Some Bollywood stars come from humble backgrounds, having endured years of struggle and hard work that paved the way for their current success and stardom. Sidharth Malhotra too has a similar story to share, one that includes living in shoebox apartments in Mumbai, knocking on production houses’ doors and numerous small gigs before landing Student...
A new study suggests that going on longer walks may have more health benefits than taking the same number of steps a day over multiple short walks. Hundreds of studies have shown that higher step counts are tied to lower risk of dementia, Type 2 diabetes and other health issues. But how best to get...
Electrolytes are not just a buzzword; they are essential minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium that carry an electrical charge when dissolved in water and keep your body running smoothly. Our bodies get these electrolytes from the food we eat and the fluids we drink. They help perform various bodily functions, such as moving...
On September 27, a terrible stampede occurred during a rally led by actor and politician Vijay. The incident took the lives of 41 people, with several more injured. Actor Ajith Kumar, who is also an icon of Tamil cinema, recently talked about the stampede and decided to blame more than just Vijay for what happened....
Actor Ajith Kumar is one of the most well-known Tamil actors of all time, and interestingly, he is also a full-time racing driver. The prolific Ajith recently sat down for an interview where he talked about his career, the impacts of fame, and his family. He argued that while he appreciates his career and the...
Staying on top of your health goes beyond quitting vices and loading up on supplements. Diet plays an important role, but daily exercise is crucial if you want to stay fit and healthy in the long run. “Did you know that not just your muscles, your organs need movement too?” says celebrity health coach Ryan...
In a shocking revelation, Dr Rema Malik, a popular vascular surgeon, shared on her Instagram account a hidden risk of long drives: dangerous blood clots. The surgeon revealed that “prolonged sitting in a car shuts down your ‘second heart’ (your calf muscles), causing blood to slow and pool in your legs—the perfect environment for a...
ஏங்க கொஞ்சம் நில்லுங்க… பனைமரத்தையா வேட்டப் போறீங்க! – பருத்திச்சேரி ராஜா ’’ஒரு கிணற்றை சுற்றி பத்து பனை மரம் இருந்தால் கடைசிவரை அந்தக் கிணற்றில் தண்ணீர் வற்றாது. பனைமரம் தண்ணீரை வற்றவிடாது. அந்த பனை மரம் கழுத்து முறிந்து சாகிறதென்றால் உன் நாடு பாலைவனமாக மாறி கொண்டிருக்கிறது என்பதை நீ புரிந்துகொள்…’’ – இயற்கை விஞ்ஞானி நம்மாழ்வார். பனை மரத்தின் வேர் முதல் நுனி வரை அனைத்துப் பகுதிகளும் மக்களுக்கு பயன்படக்கூடிய தாவரம். தமிழர்களின் கலாசார...
India’s horticultural sector is set to get a hi-tech boost powered by AI for precision, as the Dutch government has embarked on a collaborative project in India to help produce pesticide-free food in state-of-the-art green houses that focus on water conservation and energy efficiency. The initiative focuses on technologies and practices that help produce food...
As I made my way through the bustling markets of Chandni Chowk, what caught my attention was a gleaming display of steel utensils — in designs I had never imagined. The steel crockery I’ve used for the past 28 years has always carried a signature simplicity. This collection, though, spoke fluent Gen Z — the...
