Wellness empires are often built on a foundation of emotional manipulation and carefully curated aesthetics, led by privileged influencers who monetise vulnerability and the illusion of relatability (Netflix via AP) | Photo Credit: AP The Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar, starring Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever as Belle Gibson and created by Samantha Strauss, is based on the … Read more
Singer Shreya Ghoshal interview on music trends | Video Credit: The Hindu Maestro Ilaiyaaraja’s first film recording was full of drama. Way back in 1976, even as the composer assembled his musical team to record the first song of his debut Tamil film ‘Annakili’, the power went off. Shreya Ghoshal’s first film recording, too, was … Read more
Diya Chitale’s parents often went on vacations when she was a little girl. And almost always the place where they stayed had a table tennis table and her family and friends joined in the fun. That’s how Diya got hooked to the ping-pong game. She soon started playing at the Khar Gymkhana club in Mumbai. … Read more
On February 15, in the immediate aftermath of the announcement of a case resolution agreement between World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner that resulted in the latter being banned for three months for two positive tests in March 2024 for the substance clostebol, three-time Major champion Stan Wawrinka put out a … Read more
AML is the most common form of leukaemia in adults. It affects the blood and bone marrow, causing the growth of abnormal cells called blasts, which eventually outnumber healthy cells. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Cancer is among the greatest health challenges of the current century. The sheer complexity … Read more
It will be almost a week since the onset of CBSE’s Class 10 and 12 board exams. They commenced on February 15 and will end on March 18 and April 4 for the respective classes. Students battle with many issues related to board exams. It is a crucial time when they need to handle the … Read more
A scoop stretcher model | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement This is the season for trekking in Tamil Nadu. The State authorities have issued instructions for trekkers’ safety even as enthusiasts make a beeline for the hills. Some of the hills in the State have steep gradients that could prove difficult for trekkers who may be … Read more
A quality online MBA must replicate the classroom experience through live discussions and interactive sessions that foster engagement. | iStock/Getty Images As people move up in their careers, they often feel an MBA would be a springboard to greater responsibilities. In the past, distance education and part-time MBAs were an option. As online education gains momentum, … Read more
Hospitals in Chennai faced the highest number of denials under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme followed by Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur and Coimbatore. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Claim denials on “flimsy grounds” under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) remain a contentious issue for many government hospitals in Tamil Nadu. … Read more
Most of us don’t think about our lung health until we start having trouble breathing. Recognising symptoms early can make all the difference. Lung cancer doesn’t always show obvious symptoms at first, which is why awareness is needed. An alarming new trend is vaping : many teens and young adults think it is harmless, but … Read more