Personality tests are great fun to engage in, and while they may, or might not be 100% accurate, they often help you discover an unknown facet of your personality.Look carefully at this image – while some people will see the butterfly first, the others will see the tiger. Based on what you see, here is…
Argan oil, often referred to as “liquid gold”, has become one of the most sought-after natural treatments for hair care around the world. Extracted from the kernels of the Argan tree (Argania spinosa), native to Morocco, this nutrient-rich oil has been used for centuries by Moroccan women to maintain healthy, shiny hair even in harsh…
Pushkar Mela is one of the most-awaited cultural events in India organised annually in Puskar, Rajasthan. The mela attracts travellers, photographers and animal bidders from all over the country. But this year, the fair is going to be extra special thanks to Anmol, a gorgeous, 1,500-kg Muurah buffalo from Haryana. But that’s not all. The…
Diabetic foot is one of the most serious and yet preventable complications of diabetes mellitus. It develops when prolonged high blood sugar levels damage the nerves and restrict blood flow, making the feet vulnerable to infections and ulcers. If left untreated, these ulcers can worsen and lead to gangrene or even amputation.Diabetes is rising at…
Honey is a food people love across the world, celebrated for its sweet taste and many natural health benefits. But a growing problem threatens this ancient food: adulteration. This is where cheaper, foreign materials are mixed into pure honey, fooling customers and damaging the reputation of honest producers. This global issue has big economic, nutritional,…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases across the world. It develops gradually and often without noticeable symptoms, silently damaging blood vessels and the heart over time. When blood pressure remains consistently high, it forces the heart to work harder, thickens artery walls and restricts blood flow. If left unmanaged,…
Sodium is a culprit that can push blood pressure upward. The American Heart Association advises keeping sodium intake under 1,500 mg for optimal pressure control. In reality, most people consume more because of processed and packaged fare – think chips, canned soups and fast‑food meals. To start off, start reducing salt in your main meals,…
Obesity has long been measured using the BMI, Body mass index, a simple ratio weight to height. While this has been used widely for a long time, it does not account for fat distribution, muscle mass or the actual impact of excess adiposity on the body’s organs. A landmark study published in JAMA Network Open,…
The horror and triumph of the 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone remain stitched into the very fabric of how people in Odisha and across India think about storms like Cyclone Montha today. That fateful October, the “Black Friday” cyclone didn’t just flatten homes and trample crops; it exposed how unprepared we were for nature’s fury. Yet,…
Recent scientific research has uncovered a strong connection between early-life stress and the onset of psoriasis, revealing how emotional trauma during childhood can alter immune responses and increase the risk of autoimmune disorders in adulthood. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by red, scaly patches that result from an overactive immune system attacking…
