What exactly is maltodextrin? Why it’s in most of your favourite packaged snacks

Maltodextrin, a common ingredient in many Indian processed foods, acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and preservative. While technically safe and approved by food authorities, its high glycemic index can cause rapid blood sugar spikes. Found in snacks, mixes, and powders, it helps maintain texture and shelf life, but offers no nutritional value, highlighting the importance…

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‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ Box Office Collection Day 8: Spiritual animation film crosses Rs 50 crore mark

Ashwin Kumar’s animated film ‘Mahavatar Narsimha,’ a rare success in the mythological genre, is performing well at the box office. The film has earned Rs 51.75 crore in India, aided by strong word-of-mouth, impressive animation, and spiritual themes. The Telugu and Hindi versions have shown consistent occupancy, with night shows reaching peak viewership.

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CBSE carries out surprise inspections in 15 schools across seven regions to check dummy student enrolments

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted surprise inspections in 15 schools across five states and two Union Territories on July 31, 2025. The inspections aimed to verify compliance with CBSE norms and investigate dummy student enrolments. Teams comprising Board officers and school principals assessed academic standards, infrastructure, and attendance records. The CBSE will…

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Trump’s fund cuts: CPB to shut down after GOP slashes funding; ‘trashed decades of democracy’ say critics

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is set to wind down operations following a successful Republican effort to defund local PBS and NPR stations. President Trump’s rescissions bill clawed back $1.1 billion earmarked for CPB, leading to the elimination of nearly all staff roles. While larger stations may adapt, smaller, rural stations face potential closure,…

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