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Dolly Parton, Queen Of Country Music, Dies At 80: Her Last Gift Was A Library Of Books
The announcement did not come from a publicist. It came from a man who had spent more than twenty years standing quietly behind her. Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew and her head of security in a role his father held before him,
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Happy Onam 2026: 100+ Wishes, Messages, Captions And Posts For WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram And X
Onam 2026 is here, and so are the pookkalams, festive outfits, family gatherings and, of course, the much-awaited sadya. But beyond the celebrations, Onam is also about reconnecting with loved ones and sharing a little happiness with the people who matter.
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Before you go to a hospital, find out the cost, verify the cost of your medications, keep your bills safe, and avoid unnecessary tests and scams to reduce your out-of-pocket costs.Learn how to reduce hospital expenses here.Hospitalization is always stressful, and receiving a discrepancy...
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SAI defends Asian Games snub of five Indian tennis players
SAI has defended the exclusion of five Indian tennis players from the Asian Games squad, saying they failed to meet the prescribed continental ranking criteria.
5 Liverpool players Jamie Carragher has criticised after Florian Wirtz reaction
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IND vs SL, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka Reach 265/8 As Rain Force Early Stumps on Day 3
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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 anger at Jason Arday's treatment misses half the story
The publication of Great and Unfortunate Things will go ahead this Thursday (27), though its author, the late Jason Arday, is no longer here to see it. I can promise you've never read a story like this. Even the viral news headlines don't do it justice, Kris Doyle, non-fiction director of Simon & Schuster told the Bookseller in April, unaware of the destruction the ever-intensifying headlines would bring in August . The publisher chose to stick to the schedule, once the author resigned his Cambridge professorship just days before its US publication, and even after he took his own life a week later, rather than withdrawing the book, or reissuing it with new material explaining its role in the tragic saga that it leaves half untold. What are the lessons of this human tragedy? Before the coroners post-mortem, a public argument rages. Did Arday face legitimate or deeply disproportionate scrutiny? More than 10,000 people last week attended a Trafalgar Square vigil in London for Arday, hearing much anger at the intensity of media coverage. The difficult truth is that the scrutiny was both legitimate and disproportionate, all at once. With hindsight, many things could have been done differently to prevent professional scrutiny becoming personal tragedy. That this was Cambridge made the scrutiny legitimate and disproportionate. Arday was among the youngest academic superstars at one of the worlds most prestigious universities. There were real questions inside the academy, yet Cambridges responses ricocheted around like a pinball after every headline. It declared plagiarism allegations a vicious smear, before announcing it would investigate them. The vice-chancellor empathised with the anger and anxiety after the resignation, proposing a new inquiry into academic appointments, then committed to racially sensitive support to staff and students shaken by the death. The university now intends thorough and thoughtful independent reflection on this whole sorry affair. The media coverage felt disproportionate. Being black often made Arday more of a symbol than a person for critics, but supporters, too. Critics of woke EDI were certain Ardays appointment was without merit and must be the mere tip of the iceberg of such diversity hires. Professor Paul Gilroy, the most eminent sociologist of race, suggested that impact-chasing administrators and Ardays unthinking culture warrior supporters had co-produced this crisis with the racist critics, in comments published prior to Ardays death. The notion that Cambridge has a sweeping bias in favour of black academics fails the simplest fact-check. There are just five black people among 795 professors at Cambridge - and only 75 among over 6,000 academic staff. What may be less known is that Cambridge, like Oxford, has made strong progress on diversity when it comes to the students. The intake was 95 per cent white for my generation of students three decades ago but more than a third of Oxbridge British undergraduates are ethnic minorities now. The ratio of black students at Cambridge is close to the five per cent of black sixth formers nationally. Diversifying the academic staff about 85 per cent white is harder and slower. So Cambridge was evidently delighted when Arday was appointed professor three years ago its press release focusing on his back-story in the style of his publisher. The nine-person Cambridge panel knew its role was to appoint the best candidate but no conspiracy theory is needed to understand how they could have been swayed by a younger charismatic candidates potential to deliver impact beyond the academy. Once Arday resigned, the media coverage should have scaled back shifting to institutions, not individuals. But the media campaign for the million-dollar memoir was a catastrophic invitation to scrutinise the story of self, sure to be seized on both sides of the Atlantic. Some questions exactly how many marathons Arday ran for charity seem trivial now. The core fairytale of an autistic boy, mute at eleven and still illiterate at eighteen, was hard to reconcile with his top academic post being in the sociology of education. Jolyon Maugham KC of the Good Law Project published a lengthy critique of the Guardian , detailing his own unsuccessful effort to persuade the newspaper to spike reporter Lanre Bakares investigative work. Bakare, approached by Arday himself, had diligently interrogated the claims and counter-claims, rather than simply picking a side. Maugham acknowledged the reporting was fair, but regretted how this revealed the legitimate story beneath the culture clash, influencing Ardays decision to resign. Yet Maughams bizarre objection is that too many Guardian staff covering the story were black. Why were black and brown journalists doing so much of the heavy lifting? he asked. He even advocated a special responsibility of white people to help clear up a mess that white people have made, appearing oblivious to the regressive implications of this objection to ethnic minority agency. Many institutions have lessons to learn. Yet the talented, troubled professor Arday had surely been an author of his own rise and legend too, before sadly succumbing to its unbearable pressures.
Assam CM Meets Nitin Gadkari To Discuss Restoration Of Flood-Damaged Highways, Jorabat Flooding
Guwahati, Aug 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the national capital on Monday to deliberate on strengthening Assams road infrastructure, with a particular focus on restoring flood-damaged National Highways and addressing recurring flood challenges. According to an official release, Sarma emphasized the urgency... The post Assam CM Meets Nitin Gadkari To Discuss Restoration Of Flood-Damaged Highways, Jorabat Flooding first appeared on Northeast Today .
Quote of the Day by Paul McCartney: Life is quite mysterious and quite miraculous. In his famous quote, Paul McCartney explores the delicate balance between conscious craftsmanship and mysterious intuition. He describes sitting down at an instrument with a blank mind, only to watch a brand-new song emerge as if delivered from somewhere far outside himself. For a songwriter who has penned some of the most enduring anthems in modern musical history, acknowledging that he still does not fully understand the mechanism of his own talent is deeply revealing.
Kamal Haasan hails Vijay's TN Government for Bharathiraja memorial
AERA Cuts User Development Fee for Domestic, Int'l Passengers at Hyderabad Airport
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has linked the cost recovery through airport charges with the actual date of completion
Baragada Ex-PEO Gets 4-Yr RI in Bribery Case
Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Chhabila Bariha, former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Purena Gram Panchayat, Baragada, in a bribery case. Bariha was chargesheeted under Sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000 from a beneficiary under the Pradhan Mantri [] The post Baragada Ex-PEO Gets 4-Yr RI in Bribery Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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International Delegates Explore Indias Nipun Bharat Model in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, August 25: A delegation of approximately 70 senior government officials and civil society representatives from Kenya, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Senegal visited Ghaziabad to understand the Nipun Bharat Mission under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This initiative aims to enhance basic education and childrens learning capabilities in India, making ... Read more International Delegates Explore Indias Nipun Bharat Model in Ghaziabad
Telangana BJP chief ends fast, vows fight over fee reimbursement
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday, August 25, concluded his fast vowing to continue the partys struggle for the release of pending dues of students tuition fee reimbursement by the Congress government. BJP MP K Laxman offered lemon juice to Rao, marking the end of the fast. Hitting out at the Congress Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Juhi Chawla was one of the most prominent actresses in the 1990s. Today, she is a successful businesswoman who co-owns cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders with Shah Rukh Khan. Her Malabar Hills home is a study in opulence and features many beautiful art works and elegant marble floors. The palatial house is loacted in Malabar Hills, one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Mumbai.
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Times Health+ live online yoga classes: How they work, schedule and what to expect
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Controversy Surrounds Taapsee Pannus Gandhari as Writer Claims Story Theft
Mumbai, August 25: Taapsee Pannus upcoming film Gandhari has become embroiled in controversy even before its release. Writer Kalyan Bandi has been vocal about his claims, stating that he penned a story titled Gandhari in 2019, centered around human trafficking. He alleges that the film bears a striking resemblance to his original story, yet he ... Read more Controversy Surrounds Taapsee Pannus Gandhari as Writer Claims Story Theft
Kirloskar Brothers shares slip 1.2% as Supreme Court sends family dispute to arbitration
The stock ended at 1,899 on the NSE, down 23.40 or 1.22 per cent from Mondays close of 1,922.40
A 2 pm to 10 pm work shift may look like a better alternative to the traditional 9 to 5, especially for people who dislike early mornings and prefer having more time to themselves before work. A recent Reddit discussion has sparked debate over the benefits and drawbacks of working later in the day, with workers sharing very different experiences of how the schedule affects their productivity, free time and everyday routine.
Japanese stocks recover as tech shares rebound
Investors are also looking ahead to Nvidias earnings later this week for fresh signs of demand for AI-related products. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warshs speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday will also be closely watched for clues on the US interest-rate outlook.
Chinese stocks mixed as tech shares weigh
Investors continued to reduce their exposure to technology stocks ahead of Nvidias earnings on Wednesday, which could test confidence in the ongoing AI-driven rally. Eoptolink Technology fell 2.70% despite reporting strong growth in revenue and profit. Hua Hong Semiconductor, Zhongji Innolight and NAURA Technology also declined.
The National Capital Region, including Delhi, is currently experiencing overcast skies. Commuters should remain vigilant due to possible waterlogging and traffic issues. Unstable weather conditions with ongoing rain events and thunderstorms are anticipated for the upcoming days. Residents are encouraged to carry umbrellas and stay updated on weather forecasts.
Delhi Reports Over 2,300 Influenza Cases As H1N1, Influenza B And COVID-19 Continue Circulating
India sees rising H1N1 cases, but ICMR says seasonal viruses, not a new strain, are responsible.
A 25-year-old man allegedly used an AI-generated nude image to blackmail a Delhi woman who was a minor when the alleged harassment began. Police said he extorted around Rs 1.2 lakh from her over more than two years and later threatened her family. The accused, Ajay Dubey, was arrested in Delhi while attending a court hearing.
Four teens charged after stolen G-Wagon crashes into car, kills US couple
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Dont Be Shy OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Alia Bhatt-backed movie online
Don't Be Shy will premiere on Amazon Prime Video next month. This coming-of-age romantic comedy explores young adulthood's confusing and exciting experiences. Alia and Shaheen Bhatt are proud producers of this portrayal of youth. Read on to know when to watch it online.
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.
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
Former CDS General Anil Chauhan emphasises link between political objectives and military options
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Racial gap exposed in London's unsolved murder cases
Minority ethnic Britons made up 61.7 per cent of homicide victims but 92.9 per cent of unsolved murders Black people were victims in 40 per cent of all homicides and 73 per cent of unsolved cases Met Police say lower trust in policing among black communities is a key factor Average age of unsolved-case victims is 28, against 36 for all homicide victims KILLERS who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of getting away with their crimes than those who target white people, new research shows. Analysis of unsolved homicides in London between 2019 and 2023 found minority ethnic Britons made up 61.7 per cent of reported homicide victims but 92.9 per cent of unsolved murder victims. Black people were victims in 40 per cent of all homicides during that period and represented 73 per cent of unsolved murder cases, reported The Guardian. They made up 83.7 per cent, 36 victims, of unsolved shootings and 73.5 per cent, 39 victims, of unsolved stabbings. UK Crime Data Challenges Myths About Immigrants The Metropolitan police say the disparity is due in part to black people having lower trust in the police, which they say they are trying to improve. The Met's head of homicide, commander Paul Brogden, told the Guardian: We know serious violence disproportionately affects certain communities, particularly young black men, who have the lowest trust in policing. This means sadly victims or witnesses are less likely to come forward and trust us. The study, by Action on Armed Violence, found deaths by shooting were more likely to be unsolved than those by stabbing. London averaged 124.6 homicides a year between 2019 and 2023, with stabbings accounting for 65.3 per cent of killings and shootings 8.7 per cent. Yet among the 41 unsolved murders from this period, shootings made up 38 per cent. London Homicides Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Decade Brogden said: As this report outlines, that is an added complexity following shootings or stabbings on the streets, where identifying suspects requires more detailed investigative work, particularly when compared to domestic murders. While we use every tool at our disposal such as CCTV and forensics, often it's witness evidence which can prove vital in securing convictions. DCI Alex Gammampila, a senior Scotland Yard homicide detective, said: There tends to be more planning and thought to it [a shooting], rather than a spontaneous pick up of a knife and stabbing thrust. All this makes firearms offences more challenging to solve. The average age of homicide victims in London is about 36, but for unsolved cases it drops to 28. London Accounts for One-Third of UK Knife Crimes: ONS The Met has a high clear-up rate for homicides, running at nine out of 10 killings resulting in justice. Last year it recorded 97 homicides in London, down from 153 in 2019, the lowest in a decade. The study says between 2015 and 2024 there were 110 unsolved homicides, 9 per cent, of 1,222 killings in that period.
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Chief Election Commissioner Emphasizes Role of BLOs in Strengthening Democracy
Lucknow, August 25: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the crucial role of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Indias electoral democracy during a recent dialogue. He stated that the electoral process in India operates with full transparency under the Constitution, laws, and directives from the Election Commission. Kumar called on BLOs to enhance voter turnout, ... Read more Chief Election Commissioner Emphasizes Role of BLOs in Strengthening Democracy
Assam: 40,000 Yaba Tablets Worth
Agartala, August 25, 2026: Assam Police at Patharkandi have seized around 40,000 banned Yaba tablets, estimated to be worth nearly 4 crore in the black market, and arrested one person in connection with the alleged drug-smuggling operation. According to police, the operation was conducted on Monday afternoon following a tip-off about the movement of a... The post Assam: 40,000 Yaba Tablets Worth 4 Crore Seized in Patharkandi; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .
Sensex Climbs 287 Points as Crude Oil Drops Below $90
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recovered intraday losses to close higher, driven by late-day buying and a significant decline in Brent crude oil prices, which fell 3 per cent to USD 89.32 per barrel.
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.
'When will we stop...': Kriti Sanon addresses Rakhi ad backlash
Actor Kriti Sanon has responded to the backlash over her recent Raksha Bandhan advertisement.
Mermaid Magic 2 Teaser : Frankie Kevich and Nisa Ward Starrer Mermaid Magic 2 Official Teaser
Mermaid Magic 2 : Watch the Official teaser from Italian Web series 'Mermaid Magic 2' starring Frankie Kevich and Nisa Ward. Mermaid Magic 2 is directed by Viki Lopez Amores. To know more about The Sacred Jewel, watch the video. Check out the latest italian teaser, new series teaser, trending italian series teaser, Viki Lopez Amores's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
Protesters demand capital punishment for teacher accused in Kishtwar rape case
Markets bounce back as crude oil drops below $90 per barrel; Sensex climbs 287 points
After remaining in negative territory for most part of the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex bounced back during the fag-end of trading
You're Just Wasting Time: Sarfaraz Khan Taunts Sri Lanka Skipper With Brutal Dig During 2nd Test
Sarfaraz Khan taunted Dhananjaya de Silva with a cheeky remark on Day 3 of the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Tripura Wins National Recognition as Overall Best-Performing Small State Under PMFME Scheme
Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura has emerged as the countrys Overall Best-Performing State in the Small State category under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, earning national recognition for its efforts to promote food-processing enterprises and strengthen grassroots livelihoods. The honour was presented at the PMFME Conclave 2026, organised at... The post Tripura Wins National Recognition as Overall Best-Performing Small State Under PMFME Scheme first appeared on Northeast Today .
Toxic advance booking shows massive craze, Yash eyes second-biggest opener after KGF 2
Kannada actor Yash's highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is generating strong interest ahead of its theatrical release on August 26. The film has recorded a robust response in advance bookings, despite...
US diplomats heading back to Middle East as immediate Iran war risk recedes: Report
Video: Woman 'Hugs' Bulldozer As Land Dispute Turns Violent In Thane
According to sources, a private builder brought the bulldozer to the property as part of an attempt to vacate the land.
Can you get dementia from long-term exposure to traffic noise? | In Focus podcast
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Kangana Ranaut recently shared an Instagram reel that humorously contrasts her English speaking skills with those of Abhijeet Dipke. The reel showcased snippets of both speaking publicly, highlighting their journeys with the language. Ranaut reflected on her own early struggles, while Dipke addressed his English abilities amidst the social media buzz.
US military transport plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it has no information yet
A United States military transport plane landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport Tuesday. The large Boeing Globemaster flew directly from Riga, Latvia, arriving around 0700 GMT. This aircraft had previously arrived in Riga from a US airbase on August 23. The Kremlin stated it had no information regarding the plane's arrival. The last direct US jet flight to Russia from Europe occurred in January.
West Bengal Has 4,133 Schools With Not A Single Student Enrolled, Centre's Report Reveals
Supreme Court Judge Prasanna Varale:
Supreme Court judge Justice Prasanna B Varale has raised concerns over the declining education budget and the closure of Marathi-medium schools in Maharashtra, saying that a fraction of the money allocated for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela could have helped save several of them, as reported in NDTV. Speaking at the inauguration of smart classes [] The post Supreme Court Judge Prasanna Varale: 0.1% Of Kumbh Spending Could Have Saved 125 Marathi Schools, Pitting Hindu Faith Against Education appeared first on The Commune .
Delhi HC abates Sajjan Kumar's appeal against conviction in 1984 riots case following his death
Sajjan Kumar, who was serving two life sentences in Tihar jail in connection with the 1984 riots, died on August 20. Earlier, he was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi High Court on December 17, 2018, in another case related to the killing of five Sikhs and the burning of a gurdwara during the anti-Sikh riots.
Mumbai Creator Makes Train Passengers Get Up For Fake Seat Audit, Railways Takes Action
After the videos came to the attention of the RPF, officials summoned Jha to Bandra and counselled him about his conduct.
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Ramchander Rao Ends Fast for Releasing Fees Reimbursement Scheme Dues
BJP MP K Laxman offered lemon juice to Rao, marking the end of the fast
Chinas Hackers Use DeepSeek for Attacks, Researchers Say
State-affiliated cyber groups more than doubled the amount of attacks they carried out since they began delegating mundane tasks to AI and using it to develop advanced malicious software
Why are banks closed today, Tuesday? Find out why the RBI has declared a holiday.
While Tuesday isn't a holiday, why are banks closed today? You can learn the reason for this holiday here.Banks are closed today, August 25th. But the question is why the RBI has declared a holiday on Tuesday. We're telling you about it here. The reasons for today's bank closure ar...
Prakash Raj Announces Movement Against Election Commission Over SIR
Prakash Raj said that the protests will start on September 1, and also would approach the courts seeking a halt to the entire SIR process
In good news for international travellers, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) has announced that travellers can use e-boarding passes displayed on their smartphones during immigration clearance at Indian airports, as the procedure of physically stamping these documents has been eliminated. The step aims to reduce passenger inconvenience and simplify the immigration process at airports.
Why your Costa cappuccino hits so much harder than your Starbucks one. New research has answers
A medium cappuccino from Costa contains 325mg of caffeine, almost three-and-a-half times more than the same drink at Starbucks. Caffe Nero's cappuccino now has around double the caffeine it did in 2023, according to the study. Matcha drinks also vary a lot between chains, with Costa's version containing the most caffeine. Grabbing a coffee on your way to work seems like a simple enough choice, but a new study suggests your regular order might be giving you a lot more, or a lot less, caffeine than you realise. And nowhere is that gap wider than between Costa and Starbucks, two chains you would probably assume serve up more or less the same cup. Consumer group Which? says the difference is actually enormous, and worth paying attention to, especially if you are someone who has been told to watch their caffeine intake , including during pregnancy. The research looked at drinks sold by Caffe Nero, Costa Coffee , Greggs, Pret A Manger and Starbucks, comparing caffeine levels across some of the most popular orders on the menu. And the headline finding is a genuine eyebrow raiser. A medium cappuccino from Costa comes in at 325 milligrams of caffeine. The same drink from Starbucks contains just 89mg, which means Costa's version has almost three-and-a-half times more caffeine. Which? reckons that is roughly the same caffeine hit as four cans of Red Bull, all in one cappuccino. Costa tops the charts almost everywhere It is not just cappuccinos where Costa pulls ahead. Its espresso shot contains 100mg of caffeine, compared with just 45mg at Starbucks. Its flat white comes in at 241mg, again nearly three times higher than Starbucks's 89mg. Greggs and Caffe Nero also serve stronger cappuccinos than Starbucks, at 235mg and 221mg respectively, but Costa still comes out on top across the board. What is interesting is how these numbers have shifted over time. Costa's figures for cappuccinos and espresso shots have barely changed since Which? last carried out this research in 2023. Caffe Nero, though, has seen a big jump, with its cappuccino now containing roughly double what it used to. Starbucks remains the chain serving the least caffeine overall, but even its numbers have crept up, across espressos, cappuccinos and filter coffees, over the past three years. Even matcha lovers are not safe It is not just coffee drinkers who need to pay attention here. Matcha, the green tea powder drink that has become something of a high street staple in recent years, also showed big differences between chains. Costa's hot matcha latte had the highest caffeine content at 99mg, followed by Starbucks at 57mg, while Pret's version had noticeably less, at 28mg. Jessica Carson, Which?'s health and wellbeing expert, reportedly said there is nothing quite like a strong cup of coffee to start the day, but added that even matcha drinkers could be taking in more caffeine than they bargained for. As quoted in a news report, she said caffeine content varies wildly from chain to chain, and advised anyone who drinks several cups a day, or who needs to cut back for health reasons, to think carefully about where they shop and what they order, to avoid any unwanted side effects. A spokeswoman for Costa said the company is committed to helping customers make informed choices, adding that caffeine and nutritional information is available across its menu and online so people can pick drinks that suit their needs. She also pointed out that Costa offers decaffeinated coffee and a range of drinks without caffeine and noted that caffeine levels in coffee naturally vary depending on factors like the blend, the recipe and the size of the serving. So next time you are standing between a Costa and a Starbucks trying to decide where to go, it might be worth remembering that the cup in your hand could pack a very different punch depending on which one you pick.
Industry Leaders Call for Cooling Security to Become a National Priority as India Accelerates Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Youth voices drive AsiaPacific greenenergy ties at Shenzhen gathering
Youth voices drive AsiaPacific greenenergy ties at Shenzhen gathering
At least 1,000 vehicles expected in Sept 5 Dhaka-Chattogram long march: Jamaat
Porwar says the 11-party alliance has coordinated with police and plans roadside rallies at several points along the route
