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How TikTok and Covid got a generation hooked on health scares

The Independent 

Between Covid testing, wellness apps and videos about the apparent ‘warning signs’ of cancer, it’s never been easier to be aware of your own health. But what happens when you become so obsessed with being in tip-top condition that you’re risking full-blown hypochondria, asks Olivia Petter

Lee Miller’s unbelievable life: From Hitler’s bathtub to tomato soup cake

The Independent 

Photographer Lee Miller, the subject of a major new film starring Kate Winslet, used her camera lens to pioneer a new way of seeing conflict. Later, broken by what she saw during the Second World War, she found respite in a Sussex farmhouse called Farleys, where she would begin her surreal next act and her son Antony Penrose would discover her secrets, writes Jessie Thompson

First in 67 years! USA suffer a historic loss to Canada in football

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

The US men's national football team faced a historic 1-2 defeat against Canada in a friendly match, their first home loss to the Canadians since 1957. Interim coach Mikey Varas highlighted defensive issues. This marks the third consecutive loss for the US team, with another match against New Zealand on Tuesday.

6 midcap mutual funds multiplied investors’ lumpsum investment by 2x in three years

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Six midcap mutual funds have doubled investors' lumpsum investments in the past three years. Notable performers include Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund, Quant Mid Cap Fund, and HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund. These funds delivered impressive returns with Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) ranging from 26.37% to 36.17%, significantly boosting investors' wealth

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, online gaming

Business Standard 

The GST Council on Monday is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM's suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said. Sources said the fitment committee, comprising Centre and state tax officials, will present a report on GST levied on life, health and reinsurance premiums and the revenue implications. The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, will decide... Читать дальше...

India an avid, committed advocate of multilateralism: UNGA President

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis lauds India as a leader at the UN, highlighting its commitment to multilateralism and digitalisation. He expects India's role to grow, noting its ambition for a permanent Security Council seat. Francis also discusses global issues with India's new UN envoy, Parvathaneni Harish.

Some Photos: Humans

Avax.news 

Swans from the state Ballet of Georgia production of Swan Lake arrive in London on August 27, 2024 ahead of opening night at London Coliseum venue on 28th August. (Photo by Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News)

Mental health inquiry: 'We don't want other families to suffer' - BBC.com

Sports - Google News (uk) 

  1. Mental health inquiry: 'We don't want other families to suffer'  BBC.com
  2. ‘Our sons died – we want mental health inquiry to bring change’  BBC
  3. Lampard Inquiry: Deaths of thousands of mental health patients in Essex to be investigated as families hope for answers  Sky News
  4. Statutory public inquiry to begin examining 2,000 mental health patient deaths  Evening Standard

Olympic Council of Asia hosts foreign delegates at cultural event ahead of 44th OCA General Assembly

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): A day before the crucial 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, key foreign dignitaries and delegates from around the world were hosted by the OCA at a special cultural event in Delhi on Saturday. Prominent sports leaders from Asian and European nations attended the event, along with Raja Randhir Singh, the Acting President of the Olympic Council of India, who was electe