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The Muslim community in Kashmir is actively involved in the 45-day Amarnath yatra as the Hindus. Thousands of Muslims join the yatra each year, offering their services which range from doing odd jobs, renting out their ponies, or working as palanquin-bearers. The Hindu pilgrimage resumed on Saturday from Jammu amidst tight security after remaining suspended for two days for the second time in one week due to violent protests in Kashmir following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

Tamil actor Siddharth, who's perhaps best-known in Bollywood for his role in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti (2006) slammed the way the Indian cinema has 'glorified' stalking. Responding to an article, Siddharth tweeted that the Indian films have been 'selling a terrible dream' that any man can get the woman he wants 'by just wanting her enough'. He also called out the sexism regarding the delusional act saying that when a woman stalks a man in Indian films she's a 'vamp', but that when a man does it, he is a hero.

For the first time since 1990, the Kashmir government cracked down on the media. On Saturday, the Kashmir government banned newspaper publication in the state for three days in order to bring 'peace' in the valley rocked by violence. As the J&K government sought to enforce a complete information blackout, the police raided newspaper printing facilities and seized copies of newspapers 'in view of apprehensions of serious trouble in the Kashmir valley in next three days'.

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Three officers were killed and another three were injured in Baton Rouge, US on Sunday, as they responded to a shooting in the city. The incident took place less than two weeks after a local man was shot to death by police in a case that drew national attention.

Reaching out to the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought its cooperation in the passage of GST bill. The Centre, however, is bound to encounter critique on issues including Centre's role in removing elected governments in Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Kashmir violence, communal tension in Kairana, and NSG. The monsoon session of the Parliament will begin today.

Three Indian sites — Chandigarh's Capitol Complex, Sikkim's National Park, which is home to the world's third-highest peak Mount Khangchendzonga, and the ruins of Nalanda University in Bihar — have made it to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Regarding a fight over cattle grazing in the neighbour's paddy field, a woman's fingers were chopped off and her son was beaten up in Baisnabnagar, West Bengal. Seven people reportedly provoked the man into taking such a drastic action against the woman, say media reports.

Slamming the media about making 'such a big deal' about her recently-confirmed pregnancy, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan said that her pregnancy 'wasn't a national casualty'. She also criticised the media speculations against her alleged pregnancy leaves and its effect on her films.

Chennai-based start-ups have already started booking entire cinema halls for their staff so they can enjoy their favourite star Rajinikanth's eagerly-anticipated film Kabali first day, first show. After an initial delay in announcing the film's release date, Pa Ranjith's Kabali is set to hit the theatres on 22 July.

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Institutional autonomy cannot mean the freedom to operate independently of the government. Rather, it is the freedom to deliver on mandates defined by the government and with consultation, writes TT Ram Mohan in The Hindu. "When technocrats arrogate to themselves the right to decide on matters that fall within their ambit all by themselves, it is not autonomy, it is usurpation. Former RBI Governor YV Reddy is said to have once quipped, 'The Reserve Bank is totally free within the limits set by the government.' That could well serve as a motto for all autonomous institutions," he says.

The highly disappointing first-quarter earnings of Infosys Ltd have raised questions about claims of a turnaround under way at the company, writes Prabal Basu Roy in Mint. "Though Vishal Sikka put up a brave front, it is doubtful if the fruits of all his initiatives with respect to this crucial aspect will be evident in the current financial year," he says.

The Swathi murder case in Chennai must trigger a move to enact strong witness protection laws and schemes, write Muthupandi Ganesan and Manuraj Shanmughasundaram in The Indian Express. "Being a witness in the police investigation and judicial process in India, even in sensational cases, requires a person to have a strong sense of civic duty as well as stamina to withstand the consequent social and economic impact. For instance, a witness can't recover the loss of income from attending court proceedings, which often get adjourned without notice or explanation. There is also stigma attached to being associated with criminal cases in any capacity. In some cases, public witnesses are subject to coercion or inducements to help the accused. It is, thus, incumbent upon the government to create an environment which will allow bystanders to help victims of crime and depose freely in courts," they explain.

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8 Popular Indian Food Myths Busted
Myth: Suji (Semolina) Is A Nutritious Whole Grain(01 of08)
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That plate of sujigolgappas is not exactly a healthy diet snack. "Suji (semolina or rava) is the granular form of maida (flour). Its nutritional content is same as any other refined grain like polished rice or refined wheat flour," says Dev Khosla, co-founder of theweightmonitor.com, an Indian weight management website. Khosla goes on to explain that whole grain is composed of four major components - husk (inedible portion), outer tough bran (fibre rich), endosperm (starch rich part basically providing complex carbohydrates and energy) and germ (nutrient rich part, a good source of proteins, fat, vitamin E, B, iron, magnesium and chromium). During milling, the fibre-rich bran layer is removed and germ also gets ripped off, thereby, abandoning the grain of fibre and nutrition, leaving behind only the starch-rich component, the endosperm. The broken endosperm is called suji and its ground form is flour. (credit:Leisa Tyler via Getty Images)
Myth: Extra-Virgin Cooking Oil Cannot Be Used For Cooking(02 of08)
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Should it be used as a garnish for salads? Does it lose its nutrients after being heated? There are many questions that render cooking with extra-virgin olive oil a dubious topic in the Indian kitchen. "However, olive oil is one of the most heat stable oils," says Delhi-based nutritionist Ishi Khosla, founder of The Celiac Society For Delhi. "In fact, extra-virgin olive oil is more stable. Hence, it is a myth that it cannot be used for cooking." That said, she adds that heating any oil to high temperatures leads to formation of undesirable compounds and loss of nutrition. "Therefore, to derive the maximum benefits from any natural fat, it is better to minimise its heating," says Ishi. "Also, it is valuable to know that extra virgin olive oil is low in acid, resulting in a fruity flavour and aroma, so you need to use less to enjoy the flavour," says Dev. (credit:ZenShui/Michele Constantini via Getty Images)
Myth: Honey And Molasses Are Better Than Sugar(03 of08)
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Just when you thought you had found a cheat guide to sweeten your life. "While honey and molasses certainly are natural unrefined sweeteners, they still have a high glycemic index, just like white, refined sugar," reveals Dev. According to Ishi's research, honey contains more calories: 1 tablespoon honey provides nearly 65 calories, as compared to only 46 calories provided by the same amount of table sugar. (credit:AnthiaCumming via Getty Images)
Myth: Desi Ghee Is Harmful For Health(04 of08)
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The exaggerated fears of cholesterol (cholesterophobia) and saturated fat have virtually driven out the one of the most revered cooking ingredients in the Indian kitchen - pure desi ghee. A study published in the Indian Council Of Medical Research was conducted at AIIMS, New Delhi with 63 healthy physically active adult volunteers (52 men and 11 women). The group was provided ghee and mustard oil in diet for 8 weeks. Their serum total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol level increased while LDL cholesterol level did not show any change. "Desi ghee is 65% saturated and 32% MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids)," says Dev. "MUFA is a highly desirable form of dietary fat- the kind of fat found in olive oil, which helps in cholesterol reduction. It is perhaps even more desirable than PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) because it does not lower the good cholesterol, the HDL." Comparatively, desi ghee scores over oils like sunflower, safflower, corn, and cottonseed oils. (credit:Hugh Johnson via Getty Images)
Myth: Bananas And Apples Are Rich In Iron Because They Turn Brown(05 of08)
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According to Ishi, one of the greatest myths about apples and bananas are that they are good sources of iron. "Apples and bananas are an excellent source of fibre, not iron. This change in colour is an enzymatic reaction that has nothing to do with iron. The darkening results from the oxidation of phenolic compounds in fruits, in the presence of oxygen available from air and the supporting enzyme. Likewise potatoes and sweet potatoes also turn brown on exposure to air," she says. For iron-rich foods, turn to dry fruits such as raisins or dried apricots, recommends Dev. (credit:De Agostini Picture Library via Getty Images)
Myth: Avoid Eggs! They're High In Cholesterol(06 of08)
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"Although an egg contains nearly 215 mg cholesterol, and a single yolk can makeup for the entire day’s limit of 300 mg cholesterol daily, egg cholesterol seems to have little impact on blood cholesterol levels," finds Dev. According to a 2012 study published in National Center For Biotechnology Information, a number of recent clinical trials that looked at the effects of long-term egg consumption (as a vehicle for dietary cholesterol) reported no negative impact on various indices of cardiovascular health and disease. The same study also quoted the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee 2010 conclusion that consumption of dietary cholesterol in the amount of one egg a day is not harmful and does not result in negative changes in serum lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels. (credit:Joan Vicent Canto Roig via Getty Images)
Myth: Not Eating Sugar Will Save You From Diabetes(07 of08)
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Staying away from the sweet stuff will kill a few calories, but won't necessarily eradicate diabetes. "Diabetes is a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, and is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors including high calorie diets, overweight and physical inactivity," says Dev. Ishi adds to this saying that excess calories from any source: fat, starch, protein or sugar will result in insulin resistance, weight gain and thereby predispose an individual to diabetes. Sugar certainly increases the risk for obesity, however, those who do not consume sugar are not necessarily protected. "It is not the sugar, which causes diabetes rather it is the inability of the body to effectively metabolise carbohydrates, which leads to diabetes," says Dev. (credit:YelenaYemchuk via Getty Images)
Myth: You Can't Go Nuts For Fear Of Cholesterol(08 of08)
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A standard Indian household snack for better health is a handful of of almonds, walnuts, peanuts mixed together with a peppering of kishmish (raisin). Why a handful? "Most likely, because most people here believe that overdosing on nuts leads to obesity and cholesterol problems," says Dev. According to a 2010 study published by Dr Emilio Ros, director of the Lipid Clinic, Endocrinology & Nutrition Service at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, interventional studies consistently show that nut intake has a cholesterol-lowering effect, even in the context of healthy diets, and there is emerging evidence of beneficial effects on oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular reactivity. "The truth is that nuts are useful to lower cholesterol levels," adds Ishi. " Besides this, they are cardio-protective, help in weight reduction and prevention of several diseases." (credit:Svetl via Getty Images)

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