Melanie Watson Bernhardt had this way of lighting up a room, even after her condition. She grabbed hearts back in the 80s as Kathy Gordon on Diff’rent Strokes, Arnold’s buddy in four sweet episodes. Born in 1968 in Dana Point, California, she faced osteogenesis imperfecta—brittle bone disease-from day one, but that never stopped her from…
Gus Atkinson, England’s breakout fast bowler with 54 Test wickets already under his belt, lived every quick’s nightmare on Boxing Day at the MCG. The 27-year-old Surrey star, who had just ripped through Scott Boland, clutched his left hamstring mid-run-up–and hobbled off, scans later confirming a tear that ends his Ashes tour. His hamstring injury…
Ever spotted a face gazing back from a cloud or tree trunk? Most folks brush it off as a quirky brain trick called face pareidolia. New findings reveal that people with visual snow syndrome live with this illusion turned way up, spotting phantom faces everywhere they look. What drives the visual snow Visual snow syndrome…
Kiran Rao, the renowned film director of ‘Laapataa Ladies’, recently found herself dealing with a medical issue at the start of the new year, just before the onset of 2026. She had appendix surgery performed on her at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai because of the inflammation of the appendix, with a…
Snakes are the least understood animals on the planet. They are elusive, mostly dangerous, and experts know surprisingly quite little about them. These slithering reptiles are known for their adaptability, and diversity. They are revered in many societies, and feared in others. Although a vast majority of them don’t seek to harm, they are feared…
Marcus Gunn Syndrome, or Marcus Gunn jaw winking ptosis, is a rare congenital disorder that presents as a droopy eyelid invariably lifting or winking to the rhythm of jaw movements. It was first discovered by British eye specialist Robert Marcus Gunn in 1883 and is observed to occur in 5 percent of children born with…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan showcases a powerful style through her handbag choices. She opts for practical yet luxurious bags like Goyard backpacks and Proenza Schouler PS11. Her selections blend seamlessly into her life, offering a refreshing contrast to celebrity trends. This approach highlights that luxury can be understated and confidence-boosting. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has never been…
Marlon Brando is not just anyone, not just any Hollywood actor! He was a force that redefined creativity and became synonymous with Hollywood. He was born 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, to a restless salesman dad and an alcoholic mom who were small time theater artists. He grew up dodging family chaos by mimicking voices and…
Amidst the twinkling lights and cozy stalls of a delightful Christmas market, a refreshing summer surprise lies in wait, daring onlookers to uncover it in just 12 seconds. This visual trickery invites you to sharpen your perception, as your mind is led to expect only seasonal delights. If your mind feels a little slow after…
Gut health can be talked about, of course, in relation to food, but liquids have a crucial role to play here as well. Liquids enter our body quickly, impacting our gut lining and the trillions of microorganisms present there. Many liquids can either fortify healthy bacteria or trigger unhealthy conditions. A Harvard-trained AIIMS gastroenterologist, Dr…
