10+ mon, 1+ 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…...

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…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago (411+ words) Published - July 29, 2025 12:08 pm IST - CHENNAI With OTT platforms opening doors for new genres of storytelling, YouTube Originals is shaping a fresh era of Tamil content with bold themes, relatable stories rooted in everyday life, and homegrown talent. In line with many production houses in other languages, Radaan Mediaworks India Limited, a prominent production house in south India, has stepped into a new media platform and is creating YouTube Originals. Led by actor and Radaan Mediaworks managing director and chairperson Radhikaa Sarathkumar, the production house will release its next venture, Taj Mahal, on August 1 at 6 p.m. The teaser released recently offers a glimpse into the tale of love woven with layered emotions. Ansari, who has helmed the web series, hinted that the story revolves around an interfaith couple, who move to an unfamiliar city seeking a fresh start, and their struggles to…...

2+ mon, 2+ 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…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (143+ words) Book release event honoring late Pandit Taranath with documentary screening, book release, and musical performance by renowned artists. Published - April 09, 2025 08:23 pm IST - HUBBALLI A book comprising articles on late Pandit Taranath titled'Taranada'will be released at Srujana Rangamandir on Karnatak College campus in Dharwad on Friday at 5 p.m. Pt. Rajeev Taranath Memorial Trust and GB Joshi Memorial Trust have jointly organised the programme in memory of the renowned sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath. The programme will begin with the screening of a documentary on Pt. Rajeev Taranath by Naguvana Creations, followed by the release of the book, a press release said. Manohara Grantha Mala publisher Ramakanth Joshi, Hindustani vocalist Pt. Venkatesh Kumar and litterateur Basavaraj Kalgudi will speak about the book. Subsequently, flautist Pt. Praveen Ghodkindi will perform. He will be accompanied on the tabla by Uday Kulkarni....

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....

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…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (489+ words) Shameer and Renjith have been working on the app from 2023 and tested its modules with the second season of the web series Kerala Crime Files last year. The first film that has fully made use of the app is Khalid Rahman's sports drama, Alappuzha Gymkhana, set to release next month. "It was those five years behind the camera that gave the idea for the app. I realised that cinema is indeed rocket science! It is a mess with no streamlining." The app can be accessed by the producer/production house, director and his team, production team, location manager, casting director, costume designer, art director, cinematographer, spot editor, editor, CG team and colorist. He adds that the ADs will benefit the most from the app. "I know how tough it is being an AD. They are the go-to persons for everyone…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (175+ words) Published - September 15, 2025 08:10 pm IST - MYSURU The "Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign2025" will be conducted across all gram panchayats in Mysuru district from September 17 to October 2. The drive aims to raise awareness about the importance of cleanliness. The campaign will lay emphasis on cleanliness drives at tourist spots and temples under gram panchayat jurisdiction. Efforts will also be made to raise awareness among the members of self-help group regarding the conversion of rural waste into useful resources. Health check-up camps for sanitation workers will be organised in coordination with the Health Department in all gram panchayats, along with information sessions on various welfare schemes, the release stated. On September 25, a large-scale cleanliness drive will take place under the slogan "One Day, One Hour, One Together, encouraging mass participation from the citizens. For effective implementation of the campaign, officials from the Health Department, Forest…...