10 Sattvik diets for nourishing your body and mind

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, November 17 (IANS) A sattvik diet is widely recognised as beneficial for physical and mental health, emphasising fresh, whole, vegetarian foods that are light, natural, and minimally processed. Its importance in daily life is rooted in both nutritional value and its effects on mood, energy, and overall wellbeing.

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi opposing appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhaland issue

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:47 PM

Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, has once again written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the decision of the Union government to appoint former Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and former Director General of the Border Security Force, Pankaj Kumar Singh, as an interlocutor for the tripartite talks over a permanent political solution to the longstanding demand for a separate Gorkhaland statehood, forking out the hills of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong, and the parts of the plans in the Terai and Dooars regions in north Bengal.

AFC Women’s Champions League: East Bengal trump Bam Khatoon in group opener

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:26 PM

Wuhan (China), Nov 17 (IANS) East Bengal FC saw off Bam Khatoon FC 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26 Group B opener on Monday. The Red and Golds hit the ground running and took the lead as early as the fourth minute after two blocked attempts by Fazila Ikwaput saw the ball falling kindly to Shilky Hemam, who struck a low shot into the bottom right corner from just above the box.