US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies on Tuesday said that it has proposed to link Mumbai and Pune with its ultra-high speed transport system. The company has submitted a proposal in this regard with Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari, chairman Bibop Gresta said. Once it gets approval, Hyperloop will do a feasibility study in six to eight months. The company says it can start operations in 38 months. “India is the perfect mix of […]

We come to yoga to feel good but it’s not that simple always. Sometimes we come to battle our worst fears or unleash special courage and endurance which may not have existed before. That’s the kind of possibility you can discover when you step onto the yoga mat. Let me be honest, I did get a mini panic attack when my instructor asked me to try the headstand during my […]

Scientists have unlocked a 51.7-million-year old genetic secret to a landmark theory proposed by English naturalist Charles Darwin more than 150 years ago. Researchers have identified the cluster of genes responsible for reproductive traits in the Primula flower. Darwin hypothesised that some plant species with two distinct forms of flower, where male and female reproductive organs were of differing lengths, had evolved that way to promote out-crossing by insect pollinators. […]

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who is undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Chennai following a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening, has been put on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support her heart-lung activity. The 68-year-old leader was in a critical condition following the cardiac arrest and is being treated by a team of specialists at the hospital where she has been admitted since late September. Here’s what you […]

Dreading the regret after the satiating Thanksgiving dinner? The post-dinner feel is not that great, isn’t it?. A poor digestion is generally the cause for all discomforts post eating. Ayurveda gives you 5 simple tips to follow this festival to improve your digestion. Incorporate these and eat without worrying about any anticipated discomfort. I’ve always been super irked by that image we all have in our heads of post-Thanksgiving bloat, […]

Since 1988, December 1 is observed as Wold AIDS Day in order to create awareness about the deadly disease caused by the spread of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. On this day, many people across the globe besides government and non-government organisations educate the uninitiated/humanity at large about the prevention and control of the disease that destroys the immune system of the body and makes in unfit to fight illnesses. […]

Researchers have found that depression in young people is often followed by arthritis and diseases of the digestive system, while skin diseases are common after anxiety disorders. The findings suggest that mental disorders are antecedent risk factors of certain physical diseases in early life, but also vice versa, according to the researchers. “Our results expand the relevance of mental disorders beyond mental to physical health care, and vice versa, supporting […]

Pineapple juice is a cocktail of beneficial enzymes, minerals, and vitamins that keep your body in best health. The enzyme bromelain, exclusive to pineapple, is anti-inflammatory and anticancer. Antioxidants like vit C and beta-carotene scavenge free radicals, promising better skin and vision. Regular consumption of pineapple juice also ensures sturdier bones, improved fertility, and better immunity. Go easy if you’re allergic to bromelain. Think tropics and the first thing that […]

Symptoms of the common cold are sneezing, coughing, sore throat, congestion, and fatigue. Simple tricks like having hot liquids and bland foods like chicken soup will help keep the body hydrated and nourished. Ginger helps the body sweat out the toxins associated with the common cold. Take time off from the everyday grind and keep the nasty cold under control. The common cold is something that everybody deals with throughout […]

A handful of walnuts every day can help young men happily tackle life’s daily stress as this nutrient-dense snack can lead to a happier state-of-mind, suggests a new study. The researchers found a significant improvement in mood in young, healthy males who consumed walnuts every day for eight weeks. “In the past, studies on walnuts have shown beneficial effects on many health outcomes like heart disease, diabetes and obesity,” said […]