The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has taken a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the controversial US cipher case by arresting former Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar.

Pakistan arrests former PTI secretary-general in US cipher Case

In yet another blow to Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan has been booked under the Official Secrets Act for making the content of a confidential diplomatic cable from the country's embassy to the US public, it emerged on Friday.

Pakistan: Cypher case returns to haunt Imran Khan

Rice prices soared to the highest in almost 15 years in Asia on mounting concerns over global supplies as dry weather threatens production in Thailand and after top shipper India banned some exports.

Rice crisis: Prices shoot to 15-year high as threat to supply persists in Asia

Kuwait has banned the Australian Blockbuster horror film 'Talk to Me'.

'Talk to Me' film censored in Kuwait due to casting of non-binary actor

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested Saturday after a judge found him guilty of corruption in the Toshakhana case and sentenced him to three years in jail.

Imran Khan arrest: Former-PM to be sent to central jail in Rawalpindi

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, was reportedly arrested after a trial court on Saturday sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts, also known as the Toshakhana corruption case, and disqualified him from politics for five years.

Toshakhana case: Police arrest ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan after court gives 3-year jail term

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan arrested after being found guilty in Toshakhana case

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case

India halted the import of some major electronic devices. Laptops, personal computers and tablets will no more be imported. Importers now require licences for these products to be brought into the country.

Why has India restricted the import of laptops, computers & tablets?

<p>In Chihuahua, Mexico, misogynistic lyrics objectifying women can now earn artists a fine of more than a million pesos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, authorities in the north-western Mexican state have banned artists from singing misogynistic lyrics in live music venues.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is such a law necessary?</strong></h2>

<p>Talking to the press, Patricia Ulate, a councillor from the Pan party, which is behind the introduction of this reform, said that "harsh realities", like serious violence against women and a persisting culture of machismo, motivated lawmakers to take action.</p>

<p>Ulate, who is the head of the city commission on women, families and gender equality, said, "Chihuahua is one of the five municipalities in the state with a gender alert, declared due to high rates of structural violence against women."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Any action that contributes to eradicating these circumstances counts."</p>

<p>The Guardian reports that while legislators insist that the law is not intended to target any particular genre, the ban means that popular artists like Bad Bunny and Mexico's most streamed artist, Peso Pluma, might no longer be welcome.</p>

<p>The Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, who last year sold out a concert in Mexico and Peso Pluma, a "narco ballad" genre leader, are notorious for their misogynistic, bragging lyrics.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The penalty</strong></h2>

<p>As per Guardian, transgressors of the ban face a fine of up to 1.2 million pesos (£55,000 or $70,260). Money raised from the fines will go towards municipal women's programmes and domestic violence shelters.</p>

<p>The law comes as the city witnesses an exponential spike in reports of domestic abuse.</p>

<p>Chihuahua mayor, Marco Bonilla, said penalties would be imposed on "whoever (sings) songs that promote violence against women".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reportedly, seven out of every 10 calls to the police are related to violence within the family. Labelling such violence a "pandemic", Bonilla said live music that objectified and sexualised women would be considered violence.</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition to the ban</strong></h2>

<p>Not everyone is in favour of the ban. Chihuahua state congressman, Francisco Sánchez of the Citizens Movement party, as per The Guardian, has labelled the law "useless and retrograde."</p>

<p>Talking to local media, he said that the ban "threatens freedom and even runs counter to article 6 of the constitution that defends the manifestation of ideas."</p>

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In Chihuahua, Mexico, misogynistic lyrics objectifying women can now earn artists a fine of more than a million pesos. As per reports, authorities in the north-western Mexican state have banned artists from singing misogynistic lyrics in live music venues.

In Chihuahua, Mexico, misogynistic lyrics objectifying women can now earn artists a fine of more than a million pesos. As per reports, authorities in the north-western Mexican state have banned artists from singing misogynistic lyrics in live music venues. Why is such a law necessary? Talking to the press, Patricia Ulate, a councillor from the Pan party, which is behind the introduction of this reform, said that "harsh realities", like serious violence against women and a persisting culture of machismo, motivated lawmakers to take action. Ulate, who is the head of the city commission on women, families and gender equality, said, "Chihuahua is one of the five municipalities in the state with a gender alert, declared due to high rates of structural violence against women." Also read | Musk’s Twitter, now X, sues non-profit that documented rise in hate speech on platform "Any action that contributes to eradicating these circumstances counts." The Guardian reports that while legislators insist that the law is not intended to target any particular genre, the ban means that popular artists like Bad Bunny and Mexico's most streamed artist, Peso Pluma, might no longer be welcome. The Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, who last year sold out a concert in Mexico and Peso Pluma, a "narco ballad" genre leader, are notorious for their misogynistic, bragging lyrics. The penalty As per Guardian, transgressors of the ban face a fine of up to 1.2 million pesos (£55,000 or $70,260). Money raised from the fines will go towards municipal women's programmes and domestic violence shelters. The law comes as the city witnesses an exponential spike in reports of domestic abuse. Chihuahua mayor, Marco Bonilla, said penalties would be imposed on "whoever (sings) songs that promote violence against women". Also read | US sanctions 20 individuals and 29 companies for facilitating ISIS and Al Qaeda in Maldives Reportedly, seven out of every 10 calls to the police are related to violence within the family. Labelling such violence a "pandemic", Bonilla said live music that objectified and sexualised women would be considered violence. Opposition to the ban Not everyone is in favour of the ban. Chihuahua state congressman, Francisco Sánchez of the Citizens Movement party, as per The Guardian, has labelled the law "useless and retrograde." Talking to local media, he said that the ban "threatens freedom and even runs counter to article 6 of the constitution that defends the manifestation of ideas." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In response to India's announcement of a ban on the export of non-basmati rice, a surge in panic buying of rice has been witnessed in departmental stores across the United States. Watch this to know more.

Here's why India's rice export ban has prompted panic buying in the US

The Indian government has prohibited export of non-basmati white rice, a Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification said on Thursday.

India: Govt bans export of non-basmati rice to keep domestic prices in check

India bans export of non-basmati white rice

<p>A&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;court on Saturday banned a&nbsp;protest&nbsp;against&nbsp;police&nbsp;violence&nbsp;in the capital as tensions persist following riots earlier this month over the&nbsp;police&nbsp;killing of a teenager.</p>

<p>Authorities have attempted to clamp down on demonstrations to avoid further chaos after the week of riots saw massive destruction to public and private property.</p>

<p>Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin had announced the ban on Wednesday of any&nbsp;protest&nbsp;"directly linked to the riots" that followed the shooting of 17-year-old Nahel during a traffic stop.</p>

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<p>A video of a&nbsp;police&nbsp;officer shooting the teen at point-blank range went viral, fuelling old tensions over&nbsp;police&nbsp;brutality and racism in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An administrative court in&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;upheld the ban on Saturday, after a last-ditch effort by&nbsp;protest&nbsp;organisers to appeal the decision.</p>

<p>"Given the very recent nature of the serious riots", a lack of&nbsp;policeavailability, and the risk of disturbances, the judges ruled in an order seen by AFP that banning the&nbsp;protest&nbsp;was the only option.</p>

<p>Lucie Simon, a lawyer for the&nbsp;protest&nbsp;organisers -- made up of a grouping&nbsp;against&nbsp;police&nbsp;violence&nbsp;and other associations -- accused authorities of "impeding all channels of democratic expression of perfectly legitimate demands."</p>

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<p>Last Saturday some 2,000 people defied a similar ban to join a memorial rally in central&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;Saturday for a young black man who died in&nbsp;policecustody in 2016, while protests&nbsp;against&nbsp;police&nbsp;brutality took place around France.</p>

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A Paris court on Saturday banned a protest against police violence in the capital as tensions persist following riots earlier this month over the police killing of a teenager.

A Paris court on Saturday banned a protest against police violence in the capital as tensions persist following riots earlier this month over the police killing of a teenager. Authorities have attempted to clamp down on demonstrations to avoid further chaos after the week of riots saw massive destruction to public and private property. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin had announced the ban on Wednesday of any protest "directly linked to the riots" that followed the shooting of 17-year-old Nahel during a traffic stop. Also read | Get paid for getting clothes repaired: French govt’s new plan to rein in textile waste A video of a police officer shooting the teen at point-blank range went viral, fuelling old tensions over police brutality and racism in the country. An administrative court in Paris upheld the ban on Saturday, after a last-ditch effort by protest organisers to appeal the decision. "Given the very recent nature of the serious riots", a lack of policeavailability, and the risk of disturbances, the judges ruled in an order seen by AFP that banning the protest was the only option. Lucie Simon, a lawyer for the protest organisers -- made up of a grouping against police violence and other associations -- accused authorities of "impeding all channels of democratic expression of perfectly legitimate demands." Also read | French President Emmanuel Macron in meeting of mayors says 'peak' of riots has passed Last Saturday some 2,000 people defied a similar ban to join a memorial rally in central Paris Saturday for a young black man who died in policecustody in 2016, while protests against police brutality took place around France. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Nepal has suspended all "non-essential" flights till September after the deadly air crash near Mount Everest. Is a two-month ban enough? How will Nepalese aviation tackle its issues? Is the move simply an eyewash? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Nepal bans non-essential flights till September

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been named in six cases over the attack on Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, local media has reported. Three of these cases have been registered under the stringent Anti-Terrorism Act. The attack on the GHQ took place on May 9.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged over attack on army headquarters

<p>South Korea has stated that it believes that the plan of Japan to release water treated from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant will be able to meet international standards, a few days after a United Nations atomic agency, in its review of the controversial proposal, found it to be safe as China imposed a ban on import of food products from 10 Japanese prefectures, citing safety reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seoul stated that its own assessments, which are based on the plant's inspection in late May, the data collected, review of the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA’s suggested that there is no danger in releasing more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean if it is carried out according to the proposal.</p>

<p>“We have confirmed the concentration of radioactive material meets standards for ocean discharge … and therefore, the plan meets international standards including those of the IAEA,” said Bang Moon-kyu, Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, in a briefing on Friday.</p>

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<h2><strong>IAEA chief says ‘completely safe' to release treated wastewater</strong></h2>

<p>Assuring the safety of the water to be released, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said even though fears over the proposed plan reflect a “very logical sense of uncertainty” that should be considered seriously, he is “completely convinced of the sound basis of our conclusions.”</p>

<p>“We have been looking at this basic policy for more than two years. We have been assessing it against … the most stringent standards that exist,” Grossi said while speaking to CNN on Friday.</p>

<p>“And we are quite certain of what we are saying, and the scheme we have proposed," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>China imposes ban on Japanese food&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>China’s customs department on Friday announced a ban on the import of food products, coming from 10 Japanese prefectures, citing safety reasons and said that it would increase testing for radioactive substances.</p>

<p>In a statement, the department said that it will enhance monitoring of products which include seafood and continue to place curbs on produce coming from one-fifth of Japan's prefectures due to safety reasons.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Japan set to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific</strong></p>

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<p>China will "strengthen supervision" and "rigorously examine" certificates for food imports, which will especially include aquatic products coming from the other non-banned prefectures, said the administration, emphasising restrictions on the 10 prefectures that are in place.</p>

<p>"The Japanese side still has many problems in the legitimacy of sea discharge, the reliability of purification equipment and the perfection of monitoring programmes," said Chinese customs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It stated that the report prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) fails to fully reflect the views of all experts who are involved in the assessment process, and they did not endorse the conclusions unanimously.</p>

<p>The UN nuclear watchdog approved Japan's plan on Tuesday, as it faced opposition at home and abroad. Japan insists that the water released will be safe and will meet global standards.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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South Korea has stated that it believes that the plan of Japan to release water treated from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant will be able to meet international standards, a few days after a United Nations atomic agency, in its review of the controversial proposal, found it to be safe as China imposed a ban on import of food products from 10 Japanese prefectures, citing safety reasons.

South Korea has stated that it believes that the plan of Japan to release water treated from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant will be able to meet international standards, a few days after a United Nations atomic agency, in its review of the controversial proposal, found it to be safe as China imposed a ban on import of food products from 10 Japanese prefectures, citing safety reasons. Seoul stated that its own assessments, which are based on the plant's inspection in late May, the data collected, review of the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA’s suggested that there is no danger in releasing more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean if it is carried out according to the proposal. “We have confirmed the concentration of radioactive material meets standards for ocean discharge … and therefore, the plan meets international standards including those of the IAEA,” said Bang Moon-kyu, Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, in a briefing on Friday. ALSO READ | Fukushima nuclear plant water release is safe, says IAEA chief IAEA chief says ‘completely safe' to release treated wastewater Assuring the safety of the water to be released, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said even though fears over the proposed plan reflect a “very logical sense of uncertainty” that should be considered seriously, he is “completely convinced of the sound basis of our conclusions.” “We have been looking at this basic policy for more than two years. We have been assessing it against … the most stringent standards that exist,” Grossi said while speaking to CNN on Friday. “And we are quite certain of what we are saying, and the scheme we have proposed," he added. China imposes ban on Japanese food China’s customs department on Friday announced a ban on the import of food products, coming from 10 Japanese prefectures, citing safety reasons and said that it would increase testing for radioactive substances. In a statement, the department said that it will enhance monitoring of products which include seafood and continue to place curbs on produce coming from one-fifth of Japan's prefectures due to safety reasons. WATCH | Japan set to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific China will "strengthen supervision" and "rigorously examine" certificates for food imports, which will especially include aquatic products coming from the other non-banned prefectures, said the administration, emphasising restrictions on the 10 prefectures that are in place. "The Japanese side still has many problems in the legitimacy of sea discharge, the reliability of purification equipment and the perfection of monitoring programmes," said Chinese customs. It stated that the report prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) fails to fully reflect the views of all experts who are involved in the assessment process, and they did not endorse the conclusions unanimously. The UN nuclear watchdog approved Japan's plan on Tuesday, as it faced opposition at home and abroad. Japan insists that the water released will be safe and will meet global standards. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In a move to minimise distractions and promote focused learning, the Dutch government has announced that mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches will be widely prohibited in classrooms starting from January 1, 2024.&nbsp;The aim is to create an environment that limits the interference caused by these devices during lessons.</p>

<p>However, there will be few exceptions for the use of these devices, Reuters news agency reported.&nbsp;Under the new changes, the use of mobile devices will only be permitted if they are deemed essential. For example, they may be allowed during lessons focused on digital skills, for medical purposes, or for individuals with disabilities who rely on such devices.</p>

<h2>Mobile phones are a disruption to learning</h2>

<p>Education Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf stressed the need for students to concentrate and have the best possible conditions for effective studying. He stated that while mobile phones have become deeply integrated into everyone's lives, they are not suitable for the classroom.</p>

<p>"Even though mobile phones are intertwined with our lives, they do not belong in the classroom," the minister said in a statement.</p>

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<p>He also said that scientific research supports the claim that mobile phones are a disruption to learning, and therefore it is essential to safeguard students from this distraction.</p>

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<p>"Students need to be able to concentrate and need to be given the opportunity to study well. Mobile phones are a disturbance, scientific research shows. We need to protect students against this," the statement by the education minister said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Collaborative efforts for implementation</strong></h2>

<p>The ban is the outcome of a collaborative agreement between the Ministry of Education, schools, and associated organisations. Dijkgraaf mentioned that schools have the flexibility to devise their own strategies for enforcing the ban.</p>

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In a move to minimise distractions and promote focused learning, the Dutch government has announced that mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches will be widely prohibited in classrooms starting from January 1, 2024.

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Banned drugs like M-D-M-A, more commonly known as Ecstacy and magic mushrooms can be now used as a remedy for severe post traumatic stress disorder and depression cases. In a landmark judgment, the Australian government has legalised the usage of Ecstacy and psilocybin, an active component found in magic mushrooms to aid treatment resistant depression.

Banned drugs, new remedy for treatment-resistant depression

The schedule for the 2023 ICC Men's ODI World Cup in India has been released. India and Pakistan are scheduled to face off on October 15, however, Pakistan's participation in the marquee event is still not confirmed. The Pakistan Cricket Board says it will require government clearance to travel to India. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan’s participation in ODI WC not confirmed

Kent and Sussex hosepipe ban announced amid water shortage.

Water shortages & leaks force hosepipe bans in parts of UK

Pakistan’s Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday formed a nine-member bench to hear petitions against the trial of civilians before military courts under the Army Act for the May 9 violence, which erupted after former premier Imran Khan’s arrest in a corruption case.

Pak Chief Justice forms 9-member bench over military court trials of civilians in May 9 case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again in National Crime Agency (NCA) 190 million pounds scandal, ARY News reported on Friday.

Pakistan: Accountability Bureau summons former PM Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi again

<p>London's Sushi Kanesaka restaurant has made a unique request to its guests — to avoid wearing perfume during their dining experience. The restaurant believes that heavy fragrances can interfere with the sensory enjoyment of the food and the ambient scent of vinegar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This raises the question of whether more restaurants should adopt a similar approach. Does wearing perfume on a dinner date, while enhancing personal scent, have the potential to negatively impact the taste of food and drink?</p>

<h2><strong>Importance of smell</strong></h2>

<p>According to Professor Barry Smith, an expert in philosophy and taste perception, smell plays a vital role in the overall tasting experience. While the tongue primarily detects basic flavors like sweet, sour, and salty, the nose contributes to the perception of other flavors, reported Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, Smith points out that environmental odors may not necessarily interfere with the flavors experienced in the mouth, as breathing in and out simultaneously is not possible.</p>

<h2><strong>Impact of ambient scents</strong></h2>

<p>Research and real-life experiences support the notion that ambient smells can significantly influence the dining experience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Professor Charles Spence, a psychologist, explains that ambient scents can affect both the taste of the food and the mood of diners.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, inappropriate smells in a particular context can create unpleasant sensory dissonance. For example, encountering the smell of rotting seaweed while enjoying a meal could be off-putting.</p>

<p>“Why not go for a gourmet perfume – black pepper or strawberry? That might be less of a clash than a very synthetic or soapy, non-gourmand scent," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Using scents</strong></h2>

<p>Chefs have been actively exploring the use of ambient scents to enhance the dining experience. Introducing specific scents can help create a particular atmosphere or trigger nostalgia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nevertheless, careful consideration should be given to ensure that the scents complement the culinary setting and do not clash with the intended sensory experience.</p>

<h2><strong>Perfume&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During a particular experiment, participants were requested to wear face masks that were sprayed with either Lynx or Impulse body sprays for a brief period before engaging in a smell test. The results showed that after wearing these scented masks, the participants exhibited reduced ability to detect other fragrances.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This finding suggests that wearing strong perfumes or scented products can potentially impact an individual's olfactory senses and diminish their sensitivity to other smells.</p>

<p>Therefore, strong perfumes may overpower delicate scents, such as the freshness of sushi fish, while milder fragrances could be more suitable, especially in restaurants serving bold flavors.</p>

<h2><strong>Balancing considerations</strong></h2>

<p>Implementing a no-perfume policy in restaurants comes with potential costs. Wearing perfume can enhance personal attractiveness and boost confidence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Completely prohibiting fragrances may cause anxiety among diners. Experts suggest that a modest amount of perfume could be deemed reasonable to strike a balance between sensory experiences and personal preferences.</p>

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London's Sushi Kanesaka restaurant has made a unique request to its guests — to avoid wearing perfume during their dining experience. The restaurant believes that heavy fragrances can interfere with the sensory enjoyment of the food and the ambient scent of vinegar.

London's Sushi Kanesaka restaurant has made a unique request to its guests — to avoid wearing perfume during their dining experience. The restaurant believes that heavy fragrances can interfere with the sensory enjoyment of the food and the ambient scent of vinegar. This raises the question of whether more restaurants should adopt a similar approach. Does wearing perfume on a dinner date, while enhancing personal scent, have the potential to negatively impact the taste of food and drink? Importance of smell According to Professor Barry Smith, an expert in philosophy and taste perception, smell plays a vital role in the overall tasting experience. While the tongue primarily detects basic flavors like sweet, sour, and salty, the nose contributes to the perception of other flavors, reported Guardian. Also Read | Stoltenberg expected to be asked to extend another term as NATO Chief amid replacement challenges However, Smith points out that environmental odors may not necessarily interfere with the flavors experienced in the mouth, as breathing in and out simultaneously is not possible. Impact of ambient scents Research and real-life experiences support the notion that ambient smells can significantly influence the dining experience. Professor Charles Spence, a psychologist, explains that ambient scents can affect both the taste of the food and the mood of diners. Also Read | Shehbaz Sharif calls on Nawaz Sharif to become Pakistan PM again, lead election campaign However, inappropriate smells in a particular context can create unpleasant sensory dissonance. For example, encountering the smell of rotting seaweed while enjoying a meal could be off-putting. “Why not go for a gourmet perfume – black pepper or strawberry? That might be less of a clash than a very synthetic or soapy, non-gourmand scent," he said. Using scents Chefs have been actively exploring the use of ambient scents to enhance the dining experience. Introducing specific scents can help create a particular atmosphere or trigger nostalgia. Nevertheless, careful consideration should be given to ensure that the scents complement the culinary setting and do not clash with the intended sensory experience. Perfume During a particular experiment, participants were requested to wear face masks that were sprayed with either Lynx or Impulse body sprays for a brief period before engaging in a smell test. The results showed that after wearing these scented masks, the participants exhibited reduced ability to detect other fragrances. Watch | China targets ‘unity in thought’ with campaign on Xi’s philosophy × This finding suggests that wearing strong perfumes or scented products can potentially impact an individual's olfactory senses and diminish their sensitivity to other smells. Therefore, strong perfumes may overpower delicate scents, such as the freshness of sushi fish, while milder fragrances could be more suitable, especially in restaurants serving bold flavors. Balancing considerations Implementing a no-perfume policy in restaurants comes with potential costs. Wearing perfume can enhance personal attractiveness and boost confidence. Completely prohibiting fragrances may cause anxiety among diners. Experts suggest that a modest amount of perfume could be deemed reasonable to strike a balance between sensory experiences and personal preferences. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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