A bicycle in Delhi, a dream from Kabul

Yeki bood, yeki na bood. Once, there was, and there was not. This is how stories begin in Kabul, my hometown: With an acknowledgement of ambiguity. Believe me if you will, or…

Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel finally investigating the 5-year-old’s killing?

4 overlooked muscles that matter for healthy ageing

Health and wellness platform CleanseDForLife recently highlighted four muscle groups often overlooked when people focus on fitness: grip strength, hip abductors, calf muscles, and the diaphragm. In an Instagram post, the platform…

Why ‘rough sleeping’ remains such a persistent problem in the UK

On August 19, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a national drive to end “rough sleeping” by Christmas. Rough sleeping refers to the widespread phenomenon of homeless people being forced to sleep…

Shaheen Bhatt shares breathing technique for anxiety: ‘Short, sharp inhale, followed by a long exhale’

Writer and actor Alia Bhatt’s sister, Shaheen Bhatt, recently discussed the physiological sigh, a breathing technique that involves a deep inhale, followed by a shorter second inhale and then a prolonged exhale.…

Experts Explain | Why Indian cities flood after heavy rain and overheat in summer

By Aman Kumar and Saloni Srivastava In May, temperatures in parts of Gurugram crossed 44 degrees Celsius, and the India Meteorological Department issued heat alerts for Haryana. On August 6, heavy rain…

Glucose Goddess’ 2-ingredient hack may help reduce post-meal sugar spikes: ‘Studies prove it’

Jessie Inchauspé, popularly known as Glucose Goddess on Instagram, regularly shares health hacks on social media that focus on blood sugar levels and glucose spikes. Her latest video upload explains how adding…

How India’s new Rs 62,500-crore smartphone manufacturing scheme will work

After turning India into a major assembly hub for global smartphone makers, the Centre’s new Rs 62,500-crore mobile phone manufacturing scheme is attempting to tackle two unfinished parts of the country’s electronics…

Arjun Rampal marries Gabriella Demetriades in Goa: A look back at their love story

After eight years of blissful courtship, actor Arjun Rampal tied the knot with his longtime partner Gabriella Demetriades in an intimate registered wedding in Goa on Friday. The couple, who share two…

Right to walk: Will Andhra’s pioneering pedestrian safety policy work?

In India, one in every five persons killed in a road accident is a pedestrian. Yet, the road infrastructure is heavily skewed towards motorised vehicles, leaving people barely enough space to walk…