Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala has a huge filmography to her credit and a massive fan following. The actress was on the top of her game for more than two decades and then came the turning point in her life—she was diagnosed with cancer. The actress was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012 and later went on for the extensive treatment and chemotherapy to a hospital in New York. The actress […]
Thousands of Dalits (formerly untouchables) converged in the Indian capital, Delhi, at the weekend to protest against recent caste riots in the northern town of Saharanpur. They were led by the Bhim Army – the BBC’s Geeta Pandey profiles its young, charismatic leader, Chandrashekhar. On Sunday afternoon, Delhi’s Jantar Mantar observatory, a popular venue for all sorts of protests, turned into a sea of blue when demonstrators wearing blue cloth […]
Drinking beetroot juice regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, a new study has found. Researchers at University of Guelph in Canada found that dietary nitrate, a compound found in beetroot juice that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure, may reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system include elevated heart rate and blood […]
As many as 35% working mothers in urban India avoid having a second child, a survey said on Friday, highlighting the need to devote more time and energy in taking care of parents and raising kids and increasing expenditure as key reasons. “Considering the stresses of modern marriage, job pressures and cost of raising children are key reasons why many mothers want to stop after their first child and decide […]
Don’t we all remember the mad comedy of Ashwini Dhir’s 2010 film Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? Well, its sequel is on its way to tickle your funny bone yet again. The trailer of Dhir’s Guest iin London is full of new characters and new locales yet the very essence of the unwarranted arrival of guests remains the same. The credit for that majorly goes to Paresh Rawal, who reprises his […]
Just a week of painkiller use can elevate the risk of heart attack, warns a new study. According to the study published in The BMJ journal, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain and inflammation could be raising risk of having a heart attack as early as in the first week of use and especially within the first month of taking high doses of such medication. Previous studies suggested that […]
We’ve all suffered from it at some point or the other. We share tips to cure acidity . Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally triggered off by consumption of spicy foods. Here are some home remedies to cure acidity: – Skip the […]
Aging is a normal part of life – that much we know. It usually brings on sarcopenia or age-related muscle loss. And while old age seems far away, you might be surprised to learn that sarcopenia can begin in your 30s. In fact, a sedentary 30-something-year-old can start to lose between 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each decade. Clearly, there’s plenty at stake. Even active people can […]
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in the world and are usually connected to an unhealthy lifestyle, accompanied by a lack of physical activity. Many studies have previously shown numerous ways of predicting a heart attack before time and finding out if you’re at risk in the long term. However, a team of researchers have revealed that one’s blood group is enough to understand whether they […]
Auras can describe a person better than outspoken words, and affect the surroundings too. They are greatly influenced by external vibrations and negative energies. So purifying our auras with a good cleansing is essential for our well-being. Here are 6 simple tips on aura cleansing that will enable an emotionally, mentally, and spiritually stable environment around you. 1. Comb The Aura Combing the surrounding aura will help cleanse it. Given […]
