"Skinny-fat" refers to individuals with normal BMI but disproportionate fat-to-muscle ratio; this body composition, studied under terms like MONW or TOFI, links to insulin resistance, elevated cardiovascular risk and metabolic disturbance. According to Anurupa Bose, nutritionist, improving lean mass through strength training and protein-rich diet helps mitigate these risks.

The Supreme Court on November 20 accepted Centre's recommendation, which proposed that only landforms at an elevation of 100 metres or more above local relief, including their slopes and adjacent land, would be classified as part of Aravalli Hills. Environmentalists criticised the move, saying that over 90% of Aravalli Hills would no longer qualify and could be open to mining/construction.

Dietician Dr Anjali Tiwari said that consuming two cloves of garlic every morning can be a beneficial addition to balanced diet. She said garlic is rich in allicin and helps in lowering cholesterol levels, regulating blood pressure, and improving overall heart health by preventing plaque buildup in arteries. "It acts as...natural antibiotic and may aid in cancer prevention," she added.

Landslides are one of the main natural catastrophes occurring in mountainous terrain and can lead to deaths among millions of people besides damaging property, infrastructure and disrupting communication. Geologists, scientists often describe landslides as a type of mass wasting, which is any downward movement in which the Earth's surface is worn away.

Excessive sugar intake does more than affect your weight, it can quietly impact your hair health, according to Cleveland Clinic's study. High sugar levels can trigger hormonal imbalances, inflammation and nutrient deficiencies that weaken hair follicles over time, it stated. Diets high in sugar decrease body's ability to absorb and utilise protein, leading to weaker hair strands and slower growth.

Box breathing is a controlled breathing technique wherein a person inhales for four seconds, holds breath for four, exhales for four, and holds again for four, forming a box pattern. It activates parasympathetic nervous system and helps in lowering stress. This type of deep breathing is also employed by United States Navy SEALs. The technique is also called four-square breathing.

A study, carried out by Icaro Lab, claimed that poetry can be used to trick AI chatbots into leaking dangerous information, like how to create a nuclear bomb or a cyber threat. "Poetic framing achieved an average jailbreak success rate of 62% for hand-crafted poems and approximately 43% for meta-prompt conversions," researchers told WIRED. The researchers tested 25 AI models.

India's Samudrayaan mission to send a manned submersible to 6,000m underwater has been delayed due to late delivery of syntactic foam cladding from France, vital for submersible's buoyancy. The mission, led by NIOT, aims to explore the ocean floor, collect samples, and pave the way for deep-sea mining. Tests are now expected by April next year.

Airbus recalled 6,000 A320 jets due to a software issue that was discovered when an A320 aircraft suddenly nosedived in US without pilot input, injuring passengers. Sudden altitude loss was reportedly due to solar radiation corrupting data in ELAC system, which translates pilot commands to wings and tail. Experts say solar radiation releases charged particles that can disrupt aircraft electronics.

A recent study finds that freshwater in West Bengal's ponds is highly contaminated with heavy metals. This pollution is harming tiny aquatic animals like zooplankton that live in the water, and act as early warning indicators of ecosystem damage. Canal water is the most polluted with heavy metals and poses health risks to children and adults.

Karnataka's leadership crisis between CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar is eroding the state's industrial dominance. Despite public claims of unity, stalled mega-projects, missed investments, and rising competitor states highlight deep governance paralysis. Spiritual leaders backing Shivakumar and ongoing power crisis further unsettle investors, pushing Karnataka behind TN, AP in growth race.

27-year-old Gagan was shot dead near his Shahdara home just minutes before his birthday. His father said he "hugged someone, and in that brief moment, the man pulled out a weapon and shot him." Gagan, a new father, was declared dead at GTB Hospital. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning locals to trace the shooter and probe the motive.

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan refused to sit in a prison van at Rampur jail to attend his court hearing on Friday. "I'm a political prisoner, provide a Bolero," he reportedly told jail officials before returning to his barrack. He later appeared for his hearing through video conferencing. Khan is in jail after being sentenced in a forgery case.

A woman named Joshanara Khatun and her brothers were arrested for the murder of her husband, Mahboob Alam in Kishanganj. The 40-year-old teacher was killed by brothers-in-law over a bitter property dispute. His body was buried in a field after the brutal crime. Police acted swiftly, using mobile data and investigative techniques to track down the suspects, recover the body.

Newly appointed CJI Surya Kant told the Supreme Court Bar Association that while he cannot perform "miracles", he will not disappoint anyone. Calling the Bar his "family", he promised to prioritise lawyers' concerns and streamline case listings from December 1. He stressed that reforms will require collective effort from judges and the Bar, not a "magic wand".

The DGCA has confirmed that more than 50% of the 338 Airbus A320 aircraft in India affected by the software issue have received the necessary update. Airbus issued an immediate recall of 6,000 A320 planes globally on Friday. In an update, IndiGo said it has completed the safety update on 160 out of 200 affected aircraft.

WHO report says measles vaccines have saved 59 million lives, cutting deaths by 88% since 2000. Yet infections surged to 11 million in 2024, with 95,000 deaths among children under five. While Africa saw major declines, cases rose sharply. With outbreaks tripling across 59 countries and funding falling, over 30 million children remain under-protected, making measles elimination by 2030 unlikely.

Airbus' decision to recall 6,000 jets of its A320 fleet is believed to have been triggered by an incident on October 30, when a New Jersey-bound JetBlue plane suddenly dropped from 35,000 feet to 10,000 feet. The flight was eventually diverted to Tampa, Florida, and about 15-20 passengers were injured. Pilots had reported a "flight control issue" after the incident.

As India`s economic momentum strengthened further in the September quarter, with official data revealing that the real GDP grew 8.2 per cent in Q2 of FY 2025-26, political leaders on Saturday said the milestone reflects a remarkable achievement. They added that this positions India as a leading performer in the global economy.

Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna urged his fans not to behead goats ahead of the release of 'Akhanda 2'. “It is not okay to harm another living being...they also have...right to live,” he said, adding animals deserve the same respect as humans. His appeal comes after fans were booked for killing a goat during the release of 'Daaku Maharaaj' earlier this year.

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa said that India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy should be given more opportunities in Test cricket and nurtured like all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. "Jadeja probably wasn't ready for Test cricket, but MS Dhoni persisted with him," Uthappa added. Notably, Reddy scored 10 runs and remained wicketless in the second Test against South Africa.

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram asked the Centre to explain the IMF's 'C' grade to India's national accounts statistics. In response, BJP's IT head Amit Malviya called Chidambaram's "lament" a "masterclass in selective amnesia and political desperation". "The rating has not changed...it has been C for years...The primary reason is the technical issue of the 2011-12 base year," Malviya said.

SEBI may remove the benefits of calendar spread for single stock derivatives, pushing up the cost of taking positions in stock derivatives on expiry day, Moneycontrol reported. SEBI received representation from market participants to remove calendar spread benefits for stock futures and options as well. SEBI discontinued the benefit of calendar spread on index derivatives from February this year.

The Adani Group has shown interest in the properties that the Sahara Group is looking to sell. However, the conglomerate will evaluate the properties and consider only those with "clean titles" and no legal disputes, its CFO Jugeshinder Singh said. Sahara Group had filed a petition in the SC seeking permission to sell 88 of its properties to Adani Properties.

India has issued a NOTAM announcing a potential missile test in Bay of Bengal from December 6–8, activating the maximum length of the no-fly zone is 1,480 kilometres. Recent alerts near Mumbai and Delhi warned of GPS interference affecting aircraft navigation. Earlier NOTAMs preceded major tri-services drills, including Exercise Trishul near strategic Sir Creek region along the Pakistan border.