It is very early in the morning and people in the small houses next to the hospital are awake. Patients who are undergoing treatment in the hospital and their families stay here. If you listen closely, you can hear a faint cry of a child. She has been crying since long. At times, she stops and you can hear her mother’s voice calling out her name “Sayani’ and asking her […]

Fats are a major source of energy and make up a huge part of our daily diets. They are essential for bodily functions like absorption of certain vitamins and minerals, building of cell membranes and sheaths surrounding nerves. Besides these functions, fats also aid in blood clotting, muscle movement and prevent inflammation. However, we try making a conscious effort to reduce our fat intake each time. When it comes to […]

Headaches are a huge nuisance, everyone will agree to that. They occur at the most inappropriate times, reduce concentration and happen due to various reasons. However, there is one headache disorder that surpasses most of them and that is migraine. Migraines are super intense and give you a splitting headache that takes hours to subside and the associated dizziness and sensitivity to light don’t exactly help matters. But like they […]

Welcome the summers with this enticing Tamil political drama ‘KO 2’ starring Prakash Raj and Bobby Simha. The movie’s trailer is out, and it is laced with action, drama and suspense. KO 2′ is a sequel to 2011 drama ‘KO’ starring Prakash Raj, Jiiva, Karthika Nair, Piaa Bajpai. Owing to the craze and appreciation the movie garnered, the makers have come up with a sequel. The movie is written and […]

He has already played God onscreen so it was only natural that he would be the man to explore “The Story of God” and Hollywood superstar Morgan Freeman, who traveled to seven countries for the documentary, says he found his stay in Varanasi “extremely fascinating”. Being one of the prominent religious and spiritual centres of India for centuries, Varanasi was one of the key destinations for Freeman. “I found Varanasi […]

The next time your mother wants to fast, don’t stop her. A new study says the age-old practice of fasting could help boost immunity and control intestinal inflammation. The research is on a subject termed as Caloric Restriction (CR). “CR in the form of fasting has been used in traditional medicinal practices such as homoeopathy, naturopathy, Ayurveda for treating various ailments. However, complete understanding about how CR benefits our health […]

Living with asthma can be tough and terrifying. But the good thing is that there are ways that can help reduce your symptoms and risk of having an asthma attack. An asthma occurs when the airways in the lungs become swollen or inflamed and are blocked by mucus, making breathing difficult. The chest tightens and the lungs seem to produce a wheezing sound.   If you have asthma, you probably […]

The prestigious National Film Awards were announced on Monday with honours going to veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut in best actor category. S S Rajamouli’s multi lingual blockbuster ‘Baahubali’ has won the Best Film award. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has grabbed the Best Director for Bajirao Mastani starring Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded the Best Actor for Piku and Best Actress award […]

Epilepsy is the most common type of serious brain disorder characterized by repeated seizures. It is also known as seizure disorder and effects the nervous system of the body. A seizure is sudden disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain that causes change in behavior, movements and consciousness. The World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified that epilepsy is treatable and has nothing to do with mental disorder. The type […]

Applications are invited for the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship. Launched in September 2014, the scheme aims at building long-term capacity to address climate change-related issues in India and the US. The doctoral research fellowships under this scheme are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a PhD at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months. The postdoctoral research fellowships are designed for Indian faculty and researchers […]