Why is everyone talking about the ‘table-top red-marked’ National Highway in Madhya Pradesh? |

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), which oversees the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is implementing safety-focused designs that also safeguard ecosystems as the country’s highway network continues to grow. The latest highway stretch in question is the one in Madhya Pradesh that has been able to do just that, and balance…

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Chinese bodybuilding champion dies of a heart issue at 30; why pushing your body to the extreme can be fatal

In a shocking incident, Wang Kun, a 30-year-old Chinese bodybuilding champion, has died suddenly from a suspected heart problem. Kun, over the years was known for living ‘a monk’s life’, with extreme discipline, a clean diet and no smoking, or drinking. His story shocks the fitness world and raises questions about hidden heart risks in…

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Persimmon might be the new social media rage, but it is also a nutrition powerhouse

The body protects itself from free radicals through the powerful antioxidants beta-carotene, flavonoids and tannins, which are present in persimmons. These compounds decrease oxidative stress, which contributes to aging, heart disease and cancer development. Research indicates that persimmon extracts demonstrate anti-inflammatory properties, by reducing inflammation markers, and protect cells from damage, according to animal model…

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IndiGo flight cancelled days before her wedding— So two men drove 2,000 km to bring the bride home

December usually carries its own festive rush— overflowing airports, homebound families, and travellers counting days, hours, and minutes. But this December, India witnessed something different. Indigo Airlines, hit by massive operational failures, cancelled several flights across the country. Terminals were thrown into chaos, and thousands were left stranded.Among them was my daughter, Chandra— an IT…

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