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India Today
6 days ago
- Health
- India Today
These 7 Indian superfoods can help ease inflammation : Find out how
Everyone wants to get rid of their inflammation these days. It's one of the biggest health concerns we're dealing with. But inflammation isn't your enemy—it's your body's natural defence mechanism, trying to protect and system was meant to activate briefly in response to infection or injury. But thanks to chronic stress, poor diets, and sedentary routines, it stays switched on longer than it should. How we eat, rest, and move needs to Today spoke to Khushboo Jain Tibrewala—Nutritionist and Diabetes & Inflammation Specialist—who suggests that one of the easiest ways to support the body's healing process is by returning to the roots of traditional Indian foods. Here are 7 powerful anti-inflammatory ingredients that are probably already in your kitchenKALONJI (BLACK SEED)Rich in thymoquinone, kalonji has been used in Ayurvedic and Unani traditions for centuries. It helps reduce inflammation, improves immunity, and balances blood sugar levels. It also supports gut health and reduces insulin resistance. How to use: Add to rotis, sprinkle on khichdi, or temper in contains garcinol, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It helps combat acidity, heat rashes, and sluggish digestion, especially during hot weather. advertisement How to use: Add to dals and gravies for a tangy twist, or enjoy it as a cooling sol GRAM (KULTHI DAL)Packed with fibre and polyphenols, horse gram is great for detoxifying the body and lowering chronic inflammation. Traditionally used for treating kidney stones, joint pain, and aiding weight loss. How to use: Cook as dal, sprout, and toss into salads, or grind for protein-rich LEAVES (SUVA BHAJI)This fragrant green is a digestive hero. It reduces bloating, calms digestive tract inflammation, and supports hormone regulation, especially useful for PMS and weak appetite. How to use: Add to parathas, stir into dals, or saut with jeera and everyday fruit is a powerhouse of vitamin C, fibre, and carotenoids, which reduce oxidative stress and shield the gut lining. It also supports glowing skin and blood sugar control. How to use: Eat raw, blend into spicy chutneys, or toss into fruit SEEDSLoaded with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), hemp seeds are great for brain function, skin clarity, and hormonal balance. How to use: Sprinkle on porridge, khichdi, or blend into nutty (MORINGA PODS)Moringa pods are packed with quercetin and chlorogenic acid—two natural compounds that help lower inflammation, regulate blood sugar, and improve digestion. How to use: Add to sambhar, boil for soups, or use dried moringa leaves in rotis and is your body's cry for help, not a flaw. The solution doesn't lie in shortcuts or trendy fads but in the timeless wisdom of local, whole foods. These kitchen staples, when used consistently, can help your body reset and thrive—gently, naturally, and effectively.- EndsMust Watch
Telegraph
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Notting Hill Carnival ‘in jeopardy without government funding'
Notting Hill Carnival organisers have said the event is in jeopardy without government funding. Ian Comfort, the carnival's chairman, has written to the Culture Secretary to demand funds to keep its two million visitors safe. The August bank holiday event has long been overshadowed by crime. Last year's event saw two deaths, eight stabbings, 334 arrests and 50 injured police officers. In the letter to Lisa Nandy, first reported by BBC News, Mr Comfort warned that failure to secure funding 'risks compromising public safety and jeopardising the future of the carnival'. The letter comes after an independent safety review commissioned by the carnival's organisers found 'critical public safety concerns' at the festival. The review, whose findings and recommendations have not been made public, cost £100,000 which was covered by the taxpayer-funded Greater London Authority (GLA), Kensington and Chelsea Council and Westminster Council. The Government has previously supported the carnival through bodies such as Arts Council England, but it is understood that the organisers are requesting direct funding for the first time since its inception in 1966. Mr Comfort has told the Culture Secretary that investment was needed for stewarding and crowd management to allow police to focus on 'crime prevention and public protection'. He warned that the GLA and two councils could no longer 'meet the growing operational requirements' of stewarding the event. It is unclear how much funding the carnival organisers are asking for. The Met Police deployed 7,000 officers to the 2024 event, with a total of around 14,000 officer shifts allocated to the whole event. Matt Twist, the force's assistant commissioner, has previously raised concerns that the carnival could turn into a 'mass casualty event'. He told the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee in September: 'While we acknowledge that crime often gets the headlines, the thing that worries me most is the crowd density and the potential for a mass casualty event.' The committee later published its own report, which warned that the force was being put under an increasing strain which 'has not been matched with an increase in funding from the government'. Two people died in separate attacks at the carnival last year. Cher Maximen, 38, was stabbed in the groin in front of her three-year-old daughter while attempting to break up a fight on Sunday. She died after losing five litres of blood. Mussie Imnetu, a 41-year-old Swedish chef who had trained under Gordon Ramsay, was kicked and punched outside of a restaurant on Monday, dying four days later. He had been visiting the UK on business from Dubai, where he worked as head chef of the Arts Club. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said: 'This violence is shocking, completely unacceptable, and a betrayal of the values that Carnival was founded to celebrate.' Commander Charmain Brenyah, the Met's Carnival spokesman, said at the time: 'Carnival is about bringing people together in a positive celebration. That it has ended with the tragic loss of life, amongst other incidents of serious violence, will sadden everyone involved.' The Department for Culture, Media and Sport told the BBC it would 'respond to the letter in due course'.
RTÉ News
07-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Leinster set up Croke Park URC final with big win over Glasgow Warriors
Leinster marched into a first BKT URC final since 2021 with a comprehensive 37-19 victory over defending champions Glasgow Warriors. After a subdued month in the aftermath of their Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton, this was more like the Leinster their fans are accustomed to. They raced into a 20-point lead at the break, thanks to tries from Dan Sheehan (2), Jamie Osborne and Thomas Clarkson. It was more of the same in the second half with Osborne and Ciarán Frawley crossing to the muted delight of the 15,762 in attendance at the Dublin 4 venue. The 2024 winners, who had been beaten twice already in Dublin by Leinster this season, offered little in the way of real resistance as their reign came to an end, although two late consolations helped put a gloss on the scoreboard. Leo Cullen's side, who lost at the semi-final stage in each of the last three seasons since the South African franchises joined the competition, will meet Bulls or Stormers in Croke Park next Saturday as they bid for a first trophy in four seasons. Leinster wasted no time getting on the board with Tommy O'Brien winning a jackal penalty on the 22 from the kick-off. Two minutes later, after sustained pressure close to the line, hooker Sheehan (above) powered over with out-half Sam Prendergast slotting the conversion. But the Warriors hit back immediately with a try that will annoy Leinster defence guru Jacques Nienaber. They earned a lineout on halfway from the restart and after a phase in midfield, quickly shifted the ball wide where Kyle Rowe had no trouble rounding Andrew Porter. The wing chipped ahead and George Horne found himself on his own and dotted but, with Adam Hastings wide off the tee. 5mins: LEIN 7-5 GLA Glasgow responded perfectly on their first attack of the game to make it an exciting start in the Aviva. 📺 @rte2 & @rteplayer 📻 Saturday Sport on @rteradio1 Live updates 👇 — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) June 7, 2025 Both defences held sway for the next 17 minutes but there was no shortage of flashpoints. The visitors couldn't make anything of a promising lineout on the 22, while Leinster twice gave away penalties close to the Glasgow line, one of which resulted in a bout of pushing and shoving after James Lowe was penalised for obstruction. Prendergast pushed the Leinster lead out with a straightforward kick after a scrum penalty and Cullen's men were denied a second try when the TMO spotted a needless forward pass by Jamison Gibson-Park before Osborne ran in. But that only delayed the celebrations momentarily as the centre raced in on the wing after Jimmy O'Brien, and Lowe combined to create the space on the short side. 27mins: LEIN 15-5 GLA Jamie Osborne puts the disappointment of a disallowed try behind him immediately. Prendergast sets it out right to miss the conversion. 📺 @rte2 & @rteplayer 📻 Saturday Sport on @rteradio1 Live updates 👇 — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) June 7, 2025 Leinster were really beginning to get the upper hand in the air, the breakdown and scrum, and after declining a sure three points from a penalty, scored a third try following a close-range lineout. Lowe came off his wing to try and power in but prop Clarkson was on hand to fight his way over the line to give Leinster a 20-5 lead. They effectively killed off the game as a contest with the clock in first-half overtime when Sheehan scored another trademark lineout maul try; Prendergast was once again off target with his conversion but the hosts had a healthy 20-point advantage. Leinster, with Ryan Baird named player of the match, began the second half in the front foot with Jordie Barrett knocking on on the line and Prendergast missing a long-range dropgoal attempt and a penalty as Glasgow held on by their fingertips. 54min: LEIN 32-5 GLA Another outstanding looping pass from Gibson-Park finds Osborne who launches over to extend Leinster's lead further against an under-pressure Glasgow. 📺 @rte2 & @rteplayer 📻 Saturday Sport on @rteradio1 Live updates 👇 — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) June 7, 2025 But they were under severe pressure and after referee Andrea Piardi had issued a warning for consistent infringements, Osborne got on the end of Gibson-Park's flat pass to flop over the line close to the posts. Leinster unloaded their bench and Frawley, who had replaced Barrett, scrored the next try in the corner minutes later, after Lowe sparked the attack by fielding a high ball on the wing. 57min: LEIN 37-5 GLA Ciarán Frawley only on the field a few minutes and gets Leinster's sixth try of the game from a Tommy O'Brien setup. 📺 @rte2 & @rteplayer 📻 Saturday Sport on @rteradio1 Live updates 👇 — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) June 7, 2025 With Franco Smith's side running out of numbers, Scott Penny, Jack Conan and Tommy O'Brien combined to set up the utility back. It was starting to resemble a training session for the eight-time winners as the half progressed with Glasgow bowing to the inevitable. They did manage late consolation tries through Jamie Dobie and Sione Tuipulotu but Leinster focus had already turned to a first URC-era Grand Final decider against South African opposition. FT: LEIN 37-19 GLA Joe McCarthy: 'Everyone loves to hate Leinster and that drives us on'. 📺 @rte2 & @rteplayer 📻 Saturday Sport on @rteradio1 Live updates 👇 — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) June 7, 2025 Leinster: Jimmy O'Brien; Tommy O'Brien, Jamie Osborne, Jordie Barrett, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Thomas Clarkson; Joe McCarthy, James Ryan; Ryan Baird, Scott Pennny, Jack Conan (capt). Replacements: Rónan Kelleher (for Sheehan 56), Jack Boyle (Porter 60), Rabah Slimani (Clarkson 56), RG Snyman (Ryan 56), Max Deegan (Conan 64), Luke McGrath (Gibson-Park 70), Ross Byrne (Prendergast 61), Ciarán Frawley (Barrett 56). Glasgow Warriors: Josh McKay, Kyle Steyn (capt), Sione Tuipulotu, Tom Jordan, Kyle Rowe; Adam Hastings, George Horne; Jamie Bhatti, George Hiddleston, Fin Richardson; Alex Samuel, Scott Cummings; Euan Ferrie, Rory Darge, Henco Venter Replacements: Johnny Matthews (Hiddleston 45), Rory Sutherland (Bhatti 45), Sam Talakai (Richardson 45), Max Williamson (Samuel 45), Jack Mann (Ferrie 73), Macenzzie Duncan (Venter 59), Stafford McDowall (Hastings h/t), Jamie Dobie (Horne 52).
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Leadership Transition: Jee-Seop Kim to Succeed Heike Scheuble as Head of Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Vans North America
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz today announced a leadership change to its North American operations. Effective September 1, Jee-Seop Kim will assume the role of Head of Sales & Marketing of Mercedes-Benz Vans North America. Jee-Seop will succeed Heike Scheuble, who will retire on September 2, after more than 40 years with Mercedes-Benz. 'We thank Heike for her outstanding commitment and significant contributions to the brand throughout her tenure. We wish Heike all the very best in her retirement and look forward to welcoming Jee-Seop into this crucial role. We are confident that his professional expertise and proven leadership skills will help drive continued success for Mercedes-Benz Vans in North America to best serve the needs of our dealer partners and customers.' Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA Heike Scheuble retires after a career with Mercedes-Benz that began in 1980 at Daimler-Benz. Throughout more than four decades, Heike held a series of pivotal leadership roles in both Europe and the U.S., including key positions in warranty, product management, and aftersales. Since joining the Mercedes-Benz USA Vans team in 2015, Scheuble drove continuous profitable growth, built a high-performing and diverse team, launched new aftersales strategies, and played an essential role in strengthening customer and dealer relationships. Jee-Seop Kim transitions into the role of Head of Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Vans North America, with more than 20 years of international leadership experience with the brand. Since joining Mercedes-Benz in 2002, Jee-Seop has held key roles in sales, aftersales, and customer service in the U.S., Germany and Korea. As Head of Customer Services at Mercedes-Benz Korea, he led significant aftersales growth and won multiple service quality awards. Since 2023, Kim has led the Customer Services organization at Mercedes-Benz USA, driving stability, growth, and enhancing trust and performance in the U.S. dealer network during a period of significant change for the automotive industry. About Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at and To learn more about all Mercedes-Benz entities in North America, visit
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
London mayor agrees 22% cut in affordable housing target
London's mayor and the government have announced a cut of more than 6,000 homes to the affordable homes Greater London Assembly (GLA) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said an agreement had been reached "to adjust London's target for the Affordable Homes Programme for 2021-2026 from the previous range of 23,900 to 27,100 starts".The reduction – with a new target range of between 17,800 to 19,000 - represents a cut of 22%.Deputy mayor for housing, Tom Copley, said Sir Sadiq Kahn was "taking the hard decisions to improve housing supply of all tenures". London is "by some accounts" the most expensive city in the world to build in, the GLA said the decision "responds to the difficult conditions London currently faces and will allow the GLA to ensure the delivery of more schemes and complete the maximum number of affordable and social homes in the 2021-2026 programme".The GLA said it intended to deliver "at least the mid-point of target range" of 17,800 to 19,000 new homes by 2026. 'More expensive to build homes' Copley blamed the "horrendous legacy of the last government", as well as high interest rates, spiralling building costs and "the lasting impact of Brexit" for the cut in the said those factors "made it harder and more expensive to build homes".The GLA said policy issues that arose under the previous government, including delays receiving sign off with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), has driven up the cost of building the builds in London tend to be denser and taller buildings, which are costlier per unit. The GLA said while the BSR "was created to drive well intentioned improvements to building safety, the government has acknowledged that the BSR's current approach has also made it significantly slower to build new homes". In November it was reported that the number of affordable homes started in London had fallen 88 per cent, new statistics have to government data, 3,156 affordable housing builds began work across Greater London between April 2023 and March 2024, down from 26,386 starts in the previous 12 months.
