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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
India's Sathiyan wins men's singles title at WTT Feeder Vientiane
India's G. Sathiyan defeated top seed Ryoichi Yoshiyama of Japan 11-4, 11-6, 12-10 in the final to win the men's singles title at World Table Tennis Feeder in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday. This was Sathiyan's second Feeder title and fifth senior crown overall. 'To beat the top seed in three straight games is big. It reassures that I am still at the top of my game. The way I played the final showed glimpses of the Sathiyan of old (in 2019),' the second seed said. The former National champion, ranked 99 in the world, said he plans to play in more Feeder Series and a few Contender and Star Contender events to break into the top 50 in the world by the end of the season. 'I will be playing in Contender and Star Contender tournaments closer to the 2026 Asian Games,' the 32-year-old added.
Metro
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I drank gin from 10am at Latitude — one thing helped prevent a hangover
Back in Roman times it was all about eating fried canaries and raw owls' eggs, or crushed up swallows' beaks and pig offal to stave off a hangover. Meanwhile, the Mongolians were scoffing picked sheep eyes and the Puerto Ricans were rubbing lemons under their armpits. Personally, I've never trusted any thing other than a full English breakfast or hair of the dog. But, when a small, luminous yellow pouch called PrePear landed on my desk, promising preventative salvation from too many gins and slims, I was intrigued. So, I did what any self-respecting drinks columnist would do: I took it to a field in Suffolk and tested it under some of the most rigorous conditions known to mankind… Latitude Festival. For PrePear to take effect, you're meant to take it at least 20 minutes before your first drink. Think of it as a kind of preventative prayer to the party gods. In my case, this meant trying it at 10:10am. Feeder and Fatboy Slim were playing later on, so I knew it was going to be a big day. What exactly was this dinky carton of fruit-based elixir I'd just gulped down? No less than 100% Shingo Korean pear juice (Pyrus pyrifolia), aka 'the king of fruit' (which I thought was the Durian, but whatever). Apparently it's naturally laced with vitamins, minerals, and small amounts of potassium and polyphenol antioxidants. It has a higher water, potassium and fructose content than the European pear, and has been used in East Asian medicine for decades. Flavour-wise, it tastes like something a wellness influencer might have for breakfast (and tell you about, at great length); sweet with a lightly cleansing nuttiness, almost like biting into the russeting on a fresh pear. Pretty delicious, actually. It wasn't just me, either. I made two of my friends down a PrePear sachet each, and I filmed them doing it so I could make a TikTok. Who says I'm no fun at a festival? My thinking was to get a three-way test going, in case the results differed. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A small study, published in the journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology, examined the impact of Korean pear juice on alcohol consumption. It saw a group of 14 men given either pear juice or a placebo to drink, then after waiting 30 minutes, they consumed 540 ml of spirits (alcohol conc. 20.1 v/v%). Blood and urine samples were collected and tested and showed the 'total and average of hangover severity were alleviated to 16% and 21% respectively by Korean pear juice', 15 hours after alcohol had been consumed. Those who had consumed pear juice before boozing were found to have improved concentration and focus the next day, less sensitivity to light, enhanced metabolic processing of alcohol and notably decreased blood alcohol levels. A peer-led review by Australia's national science agency, CSITO, also found reductions in blood alcohol levels. Professor Manny Noakes, the study's lead researcher, told The Sydney Herald: 'It appears that the factors in Korean pears act on the key enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism, alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), to speed up alcohol metabolism and elimination or inhibition of alcohol absorption. 'In particular, reductions were seen in blood acetaldehyde levels, the toxic metabolic thought to be responsible for the hangover symptoms, with pear juice consumption.' Plus, the juice contains additional water for hydration to the tune of an 85% content, natural sugars to help maintain blood glucose and fruit polyphenols to bring down inflammation. That little carton had its work cut out with us. The drinks were many and varied that day – from Jack Daniels and diet coke, gin and slimline tonics, bookended by Espresso Martinis in the Tia Maria Tent and shots of Jägermeister. Sure, I'd been partially soaking up the booze with overpriced burgers, toasties, Korean style chicken wings, haloumi fries and by thrashing around to my own interpretive dance moves to Right Here, Right Now, but still. The result? I woke up the next morning, breathed out and braced myself for the cumulative head throb that never came. Nothing was playing the maracas behind my eyes, there was no creeping existential dread, just my usual craving for real coffee and a portion of loaded hash browns. It was a similar story with my two friends. More Trending That's not to say we felt particularly fresh either, no one was running any marathons or completing an Iron Man competition that day. (Or ever.) Look, I'm not saying consuming Korean pear juice before drinking is a miracle, but it really does seem that prevention is better than the cure. It worked for us and if nothing else, it made my Monday morning feel a little less like crawling uphill through broken glass, which is a result in itself. View More » Bring on Wilderness next year… While Rob was impressed by his experience with PrePear, registered dietitian and nutritionist, Jennie Norton doesn't think this will necessarily be the case for everyone. She told Stylist: 'Expect a modest result at best. 'For reliable hangover prevention, stick with pacing drinks, alternating with water, eating balanced meals and capping total units below national low-risk guidelines. 'Korean pear juice is a safe add-on for most adults, but it is not a stand-alone hangover shield.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: My 'healthy' habit landed me in A&E – I was given a warning MORE: The 'nightmare' pub punter habit with a £125,000,000 industry cost MORE: We found three places in London that feel just like a day at the beach Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Time Out
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out
Ride for free: Bangkok's electric bus network is expanding
Bangkok has never been an easy city to cross. Pavements narrow into nothing, motorbikes lurch out from nowhere and every small errand turns into an endurance test of exhaust fumes. For decades the default response has been the same: take a car, close the windows, hope for the best. And yet something quieter has been gathering at the edges – a fleet of small, pale blue electric buses that ask, very simply, what if we went about this differently? These buses are called the BMA Feeder and, unlike so many good ideas in this city, they are free. They run on batteries, their air-conditioning works and they seem entirely uninterested in honking. The stated ambition is lofty – tempt people away from private vehicles, slice a little off the city's famously jammed roads and clean up the air in the process – but the experience is surprisingly gentle. Step inside one and Bangkok slows down for a moment. The first phase of the Feeder was tentative. Two routes became the proof of concept: Wat Puranawas – Opposite Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge (Memorial Bridge) (Daily, 6am-8pm) Thonburi Market – MRT Lak Song (Daily, 6am-8pm) Other early experiments disappeared quietly, which is how these things usually go. And then something unusual happened. It expanded. Now the city has added new lines that try to knit together the frayed edges of daily life: It is not a cure for Bangkok's chaos – nothing ever is – but it is a sign that someone in City Hall has looked at the traffic and decided not to shrug. And maybe that matters more than we think.
The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aldi's new tech range launches TODAY – including ‘ingenious' £5 gadget that will keep pets fed & watered while on hols
ALDI'S new tech range has launched today - with an 'ingenious' £5 gadget to help keep pets fed and watered while on holiday. The supermarket's brand new Life Hacks range is designed for simple solutions in daily tasks. 3 Aldi's new Pet Auto Waterer or Feeder Credit: Aldi 3 The device makes sure animals get their sustenance while owners are away Credit: Getty Aldi's brand new tech range Stock in this range is limited, as it is part of Aldi's Specialbuys programme. This includes the Pet Auto Waterer or Feeder, which comes in at £5.99 altogether. It uses auto-gravity design with non-slip rubber bases to ensure pets remain fed and hydrated while owners are away. Conversely, the Robot Vacuum Cleaner is the most expensive, at £99.99. Read more on Tech The flashy device combines suction, sweeping and mopping functions. This tech can be controlled through a smartphone app - and is also compatible with Google, Alexa and Siri voice assistants. Users can activate the device through voice command, as well as schedule cleaning sessions remotely. Aldi described the Robot Vacuum Cleaner as "the ultimate cleaning hack for busy bees with limited time for the everyday burdens." Most read in Tech Priced at £29.99, the Smart Kettle can be switched on remotely from bed - thanks to control via Bluetooth and WiFi. It also boasts impressive temperature control from 40°C to 100°C, along with a "keep warm" capability. Beloved grocery chain 'better than Costco' to open new store as part of expansion after buying closed Winn-Dixie site The Life Hacks range also includes a Wireless Charging Clock for £14.99 and a Mini Thermal Printer from £9.99. Rounding it out are a Smart Adapter and Fake Safe Assortment, each priced at £6.99. Aldi also launched a bedding bargain Elsewhere, the supermarket is selling a £15 bedroom essential intended to keep you cool during warm nights. Aldi's Always Cool Duvet hits shelves from July 10 and is available in a double size for £14.99 and king size for £16.99. The 4.5 tog polyester duvet is designed with moisture-wicking technology to absorb sweat and help to regulate body heat for a The product can be found in Aldi 's middle aisle, and comes as Brits are set to sizzle in It's also a whopping £38 cheaper than John Lewis' summer duvet. The retailer's Climate Control Duvet, which is also 4.5 tog and uses similar sweat-wicking technology , costs £55 for a king size. 3 The new Life Hacks range also includes a robot vacuum cleaner Credit: Aldi
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adelaide's Sunsick Daisy Take Us Track-By-Track Through Their New EP ‘Yonder'
It's been a busy year for Adelaide indie dreamers Sunsick Daisy. They've supported UK rock veterans Feeder and American slackers The Lemonheads, they've embarked on their own national tour and picked up airplay from both triple j locally and KEXP over in the US. Today (May 30th), the four-piece are sharing their second EP, Yonder. Recorded with Jared Nettle in their native Adelaide, the five-track effort sees the band enter what they're describing as 'a new era'. You can judge for yourself by streaming the EP in full below, along with insights on each of its songs directly from the band themselves, exclusively for Music Feeds. 'Hideaway' marks the beginning of a new era for us. The chorus lyrics were written around a quote that Sarah [Grainger, lead vocalist] had written down in their notes, and the rest of the song grew from there. At its core, it's about finding a safe place in the people you love to grow and change at your own pace, and know that whoever you are, you're loved. Determined to take a new song into rehearsal, Kane [Gabbell, guitar] came up with a bouncy guitar intro, over which Sarah wove in a vocal melody, and guitar countermelodies developed from there to create this lush soundscape. This is a song about loss. While the lyrics stemmed from the loss of Sarah's childhood pet, it's equally applicable to anyone dealing with grief or regret. It's simultaneously sad, angry, defeated, and cathartic in its delivery, with hard-hitting choruses and wailing guitar lines. The reflective verses and angry outbursts of the chorus are matched lyrically and musically, so you're carried by the dynamics. 'It'll Be Alright' was born from anxiety, and a desire for a pick-me-up in song form. The writing process was therapeutic, and the simple repetition of the chorus serves as a mantra to ease your worries. Kane was inspired one night to write an easily accessible, upbeat song to help him express ways of dealing with anxiety through the support of others. Wrapped in the band's signature hazy wall of sound, 'It'll Be Alright' acts as a warm, comforting hug from a friend you haven't seen in forever – arriving just when you need it the most. This was one of those spontaneous songs that came together really quickly. When Kane wrote the chords, we felt it had a disappointed-angry vibe, so we asked ourselves: 'What makes you mad?' 'Bite My Tongue' is a spit in the eye of anyone who gaslights you. 'Yonder, Young Wonder' is a moving, almost orchestral arrangement of grinding guitars and vocal harmonies. The song carries you along a journey of reflection, as you dive deeper into the need to let go of the past and be in the moment to allow space for the future. Yonder . Hilltop Hoods Announce Ninth Studio Album 'Fall From The Light' Fred again.. Praises Sydney's Shady Nasty: 'My Favourite Band In The World Right Now' End Of Fashion Announce 20th Anniversary Tour And Vinyl For Debut Album The post Adelaide's Sunsick Daisy Take Us Track-By-Track Through Their New EP 'Yonder' appeared first on Music Feeds.
