One of the most common health concerns of modern life, affecting students, professionals, homemakers, and even children, is back pain. Prolonged sitting, incorrect posture, and lack of regular exercise are the major contributors to back pain. But back pain can be significantly reduced with a few simple changes in our daily routines, along with the...
Tamil cinema is set for a relatively quiet Diwali this year, with no major star releases. However, the younger generation is stepping up to fill the void, as Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude, Dhruv Vikram’s Bison, and Harish Kalyan’s Diesel gear up to hit theatres this festive season. Trade analysts Sreedhar Pillai and Ramesh Bala weighed in...
Although Indian cinema has witnessed the arrival and rise of several talented composers over the years, few have achieved as much acclaim and adoration as AR Rahman. Not just in Tamil cinema, where he made his debut, Rahman has left a lasting impression on various film industries across the country, including Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam....
The Keto diet has long been a leading wellness trend, with loads of people ditching carbs for fats. The paradox of savouring fried cheese or salmon actually slimming your waist quadruples the excitement. However, a recent study published in the journal Science Advances warns that following a keto diet for long periods of time can...
Legendary music composer Illayaraja has reported receiving a threat email in his studio on T Nagar, which resulted in a security scare on Tuesday. The email stating that a bomb had been planted in his studio was sent to the composer’s office, along with a copy sent to the Deputy General of Police. The area...
Praveen Rajput’s wake-up call came in the form of excruciating pain that refused to subside. “I was diagnosed last year after experiencing extreme pain in my foot joints and ankles. Standing for long hours left me unusually tired, and my feet often swelled up,” recalls the Gurugram resident. “Initially, I assumed it was just age-related...
Did you have to go through a phase in which you were taking medicines and undergoing treatments, but nothing seemed to work. That may well be the result of your body developing a resistance to medicines. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released a comprehensive analysis on a global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. The...
Cold showers have long been touted for their invigorating effects, from waking you up in the morning to boosting circulation. But they may also influence metabolic health, including insulin sensitivity, a key factor in managing blood sugar and reducing the risk of diabetes. Even a brief exposure to cold could potentially activate certain processes in...
The government’s recent decision to cut the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on tractors to 5% is a timely boost for farmers and manufacturers alike. Lower costs are expected to accelerate mechanisation at home, contributing to a stronger domestic manufacturing base to support exports abroad. Yet the global regulatory landscape for such exports is...
Actor Pradeep Ranganathan recently opened up about working with composer Sai Abhayankar in his upcoming film Dude, directed by debutant Keerthiswaran. The actor revealed how Sai’s viral hits like “Katchi Sera” and “Asai Kooda” convinced the team to bring him on board. He also spoke about realizing his long-time dream of singing in a film....
