4 min readNew DelhiFeb 1, 2026 08:00 PM IST While winter is known to cause skin dryness, the effects can be quite severe for some people. Cold air, low humidity, and frequent exposure to water often leave hands rough, flaky, and cracked, giving them an aged, wrinkled appearance. However, the face and the rest of...
Category: Health
Virat Kohli’s nutritionist breaks down his lunch: ‘I’m trying to get at least 40 gm protein with this meal’
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 1, 2026 04:57 PM IST Ryan Fernando, the man behind Virat Kohli’s sculpted physique, recently took to social media to share what his lunch looks like. Sharing that his food comes from home, the celebrity nutritionist elaborated what’s on his plate: “I have village rice, it’s a low glycemic index rice;...
Why Alfia Jafry’s hydration routine is a masterclass in gut health: ‘Plain water is for the night’
4 min readNew DelhiJan 31, 2026 08:00 PM IST Functional water — protein- or vitamin-infused — is becoming increasingly popular. Sparkling, fruit-infused or green-tea-infused waters are quickly gaining traction as alternatives to soft drinks. The Tribe actor Alfia Jafry has also jumped on the bandwagon, with an extensive hydration routine that incorporates several superfoods from...
Why they’re skinny: Reasons some people stay lean without trying
3 min readDelhiJan 31, 2026 07:00 PM IST Why do some people seem to stay effortlessly lean while others struggle despite dieting and exercise? The answer lies in a mix of genetics, biology, and—more importantly—everyday habits that often go unnoticed. While body type and metabolism do influence weight, long-term leanness is rarely accidental. According to...
Alia Bhatt’s ‘mom brain’ shift: Why she stopped sitting in the front seat after motherhood
4 min readNew DelhiJan 31, 2026 06:00 PM IST Ever since Alia Bhatt embraced motherhood four years ago, she has found herself becoming more conscious and anxious. Constantly worried about her child’s safety, especially when road conditions are so bad in the city she lives in, the Bollywood actor opened up about how becoming a...
The story of dapsone: from dye to drug
India observes Anti-Leprosy Day on January 30, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. For most of history, leprosy was treated not as a medical condition but as a moral one. Across major religions and ancient traditions, people with leprosy were described as impure, cursed, or unclean. They were made to live outside towns, barred from...
How much should senior citizens walk daily?
4 min readDelhiUpdated: Feb 2, 2026 11:23 AM IST Walking is often called the simplest form of exercise, and for seniors, it can be a powerful way to maintain health, mobility, and independence. The important thing, however, is to walk wisely, not to overdo it. To find out what is both ideal and safe, we...
Step by step: Why 20 minutes is the ‘magic number’ for healthy aging
4 min readDelhiJan 31, 2026 01:56 PM IST Walking is often called the simplest form of exercise, and for seniors, it can be a powerful way to maintain health, mobility, and independence. The important thing, however, is to walk wisely, not to overdo it. To find out what is both ideal and safe, we spoke...
Paediatrician shares ‘absolutely shocking’ case of 16-year-old with ‘right side kidney stones’: ‘There was only one concern from parents…’
3 min readNew DelhiJan 31, 2026 01:00 AM IST Paediatrician Dr Keerti Kulkarni recently shared the case of a 16-year-old girl whose routine health checkup showed kidney stones. “This is absolutely shocking. Parents brought a 16-year-old with some blood tests done and abdominal ultrasound scans. There were no complaints. They got these tests done as...
‘Worst pain I ever felt’: Varun Dhawan recalls suffering from a tailbone injury while shooting for Border 2; why coccyx fractures hurt more and heal slower
4 min readNew DelhiJan 30, 2026 03:57 PM IST Some injuries, even when they appear minor on the surface, can cause persistent pain and prolonged recovery if not managed carefully. Tailbone injuries are a classic example. Commonly underestimated, yet notoriously uncomfortable and slow to heal. Recently, actor Varun Dhawan shared a glimpse into such an...









