Month: March 2025

Shape defines living spaces as a style statement. Sculpted Shores, is a new collection of handcrafted ceramic wall art pieces by Clayola, the well-known handmade ceramic brand created by interior designer Sangeeta Advani Mansharamani and her daughter, the architect designer Aashna Mansharamani. From glazed ceramic wall tiles inspired by the ocean’s fluidity to tabletop collectibles […]

Across regions and religions  Deepa G, an assistant professor of history at CAS College Madayi in Kannur, highlights how food preferences during the summer varied regionally. In many parts of Kerala, summer beverages are as diverse as the foods. “A popular drink in Malabar is Avil vellam, a sweetened drink made with jaggery, and sometimes […]

KOCHI: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common yet often misunderstood digestive disorder that affects millions. Characterised by symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, excessive gas, diarrhoea, and constipation, IBS can significantly disrupt daily life. While the exact cause remains unclear, a combination of factors — including stress, imbalances in the gut microbiome, and certain […]

Rev. Daaji, the spiritual guide of Heartfulness, captures the essence of sleep, noting that; “Sleep is not merely rest but a sacred journey—an opportunity for the mind, body, and soul to rejuvenate.” He emphasised that cultivating healthy sleep practices could lead to transformative shifts in well-being, creativity, and leadership abilities. In deep rest, entrepreneurs could […]

Need for a proper tourism plan But not everything is bright and blue here. Satheesan V R, who runs Kumbalangi Nights restaurant, points to the accumulating waste along the coastal road. “Yes, it’s great that visitors are thronging here, enjoying our food, and spending time in the village. But after they leave, we residents are […]

NEW DELHI: An HPV vaccine can prove to be crucial in preventing the cancer of the cervix, a leading cancer among women, a Parliamentary Committee has recommended. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its report presented in Rajya Sabha, stressed that the development of a single-dose HPV vaccine should be completed […]

Chennai: Patient compliance with medication has always been a significant challenge to achieving better treatment outcomes. While compliance issues are common in home care, assisted living, and even hospital settings, traditional methods often fail to ensure patients adhere to their prescribed medications. This is where innovation plays a crucial role, especially in remotely managing medication […]

The three women follow strict routines to maintain their physiques and strengthen their minds. Three days a week, Reeni trains for powerlifting at a gym. She says, “On the other days, except one, which need not necessarily be a Sunday, I train myself at home.” Rachel gets up at 5.30am every day and walks at […]

As the summer sun shines brighter every passing day, I am reminded of my winter in Moscow more and more. A white blanket of snow that welcomed me as I stepped out of Moscow Airport in mid-December was a starkly different experience from the blinding heat of India’s spring. When I visited Moscow with other […]

PARIS: TikTok said Tuesday it would allow parents to limit the time their teens spend on the app as the Chinese-owned social network confronts political fallout from rising claims that excessive screen time is damaging adolescents’ mental health. The feature, set for immediate launch in the EU with the US to follow later, allows parents […]

The World Health Organization’s Ultraviolet Index is divided into five categories: 0–2: Low (green) 3–5: Moderate (yellow) 6–7: High (orange) 8–10: Very High (red) 11+: Extreme (violet) On Monday, Kottarakkara (Kollam) and Munnar (Idukki) recorded worrying UV levels — both at 8. Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram recorded 5. Notably, along with temperature readings, KSDMA has been […]

The Phase-3 study, which represents the final trial phase for human drugs, demonstrated that bUstekinumab is equivalent in efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, and other treatment parameters to the reference product, Ustekinumab (Stelara). This marks a significant step forward in making therapies more accessible to patients globally. Elena Wolff-Holz, Global Head of Clinical Development at Biocon Biologics, […]

The author mentions there were three major versions of the Valmiki Ramayana. There is one that is popular in South India, another in East India, and the third is the North-Western version. After each story, he offers insightful commentary on the tale’s meanings, quoting the Ramayana’s sages and saints. There are profound truths sprinkled in […]

Today, with the world more interconnected than ever, products must not only meet high standards of quality but also tell compelling stories that resonate universally. Product designer Gunjan Gupta believes firmly in this. When incorporating local elements into their designs, Gupta believes that the crucial question to ask is: ‘how can we translate these elements […]

As the narratives of Gopana Leela began to open up, the IPCA decided to explore the possibility of presenting all the stories on one platform through visual art. A group of about 20 artists worked with five mentors to understand the mystique of Lord Jagannatha and study the various stories of exile. Based on this, […]