A man cooks food at his home adjacent to railway track, as a train passes near the Daya Basti area in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV
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This tuna, chickpea and parmesan salad bowl packs a protein punch, which is crucial for building muscle strength.
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This tuna, chickpea and parmesan salad bowl packs a protein punch, which is crucial for building muscle strength.
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