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India.com
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Karisma Kapoor, Sunjay Kapur's gorgeous daughter, as beautiful as Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, stays away from limelight, her name is…, studied from…
Industrialist and actress Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur was laid to rest on June 19 in Delhi. Kapur passed away on June 12 at the age of 53. Reports claim he suffered a massive cardiac arrest which took his life. The last rites of Sunjay Kapur were performed at Delhi's Lodhi Road, where his family and friends came to pay their tributes. Among them was his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor, along with her kids — Samaira and Kiaan — whom she shared with Kapur. Karisma Kapoor was Sunjay's second wife. Kapur was previously married to designer Nandita Mahtani. However, after they parted ways, Sunjay and Karisma tied the knot in 2003. After their wedding, the couple was blessed with two kids — a daughter, Samaira Kapoor (20), and a son, Kiaan (15). As we discuss Sunjay and Karisma's kids, let's take a look at what Samaira Kapoor is doing. Who is Samaira Kapoor? Samaira is Sunjay and Karisma's eldest daughter. She is 20 years old. As per the information shared on her LinkedIn profile, she completed her schooling at the American School of Bombay, Mumbai. Currently, she is pursuing a graduation degree at Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA. She is expected to complete her graduation from Tufts University in 2027. While her mother had been a top actress of her time, Samaira stays away from the film industry. She lives a low-key life and has a private Instagram account. However, a picture celebrating her 18th birthday with both Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur went viral on social media. Several fan pages of Samaira have been made, and some of her pictures have also been uploaded on those pages. While Karisma and Sunjay parted ways, they co-parented their kids. Following his divorce from Karisma, in 2017, Sunjay Kapur tied the knot with another actress named Priya Sachdev. The couple was blessed with a son. Meanwhile, a formal prayer gathering for Sunjay Kapur has been planned for June 22 at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Economist
12 hours ago
- Business
- Economist
Why Vietnam's new leader is worried
Vietnam's economy may be booming—but To Lam, its new leader, isn't happy. Over the past 15 years, the country has achieved 6% average annual growth, powered by new factories—which have sprung up from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City—to make goods destined for export, largely to America. But many of those factories are foreign-owned and don't work much with Vietnamese firms. In addition Vietnam now risks being caught between a feuding Washington and Beijing. So what can Mr Lam do to revolutionise Vietnam's economy? Hosts: Ethan Wu and Mike Bird. Guests: David Dapice, emeritus professor of economics at Tufts University; and Nguyễn Khắc Giang, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
US resumes student visa but anti-American social media posts risk rejection
Good news for international students: The United States has resumed processing student visa applications. But there's a new condition—applicants must now set all their social media accounts to 'public' so consular officers can examine their online activity. In a notice made public on June 18, 2025, the US State Department said it has lifted the freeze on student and exchange visitor visa appointments but warned that applicants who refuse to unlock their accounts may be turned away. Officers have been directed to scrutinise posts for anything that could be seen as hostile towards the US, its government, institutions or values. 'To facilitate this vetting,' the department said, 'applicants will be asked to adjust the privacy settings on all their social media profiles to public. The enhanced social media vetting will ensure we are properly screening every single person attempting to visit our country.' Applicants flagged for being private online The State Department's internal guidance now suggests that a refusal to share public accounts could signal an attempt to evade scrutiny. Officers have also been instructed to watch for activity that appears anti-American or disruptive to campus life. The updated policy follows weeks of halted interview scheduling across embassies after Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a pause pending tighter vetting rules. 'If you apply for a visa to enter the United States and be a student, and you tell us that the reason you are coming to the United States is not just because you want to write op-eds, but because you want to participate in movements… we're not going to give you a visa,' Rubio said in March, after a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University was arrested and later released on bail. Indian applicants may face tough choices Experts say students from India and other countries will find little room to negotiate these new conditions. Any attempt to hide or edit past posts now could backfire. 'Visa applicants likely cannot do much to avoid refusal,' Daniel Pierce, partner at Fragomen's Washington, DC office told Business Standard. 'Setting accounts to private may cause the government to assume the applicant is hiding something. Deleting or editing posts at this stage could also raise concerns that the applicant previously shared problematic content.' According to Pierce, even applicants who are not on social media might be viewed with suspicion. 'A lack of social media presence might lead the government to assume the person is attempting to hide their views from scrutiny,' he said. Few legal options if a visa is denied For those rejected due to social media activity, legal remedies are limited. US courts generally do not interfere in visa decisions made by consular officers abroad. 'Challenging individual visa denials in federal court is extremely difficult,' said Pierce. 'There may be ways to challenge the State Department at the policy level—for example, if its guidance to consular offices is flawed or if it exceeds constitutional free speech principles. But individuals who receive denials will likely have no direct legal remedy and will need to reapply and hope for a different outcome.' Sofia Cope, staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, had earlier criticised the direction the US was taking. 'Penalising a would-be foreign student or visitor for not being active on social media or keeping their online presence shielded from the general public is an outrageous overreach by the administration,' she said.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Drink black coffee daily? You can live longer with it, says study
A cup of black coffee every morning may just be adding years to your life. A large-scale study by Tufts University, US, claims that drinking one to three cups of coffee daily can reduce all-cause mortality, particularly from cardiovascular causes. However, there's a catch: the benefits hold only when you are not adding sugar, flavourings or cream. The study, which tracked subjects 1999 onwards, found that black coffee and coffee with very low levels of added sugar and saturated fat were associated with a 14 per cent lower risk of all-cause mortality as compared to zero coffee consumption. The same link was not observed for coffee with high amounts of added sugar and saturated fat. Drinking one cup per day was associated with a 16% lower risk of all-cause mortality. At 2-3 cups per day, the risk lowered by 17%. Consumption beyond three cups per day was not associated with additional reductions. In fact, the link between coffee and a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease weakened in those who drank more than three cups per day. Why is the study significant? Research on the benefits of caffeine, such as improved attention, appetite suppression, alertness and physical performance have been many. But this is the first which specifies the type of coffee — black — to be had and by how much. Since a typical cup of coffee (240 ml) provides approximately 100 mg caffeine, drinking up to two cups are safe. This is also in line with an earlier study which found that individuals who drink coffee and sit for over six hours daily have lower mortality rates than non-coffee drinkers who sit for similar periods. What's the big problem with coffee studies? Dr V Mohan, Chairman, Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, feels the problem with studies on coffee drinking is that none tell you that the results depend on several variables, like the kind of coffee taken, its amount and how it is consumed. 'For example, in the West, they have their coffee black but in India, it is made with milk and sugar. The role of artificial sweeteners is still not ascertained. A few human studies suggest they are safe but animal studies have linked them to obesity, an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and changes in gut microbiota of mice,' he says. Then there are many kinds of coffee, dilute, concentrated, Arabic, decaffeinated, caffeinated, all of which have different effects. 'In India, we also have coffee with different foods. In such a scenario, how do you tease out the effects of coffee?' he asks. Is black coffee good for diabetes? Only in moderation. One or two cups a day usually don't cause problems. 'But having five or six cups can backfire, especially when you're not sleeping enough. High caffeine intake increases adrenaline and cortisol levels, just like lack of sleep does. Together, they create a double impact on your glucose control. So, caffeine indirectly raises your blood sugar, too. Plus, excessive caffeine can lead to poor sleep quality — even if you do manage to get to bed on time. It becomes a cycle: less sleep, more coffee, more stress hormones, and higher blood sugar,' says Dr Mohan. The ideal combination Try reducing your caffeine to two cups a day — preferably before 2 pm. 'Then monitor your blood sugar. You'll likely see improvement within a week or two,' says Dr Mohan.
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
More than 46,000 people observed in a coffee study. Here's what happened to the ones who took theirs black
Those who drink one to two cups of black coffee a day are at a lower risk of death, a new study suggests . Black coffee and coffee with small amounts of added sugar and saturated fat were linked to a 14 per cent lower risk of all-cause mortality (death from any cause) compared to no coffee consumption, according to the study from Tufts University's Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Researchers of the study, published online in May in The Journal of Nutrition , observed the drinking habits of more than 46,000 people who were 20 years old or older between 1999 and 2018. Data was used from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which collects health and dietary information from adults in the United States. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. While black coffee was linked to a lower risk of death from all causes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, per the study, coffee with high amounts of added sugar and saturated fat had no such benefits. The study's findings suggest that adding more than 5 per cent of the daily value of sugar, saturated fat, or both, to coffee diminishes the mortality benefits associated with coffee consumption. Per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, daily values are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day. Researchers considered a low amount of added sugar (from granulated sugar, honey, and syrup) to be around 2.5 grams per 8-ounce cup or approximately half a teaspoon of sugar. Those amounts are under 5 per cent of the daily value. They considered low saturated fat (from milk, cream, and half-and-half) to be around 1 gram per 8-ounce cup or the equivalent of five tablespoons of 2 per cent milk, 1 tablespoon of light cream, or 1 tablespoon of half-and-half. Those amounts are also under 5 per cent of the daily value. 'The health benefits of coffee might be attributable to its bioactive compounds, but our results suggest that the addition of sugar and saturated fat may reduce the mortality benefits,' the study's senior author Dr. Fang Fang Zhang said in a news release . Bioactive compounds are types of chemicals found in small amounts in plants and certain foods that promote good health, and are being studied in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and other diseases, according to the National Cancer Institute. The amount of coffee consumed per day also played a part in how the drink could potentially be beneficial. Drinking at least one cup a day was linked to a 16 per cent lower risk of death, whereas two to three cups were associated with the 'greatest reduction,' at a 17 per cent lower risk of death. However, researchers observed that drinking more than three cups of coffee per day 'was not associated with additional reductions in all-cause mortality.' Many studies have aimed to show the overall health benefits of coffee consumption, including a 2017 study published in research journal The BMJ indicating that it seems 'generally safe within usual levels of intake.' More recently, a 2024 study by the Endocrine Society found that drinking three cups of coffee a day might help to reduce the risk of developing more than one cardiometabolic disease. However, coffee may not be beneficial for everyone. 'Individuals drinking more than five cups of coffee per day can have an increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) or unstable angina (heart problem causing sudden chest pain),' according to a 2022 study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine . Researchers at the National Institutes of Health also noted in a 2021 study that 'pregnant women who consumed the caffeine equivalent of as little as half a cup of coffee a day on average had slightly smaller babies than pregnant women who did not consume caffeinated beverages.' One of the limitations of the Tufts' study is that the information used was based on self-reported recall data, which is 'subject to measurement error due to day-to-day variations in food intake.' There was also a lack of significant associations between decaffeinated coffee and all-cause mortality, which could be due to the low consumption among the population studied, per the news release. Zhang, who is the Neely Family Professor at the Friedman School, said in an email to National Post on Tuesday that the driving force behind the research was to address concerns about how coffee additions such as sugars and creams 'may counterbalance coffee's health benefits.' 'Our findings confirm our hypothesis that adding high levels of added sugar and saturated fat make the benefits of coffee consumption lowering mortality risk go away,' she said. She added: 'The key take away is that we need to be mindful about the amount of sugars and saturated fat that we add to coffee when we drink it.' The study is one of the first to quantify the amount of added sugar and saturated fat in coffee. It concluded: 'Although our findings support the health benefits of coffee consumption, the potential negative effects of adding excessive amounts of sugar or saturated fat to coffee warrant public attention.'
