Is a 36-hour fast safe for your health? Doctors reveal metabolic changes, electrolyte dangers and who should avoid it

A 36-hour fast, popular among fitness enthusiasts, carries significant risks, warns neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. While it may boost insulin sensitivity and mental clarity for some, it can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and low blood sugar. Certain individuals, including diabetics and those with eating disorders, must avoid it. Dr.

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What’s next for US-Africa trade?

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is expiring, ending 25 years of duty-free access for African nations to the US market. This will cause significant job losses and economic setbacks due to new tariffs, but also presents an opportunity for Africa to diversify trade, strengthen intra-continental commerce, and forge new global partnerships.

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UAE: Authorities deporting, blacklisting thousands who failed to act during 2024 visa amnesty window

The UAE’s 2024 visa amnesty, held from September to December, offered undocumented residents a chance to legalise their status or exit without penalties. Despite extensions and support, many overstayers failed to act and now face fines, blacklisting, or deportation. Authorities have intensified enforcement in 2025, warning that leniency has ended and legal consequences are now…

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When Shah Rukh Khan recited his father’s wise words, ‘Joh kaam nahi karte woh kamaal karte hai’

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan lives by his father’s wise words, ‘Joh kaam nahi karte woh kamaal karte hai.’ This philosophy shaped his life and now influences his son, Aryan Khan. Aryan recently made a notable directorial debut with ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood.’ The series has generated significant online buzz, with memes and song snippets…

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Pakistan’s gold medallist Arshad Nadeem hits out at false promises: ‘Every plot announcement was fake’

Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, who won gold at the Paris Games, has voiced concerns over unfulfilled promises of land plots made after his victory. Despite receiving cash prizes, the plot announcements remain unfulfilled. Nadeem recently underwent successful muscle surgery in the UK for a calf injury and is preparing for the World Championships.

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