Daily Chronicles

Team Daily Chronicles: Shefali Jariwala, a renowned actress and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant, passed away at the age of 42 due to a cardiac arrest. Her sudden demise has shocked fans and the entertainment industry alike.  Shefali is best known for her hit song 'Kanta Laga,' which earned her the nickname 'Kanta Laga Girl.' Early Career and 'Kanta Laga' Breakthrough Shefali Jariwala's career took off at a young age. When she was around 20 years old, she received an offer to perform in the famous song ' Kanta Laga .' At that time, she was pursuing engineering studies. According to a report by the Times of India, directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Saperu spotted her outside her college and approached her with the offer. Family Concerns and Overcoming Opposition However, her father was initially opposed to her taking up the song. In an old interview, Shefali Jariwala revealed that her father did not want her to perform in the song because it was quite b...

In our digital age, many of us spend hours glued to screens—whether for work, entertainment, or social media. While we focus on the content on our devices, we often overlook the incredible effort our eyes are exerting behind the scenes. Surprisingly, your eyes may be silently draining your energy, leaving you feeling sluggish and exhausted even if you haven't physically moved much during the day. The Constant Work of Your Eyes Think of your eyes as tiny athletes constantly on the move. They blink thousands of times daily, adjust focus, and adapt to varying light conditions—all without pause. According to ophthalmologist Dr. Piyush Kapur, Chairman of Healing Touch Eye Centre , our eyes work tirelessly, especially when we are fixated on screens for extended periods.  “If we sit in front of that screen the entire day, our eyes would surely be overworked,” he explains. This overexertion doesn’t go unnoticed; it manifests as headaches, dryness, blurry vision, and that sluggish feeli...

In Short: Drinking at least one cup of coffee daily is associated with a 16% lower risk of death from any cause. The benefit slightly increases to 17% for those who consume 2–3 cups per day. The addition of sugar and saturated fats may diminish these health benefits. Drinking black coffee or with minimal additives maximizes potential longevity benefits. No significant link was found between coffee consumption and reduced cancer risk. If you're a morning coffee enthusiast, rejoice — science now offers some compelling reasons to keep your daily ritual. A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition  confirms that coffee might not only be a great way to start the day but could also be quietly adding years to your life. Researchers from Tufts University analyzed data spanning nearly two decades (1999-2018) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). They found that coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of mortality, especially when the be...

Vedanta Ltd, a prominent player in the mining and metals sector, has made significant moves to strengthen its financial position. On June 18, 2025, the company confirmed the sale of a 1.6% stake in its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, for an impressive ₹3,028 crore. This strategic decision is part of Vedanta's ongoing efforts to enhance its balance sheet and financial flexibility as it progresses towards a demerger into sector-focused entities. In a stock exchange filing, Vedanta announced that it sold 66.7 million shares of Hindustan Zinc to institutional investors through an accelerated bookbuild process. The shares were sold at a price of ₹453.97 each, reflecting a strong demand from investors. Following the announcement, Hindustan Zinc shares were trading at ₹457 apiece, down 6%, while Vedanta's shares saw a slight increase of 0.22%, trading at ₹460. In addition to the stake sale, Vedanta's Board of Directors declared a first interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for the f...