Mamaearth founder and former Shark Tank India judge Ghazal Alagh recently opened up about her postpartum weight-loss journey, revealing how she shed 20 kg after childbirth. In an Instagram post, Alagh shared that she gained 30 kg during each of her pregnancies. Three months after delivering her baby, she weighed 83 kg and sought medical...
Veteran make-up artist Micky Contractor recently shared his thoughts on Indian skin during a podcast with Masoom Minawala. Contractor said, “Sometimes you might feel that Indians have a very oily skin… Oily skin is good for you because it doesn’t age you… Say you are 40, you still manage to look 28. Whereas western skin...
3 min readNew DelhiJun 20, 2026 09:31 AM IST Jowar roti and scrambled eggs may seem like a simple meal, but together they pack a powerful nutritional punch. Jowar, a traditional millet, is rich in fibre and complex carbohydrates, while eggs provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients. As more people look for healthier, protein-rich meals...
Feeling tired all the time. Hair fall. Body aches. Low mood. These vitamin D-associated symptoms are so common that many people — thanks to the easy availability of over-the-counter supplements — are tempted to start taking them without much thought. But a recent such case shared by Pakistan-based cardiologist Dr Umair Iftikhar serves as a reminder...
5 min readNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 03:00 PM IST Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has often spoken openly about her experience living with myositis, a rare autoimmune condition that forced her to step away from films for nearly two years. During an interview with Galatta Plus, she reflected on the challenges of managing the condition, including...
4 min readNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 06:00 AM IST Many people are embarrassed to admit, let alone seek help, that they have piles. The hush culture and the taboo around it worsen the scenario. Rather than seeking medical advice, many people choose to suffer in silence, rely on home remedies, scour the internet for solutions,...
Many people struggle to let go of the stress of a long day. But Dr Shriram Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, believes there’s a one-minute ritual that can help you reset your mood before entering the home. He calls it the “doorway decompression technique”. In a recent post on X, he shared a simple breathing exercise...
Fitness entrepreneur Sonali Saraogi Singh recently shared practical ways to get 80g of protein daily through simple Indian meals instead of expensive supplements. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “You don’t need expensive supplements; your everyday Indian kitchen can get you there if you are intentional about it.” She suggested meals like oats with milk,...
Every classroom has children who look ready to read, yet when print appears on the page, something slows down. To parents or teachers this struggle can look puzzling: at times it can present as poor intelligence or motivation, and oftentimes, the first guess is that the child has a problem in seeing the text. That...
Many people turn to zinc supplements for an immunity boost. But the recent case of a 42-year-old shared by lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho has raised questions about its safe dosage. The man exercised regularly, ate home-cooked meals, slept well, and rarely missed a workout. Despite these healthy habits, he experienced fatigue, brain fog, bloating, constipation,...
