AIB has created a nine-minute long video on net neutrality, which states that Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the Internet equally, not discriminating or charging differentially by user, content, site, platform, application Stand-up comedy group AIB has returned with an online video, “Save The Internet”, three months after their show “AIB Knockout” had kicked up a controversy. The earlier show, which featured Bollywood celebrities Karan […]

Excess body fat causes heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, and a higher risk of developing cancer. Foods rich in fiber keep you full for longer, and they also help you deal with food cravings. They are the ideal choice for people struggling with constipation. Protein-packed food are great if you want to lose weight and maintain your muscle mass at the same time. They boost energy and provide enough […]

The ruthless sun saps us of energy, leaving us dehydrated and lethargic. In summer, we need energy giving foods that will boost our metabolism, regulate muscle function and give us instant energy. Read on to find out how you can revitalise yourself with these quick low-calorie energy boosters. Bananas Bananas are loaded with naturally-occurring sugars: sucrose, fructose, and glucose, which provide instant energy. The high levels of glucose also ensure […]

  Noni or Indian Mulberry, the fruit of the Morinda Citrifolia tree, is actually a species of the coffee family – and like coffee, it is a stimulator, but not in the way you would imagine. Native to Southeast Asia and Australasia, the Noni fruit has been particularly well revered in Hawaii, where it is a part of many traditional medicinal remedies. The noni plant is a source of antioxidants, […]

Every human being experiences stress at some or the other point of time in life. Thanks to our tiring jobs, faulty eating habits, pollution and, most of all, our lethargy, which adds to the cause of stress.   Everyone reacts to stress differently. Some cope up easily while others may not. Studies have proved that an increase in stress hormones might speed up cognitive decline in people as they age. […]

It sounds like the plot for a science fiction movie. Someone has a horrific accident and winds up in the hospital, brain dead and on life support. Doctors approach the family about organ donation, but instead of saving as many as eight lives, the family is asked to donate the whole body to save just one individual. Perhaps a quadriplegic with a mind that outmatches their malfunctioning body. As crazy […]

He would rather be a creative person than a “businessman”, he says, yet, Aamir Khan is one actor who manages to set cash registers ringing at the box office with almost all his films. As he gears up to step into the shoes of a wrestler for his next film Dangal, the actor talks about the importance of quality over quantity, and how he doesn’t make money unless the film […]

Ginger a common kitchen spice which we use in almost every spicy dish we make. It gives an excellent spicy nature to any food. But do you know it can used to treat more than 10 common diseases that we see regularly! Ayurveda describes it as an Analgesic, Carminative, Antiemetic, Aphrodisiac, Aphoristic, Digestive, Expectorant, and Stimulant. This digestive friendly and wonder drug is described as a universal medicine by Ayurveda. […]

When Usha Mantri brushed off frowning traditionalists and moved into a retirement village, she became a pioneer for a generation of Indians who are increasingly breaking the custom of multi-generational households. She is now happily settled in the peaceful retreat by India’s western mountains, which has an on-site Hindu temple and offers ayurvedic massage – and is a two-hour drive from her son in Mumbai. “I have a very different […]

Turnips are root vegetables. They belong to the family of Brassicaceae which is basically the family of green vegetables like cabbage, kale, brussel-sprouts, etc. We generally eat the roots but their sprouts and leaves are also edible and nutritious. Like other vegetables, turnips are very nutritious and good for health. Here are some of the health benefits of the root vegetable: Prevents cancer: The root vegetable contains high levels of […]