Long hours of sitting with a sedentary lifestyle can do more harm than just back pain. A study-review by NIH emphasizes long sitting hours are a risk factor for cardio‐metabolic disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, coronary artery disease, and musculoskeletal disorders. The average working time of an Indian office-job is around nine hours, when combined with…
Eli Lilly and Cipla announced an agreement to distribute and promote tirzepatide in India under a second brand name, Yurpeak. This strategic agreement aims to expand the availability of tirzepatide by enabling broader access across the country beyond cities where Lilly already has an established presence. In March, Lilly launched its blockbuster weight-loss therapy, tirzepatide…
Bengaluru: Owners who intend to regularise unauthorised properties under Karnataka’s e-Swathu scheme will have to pay property tax retrospectively — from either 2016 or the year they obtained an electricity connection — authorities have said. The e-Swathu initiative aims to bring unauthorised properties into the tax net and enhance transparency. Panchayats have been directed to…
Badam milk, or almond milk, is not just a bedtime indulgence, it’s a beauty elixir. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, a nutrient known for improving skin texture, fighting dryness, and protecting your skin from harsh winter winds. How to make it: Soak 5-6 almonds overnight, peel them in the morning, and blend them into…
Representational photo (PTI) NEW DELHI: More than 100 people, most of them children aged between 8 and 14, were hospitalised in Bhopal and neighbouring Vidisha district after using calcium carbide guns during Diwali celebrations, officials said on Thursday. Around 60 children are being treated in government hospitals in the state capital, while 50 others are…
Mamdani dining with his wife at NYC sushi joint (Photo: X) New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani once again came under fire, this time from comedian and podcaster Michael Rapaport, who took aim at him for eating at one of Manhattan’s priciest sushi restaurants, questioning the socialist’s “working class” image.Rapaport posted a photo…
For years, 10,000 steps a day has been promoted as the ultimate goal for staying fit, a magic number repeated by fitness trackers, wellness experts, and health enthusiasts alike. But a new study suggests you don’t need to walk nearly that much to see real benefits. Researchers found that walking just 4,000 steps a day,…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday hit back at US President’s repeated claims that India will sharply cut Russian oil imports by year-end, saying, “Donald Trump shouldn’t tell what India will do.“Tharoor asserted that Trump should not announce India’s decisions, as New Delhi does not speak for the United States.“I don’t really think…
The spice cumin, also known as jeera, is widely used in traditional Indian cooking as a tadka for both dry sabjis and lentils, and no kitchen is complete without a box of jeera. However, overnight soaked cumin water is also known for its many health benefits, that include better digestion, metabolism, and immunity. The human…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday appointed Manish Sharma as the new in-charge of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC). AICC general secretary K. C. Venugopal said, “Congress president has appointed Manish Sharma as the in-charge of the Indian Youth Congress with immediate effect,” adding, “The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing in-charge…
