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Emporio Armani Sync watch review: understated gold-tone everyday wear

Emporio Armani Sync watch review: understated gold-tone everyday wear

19 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

The Emporio Armani Sync watch pairs a restrained design with a brown sunray dial, making it easy to wear across settings. Reviewers found its versatility the main draw, working with both casual and formal outfits, and positioned it as a considered accessory purchase rather than a purely technical timepiece.

Three techniques to sharpen your eye makeup

Three techniques to sharpen your eye makeup

19 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

For those who find eye makeup difficult to get right, three straightforward techniques can lift the result considerably. The approach focuses on blending, placement and definition, offering a repeatable method that works across everyday and occasion looks without requiring extensive products or professional skill.

Why a gene hopping from predator to prey matters for medicine

Why a gene hopping from predator to prey matters for medicine

19 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

Scientists tracked a mobile genetic element jumping from a predator into its prey. Such jumping genes drive the spread of antibiotic resistance and contribute to many cancers, while circular RNA molecules derived from them are being explored as next-generation vaccine platforms — giving the findings broad medical significance.

Scientists turn to cockatoos to ask whether animals grasp death

Scientists turn to cockatoos to ask whether animals grasp death

19 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

Researchers are studying whether animals comprehend mortality, with cockatoos among their subjects. In a 2020 paper with cognitive scientist Antonio J. Osuna-Mascaro, philosopher Susana Monso argued that two forms of anthropocentrism underpin human reluctance to accept that other species may understand death.

Did humour drive the evolution of human language?

Did humour drive the evolution of human language?

19 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

By identifying 'living fossils' embedded in modern speech, some researchers argue that human language evolved gradually through a process of 'survival of the wittiest'. The theory holds that verbal humour was sexually selected in place of physical fighting, drawing on visual brain regions to build the foundations of complex modern grammar.

High-protein kung pao chicken noodles at 450 calories

High-protein kung pao chicken noodles at 450 calories

19 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

A nutritionist has shared a kung pao chicken noodle preparation delivering 52g of protein at roughly 450 calories per serving. The dish is pitched as an indulgent but controlled option for weekend meals, combining lean protein with familiar flavours while keeping the overall calorie load moderate.

Gene drives pose a high-stakes choice between cure and chaos

Gene drives pose a high-stakes choice between cure and chaos

19 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

Engineering evolution through gene drives forces a balance of risk and benefit that each country will resolve differently — the safest aircraft, as one framing puts it, is the one that never takes off. With field data on both the promise and the hazards expected soon, scientists argue public debate must prepare now.

Chef Ranveer Brar says coriander stems hold the real flavour

Chef Ranveer Brar says coriander stems hold the real flavour

19 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

Coriander is central to Indian cooking, adding freshness and a light citrus note that offsets heat in a dish. Chef Ranveer Brar argues the stems, or dhaniya ki dandi, carry more concentrated flavour than the leaves most cooks favour, and urges home cooks to stop discarding them and build them into everyday preparations instead.

How India's dining table became a design statement

How India's dining table became a design statement

19 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

A decade ago most Indian households bought a single dinner set, often around a wedding, and reserved the good crockery for guests. Decor conversations centred on sofas, wall colours and lighting rather than tableware. That has shifted: tablescapes now feature on Instagram, weekend hosting has become more deliberate, and brands like Nestasia arrived as buyers began caring.

Why old injuries ache when it rains, explained by a pain physician

Why old injuries ache when it rains, explained by a pain physician

19 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

Many people notice joint pain or flare-ups from old injuries during the monsoon or when temperatures dip. Anaesthesiologist and interventional pain specialist Dr Kunal Sood explained the phenomenon in a video posted on July 18, setting out why those with chronic conditions or prior injuries tend to feel symptoms resurface as weather shifts.

Premium Android tablets now rival the iPad Pro at lower cost

Premium Android tablets now rival the iPad Pro at lower cost

19 Jul 2026 · Technology · Hindustan Times

The iPad Pro remains among the most capable tablets available, but its price puts it beyond many buyers. Android alternatives have improved sharply, with flagship models combining fast processors, high-resolution screens, AI features, stylus support, desktop-style multitasking and long battery life. Many also work with keyboard accessories, making them viable for productivity, creative work and note-taking.

Ramayana cast turns out in traditional couture at Delhi launch

Ramayana cast turns out in traditional couture at Delhi launch

19 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

Promotions for Ramayana: Part 1 began in New Delhi on Saturday, with the cast and crew joined by guests from the film industry. Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, arrived in a shimmering gold Kanjeevaram saree with a magenta border, while Ranbir Kapoor, cast as Ram, appeared in formal traditional wear alongside Rakul Preet Singh.

When buying an SSD beats paying for cloud storage in 2026

When buying an SSD beats paying for cloud storage in 2026

19 Jul 2026 · Technology · Hindustan Times

Cloud storage remains convenient, letting users move photos, videos and documents between devices without managing hardware. But the economics have shifted in 2026: SSD prices have fallen while subscription tiers have risen sharply, with a standard 1TB cloud plan now costing upwards of Rs 2,000. An SSD carries an upfront cost but no recurring fee.

Eric Trump-backed startup pushes armed humanoid robots for combat

Eric Trump-backed startup pushes armed humanoid robots for combat

18 Jul 2026 · Technology · News18

San Francisco robotics startup Foundation Future Industries has openly targeted battlefield deployment, breaking from the technology industry's customary non-weaponisation pledges. Backed by Eric Trump, who serves as investor and chief strategy adviser, the company has confirmed plans to equip its fleet of bipedal humanoid robots with lethal capabilities — a marked escalation in the autonomous weapons race.

Google connects Canva, Instacart and YouTube Music to AI Mode

Google connects Canva, Instacart and YouTube Music to AI Mode

18 Jul 2026 · Technology · News18

Google has begun integrating third-party apps into AI Mode in Search, extending it beyond answering questions. The initial rollout covers Canva, Instacart and YouTube Music and is limited to users in the United States, letting them link accounts and complete tasks such as building playlists or adding groceries to a cart directly within AI Mode.

Vikram-1 puts India in the private orbital launch club

Vikram-1 puts India in the private orbital launch club

18 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, the country's first private orbital-class rocket, successfully placed technology payloads and postcards into orbit. Named 'Mission Aagaman', meaning arrival, the flight marks India's entry into a small group of nations with demonstrated private orbital launch capability.

Deaths in Paris region more than doubled during June heatwave

Deaths in Paris region more than doubled during June heatwave

18 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

Health authorities reported that deaths in the Paris region more than doubled during June's heatwave. The extreme heat swept across Europe, breaking all-time temperature records in several countries and placing severe strain on health systems.

FDA clears a first-of-its-kind cholesterol pill for high-risk patients

FDA clears a first-of-its-kind cholesterol pill for high-risk patients

18 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill to lower cholesterol in patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The regulator assessed the drug under a programme offering ultra-fast reviews for promising medicines judged to serve the public interest.

Seven monsoon hair myths a hair expert says to drop

Seven monsoon hair myths a hair expert says to drop

18 Jul 2026 · Health · Hindustan Times

Every monsoon brings the same complaints — more hair fall, frizz, dullness and an oilier scalp — which most people treat as separate problems. Hair expert Navneet Misra, founder of Xtovia, argues they are usually symptoms of one underlying issue: how structurally sound the hair fibre already was before the season began.

What parents should know about newborn care during the monsoon

What parents should know about newborn care during the monsoon

18 Jul 2026 · Science · The Hindu

The first 1,000 days, from conception to a child's second birthday, form a critical window for lifelong health. Doctors say awareness of monsoon-season health hazards and infections, combined with simple protective steps, can substantially improve outcomes for newborns during the wet months.