Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier — shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when we eat during the winter could make these months a little easier on our bodies and minds. Our bodies operate...
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What happens to your body when you have momos daily
Pick any metropolitan city and you will find that momos, the steamy bundle of flavourful joy, are everywhere. What began as a delicacy from Nepal and Tibet has now become a staple street food in Indian cities like Delhi. Multiple variations have taken over eateries: steamed, fried, achari, Afghani, peri peri, tandoori… the list is...
These symptoms in your 20s could be ‘pre-cancerous’ warning signs, says surgical oncologist
Cancer often goes undetected for years, only to emerge in a much more advanced form later on. Recent data shows that in India, only 29 per cent of all cancers are diagnosed at early stages. But what if it were possible to detect cancer at “stage 0”? Popular cancer surgeon Dr Shailesh Puntambekar said on...
What is a ‘random forest’?
A: A random forest is a machine-learning method that makes predictions by combining the decisions of many simpler models called decision trees. A decision tree works like a tree from bottom-up. At each node, it asks a question about the data, e.g. “is a person’s age greater than 30?”. Then, depending on the answer, it...
Can a person bleed profusely after death? Understand the science behind this unsettling phenomenon
Losing a loved one in itself is a painful experience, which worsens manyfold when the body of the deceased shows any unusual signs. A Quora user posted about such an unfortunate incident. “When my father died he started to bleed from his mouth and nose. He was dead yet his body kept pouring out liters...
Technology essential to achieve universal health coverage in India: NHA official
New Delhi: Vikram Pagaria, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Director, National Health Authority (NHA), informed that technology is essential to achieving Universal health coverage in India. He was speaking at the Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025 in the national capital. The three-day event brought together leaders from government departments and experts from international organisations...
‘This is what you need to enhance your vision…’: Bhagyashree hails the benefits of amarphal
Winter is here, and so is the time to indulge in seasonal offerings. From fruits to vegetables, the colder months offer a world of fresh produce and its benefits, and the recent instalment of actor Bhagyashree’s ‘Tuesday Tips with B’ series explores the benefits of ‘amarphal’ or persimmon, a citrus fruit staple to Indian winter...
Gastroenterologist suggests top non-vegetarian, low-calorie protein sources for muscle gain
If you wish to meet your nutritional requirements without compromising on weight loss goals, gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam recently shared 5 non-vegetarian low-calorie protein options that can help accelerate muscle growth without adding to your weight. In an Instagram reel, he shared that white fish like tilapia, codfish, pomfret, and mackerel are rich in omega-3,...
Eka-aluminium is gallium
Before we begin This is a story about gallium’s discovery and how it played a part in the acceptance of the then newly invented periodic table. Gallium was discovered by French chemist Paul-Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran and you probably associate the periodic table with Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev. Why then are you staring at the...
‘Try it tonight and thank me later’: Alaya F swears by this nighttime drink to ‘detox, de-bloat and digest’
Alaya F is big on health and wellness, always trying out DIY recipes rooted in tradition. The actor often takes to Instagram to share her experiments – whether it’s a cucumber, mint and lemon concoction for detoxification, or a blueberry protein oatmeal bowl for a power-packed start to the day. In her latest upload, the...







