tops the list with 103 deaths

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

CID conducts searches at KPSC office in Bengaluru

The CID is now examining the material gathered by the ED and the statements recorded during its investigation to establish the extent of the alleged malpractice and identify those involved in the recruitment process.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Traffic Sandwich: City Life Caught Between Jam and Delay

There are few experiences more universally exhausting in an urban area than being trapped in a traffic sandwich. One is squeezed from all sides by vehicles, by time, by noise, and by the quiet irritation of a system that seems to have given up on order. What should be a routine commute becomes a test of patience, and what should be a functional city begins to resemble a place permanently stuck in motion but never moving. Traffic congestion is often treated as a narrow transport issue. It is not. It is a civic problem, a planning failure, and, increasingly, a measure of how seriously a city takes its people. When roads are overcrowded, junctions poorly managed, parking anarchic, and public transport inadequate, the burden falls not on the powerful but on ordinary citizens: office-goers, students, patients, traders, and parents trying to get children to school on time. In that sense, traffic is not just about vehicles. It is about access, dignity, and the right to move through ones own city without unnecessary hardship. The irony is that traffic chaos rarely arrives overnight. It grows gradually, helped along by weak enforcement, poor infrastructure, and a habit of ignoring small problems until they become unmanageable. Roads are narrowed by encroachment, crossings are choked by unmanaged flow, and every new vehicle joins a system already under strain. A city then enters a familiar cycle: complaint, promise, temporary relief, and relapse. The result is a kind of urban fatigue, where frustration becomes so routine that people stop eThis is the real danger of the traffic sandwich. It is not merely the delay itself, but the resignation it produces. Residents begin to accept congestion as destiny. They adjust their lives around inefficiency. They leave earlier, travel less, or avoid certain routes altogether. In doing so, the city quietly shrinks. Public life becomes less spontaneous, commerce less efficient, and daily life more burdened by stress than it should ever be. A serious response requires more than occasional crackdowns or cosmetic traffic drives. It requires planning that respects the scale of the problem. Parking must be disciplined. Public transport must be strengthened. Footpaths must be reclaimed for pedestrians. Traffic police must be empowered, and civic agencies must work together rather than in silos. Above all, cities must stop treating congestion as an inconvenience and begin treating it as a warning. Because a traffic sandwich is not just a jam on the road. It is a sign that urban life is under pressure from too little planning and too much neglect. A city that cannot manage movement cannot claim to be modern. And a government that allows daily gridlock to become normal is asking citizens to pay for its failures with their time, health, and patience. If a city is where public life is supposed to feel easiest, then traffic should be the first problem it learns to solve, not the last one it excuses.

RisingKashmir 25 Aug 2026 5:01 pm

Urban Spiral: When Cities Begin to Turn Inward

Some cities rise, and there are cities that simply expand. The difference is not merely architectural. It is moral. A rising city gives its people room to breathe, to move, to hope. An expanding city may gain buildings, flyovers, and shopping districts, yet still leave its residents trapped in noise, haste, and exhaustion. That is the nature of an urban spiral: the gradual tightening of civic life until the city begins to consume the very energy that once sustained it. Urban spiral is not a dramatic event. It is a slow one. It begins with a road left unrepaired, a drain left blocked, a footpath taken over, a bus delayed, a public space neglected, and a policy announced without follow-through. One inconvenience is endured, then another, until the ordinary act of living in a city becomes an act of negotiation. People begin budgeting not only time and money, but patience. They leave earlier, return later, expect less. In this way, the city changes not just physically but psychologically. The danger lies in how normal such decline becomes. Residents adjust. They stop demanding efficiency because they no longer believe it is possible. They stop expecting order because disorder has been normalized. A city then enters a spiral not only of infrastructure failure, but of civic resignation. Once that happens, governance becomes reactive rather than responsible, and public life shrinks into a routine of damage control. This is why urban spiral is not merely a planning issue; it is a political and social one. A city that cannot manage waste, traffic, drainage, housing, and mobility begins to send its people a damaging message: that their daily inconvenience is acceptable. Over time, this weakens trust. And when trust weakens, the city becomes harder to reform because the public has already lowered its expectations. Yet the spiral can be reversed. Cities are not condemned to decline. But reversal requires more than cosmetic fixes and periodic campaigns. It requires seriousness. It requires municipal bodies that function, officials who are accountable, and leadership that understands that civic order is not a luxury but a necessity. Urban life must be designed for dignity, not just display. A road is not complete when it is paved; it is complete when it is usable. A city is not modern because it is busy; it is modern when its citizens can move through it without constant friction. The real measure of an urban future is whether people still feel ownership of the place they live in. If they begin to feel like strangers in their own city, the spiral has already begun. If, however, public space remains usable, services reliable, and governance responsive, then the city can still become what it ought to be: a place where ambition is not constantly interrupted by inconvenience. In the end, the urban spiral is not inevitable. It is the result of choices, and therefore it can be undone by better ones. What is needed is not only development, but discipline; not only growth, but governance; not only construction, but care. For a city that keeps turning inward eventually loses sight of its people. And a city that loses sight of its people has already lost its future

RisingKashmir 25 Aug 2026 4:58 pm

Kashmirs Quiet Insurgency

Every generation is handed a Kashmir it did not choose. It arrives already wrapped in someone else's memory. For one generation, that Kashmir smelled of saffron fields and walnut wood, of Lal Ded's verses and Habba Khatoon's songs, of shrines where more than one god seemed to be listening at once. For another, it arrived already broken, curfews stitched into its hem, funerals attended before anyone understood what a funeral was. To grow up in the Valley in the 1990s, and in the long, limping years after, was to have a childhood chaperoned by adult catastrophe. So the question worth asking about Kashmir today is a simple one: what happens when a generation begins making memories that belong to neither of those old Kashmirs? History does not only happen in Parliament, or in the crosshairs of a rifle. It happens in classrooms and railway compartments, in the plastic chairs of roadside cafs, on football grounds gone muddy after rain, in libraries where the lights stay on tzoo late. It happens in the unpoliced, unrecorded conversations of young people deciding what shape they want their lives to take. The next memory of Kashmir will not be delivered from a podium. It will be carried by a student boarding a train for the first time and coming home with a world grown suddenly large, by a young woman unlocking the shutter of her first shop, by an athlete standing in a stadium in the national colours, by a filmmaker who tells a Kashmiri story without conflict sitting at its centre like an uninvited guest. For too long, Kashmir was permitted to exist only in its extremities. It became news when something broke, when someone died, when the wrong silence fell. A quiet day was not a story, so the world trained itself to see the Valley only in its worst hours, while the millions of ordinary hours that actually make a life went unrecorded. But a place is not only its catastrophes. A place is its Tuesdays, and perhaps the most radical thing that can happen to Kashmir now is for an ordinary day to be allowed to stay ordinary, unremarked, unmourned, simply lived. The young of Kashmir did not choose their inheritance, the way none of us choose ours. They received displacement and grief alongside beauty and defiance, in the same breath, from the same elders, and were asked to carry memories they had not personally lived. But memory, however heavy, is not fate. A new generation is quietly adding other things to the Kashmiri archive: education, small businesses, tourism, sport, code written late at night, poems, boarding passes. Their wants are not exotic. They want a good university, work that means something, a little money of their own, roads that survive the monsoon, the freedom to build something and call it theirs. There is something almost unbearably moving about that ordinariness, because when ambition begins replacing apprehension as the language young people reach for first, something in a society has already shifted beneath everyone's feet. None of this means the past should be sent away and forgotten, the way inconvenient relatives sometimes are. A society that has actually grown up does not ask its wounded to pretend they were never wounded. The displaced, the bereaved, those who buried people before they should have had to, all of it belongs to Kashmir's history and deserves honest remembering, not a tidy erasure for the comfort of a better headline. But there is a difference between remembering a house you once lived in and refusing ever to leave it. A generation can honour what happened to it without being sentenced to live inside that happening forever. This is where the larger, messier story of India comes in. Kashmir's future does not have to be built as a courtroom forcing a choice between being Kashmiri and being Indian, as though identity were a single chair with only one seat. The two can sit at the same table without either having to leave it. A Kashmiri can keep a language, a recipe, a song sung at a particular hour, and still walk fully into the economic and democratic life of the country. Perhaps real integration is not the disappearance of difference but the moment difference stops being used as a reason to keep someone out. Today's Kashmir is weaving new threads to the rest of India too. Young Kashmiris study and work across the country now, and Indians arrive in the Valley not merely to gawk at a landscape they have been told is tragic, but as students, tourists, entrepreneurs, artists who stay long enough to share a cup of tea with a stranger. Something changes when people meet each other as people rather than as headlines about each other, and nations, whatever they say about themselves, are usually held together by exactly this kind of smallness. So the next memory of Kashmir is not being written in one office, under one banner. It is being written by thousands of people at once: by the girl learning to code with an unreliable connection, the boy training before dawn for a tournament far from home, the woman who just opened a caf and is terrified and thrilled in equal measure, the writer who finally sent the manuscript, the student filling out a university form with shaking hands, the family on the train watching the mountains go by like something ordinary, the artist who put Kashmir on a stage and refused to let the conflict steal the spotlight, the woman who decided her ambitions needed no permission slip from history. And perhaps, most quietly of all, it is being written by parents who knew a harder Kashmir and have chosen to give their children the one thing they themselves rarely had, the freedom to imagine a life without first flinching. The Kashmir being built today will one day be somebody's childhood memory, and that places a responsibility on everyone with a stake in this place. Development cannot be reduced to numbers on a chart, governance to a press announcement, integration to a slogan on a wall, and peace does not simply mean the guns have gone quiet for a while. The real test is whether a child can have enough unremarkable days that conflict stops being the thing his imagination automatically reaches for, and whether a young person looking at Kashmir can see not only what happened to this place but what might still happen here. Every generation leaves something behind when it goes. Some leave monuments, some leave movements, some leave wounds that take decades to close. Perhaps this generation of Kashmiris gets to leave something quieter and harder to build: normalcy, ambition, the stubborn confidence that their future is large enough to hold both who they are and where they come from. The question is no longer only who gets to tell Kashmir's story. It is what story this generation will hand down to its children, and perhaps, for the first time in a very long while, that story will not have to begin with what Kashmir survived. It can begin with what Kashmir built.

RisingKashmir 25 Aug 2026 4:54 pm

Wearing a headscarf has not been established as an essential religious practice for women in Islam: Allahabad HC

No factual foundation had been laid nor material placed on record to establish a case that the donning of a headscarf was an essential part of religion for a Muslim female, forsaking which would oust the girl or woman concerned from the faith that she professed and practised, the HC says

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:53 pm

Sakaala Services (Amendment) Bill passed in Karnataka legislature

The Bill seeks to streamline the financial liability of defaulting public servants by capping the maximum compensatory cost payable for delayed service delivery at 500 per application.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:52 pm

Year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at hospital, no one has been held accountable

Despite repeated requests, the army hasn't provided details about the investigation or a timeline for when it could be completed. Rights groups say Israel rarely holds troops accountable for killing Palestinians, pointing to long investigations that rarely lead to prosecution

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:49 pm

Geography and caste shape access to private coaching in India

In much of India, private tuition is a compensatory choice made by families who cannot count on the school.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:49 pm

Gandhari trailer: Taapsee Pannu vows to rescue her kidnapped daughter in action-thriller

Written and produced by Kanika Dhillon, the film has been directed by Devashish Makhija

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:43 pm

One Nation, One Election not practical for a diverse country: RJDs Manoj Jha

RJD leader Manoj Jha says the One Nation, One Election proposal is not practical for a diverse country like India, raising concerns over simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:42 pm

Can you get dementia from long-term exposure to traffic noise? | In Focus podcast

Emil Basil Scaria speaks to us about traffic noise, cognitive health, and the possible risk of dementia.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:39 pm

Industry Leaders Call for Cooling Security to Become a National Priority as India Accelerates Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

Industry Leaders Call for Cooling Security to Become a National Priority as India Accelerates Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Youth voices drive AsiaPacific greenenergy ties at Shenzhen gathering

Youth voices drive AsiaPacific greenenergy ties at Shenzhen gathering

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

EkChitra opens new gallery in Hyderabads HITEC City area

The curatorial platform launches a multidimensional creative space with a printmaking studio; outlines plans for a Telangana biennale

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:25 pm

Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC's licence over 100% claims

In May 2025, FSSAI issued an advisory to all food business operators, asking them to discontinue the usage of 100% on food product labels, packaging, and promotional content

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

Gold ring scheme for newborn babies in Tamil Nadu: Doctors body flags high security, logistics costs

In a district-level costing of the proposed hub-and-spoke model, the SDPGA said the hospital-based arrangement could cost roughly three times the State-wide administrative norm prescribed in the Government Order

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:13 pm

Keralam man arrested over uploading wifes intimate videos online; POCSO charges added after childs testimony

In her complaint, woman stated that her husband engaged in domestic abuse when she confronted him after discovering that private recordings made during their time abroad were shared online without her consents

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:13 pm

Bournvita maker acts after notice as FSSAI steps up crackdown on misleading claims

The Bournvita issue had drawn scrutiny in 2023 over its sugar content and nutritional claims, particularly its marketing to children

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:09 pm

Nothing OS 5.0 unveiled with new customisation and personalisation

With that, Nothing phones will get introducing separate Notifications and Quick Settings panels. Swipe down from the left to open Notifications and from the right to open Quick Settings

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

Over 2,300 H1N1 cases among 3,000 influenza infections in Delhi; CM calls for emergency meeting

At 2,308 cases, H1N1 infections account for the vast majority of influenza cases reported in Delhi this year, while the remaining are of other strains of influenza

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:04 pm

I had warned you they would cheat you, former Keralam Minister Jaleel tells P.V. Anvar

Jaleel reminds the former Nilambur MLA that he had warned him against aligning with the United Democratic Front ahead of the Assembly election, saying he would be betrayed

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:03 pm

Resignation of six AIADMK MLAs rock Tamil Nadu Assembly

The issue was raised by DMK MLA S. Austin, who complained that the voice of the people in the six constituencies had been crippled and there was no one to represent their views.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 4:03 pm

How to Choose Best Probiotic Supplement for Bloating & Gas?

Ram Charan That tight, swollen feeling after meals is one of the most common digestive complaints people search for help with, and it sends most of them straight to a search bar typing some version of est probiotic supplement for bloating and gas. The problem is that the answer isn't one product. It's a set of criteria, and most buying guides skip straight to product names without explaining what actually separates an effective probiotic supplement for bloating & gas from a bottle of capsules that does very little. This guide breaks down exactly what to check before you buy: strains, CFU count, delivery technology, prebiotic support, and formulation quality. It also looks at how the current crop of probiotic brands, in India and globally, stack up against each other, so you know what a genuinely well-built product looks like before you compare prices. Why Bloating and Gas Occur? Bloating and gas are usually signs of an imbalance in the gut microbiome, the community of trillions of bacteria that live in your digestive tract and help break down food. When the ratio of beneficial to non-beneficial bacteria shifts, a condition often called dysbiosis, digestion slows down and food ferments longer in the gut, producing excess gas. Diet, stress, antibiotic use, and irregular eating patterns all disturb this balance. A well-formulated probiotic for bloating and gas works by reintroducing specific beneficial bacterial strains that may help restore that balance and support smoother digestion. Not every probiotic is built for this job, though, which is exactly why strain selection matters more than marketing claims. What to Check Before You Buy a Probiotic Supplement 1. Strain Specificity, Not Just Probiotic on the Label The single biggest mistake buyers make is assuming all probiotics are interchangeable. Different strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium do different jobs. Strains studied specifically for bloating and gas relief, such as certain Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium lactis varieties, have shown promise in clinical research for reducing abdominal discomfort. A label that lists specific strain names, not just genus and species, is a stronger signal of a well-researched formulation than one that says probiotic blend with no further detail. 2. CFU Count and Potency at Expiry CFU, or colony-forming units , measures how many live bacteria are in each dose. Most gut-health formulations fall somewhere between 10 billion and 60 billion CFU. Higher isn't automatically better; consistency matters more. Check whether the CFU count is guaranteed at the time of manufacture or at expiry, since potency naturally declines over the shelf life of the product. Brands that guarantee CFU count through the expiry date, rather than only at the moment of packaging, are generally more transparent about what you're actually getting. 3. Delivery Technology That Survives Stomach Acid Live bacteria have to survive the acidic environment of the stomach to reach the intestines where they're needed. Delayed-release capsules, enteric coatings, or encapsulation technology designed to protect bacteria through digestion matter as much as the strain itself. A high-CFU probiotic with no protective delivery system may lose most of its potency before it ever reaches the gut. 4. Prebiotic Support Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers, like inulin or chicory root, that feed the beneficial bacteria already present and introduced by a probiotic. A formulation that pairs probiotics with prebiotics is generally considered more complete, since the bacteria have a food source to support their activity in the gut rather than working in isolation. Also Read: Triphala for Gas and Bloating 5. Third-Party Testing and Manufacturing Standards Because supplements aren't as tightly regulated as pharmaceuticals, third-party testing for purity and potency is one of the clearest trust signals available. Look for GMP-certified manufacturing and lab verification that confirms the product contains what the label claims, at the potency claimed. 6. Formulation Fit for Your Symptoms Bloating tied to occasional dietary triggers is different from bloating linked to IBS or chronic digestive discomfort. Some formulations combine probiotics with digestive enzymes to target hard-to-digest foods directly, while others focus purely on rebalancing gut flora over time. Matching the formulation type to your specific symptom pattern, rather than picking the highest-rated product blindly, tends to produce better results. 7. Look for Authentic, Transparent Brands Choose probiotic brands that clearly list their strains, CFU count, prebiotic ingredients, dosage, storage instructions, and manufacturing standards. Avoid products that rely only on vague claims like supports gut health without explaining what is actually inside the formula. Brands such as The Good Bug and Cosmix Wellness often use symptom-focused marketing around gut reset, sleep, and hormonal health. ZeroHarms probiotic capsules for bloating takes a broader approach by combining multiple probiotic strains with prebiotic inulin in one capsule. The best brands do more than promote benefits. They help buyers understand how to read the label and compare strain diversity, CFU strength, prebiotics, usage guidance, and overall product transparency. Frequently Asked Questions 1) How long does a probiotic supplement take to help with bloating? Some people notice changes within one to two weeks of consistent use. Mild temporary bloating may occur at first, but ongoing discomfort should be discussed with a healthcare professional. 2) Can a probiotic supplement make bloating worse? Yes, some people may experience temporary gas or bloating, especially during the first few days. The response can vary depending on the strains and the cause of the symptoms. 3) Is it better to take probiotics before or after a meal? This depends on the product and probiotic strain. Follow the label instructions, as some formulas are best taken with food while others may be taken before meals. 4) Do I need a probiotic supplement, or can diet alone help? A fibre-rich diet with fermented foods is the foundation of good gut health. Supplements may provide extra support when diet alone does not improve persistent digestive discomfort. Final Thoughts Choosing a probiotic supplement for bloating and gas is not about chasing the most popular product or the highest CFU count. The better approach is to compare strain quality, CFU transparency, delivery format, prebiotic support, and testing standards based on your individual digestive needs. A reliable supplement should clearly explain what it contains, how it works, and how it should be used. Combine it with a balanced, fibre-rich diet and consult a healthcare professional if bloating is persistent, severe, or linked to an underlying condition. Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, lactating, or managing a chronic digestive condition. Ram Charan is a Senior SEO Specialist at Zeroharm with over 8 years of experience. He focuses on creating data-driven, user-first content that improves search visibility while helping people make informed, practical decisions for better health and sustainable lifestyle changes.

RisingKashmir 25 Aug 2026 3:47 pm

Bihar student protest: Police use water cannons as BPSC aspirants march towards CMs residence

BPSC aspirants and other students took to the streets in Patna over a 15-point charter of demands, including changes to the TRE-4 examination, transparency in recruitment and cancellation of the 70th BPSC examination over alleged irregularities. Police used water cannons and detained several protesters as they attempted to march towards Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudharys residence.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:44 pm

Which Online Degree Is Best for IT Professionals?

The world of information technology is constantly changing with each passing year, coming up with many new things, including technological changes, new tools, and even jobs. Staying updated about all the above-mentioned aspects may be very important for those who want to develop their careers as IT specialists. An online degree can become a good option to obtain a higher education without interrupting one's working life. Still, the choice of the right programme will depend on an individual's educational background, technical experience, career plans and specialization. Which Online Degree Is Suitable for IT Professionals? For professionals working in software development, application development, database management, or any other technical field, Online MCA could be a suitable postgraduate degree. It could help learners enhance their knowledge of computer applications, programming, data structures, and other technologies. Online BCA could be appropriate for those learners who wish to start their careers in the IT industry or wish to establish their academic background in computer applications. It could act as a gateway to postgraduate studies or even specialized technical certifications. Those professionals who are planning to switch their career towards managerial or leadership positions could choose an Online MBA course. An Online MBA with specialization in information technology management, business analytics, finance, marketing, operations, etc., could help technical professionals acquire business and management skills along with their IT expertise. Thus, the best degree is not the one that promises the highest salary after completion of the program. Rather, professionals should choose a program that complements their current skills and aids them in their career path. What Should IT Professionals Consider Before Enrolling? One of the most significant benefits of online education for working individuals is flexibility. Before joining an online course, students need to ensure that classes, lecture recordings, assignments, tests, and study materials are available at convenient times. The aspect of accreditation and regulatory compliance needs to be considered. It is essential for the students to make sure that both the institution and online program meet all required criteria. The curriculum should also be checked to see if it includes industry requirements. Practical learning is another factor to consider. Assignments, projects, case studies, technical tasks, and industry-specific subjects will enable the learner to apply theoretical knowledge into practice. Career-related services like resume assistance, interview preparation, mentoring, and placements can further assist the learner. Jain University Online College Courses for Working Professionals Of all the choices, there are some Jain University online college courses that include programs from both the undergraduate level and the graduate level, useful in present day careers. As per Apna Advantage, the online college courses offered by Jain University include Online BCA, Online MCA, Online BBA, Online MBA, Online M.Com, and Online MA. The university holds accreditation from NAAC A++ and recognition from UGC/UGC-DEB according to the online course page in Apna Advantage. The Online MCA can prove useful for IT professionals in terms of enhancing their formal understanding of computer applications. Professionals who may be interested in gaining combined experience of technology and business can also consider the Online MBA program along with its specializations. The program makes use of the online learning system that offers recorded lectures, study materials, assignments, examinations, and live classes to learners who need to combine learning with working. Professional learners who want to compare the online programs and learn about their options can also get an online degree while working at Apna Advantage . Choose a Degree That Supports Your Career Goals The online degree program can help professionals in the IT field by building knowledge alongside their experience. When selecting the program, students should compare its reputation, curriculum, specialization options, flexibility, support from educators, and career services. Instead of choosing the program only by its placement statistics, professionals in the IT field should think about how this program can help advance their career. The combination of the chosen program and professional experience can help in building a successful career in this competitive industry.

RisingKashmir 25 Aug 2026 3:41 pm

Watch: BJP leaders question Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks

Rahul Gandhis remarks on the Manusmriti and patriarchy have drawn criticism from BJP leaders, including Yogi Adityanath, Smriti Irani, Nishikant Dubey and Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:40 pm

Watch: Jaishankar, Putin discuss trade and economic ties in Moscow

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as India and Russia discussed strengthening bilateral ties, with trade emerging as a key focus.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:31 pm

Chandigarh University CSE Student Builds Tech-Driven Startup to Help Businesses Across IT, Digital Marketing and Networking Grow Fast in the Digital Era

Chandigarh University CSE Student Builds Tech-Driven Startup to Help Businesses Across IT, Digital Marketing and Networking Grow Fast in the Digital Era

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:30 pm

Zinnov Foundation Debuts New-Media Art Installation, Extends Dialogue to Community Hubs and Transit Infrastructure

Zinnov Foundation Debuts New-Media Art Installation, Extends Dialogue to Community Hubs and Transit Infrastructure

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:30 pm

Sugar ex-mill prices down 18% to 55/kg after import move, curbs on hoarding: Food secretary

Annual domestic demand stands at around 280-285 lakh tonnes

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:22 pm

Bitcoin rises above $80,000 as soft dollar, debasement fears boost momentum

Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:09 pm

Bitcoin rises above $80,000 as soft dollar, debasement fears boost momentum

Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:09 pm

Datura lands e-commerce platforms in trouble in Karnataka:What istheplant?

The department has also directed Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket to immediately remove listings and advertisements for Datura and stop selling or distributing the products for human consumption.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:08 pm

Will answer in few days: Aga Ruhullah on Farooq Abdullah's resignation remark

Tangmarg, Aug 25 : Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he would respond in the coming days to National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah's call for his resignation, while maintaining that he holds the veteran leader in high regard. Speaking with reporters, Ruhullah, according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said it is not possible that Farooq Abdullah asks him for something and he doesn't give it to him. It is not possible that I send him back empty-handed. Ruhullah was responding to a query on Dr Farooq remarl that he should resign from the Lok Sabha and seek a fresh mandate from the people. He has asked for something at this age. I respect him. I don't want him to ask me for something and I return it to him empty-handed, he added. Asked whether he would accept Farooq Abdullah's challenge, Ruhullah said he will give an answer in a few days(KNO)

RisingKashmir 25 Aug 2026 3:06 pm

Tamil Nadu Health Minister clarifies on gold ring scheme tender

The Minister said there are two components in the scheme - one being the gold price and the other being charges including making charges, for packing, transportation, insurance, and BIS hallmarking. The tender was floated not for the gold rate but the other component (additional charges)

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

Integrating Mangaluru with SWR: Capt. Chowta urges Karnataka CM to throw his weight behind Railways decision

I believe the people of Karnataka can reasonably expect our State Government to stand behind this long-pending demand and support its implementation

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:55 pm

14 years and counting: Arippa in Keralam awaits electricity

Over 250 families are caught in administrative limbo between the Forest and Revenue departments.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:54 pm

SEBIs ITRI a global test for Indias future-ready financial architecture | Explained

The IT Resilience Index seeks to measure the resilience of critical systems at market infrastructure institutions amid rising technology dependence in Indias capital markets

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:52 pm

J-K Police, Army and CRPF apprehend 6 terror associates in two separate operations in Shopian

Shopian, August 25 : In a significant success towards disrupting terror networks and preventing attempts to disturb peace and security, Shopian Police, in joint operations with the Army and CRPF, apprehended six terrorist associates and recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminating material in the district. In the Heerpora area, a motorcycle was intercepted during naka checking. Three individuals identified as Junaid Muzaffar Dar, Aamir Yousaf and Junaid Bashir Dar, all three from Kulgam, were apprehended. Two hand grenades and incriminating posters were also recovered from their possession. Accordingly, an FIR has been registered at Police Station Heerpora under relevant provisions of law. In a separate operation in the Imamsahib area, joint patrolling by Shopian Police, 34 RR and 178 BN CRPF led to the apprehension of three individuals. During their personal search, one hand grenade, two AK-47 magazines, 20 rounds and incriminating posters were recovered. The apprehended individuals have been identified as Haris Manzoor, Ashiq Hussain and Arif Ahmad Kumar, all three from Anantnag. In this connection, an FIR has been registered at Police Station Imamsahib under relevant sections of law. Further investigation in both cases is underway to ascertain their activities and establish their terror linkages. J-K Police remains committed to dismantling terror networks and ensuring peace and security in Shopian. (ANI)

RisingKashmir 25 Aug 2026 2:47 pm

Sanskrit varsity Syndicate revokes decision on unsigned exam tabulation registers, orders probe into lapses

Preliminary assessment finds that officials did not record their signatures in exams held since 2018. Those who had put their signatures on tabulation register following Syndicate decision on July 17 included those who had retired from service

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:46 pm

How to check your name in Telangana SIR Draft Electoral Rolls-2026? A step-by-step guide

Several people sent SMS to phone number 1950 to know their part number and part name, to select the draft rolls

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:43 pm

Farmers from Parandur meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, thank him for scrapping airport project

As a gesture of gratitude, the villagers of Ekanapuram have decided to name a lane in their village as C. Joseph Vijay road

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Jagmae Sangeetham trailer: Prakash Raj brings his charm in Prime Videos musical-romance

Jagmae Sangeetham trailer: Prakash Raj brings his charm in Prime Videos musical-romance

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:31 pm

Anti-conversion law: Maharashtra churches seek prayer consent forms from worshippers

These filled declaration forms, taken for self-safety, will be kept in the church offices to be shown to government or police authorities, if asked

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:26 pm

Madras lingo on transportation

A traffic island becomes a roundtana, while Emden, the name of a German cruiser that bombed Madras in 1914, came to mean a bully or devious adversary. Tankuvar Arundudum meaning you lose control of a situation comes from tankuvaru, a Telugu term referring to a small piece of leather used to fasten the saddle to a horse. These are just some words and phrases used in and around Madras, which trace their origins to modes of transportation

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:21 pm

When aircrafts took to the Madras skies on metal wings

DAngelis maiden flight in 1910 set in motion the aviation history of Madras. From a record-making 27-hour flight from London to Madras in a de-Havilland Dove and a night land that left the pilots trembling like a leaf to an air taxi that flew all the way to Burma and Alagappa Chettiars Jupiter Airways, the skies above Madras have surely never seen a dull moment

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:21 pm

Getting around Madras on autorickshaws

From numbering around 200 in 1973 to around 1 lakh in 2026, autorickshaws in the city have come a long way, but so too has the love-hate relationship the residents share with this ubiquitous mode of transport. But if you are in a hurry, the autorickshaw is your best bet to reach your destination, traffic rule violations and all

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:20 pm

How buses became the lifeline of Madras

Packed to the point of tipping over, driven rashly, and battered all over, is how one would describe the MTC buses that ply in the city. While buses were in use in Madras since the 1920s, they really took off only after the tram service met its demise in 1953. Since then, they have become an integral feature of the city and a lifeline for millions

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:20 pm

How bicycles, motorcycles took over the roads of Madras

Bicycles first came to Madras sometime in the 1880s, and at the time, they had a modest start, with there even being demands for a separate lane for cyclists. And while cycles were riding onward, two-wheelers of the motor variety, not so quietly, took to the roads. Brands such as Royal Enfield even set up manufacturing units in the region. To this day, two-wheelers number among the most convenient ways for getting around in the city

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:19 pm

Hauling about the Madras city on trains

Madras was the first place in India where trains were introduced. In 1856, Royapuram became the terminus for a line that ran to Walajah Road. On the suburban side, the ball began rolling in the 1900s, and while the network grew, it never quite rivalled those in places such as Mumbai. Then came the MRTS, which never realised its full potential. At present, Metro Rail is the citys latest attempt to get back on track

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:19 pm

Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpals plea, directs him to surrender within two weeks

The State of Goa, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, had insisted that Tarun Tejpal should surrender before his appeal is listed for hearing in the Supreme Court

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:19 pm

When yellow-black taxis cruised the roads of Madras

In the 1960s and 1970s, yellow taxis were a force to contend with in Madras. While this mode of transport was never as prolific as its contemporaries, it nonetheless had a presence, with the prepaid taxis at the airport being the chief representative. The yellow-black cab was gradually sidelined by services such as taxis on call and aggregator apps. By 2023, it has been reported that only 304 of them still ride around the city

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:19 pm

Udhayanidhi demands high-level judicial inquiry into killing of three Tamils by Karnataka forest officials

Udhayanidhi wanted to know whether the Tamil Nadu government had written to Karnataka, seeking an explanation about the incident

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:18 pm

The four key roads of Madras that originate from Fort St. George

Madras traffic movement is by and large planned on a network created by four great roads. Today, we know them as Rajaji Salai, Kamaraj Salai, EVR Periyar Salai, and Anna Salai, and each retaining their distinct identities. However, their focal point to this day remains Fort Saint George

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:18 pm

Onam reels by accused: Seven Museum Police personnel transferred to AR Camp

Accused did not take part in Onam celebrations nor were they invited by police: Commissioner

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:18 pm