A protein bar fits in a coat pocket and leaves no washing up. At one British supermarket, it costs almost as much as a chicken sandwich, which contains more protein, and is gradually becoming a lunch option. The organisers of SIAL Paris, an international food trade fair, produced the SIAL…
Choosing plant-based vegan alternatives over dairy in your diets could cost you up to one-fifth of iodine intake, according to a recent Lancet Planetary Health study conducted in the UK. According to the Lancet study, people could reduce their estimated iodine intake by 9-21% by substituting plant-based alternatives for roughly…
Eating peanuts every day changed how memory-related areas of older adults’ brains responded to insulin, a small Dutch trial found. The results offer a possible explanation for an earlier, modest improvement on a memory test. Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Centre studied dozens of healthy adults aged 60–75, comparing 16…
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Uzbekistan remains a good-value destination, but a first visit is no longer a shoestring trip once you factor in high-speed trains, entrance tickets and hotel charges. Here is how you explore the country full of UNESCO sites and not spend a fortune. This travel cost guide for Uzbekistan excludes international…
The coffee culture in Tashkent has progressed considerably beyond the latte with lots of syrup and the automated machine. From mom-and-pop roasteries to breakfast cafes, Kursiv Uzbekistan picked seven spots that pay a touch more attention to the beans and the brewing process. The word “speciality coffee” is intentionally vague.…
Skywatchers across Asia and the Pacific will see a rare red moon before a nearly three-year eclipse drought begins
Rising flights, easier visas, and interest in historic landmarks and Red Sea resorts drive growing travel between Uzbekistan and Egypt
Welcome to your cosmic cheat sheet for 2026, the year when business, money, and personal growth get a wild, Fire Horse-powered upgrade! Expect laughs, lightbulb moments, and a few cosmic nudges as we gallop through the most audacious year in the Chinese zodiac
What is mahr, and why does it matter In Islamic weddings, mahr, a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride during a nikah, has long symbolised respect, financial protection and marital commitment. For some, it’s a deeply meaningful tradition; for others, it’s a mere formality or a tool of…
The number of cryptocurrency millionaires worldwide has soared to 241,700, according to the Crypto Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners, marking a 40% increase in just one year. The surge is driven by a sharp rise in Bitcoin millionaires, now at 145,100, up 70% year-on-year, alongside a total crypto…
