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Ozempic has waged a war on America’s junk food. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry

People on GLP-1 drugs are moving away from processed food and consuming more protein to preserve muscle mass during weight loss. A Boston Consulting Group report found patients have reported an all-around decline in consumption of junk food.

Forbes names Padma Lakshmi one of US’ greatest living immigrants. 27 Indians on the list

The list was rolled out ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations and includes Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra.

Trump administration moves to strip 17 Americans of citizenship in largest single-day denaturalisation bid

The Department of Justice stated that the individuals subject to denaturalisation have been accused of committing serious offences. 

Chinese pharma contractor under watch: Pentagon names WuXi AppTec on military list

The designation could threaten a key revenue stream for the drug contractor and complicate research, manufacturing and supply chains for American pharmaceutical firms.

This is how Indian TV channels covered Trump threats, ceasefire and Pakistan’s role

Indian news channels were not pulling their punches; many seemed convinced that Trump lost the war.

Carolyn Bessette is suddenly the new Gen Z ‘It Girl’. She’ll be forgotten before you know it

With listicles and op-eds galore, fashion magazines are working overtime to print articles on Carolyn Bessette — her style, her life, even people who met her once are now piping up.

Chinese immigrant ban in 1882, European inflow, H-1B tussle—US immigration debate is 150 yrs old

To allow or not to allow: A deep dive into US research & records shows how advantages & disadvantages of immigrants have been part of American public discourse since the 19th century.

Once anti-tech, Taliban is now media-savvy. A tongue-in-cheek video invites Americans to Afghanistan

Over the years, the Taliban have become savvy social media users, turning it into a propaganda tool. A promo video stands out for its humour, imagery, and irony.

Pakistan’s strong biceps, weak budgets routine & apology cards in Elon’s cart

Pakistan's strong biceps, weak budgets routine & apology cards in Elon’s cart

Role of money in politics, illegal immigration among Americans’ key concerns under Trump 2.0—Pew

Republicans and Democrats are more closely aligned in their views on domestic terrorism: 32 percent of Republicans and 36 percent of Democrats agree that it is a major concern.

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3 ways India-Japan relations can go beyond familiar adjectives of ‘natural’ and ‘special’

The changing landscape has produced an uncomfortable realisation for Japan and India that their natural partnership has remained underutilised.

Carlsberg confidentially files for $700 million India IPO

Carlsberg India is the country’s second-largest brewer with a market share of about 22%. Global alcohol makers are increasingly looking to unlock value from their Indian operations.

Indonesia seeks more BrahMos missiles from India. Delhi eyes critical minerals as Modi visits Jakarta

India is looking at setting up joint ventures with Indonesian firms to establish processing factories for critical minerals, especially nickel.

Publisher ban on Sacco’s brilliant Muzaffarnagar riot comic is a cynical joke on India’s freedoms

Sacco’s ‘reporting’ is incredibly granular but there are areas where he can be faulted. Don’t let this undermine where his true focus is, in showing how local disputes led to riots.