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Neha Jhalani Hiranandani, an author, is the wife of Darshan Hiranandani. She is the daughter of Delhi-based businessman Pradeep Jhalani and his wife Shabnam Jhalani. For the unversed, Darshan Hiranandani is the CEO of the real estate and infrastructure company Hiranandani Group and the son of Niranjan Hiranandani, real estate tycoon and founder and managing […]
Those who had a bout of Covid-19 during the pandemic, are prone to heart ailments or cardiac arrests, and as such, they should not over exert themselves for up to two years. This has been suggested by an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study following frequent heart attacks and deaths in a diverse population […]
In yet another attempt to break into the healthcare sector, Amazon announced its virtual healthcare marketplace, Amazon Clinic, which can treat patients for cough, cold or flu. Customers can now select the new “Cough, cold, and flu” option from the “Find a treatment” list on Amazon Clinic on desktop or mobile. From there, they can […]
At 15, Bengaluru shooter Tilottama Sen has become the youngest Indian to secure a quota for the Olympics next year. Tilottama finished on the podium at the Asian Shooting Championship at Changwon, South Korea, winning silver medal in the 10m air rifle event to become eligible for the Paris Olympics. “I loved karate and volleyball […]
Every year October 29 is observed as World Stroke Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about stroke. In simplistic terms, a stroke is a sudden interruption in the flow of blood to the brain. A stroke causes damage to brain cells. Although strokes can strike suddenly and have severe consequences, luckily they are largely […]
In an era of a growingly sedentary lifestyle accentuated by long office hours, several health ailments are robbing people of a happy life. However, certain changes in life’s habits by way of discipline and routine can usher in sea changes in one’s chances of imminent health hazards. A new research suggests that a quick exercise […]
Ageing brings degeneration of health in one way or the other. However, even if we cannot really control the process of growing old, we can surely control how well the body functions. Degeneration of brain health, memory health, Alzheimer’s or dementia are some of the common health problems elderly people face. However, our dietary choices […]
Particulate matter PM 2.5 and PM10 that are found in our toxic urban air in most cities and are usually associated with premature heart attacks and deaths, are now suspected of increasing the risk of breast cancer as well. A 20-year study from six states in the US and France has shown a correlation between […]
This is the first in a series of pieces on the Supreme Court’s marriage equality judgment. This week, the Supreme Court delivered its judgement in Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India, accepting the existence of the manifold disadvantages faced by non-heterosexual couples, while simultaneously refusing to express such disadvantages in the language of constitutional […]
India’s ace bowler Hardik Pandya is out of the game with an injured ankle. How long he will take to recuperate depends on how serious the injury is that he sustained during India’s World Cup clash against Bangladesh in Pune. In case it takes long to heal and Pandya has to sit out for the […]
Sleep deprivation is emerging as a major illness in recent times. Though it is often ignored and the symptoms unrelatable, it has grave underlying health consequences that can have a drastic impact on lifestyle by way of potential health hazards it can engender. Half of urban India is in the grip of deprived sleep or […]
The growing instances of heart attacks, especially among youth, have brought the kind of food we consume into sharp focus. We are, as it’s said, what we eat. The health-conscious screen every morsel they consume. Science has been conducting extensive studies on high cholesterol from unhealthy cholesterol-loaded food. Essentially, cholesterol is a fatty substance that […]
In yet another big upset of the ICC World Cup 2023, The Netherlands literally trounced high flying South Africa in a one-sided clash in Dharamsala on October 17. The share of the credit for the turn around is being attributed no less to team coach Ryan Cook. After the initial turbulence led by losses, […]
The 2023 ICC ODI World Cup has sprung up multiple surprises and upsets, and the latest one came as last year’s title holders England faced a shocking defeat at the hands of minnows Afghanistan. With this resounding win, Afghanistan have climbed up to the 6th position on the points table, leaving bigger teams like Sri […]
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur’s controversial comment on the ambience and the arrangement at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after the team’s loss to India in the World Cup encounter on October 14 has faced criticism from not only Indian cricketers and cricket fans but also a section of the Pakistani cricketing fraternity. On […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially confirmed that cricket would be included for the first time in 123 years as a discipline in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The announcement, made during the 141st IOC Session held in Mumbai, was met with enthusiastic approval, especially from IOC member Nita M Ambani, who hailed the […]
Giving wings to the aspirations of a billion Indians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India “will leave no stone unturned” to host the Olympics in 2036. Speaking at the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Mumbai, where important decisions regarding the future of the world’s most famous gaming event are made, Modi said, […]
Exposure to long hours in front of TV, mobile or computer screens, coupled with poor posture and inadequate ergonomics in the workplace has led to a rise in spine-related conditions in youngsters. People are falling prey to what is popularly known as ‘text-neck syndrome’, where the neck muscles become strained and stiff, causing long-term spinal […]
Though it was not a typical evening of fireworks, India’s comprehensive victory over arch-rivals Pakistan by 7 wickets at Motera gave Ahmedabadis and the rest of India the perfect reason to cheer. The pitch at the packed Narendra Modi stadium seemed tailor-made for India’s exploits and Pakistan, with all its best efforts, seemed at sea, […]
To boost the spirits of their cricket team readying for the high-octane clash against India, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf delivered a motivational pep talk to the players ahead of the match. The meeting was attended by players and support staff, including coach Grant Bradburn, PCB’s director of cricket Mickey Arthur, and captain […]
