10+ mon, 2+ week ago (398+ words) Strength training, or resistance training, involves exercises that challenge your muscles using weights, resistance bands, or even your own body weight. The goal is to build muscle strength and endurance, which significantly impacts metabolic health. Contrary to popular belief, strength training isn't just for bodybuilders or athletes. It's for everyone " regardless of age (with proper supervision for children), gender, or fitness level. Many, especially women, avoid strength training out of fear of "bulking up, but this is a myth. Women have lower testosterone levels than men, making bulky muscles highly unlikely. The impact of strength training extends far beyond the gym. While it does improve balance, posture, and strength, its benefits reach further " transforming your metabolic health, protecting against chronic diseases, and enhancing overall well-being. 1. Enhanced Insulin Sensitivity Strength training helps muscles absorb glucose more efficiently, reducing the risk of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) Indian art and artifacts take centre stage at Itihaus, a online platform launched by Hyderabad-based Suman Kakumani as a tribute to fine art and collectibles. Her passion for art, combined with the way COVID reshaped our approach to personal spaces, inspired the launch of Itihaus in 2024. "A vibrant painting or a figurative form in a corner close to us can be transformative. It feels as if the work is speaking to us. Listening to soft music with such imagery around is a beautiful experience." This season, Itihaus celebrates Indian culture with a collection ranging from Laxman Aelay's folk depictions of women in conversation and Narasimlu's acrylics of Telangana couples to Sachin Jaltare's mythological works, alongside wooden and bronze sculptures. With several artists already on board, Suman is planning exhibitions in Delhi and Mumbai in the coming months. Published - September 05, 2025 11:17 am…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (121+ words) COMED-K UGET-2025 results announced with Shishir H. Shetty securing first rank; top 10 dominated by boys. Published - June 06, 2025 10:52 pm IST - Bengaluru Rank cards of the eligible candidates have been generated and are available to the candidates in their respective applicant login on the COMEDK website (www.comedk.org). As many as 69 Candidates challenged the answer keys. "Taking into consideration the advice of the Expert Committee, which went into these clarifications," says the statement by COMEDK. The authorities even clarified that the counselling would be conducted online and the candidates have to upload the scanned copies of the documents through their login. These uploaded documents will be verified by the panel of expert verification officers....

6+ mon, 4+ week ago (156+ words) Explore Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage sites mapped with GIS by GCDA to conserve and showcase their value. Published - May 02, 2025 09:55 pm IST - KOCHI A website on the heritage sites of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry, mapped using a GIS-based programme as part of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) initiative, was launched here on Friday (May 2, 2025). The site can be accessed at www.gcdaheritagesitemapping.in. As many as 200 locations of heritage value have been mapped. The database, the organisers claimed, would help conserve the sites and showcase their heritage value to visitors. Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas launched the website, while Industries Minister P. Rajeeve was the chief guest. GCDA Chairperson K. Chandran Pillai, Mayor M. Anilkumar, MLA T.J. Vinod, Bony Thomas, A.B. Sabu, K.J. Sohan, and O. Sreekanth, Town Planning Officer, GCDA, were among those who attended. Kochi / Kerala / heritage / monument and heritage site...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (359+ words) Updated - August 14, 2025 11:48 am IST Namaste Gang (thenamastegang.com) curates books for children in the age group of 0 to 10, predominantly in Telugu, with a few titles in English, Kannada, and Tamil. Visali teaches copyright and civil law at Siddhartha Law College, Vijayawada, and divides her time between Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Shilpa teaches English and Social Studies at Chaitanya Vidyalaya School, Hyderabad. The duo had been sourcing children's books in Telugu for friends and family and founded Namaste Gang in 2021 as an extension of the activity. Reading in one's mother tongue is the easiest way to inculcate reading habits in children, says Shilpa: "Children are first introduced to native foods of the region, so why not books in their mother tongue?" As for the name, Shilpa and Visali wanted the traditional Indian greeting of "namaste' and "gang' to add the cool quotient…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (519+ words) Updated - September 09, 2025 06:48 pm IST Last November, it was a particularly stressful day for Tuhin Menon, CEO of Asiaville, a Chennai-based media-tech company, when he spent the entire day between work calls and duty delegation at his office at Palarivattom, Kochi, unable to take a break. All Tuhin could think of was a plate of crisp, flaky parotta and some sizzling beef roast" a craving he satisfied immediately after work. "I am completely taken aback by the response. The most gratifying feeling is the outpouring of messages from people, my acquaintances," says Tuhin, who founded Asiaville in 2019. "Rapping is something that I have liked since my early days. I earned a bachelor's in communication and media studies from New York University. I was doing gigs in New York with my friends from India, Pakistan, Australia, and Japan. We used to go…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (170+ words) Published - September 03, 2025 08:10 pm IST - RAMESWARAM Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department taking note of the illegal websites and services being operated in the name of Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, has instructed those who indulge in such activities to refrain from deceiving and cheating people. " As the temple is one of the important devotional and tourist destinations in the country, lakhs of people visit the region every day. " Offenders, using religious activities and rituals as baits, deceive tourists and cheat lakh of rupees from them, a press statement noted. " Any person or group of persons, who fail to comply with the direction of such competent authority would be liable for prosecution under the provisions of the BNS, it added. " As the temple management has received complaints regarding the operation of fake websites, the public were alerted not to fall for…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (179+ words) Published - July 06, 2025 07:05 pm IST - MANGALURU The police stated that Mr. Byalalu's report regarding Mr. Arun's absence from his office when the advocates visited on June 27 contained false information and was also presented in an alarming way. The police said that when they inquired, Mr. Byalalu told them that he did not have any information about whether the team of advocates had a prior appointment with the SP. The reporter was also not aware of the reason why the SP was not in his office on June 27, the police added. As it was evident that Mr. Byalalu had reported a false story, the Dharmasthala police registered a case against him for offences punishable under Sections 352 and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Meanwhile, the Dhamasthala police on July 4 took permission from the court and registered a case after a person, who claimed…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago (417+ words) From hand-painted images of pets to big cats, flora to geometric shapes, Quirkk India, headquartered in Varanasi, is experimenting with fun imagery Launched in August 2024, with its debut collection rolling out in October, Quirkk India has steadily built a presence at select fashion exhibitions across India. On their Instagram page (@quirkk.india), they describe themselves as "fashion rebels on a mission," using bold prints and eclectic designs to break the monotony of conventional fashion. Quirkk India caters to a clientele that is young at heart, but its foundation is deeply rooted in the traditional crafts and handlooms of Varanasi. Each piece in their collection " whether painted or printed " is the handiwork of Fine Arts students from Banaras Hindu University. "More than 20 students work with us part-time," says Mudit, crediting them for adding artistic flair to their designs. One of their…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) Published - August 23, 2025 03:46 am IST - NEW DELHI Linktree, a popular "link in bio" service used by a variety of influencers, businesses, public figures and political parties, has been unblocked in India, the firm"s co-founder and chief executive officer Alex Zaccaria told The Hindu on Friday." "We did experience a temporary disruption in access to Linktree in India," Mr. Zaccaria said. "Service has been restored for the majority of users, and our teams are continuing to monitor and support those that might still be experiencing issues." The Hindu had first reported the website"s blocking on Saturday. A Department of Telecommunications official indicated that the blocking was issued by a security agency, though they did not indicate which one. Mr. Zaccaria did not have an immediate response on who was responsible for the blocking of the site, which counts the BJP…...