Xanax is one of the most popular anti-anxiety medications globally, often romanticised on social media as a quick fix for managing stress, anxiety, or sleeplessness. Thousands of posts used hashtags like #xanax, #anxietypills, and #stressrelief between 2024 and 2025, according to a TikTok content analysis. While the medicine is actually a central nervous system depressant...
With the release of writer-director Selvamani Selvaraj’s Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, right around the corner, the name of one person — whom the current generation of youngsters may not be very familiar with — has resurfaced. Although one might assume that Mayavaram Krishnamurthy Thyagaraja Bhagavathar was just a Carnatic singer, a...
Veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja has, over the years, strongly asserted his ownership rights and insisted on strict enforcement of copyright laws for his music. On Thursday, his counsel argued before the Madras High Court that film producers cannot freely reuse his songs or sell the rights to music labels and third parties for exploitation in new...
One of the most common indicators that a person has had enough alcohol is when they start getting bouts of hiccups. Even cinema relies on this depiction, with some of the most iconic scenes with alcohol involving actors who stammer, stumble, and constantly hiccup. This isn’t a coincidence. While hiccups are usually shrugged off as...
The media and film industry are locking horns once again after a journalist asked a boorish question during a press meet for promoting a new Tamil film, Others. The question was directed at debutante actor Aditya Madhavan, and it was about his co-star Gouri Kishan’s weight. While both stars were initially taken aback by the...
Unlike most actors who venture into direction occasionally, Kamal Haasan could have built an equally formidable career solely as a filmmaker had he chosen to. His directorial works stand apart as intellectually charged, formally inventive films that resist easy genre labels and commercial compromise. This uncompromising artistic streak is most evident in the twin landmarks...
Anyone who swears by healthy breakfast options can confirm the two staples that have made to every recommendation list: dalia and oats. While both are popular amongst health aficionados thanks to their nutrient profiles, ever really tried to find out which one wins the spot? Does the answer vary with health goals? Curious, we reached...
We have covered a wide range of topics for keeping blood pressure under control. So, when we came across a Quora user’s query about the quickest way to lower blood pressure without medication, we decided to consult an expert. Stressing that doing so is possible, Dr Amit Saraf, Director, Internal Medicine, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, said that the...
Actor Ajith Kumar made headlines after reacting to the tragic stampede that occurred on September 27 during a rally led by actor and politician Vijay. Following Ajith’s comments, filmmaker R. Parthiban also backed his views, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in such incidents. On social media, Ajith’s remarks quickly went viral, with some netizens...
Mumbai: Telemedicine platform MedySeva has secured Rs 4 crore funding from Unicorn India Ventures in a seed round. Over the next 18 months the health tech startup aims to reach 2 lakh annual consultations and launch over 500 physical healthcare centers. The raised capital will be deployed to expand clinics across tier 2 and 3...
