Life & Fitness

Indoor plants are not only decorative elements which are placed in the corners of the room; they have a powerful, beneficial influence over the whole house. They can raise the mood of a room, provide clean air and create a peaceful, tiny oasis in the noisy home. Some plants become humidifiers, some simply add softness…

Avocados confuse almost everyone. They stay firm for too long, then turn soft and unusable at the worst moment. Many kitchens deal with the same problem and end up wasting fruit that spoils far earlier than expected. With avocado prices rising and the fruit becoming a weekly essential, learning how to keep avocados fresh has…

Marshmallow root has been around for so long in traditional medicine that most people have heard of it without quite knowing what it actually does. The thick, soft gel that comes from the root has always been linked with soothing irritated areas of the body, especially the throat and the digestive system. People use it…

For generations, pregnancy has been described as life-changing, a period that reshapes the body, emotions and priorities. But new research suggests the transformation may run far deeper than previously understood, affecting the pace at which a woman’s cells age. A study published in Obstetrics & Gynaecology has found that pregnancy may temporarily accelerate biological ageing,…

Car seats have a way of collecting stains that feel almost personal. A coffee spill one week, muddy shoes the next, and suddenly the whole seat looks older than the rest of the car. Most people grab vinegar or baking soda because those old internet hacks appear everywhere, but in real life they often leave…

In today’s world that’s constantly on the go, which is also characterised by long hours spent at the desk and high stress levels, micro-stretching is becoming a widely known, simple yet effective health practice. Normally, traditional stretching is deeply and intensely done, whereas micro-stretching is all about unbelievably gentle movements, at only 30% of your…

Pinni Laddu is considered one of the most loved traditional sweets of India. It is known not only for its tasty flavour but also for its beneficial health properties. So, this healthy treat, which is indelibly associated with winters, happy occasions, and postnatal periods, is basically a mixture of ghee, atta, jaggery, dry fruits, seeds,…

Prada has partnered with Indian leather bodies LIDCOM and LIDKAR to launch a limited-edition sandal line inspired by Kolhapuri chappals. This initiative follows criticism for cultural appropriation, ensuring artisans are central to the production of 2,000 handcrafted pairs made in Maharashtra and Karnataka, set for a global release in February 2026. Luxury label Prada has…

One‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ of the methods that the majority of families have discovered to increase the nutritional content of the chapatis is by mixing besan (gram flour) with regular wheat flour. The latter being the staple of the daily meal, any good change in their makeup can, therefore, bring about a significant and lasting effect on general…

Tinnitus is a very common problem that has a global impact on populations. It is the perception of a sound when there is no real source of that sound, so in fact, only the person who has tinnitus can hear the noise. Most frequently ringing is used to describe it, however, the sounds might be…